Alex Harford Short Stories & Poetry

Short Stories, Lyrics & Poetry

Alex Harford's Writing

In 2018, I started submitting short stories for publication, so this page will fill up when (fingers crossed) I sell stories. After a string of form rejections, I've had close shaves, with encouraging notes from editors and Silver and Honourable Mentions in the Writers of the Future contest, so I'm getting closer!

You'll receive an unpublished poem as thanks for signing up to my mailing list below (e-mail to request, with a genre if preferred). I can also include what I think are some of the most useful writing resources if you like (I haven't got around to writing them up for an article yet).

I planned to write mostly fantasy and speculative fiction, but I've accidentally written literary and horror too.

I also write lyrics and poetry - a couple of old favourites are below, as are some favourites by other writers (including writing friends).

Flash Fiction

Will Oceans Converge in Our Village Park?

My first story sale! Publication due in May 2024 in a printed short story anthology. Details coming soon.

Short Stories

Nothing to see here (yet)

Poems

Stolen

A poem inspired by a waterfall and Scottish glen, available in "Poetry Before Anything" (2020).

When I Go, Will You Be There?

A poem that became a song.

Let's Stay Alive

A poem mostly made from song titles.

Drawing on Maps in South Uist

A poem published in the booklet "Mapology" (2018), available from (and to raise funds for) The Brampton Museum in Newcastle-under-Lyme. It features former Staffordshire Poet Laureate, Bert Flitcroft, and other local writers.

Lyrics

Decide in the Eyes

The first full lyrics I wrote.

Ancient City (AKA Edible Drums)

Lyrics about being lost in an ancient city that became a song called Edible Drums.

Distant Dreams (AKA Dance Keith, Dance)

Lyrics about falling asleep in cars (don't worry, I wasn't driving) that became a song called Dance Keith, Dance.

Quarantine

Lyrics about trying to break into Area 51 (not based on personal experience) that became a song called Quarantine.

Favourites (by Other Writers)

Favourite Short Stories (by Other Writers)

I don't have much of my own writing online yet, so here are some of my favourite short stories and where to find them.

Writing E-mail Updates (Free Poem)

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