BIO: Robert McDermott lives and works in Dublin. His debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2019 and followed in 2022 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books. His stories have been widely published in anthologies both in print and online. When not writing he enjoys listening to podcasts (especially Haunted U.K.) and walking with his cocker spaniel, Alfie.

***NOTE***My publisher is considering my next novel - a detective thriller entitled 'The Fifth Shot' as I write this, so if they give it green light I'd like to add that to my bio.

INFLUENCES: Kurt Vonnegut, M.R. James, Kelly Link, Denis Johnson, Kevin Barry

UPCOMING WORKS: Nothing as of yet, a couple of stories slated for anthologies. The most recent work is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208460257-the-occulting-light

SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/

EMAIL CONTACT: robertmcdermott@gmail.com

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com, that’s hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

Hello! I'm Tim Hale, a Liverpool native with a passion for storytelling that has spanned over five decades. At 54 years young, I’m happily married, proud parent to two grown-up daughters, as well as a curious cat and two lively rabbits.

My love for reading and writing ignited early in primary school when I joined my first book club. I eagerly picked up a couple of books each month and shared my thoughts with my classmates through quick reviews. Adventures like The Famous Five captured my imagination—especially during the early 1980s, I must admit! I discovered a fondness for stories blending mystery and adventure that continues to inspire me today.

I began writing around the same time but paused for many years, shaken by a crisis of confidence. Still, my passion for reading never waned. I delved into fantasy worlds, exploring Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Raymond E. Feist’s epic tales, and later, authors like Phil Rickman and John Connolly, who masterfully fuse crime, thriller, and the supernatural.

Recently, I’ve rekindled my writing journey, and it’s been incredibly rewarding. The stories and characters swirling in my mind are finally coming to life on the page! Coming from Liverpool—a city famous for football and The Beatles—I've also developed a fascination with local legends and folklore. I love weaving these stories into my work, especially tales from my native North Merseyside, which often go unheard. Some of my stories can be found on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=tim+hale+old+trash&rh=n%3A5400977031&crid=12BKNQQGSKWM2&sprefix=tim+hale+old+trash%2Cdigital-text%2C93&ref=nb_sb_noss

I am really grateful to the Haunted UK Fiction podcast for featuring one of my stories—an inspired piece influenced by a story my wife shared about her time living in Barcelona. I truly hope you enjoy it!

INFLUENCES:

Phil Rickman, John Connolly, M R James, Kate Mosse

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com, that’s hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

Haunted UK Fiction Presents – Bloodsuckers by James Alderson

In today’s episode we’ll be reading Bloodsuckers which was sent in to us by James Alderson, a retired postmaster from the Midlands. The story you are about to hear was relayed to James during a strange encounter at The Green Man pub in a village called Willerby which he was passing through whilst on holiday a few years ago.

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com, that’s hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Until next time, stay safe, and take care.