Location: Australia
Member Since: Aug. 31, 2010

David Vernon


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I am a freelance writer and editor. I am father of two boys. For the last few years I have focussed my writing interest on chronicling women and men’s experience of childbirth and promoting better support for pregnant women and their partners. Recently, for a change of pace, I am writing two Australian history books.

In 2010 I established the Stringybark Short Story Awards to promote the short story as a literary form.

Where to find David Vernon online

Website: http://www.davidvernon.net
Twitter: stringybarkstor
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    Where to buy in print

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    So Far    by Thea Biesheuvel
    Price: $3.99 USD. 35870 words. Published by David Vernon on March 14, 2012. .
    He said, “but I’d like to see more of you.” I nearly laughed. This was the phrase which my girlfriend and I had identified months earlier as an indication that a man might like to see, not just more, but all of you, preferably in bed. Nineteen short stories from master story-teller, Thea Biesheuvel, explore many themes — love, loss, assimilation, war and the resilience of the human spirit
    Into the Darkness    by Arthur Hoyle
    Price: $3.99 USD. 45390 words. Published by David Vernon on January 31, 2012. .
    (5.00)
    "Into the Darkness" is the true story of a young Australian thown into the crucible of the air war over Europe. Navigator, Arthur Hoyle, discovers the excitement, the comraderie and the fear of being part of Bomber Command. This book dramatically recreates the the trials of air crews over the dark skies of Europe — where the chance of surviving the full ‘tour’ was very low.

