Author Description

Political figures across the world are reaching for words that seek to accuse, to isolate and most of all, to frighten. And fear isn't subtle. There has been a collective intake of breath in response to a narrative of intolerance. There can be no grey areas. Except that human existence is all about the grey areas - and it is those that this anthology of short stories explores - providing a space for stories to be told and voices to be heard. Some of the stories are speculative fiction, or political parables to reflect on our present day problems. Contributors to Rebel Alliance include Penny Simpson, Petra McQueen, Naomi Hamill and Emma Bamford.