Free* Think of England short story
Earlier in the year, when the appalling earthquake hit Nepal, I made a deal with the members of my Facebook chat group. If they’d donate to the Disaster Emergency Committee to help Nepal, I’d write them a short story set in the world of my book Think of England.
So they did, raising a little over $2000. And I did, writing a short from Daniel’s point of view.
I’m now making the story generally available: find it in the Free Reads section of my website. You can get it as a pdf, with no restrictions; however, if you like it, and you’re in a position to donate to the Nepal fund, please consider doing so. Nepal is still in desperate straits, they need help, and if you enjoy the story and have even just a couple of bucks to spare, it will make a difference.
‘Song for a Viking’ is 3,500 words, and it overlaps the last chapter of Think of England. If you haven’t read Think of England it’ll be no good to you. Sorry. If you have, you may wish to refresh your memory of the ending first so you see what’s going on.
It was fun to write from Daniel’s point of view, and to go a bit beyond where I left our heroes in that book; I hope you enjoy it!
*The story is not precisely free, because it was brought to you by the generous donations of the KJ Charles Chat Group (the Facebook group where I talk about my books, give advance news, and occasionally post exclusive extracts, deleted scenes and whatnot). If you’d like to join the group, click here; if you feel like expressing your appreciation or helping some people who need it, donate to the Nepal fund right here.
Oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god. I love that we get Daniel’s point of view and as usual every single word is utterly delicious.
(They’ve now been replaced by characters of my own, but Daniel and Archie occupied my brain intensely for about three months and would. not. let. go. It’s so nice to see them again, and I think I’d better hold onto my new characters tightly because those boys are threatening to displace them.)
All of which is to say: eeeeee that was amazing! I am so thrilled that you shared it! Thank you!
😀 Thank you! Delighted you liked it.