    Books

    The Very End of the Affair    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 35310 words. Published on March 25, 2013. Fiction.
    (5.00 from 1 review)
    Twenty-seven award-winning short stories from the Stringybark Humorous Short Fiction Awards will make you smile, snigger and guffaw. Navigate your way through a collection of clever and witty tales, via celebrity chefs, carpet snakes, iGods and other bizarre and not so bizarre plots to the very end of the affair.
    Fight or Flight    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 31780 words. Published on March 11, 2013. Fiction.
    Twenty award-winning short stories from the Stringybark Young Adult Short Fiction Award showcase some of the best contemporary YA authors writing today. From sharks and skateboards to religion and romance, these stories illustrate the breadth and depth of what interests today's teenagers.
    Hitler Did It    by David Vernon
    Price: $1.99 USD. 38280 words. Published on January 31, 2013. Fiction.
    0.25 star(4.14 from 7 reviews)
    Here are twenty-one unique, contemporary and entertaining short stories, chosen from some of the best entries in the 'Stringybark Short Story Awards' and other clever tales that sail across the desk at 'Stringybark Stories'. Selected by David Vernon this anthology is the fourth book in the 'Stringybark Editor's Choice' series.
    Behind the Wattles    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 55420 words. Published on November 10, 2012. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
    Fifty-six flash fiction and twenty-one microfiction stories feature in this anthology of cunningly clever, award-winning stories from the "Stringybark Flash and Microfiction Awards. From murder mysteries to goldfish and World War to pavlova, well-known and emerging short story writers demonstrate their skill in weaving compelling tales in fewer than one thousand words.
    The Seven Deadly Sins    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 50700 words. Published on August 5, 2012. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.75 from 4 reviews)
    Thirty-five clever, contemporary and entertaining stories re-imagine Pope Gregory's Seven Deadly Sins. Written by established and emerging short story writers these stories will leave you greedy for more. Chosen by Kathie Brown, Kathryn Dwan, Peter Jolly and David Vernon these are the very best of the entries in the Stringybark Seven Deadly Sins Short Fiction Award.
    Yellow Pearl - Eighteen short stories from the Stringybark Australian History Awards    by David Vernon
    Price: $1.99 USD. 35370 words. Published on June 17, 2012. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.75 from 4 reviews)
    Raise the term ‘history’ in a conversation in any group and half the participants will glaze over and talk about something else. Why? Is it because they think that history is a collection of dates or stories about musty, dusty, kings? Perhaps. Or perhaps they have never come across an anthology like this one — full of good writing and intriguing plots.
    Tainted Innocence and other award-winning stories from the Twisted Stringybark Award    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 45920 words. Published on May 15, 2012. Fiction.
    (5.00 from 5 reviews)
    A tale with a twist always intrigues and here is an entire collection of thirty-one clever stories from both Australian and international authors. These are the winning and highly commended stories from the Twisted Stringybark Short Story Competition. Written by established and new writers, each story has been chosen for its unique contribution to Australian literature.
    Between the Sheets - Eighteen Short Stories from the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards    by David Vernon
    Price: $1.99 USD. 34940 words. Published on February 29, 2012. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.64 from 11 reviews)
    This collection of erotic tales, by sixteen established and new authors, gives a fresh insight into contemporary erotica. Chosen from the entrants in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards, David Vernon, has selected eighteen entertaining, amusing and definitely arousing tales of passion. Ranging from the Garden of Eden to the sizzling streets of Spain, each story is sure to excite.
    The Road Home and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Short Story Awards    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 44380 words. Published on February 13, 2012. Fiction.
    (5.00 from 8 reviews)
    Thirty-three highly entertaining short stories explore the nature of Australia and the Australian character in this anthology of award-winning stories. Written by established and new writers, each story has been chosen for its unique contribution to Australian literature.
    Marngrook and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Australian History Award    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 46420 words. Published on December 27, 2011. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.82 from 11 reviews)
    Twenty-six award-winning short stories vividly bring Australian history to life, in this anthology from both established and new writers. Chosen by Gregory Blake, Jamie Hodder, Nadine Smith and David Vernon, Australian history has never been more interestingly and entertainingly presented.
    The Heat Wave of '76 and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Award    by David Vernon
    Price: $3.99 USD. 43630 words. Published on October 12, 2011. Fiction.
    0.5 star(4.50 from 12 reviews)
    Twenty-one award-winning erotic stories are included in this anthology of short stories written by some of the best Australian and international writers. From the discreet to the explicit these stories will provide heat on the coldest evening,
    A Visit from the Duchess and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Speculative Fiction Award    by David Vernon
    Price: $2.99 USD. 51800 words. Published on July 30, 2011. Fiction.
    0.5 star(4.55 from 11 reviews)
    Science fiction, fantasy, horror and the occasional zombie can be found in these twenty-eight wickedly clever speculative fiction stories written by both Australian and international authors. Chosen by Ruth Ellison, Russell Schneider and David Vernon, these are the best of the entries in the Stringybark Speculative Fiction Awards.
    The Bridge — 21 short stories from the Stringybark Fiction Awards    by David Vernon
    Price: $1.99 USD. 28160 words. Published on July 18, 2011. Fiction.
    0.5 star(4.43 from 14 reviews)
    This anthology explores the nature of Australia and Australians through twenty-one intriguing short stories selected from the Stringybark Short Story Awards
    Between Heaven & Hell and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Flash Fiction Award    by David Vernon
    Price: $1.99 USD. 38120 words. Published on May 28, 2011. Fiction.
    0.75 star(4.64 from 11 reviews)
    Writers from all over Australia have contributed to this delightful anthology of thirty-eight flash fiction stories. Written by established and first-time writers, these stories are the best of the entries in the Stringybark Flash Fiction Awards. Selected by David Vernon, Nadine Smith, Sarah Whitehead and Rick Williams.
    Our Name Wasn't Written - A Malta Memoir (1936-1943)    by David Vernon
    Price: $2.99 USD. 46680 words. Published on April 16, 2011. Nonfiction.
    0.5 star(4.56 from 9 reviews)
    This is the memoir of a young mother struggling to feed, clothe and house her family on “the most bombed island on earth” — Malta, during World War II. Written by two generations of eye-witnesses to the destruction wrought on the strategically vital island of Malta by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.
    The Umbrella's Shade and other award-winning stories from the Stringybark Short Story Award    by David Vernon
    Price: Free! 36000 words. Published on February 24, 2011. Fiction.
    0.5 star(4.57 from 14 reviews)
    This unique anthology brings together 27 short stories from established and first-time writers. The themes are many and varied. They are united by a common passion and curiosity for exploring the Australian character and how Australia’s big, broad land affects those who live here. Dip your toe in and sample the very best entries in the Stringybark Short Story Award.

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