One Step Ahead has been accepted for publication at Close to the Bone.
You’ll be able to read it at some point in early 2026. The flash fiction piece is about a strained encounter between two old friends. The story explores masculinity, those who peaked too soon, and the things left unsaid.
It’s the kind of story I really enjoy writing. Character first, where a layer of bravado just hides what it’s actually about. It’s something I’ve explored elsewhere, in stories like Chosen and Not The One. I’m looking forward to sharing them all.
This comes just a few days after The Caretaker was also picked up, although that one is a decent way away. I’ll be sharing more details on that as soon as I can.
When One Step Ahead is published, I’ll share the link here.