Short Fiction
Short Fiction
Bibliography by Derek Perry
An exercise for the local writers' group in south London where I am a member. This short piece became a tribute to my father-in-law, Dr Sheik Abdul Wahhab, who died in October 2023. Presented July 2024.
Seedlings of Empire by Derek Perry
A short story about the East India Company and the 'Spice Wars' of the early seventeenth century, produced during participation in a community history project in 2023. This story is published in an anthology entitled Spice Wars Stories published by Brick Lane Circle in June 2024, one of fifteen stories by participants in the project. Copies are available free of charge if collected in person. Postal delivery is charged at £4.50 from Metier Publishing. Email derek.at.metier@gmail.com for information. Published June 2024.
Charlie is my Darling by Derek Perry
Written as a competition entry during King Charles III Coronation Year. Submitted September 2023.
Written as a competition entry in 2023 on the theme of 'Green'. Submitted April 2023.