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Sadie’s Cabin in the Woods: An Interview with Madeline Pettet

October 16, 2017 Editorialinterviews

Both behind the scenes and on the page, Madeline Pettet is an important part or NiTH. An accomplished writer in her own right, Madeleine frequently donates her time to help keep NiTH ticking over. Madeline has a 3 part story […]

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A Wolf in Writer’s Clothing: The Tobias Madden Interview

October 9, 2017 Editorialinterviews

Today we’re interviewing someone special. Former feature author Tobias Madden has been instrumental in bringing WOLVES together. A fantastic author in his own right, he’s also played the part of editor, project manager and master cat herder (or should that […]

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The Wolf in the Castle: An Interview with Jeanette Stampone

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Editorialinterviews

  Jeanette Stampone is one of the exciting authors featured on our WOLVES collaboration. We sat down with her to see what makes the author tick.  You’re an Australian based writer originally from the UK, right? Yes. In 2003, I […]

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Jurassic Heart Surgery: An Interview with WOLVES author Ian Harrison

September 15, 2017September 20, 2017 Editorialinterviews

Ian Harrison is an author with a lot on his mind. With a number of short stories under his belt and 4 novels in production, the erstwhile IT professional is relocating to quieter digs to focus on his writing. We […]

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Freed | Cam Dang

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 camdangFree Short Stories

Part 4 of Cam Dang’s bloodthirsty serial story.

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Combined | Madeline Pettet

November 22, 2016 BostonMoonFree Short Stories

The heart thinking conclusion to Madeline Pettet’s Amazing Grace.

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Wolf Pack IV – Takedown | Tobias Madden

November 22, 2016 TobiasFree Short Stories

Three drama fuelled conclusion to Tobias Madden’s Wolf Pack.

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The Long Winter Pt 4 | C.R. Gardner

November 22, 2016 C.R. GardnerFree Short Stories

The talked conclusion to C.R. Gardner’s ‘The Long Winter’ The Long Winter Pt 4 C.R. Gardner Wolves Award Part 4: Worlds   Myst stood at the edge of the lake; Fallon’s voice finally silent. Still in her human form she […]

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Hunted: Part 4 | Jeanette Stampone

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 jeanetteFree Short Stories

Hunted: Part IV  Jeanette Stampone For Wolves IV Award The room spins and the sharp voices of my uncle and father merge into one, becoming nothing more than a deafening drone filling my head. A distant scream reverberates through the house. […]

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Winner Announcement: WOLVES III

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 EditorialWinner Announcement

Between the final chapters of Flintlocks & Folly and To The Nines we were treated to the penultimate serials for WOLVES. Authors were asked to consider love of self and love of others with an opportunity to bare one’s teeth […]

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The Forest: Part 3 | Daryn Govender

November 1, 2016 Daryn GovenderFree Short Stories

The truth hurts. The Forest: Part 3 Daryn Govender Wolves Award Part III: Love Amelia was always the more adventurous child. For one thing, she’s three years older, and left home straight after school. She ended up becoming an event […]

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The Long Winter – Pt 3 | C.R. Gardner

November 1, 2016 C.R. GardnerFree Short Stories

The Long Winter – Pt 3 C.R. Gardner Wolves Award Part III: Love   Three days earlier Myst had stood at the snow covered pass with her new companions waiting as the Ancions and Human leaders gave long and boring […]

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Two Hearts | Madeline Pettet

November 1, 2016 BostonMoonFree Short Stories

Two Hearts Madeline Pettet For the Wolves III Award Madam Pierce barked for Sadie to change again. She could barely hear her over both of her hearts. Ever since she spoken with the strange wolf, who she now knew was […]

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White Rose | Tobias Madden

November 1, 2016 TobiasFree Short Stories

Some have greatness thrust upon them Wolf Pack III – White Rose Tobias Madden For the Wolves Part 3 Award The air was bitterly cold. The moon sat at it’s apex in the sky, casting a ghoulish glow over Penny, […]

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Hunted: Part 3 | Jeanette Stampone

November 1, 2016 jeanetteFree Short Stories

Hidden in plain sight, they aren’t hiding anymore. Hunted: Part 3 Jeanette Stampone For Wolves Part III Award “Who is out there?” I ask, clutching my brother.  His arms curl around my back and his bony fingers press into my spine. […]

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Bleed | Cam Dang

November 1, 2016 camdangFree Short Stories

In Part 3 of Cam’s series a mother must pay the ultimate sacrifice for her cub. Bleed Cam Dang WOLVES Award Part III We found Victor two days after Toby released him from his cage. By then my eight year-old […]

