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CJ Payling

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CJ is a human-generated writer living in the North of England. He is enthusiastic about writing competitions because he enjoys self-flagellation – in the metaphorical sense, of course.

CJ writes science/speculative fiction, sprinkled with a little horror, thriller and/or noir, all of which explores social mobility through character and choice.

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Full of Worlds: A Collection of Short Stories

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The Hotel Avocado (Gary Thorn, #2)

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CJ Payling and 1 other person liked Sytze Hiemstra's review of Full of Worlds: A Collection of Short Stories: "Some (very) short stories that really make you think. A little like Borges if he also did science fiction"
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This is a nice, short, uplifting story about estrangement and acceptance... and witches, of course! With the essence of Roald Dahl, and a sprinkle of northern whimsy, this book is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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