Beat on the Brat and Other Stories

'A fantastic writer.' Donald Ray Pollock Beat On The Brat (And Other Stories) is the second collection to be released by prize winning author Nigel Bird, following the success of his debut, the critically acclaimed Dirty Old Town (And Other Stories). Here are 9 more pieces from the shadows. BEAT ON THE BRAT Winner of the Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011 Published in Needle Magazine Summer 2010 Nominated for ‘Best Story Online’, Spinetingler Awards 2011 HOODWINKED First published at ‘All Due Respect’ 2011 Nominated for ‘Best Story Online’, Spinetingler Awards 2011 MIND YOUR STEP Published in Microw,Winter 2010 TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG 5th place, Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011 SNOW-ANGEL First published at ‘Not From Here Are You?’ 2011 SUGAR AND SPICE First published at ‘A Twist Of Noir’ 2010 and making their first apprearance in this REGRET DANCE WITH ME KILLER HAIKU Praise for the work of Nigel "A rare talent." Allan Guthrie "Grim, but really good." Ian Rankin "I’ve not seen Bird take a misstep yet.’ Heath Lowrance "I sought out everything I could from him. I dare you to read and not do the same." - Chris F Holm