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A Change of Heart – Part 3 | Ian Harrison

October 20, 2016November 1, 2016 IanFree Short Stories

  A Change of Heart – Part 3 Ian Harrison For the WOLVES Award Part III Sunday, November 26, 2000. Thrown to the wolves? Plot twist : I am a wolf. Uncle Pete always said I’m too independent for my […]

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WOLVES Award Part 3: Love

October 15, 2016November 8, 2016 EditorialShort Story Contests

Part 3 of of WOLVES is due October 30 2016

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The Long Winter Pt 2 | C.R. Gardner

September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 C.R. GardnerFree Short Stories

Myst enters a world of dreams, and we learn more of the nature of the Guqula. The Long Winter Pt 2 C.R. Gardner Wolves II: Vows ‘I trusted you, Fallon!’ she said, watching him bleed out on the snow. ‘Trust […]

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The Forest: Part 2 | Daryn Govender

September 27, 2016 Daryn GovenderFree Short Stories

A medical condition. A question. A return. The Forest: Part 2 Daryn Govender Wolves II: Vows I awoke with my head thumping. My eyes focused and glanced around a bland, sterile room. Apart from the bed I slept in, and […]

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To Know One’s Self | Madeline Pettet

September 27, 2016 BostonMoonFree Short Stories

Is it the best of both worlds or a curse to be a Changeling? To Know One’s Self Madeline Pettet For the Wolves II: Vows Award Sadie lay in bed, unable and unwilling to fall asleep. She could hear Madam […]

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Wolf Pack II – Little Lamb | Tobias Madden

September 27, 2016September 30, 2016 TobiasFree Short Stories

Penny and Chloe worry over the Wolf Pack’s next target. Wolf Pack II – Little Lamb Tobias Madden For the Wolves Serial Award, Part 2: Vows   Penny and Chloe sat silently on the linoleum floor, their backs against the […]

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A Change of Heart: Part 2 | Ian Harrison

September 27, 2016 IanFree Short Stories

  A Change of Heart – Part 2 Ian Harrison WOLVES Award Part 2 Wednesday, January 1, 2003. Left boob hurts, but not a heart attack. What did Drunk Kelly do last night, diary? Ah-ha. She got herself tattooed. A […]

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Flee | Cam Dang

September 27, 2016 camdangFree Short Stories

Old family wounds won’t paper over new ones as Lily deals with the return of her brother. Flee Cam Dang Wolves II Award   The night Toby came back, I was burying the bones of yet another child, the remains […]

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Hunted: Part 2 | Jeanette Stampone

September 27, 2016 jeanetteFree Short Stories

Against his will, Toby must aide his father in the capture of his brother. Hunted: Part 2 Jeanette Stampone FOR WOLVES II AWARD Bursting through the front door, tears blur my vision as I rush to find my mother. Finally reaching […]

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The Long Winter: Pt 1 | C R Gardner

September 27, 2016 C.R. GardnerFree Short Stories

A lone Hunter fights for survival in times of great change. The Long Winter Pt 1 C.R. Gardner Wolves 1: Who Lives? She sat on the ridge watching the fort in the valley below. In a few days she could […]

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Winner Announcement: WOLVES I: Who Lives?

August 30, 2016 EditorialWinner Announcement

Last week we kicked off the Wolves Serial Award, an opportunity for authors to write multi-part stories about loners, changelings, packs, territory, and all things lupine.

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Wolves II: Vows

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 EditorialShort Story Contests

Part 2 of the Wolves Serial Award is due 25th September 2016

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The Forest | Daryn Govender

August 23, 2016August 23, 2016 Daryn GovenderFree Short Stories

A routine drive with deadly consequences. The Forest Daryn Govender For The Wolves I Award Despite having our opening hours stuck on the door, the large glowing sign in the carpark, and on our website, it still seems like we […]

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Hunted: Part 1 | Jeanette Stampone

August 23, 2016August 23, 2016 jeanetteFree Short Stories

Hunted: Part 1 Jeanette Stampone For Wolves 1 Award Dad flings open the cupboard door and grabs the gun, dropping two bullets into the barrel. “Come on Toby,” he says. “Let’s go hunting.” I am curled up beside the fire with […]

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A Wolf in Writer’s Clothing: The Tobias Madden Interview


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Sadie’s Cabin in the Woods: An Interview with Madeline Pettet

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The Wolf in the Castle: An Interview with Jeanette Stampone


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Jurassic Heart Surgery: An Interview with WOLVES author Ian Harrison

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