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| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Backstories |
2020 |
Simon Van der Velde |
Buy |
Simon Van der Velde’s short story collection Backstories (2020) gathers his shorter works, which draw on the same gritty, character-driven style found in his novels. Van der Velde’s short fiction has won and been shortlisted for prizes including The Yeovil Literary Prize and The Wasafiri New Writing Prize.
The collection offers readers a broader look at Van der Velde’s range beyond his novel-length work, with stories rooted in working-class life and the landscapes of northern England.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Simon Van der Velde Short Story Collections series?
There are one books in the Simon Van der Velde Short Story Collections series, published in 2020.
What is the first book in the Simon Van der Velde Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Simon Van der Velde Short Story Collections series is Backstories, published in 2020.
What is Backstories about?
Backstories is a short story collection published in 2020 that showcases Van der Velde’s range as a writer. His short fiction has been recognized with prizes including The Yeovil Literary Prize and The Wasafiri New Writing Prize.