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Flying on the Ground - A Collection Of Gripping Short Stories Kindle Edition

by Richie Billing (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

"A book that transports you to fantastic realms, but at the same time keeps you rooted in the familiar territory of our everyday lives." Book Review Hub

"Billing is an imagination stoker, a writer cloaked in humanity’s secrets, with a coveted writing style that grips a readers own inner demons." Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews

Escape into gripping and suspenseful stories that make you pause and think.

Transport to new worlds and follow the tales of intriguing and unique characters.

Inside Flying On The Ground, you'll find twelve short stories from the genres of fantasy, historical fiction, general fiction, horror and crime.

Tales of adventure, intrigue, defiance, love and the morally grey.

They explore myriad themes from loneliness, fear, and pride, to the nature of creativity and the cycle of addiction, to name a few.

Flying On The Ground is an ideal book for any book lover, especially those who enjoy short stories.

For more short stories, visit Richie Billing's website, www.richiebilling.com.

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    December 2, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XSCVQLV
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Richie Billing

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Richie Billing writes all kinds of stories, but mostly fantasy fiction. His tales often explore real-world issues, zooming in on the characters and their troubles.

His short fiction has been widely published, with one story adapted for BBC radio.

His debut novel, Pariah's Lament, was published by Of Metal and Magic Publishing in March 2021.

Richie also hosts the podcast The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, a venture inspired by the requests of readers of his acclaimed craft book, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook.

When not writing, Richie works as an editor and digital marketer and teaches creative writing both online and in his home city of Liverpool.

Most nights you can find him up into the early hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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    Honestly one of the best short story collections I’ve ever read. A handful of different genres to keep the reader interested and a glimpse into worlds I want to know more about. Loved it!
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  • Steph Warren
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great selection of fantasy, general fiction and horror stories
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
    *I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

    This anthology features an assorted collection of Richie Billing’s short stories.

    The stories are mostly unconnected (with the exception of ‘The General’ and ‘Forgotten’ which are set in the same world) but there are some commonalities between them.

    All of the fantasy stories feature everyday people or underdogs, and their small daily struggles, rather than epic battles, princes and dragons, knights and mages. Similarly, the general fiction is a mixture of homelessness, addiction and the real-life foundering of an ocean liner in the Liverpool docks. The problems are real and engrossing, but on a small scale – ideal for the format.

    There are a couple of horror stories too: a creature feature about a man, a dog and a dark, dark hole; and a serial killer who targets society’s monsters for horrific torture… a very unheroic hero!

    Each story here is different, but they are all well-written and filled with a wealth of detail that draw you in and make you feel that you are riding along on real events, rather than reading a story.

    I would love to see some of the fantasy stories widened out into bigger fantasy worlds, as they had the tantalising feel of catching an interesting bit of conversation and being aware that there is so much more just out of reach.

    The collection really gives a good feel for the scope and range of Billings’ writing, and makes an excellent advert for his future work.

    The thud of a hammer woke me. It was at the edge of my hearing, travelling up from downstairs. I checked the windows. The ledge was too broad to see the alley below. Hide or investigate? Curiosity won.
    I went barefoot, boots too clunky. The hammering grew in volume as I neared the shop floor, and when it faded, another more distant strike filled the silence. Had the workmen returned? Panic consumed me. I didn’t want to give up this place. Here I had some level of comfort, a comfort I’d sought for a long time. They would take it away. Maybe do worse. I’d heard stories of people paid to make squatters disappear. Few people ever asked questions about the forgotten.

    – Richie Billing, from ‘The White of the Canvas’ in Flying on the Ground

    Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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  • Anne Gregor
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🖤☠🖤☠🖤
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
    I was first introduced to Richie Billing through his nonfiction book, A Fantasy Writers' Handbook. I found Billing to be well-written, articulate, organized and focused while his study showed little resemblance to the dull, dusty handbooks of yore. When Billing reached out to me to review his collection of short stories, I was intrigued. In Billing's AFWH intro he writes, "They say write the book you want to read." I'm extraordinarily pleased he takes his own advice because Flying on the Ground is exceptional.

    Billing's shorts cover a wide range of genres including fantasy, historical fiction, horror, and crime. With this amount of genre-topia, one would think it difficult to find a commonality in the pieces, but there is an unexpected cohesiveness. Billing knows human nature, he understands our light and dark sides, relationships, love, loss, hatred and jealousy, comradeship, living in the moment, and when we reach for the stars or hide in the shadows. No matter the genre, it does all come down to the characters, and this author writes with heart, soul, and a splash of devil-may-care darkness that will rivet readers.

    I am drawn to many genres - fantasy and historical fiction (or a combination of the two) rate high, and while I have favorites (The Monster of Grug) each short story is compelling. There is an otherworldly, almost ominous feel from the collection that feeds the reader just the right amount of mystery. The low-down skinny of this review - Billing is an imagination stoker, a writer cloaked in humanity's secrets, with a coveted writing style that grips a readers own inner demons. He is an author to watch

    Kris
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  • Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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    Wow. Half of this books stories are set in my favourite city, Liverpool. Billing's writing style encapsulates everything I love and know about the city - raw, honest and unspoilt, but mostly beautiful. His stories make me feel so light like I'm walking on air at times, then the darkness settles and really gets your adrenaline rushing. I love his writing style. This book is the best Christmas present for friends and family! Highly recommend.
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  • Speed Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars If you like the weird and quirky . . .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2020
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    then this is for you. Unfortunately it wasn't for me.
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