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Location: United Kingdom

Member Since: April 17, 2011

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C H Clepitt

Biography

C H Clepitt has a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of the West of England. As their Bachelor’s Degree was in Drama, and their Master’s Dissertation focused on little known 18th Century playwright Susannah Centlivre, Clepitt’s novels are extremely dialogue driven, and it has often been observed that they would translate well to the screen.

Since graduating in 2007, Clepitt gained experience in community and music journalism, before establishing satirical news website, Newsnibbles in 2010. In 2011 they published A Reason to Stay, which follows the adventures of disillusioned retail manager, Stephen, as he is thrust into village life and the world of AmDram. Clepitt’s feminist fantasy, The Book of Abisan not only crosses worlds, but confuses genres, and has been described as a crime drama with magic.

Not liking labels, Clepitt has often said they don't like the way that choosing a genre forces you to put your book into a specific little box, and instead prefers to distort the readers’ expectations and keep them guessing.

Most recently Clepitt's Magic Mirror collection does just that, retelling classic fairy tales as a combination of historical fiction, magical fantasy, espionage and crime drama, all with a queer twist!

Smashwords Interview

What's the story behind your latest book?

I'll talk about Curtain Call for this one, as that's my latest Smashwords release. It's about Jen, a sort of every woman who finds a job in a theatre which turns out to be more than she bargained for. The story behind it is that a friend and colleague of mine, A.M. Leibowitz was doing a call for submissions for an anthology. The brief was "women who love women in the theatre", which was pretty specific. I wanted to support them, so I wrote and submitted Curtain Call, and it was pushing the 15k limit. I felt it still had more to say, so when I learnt it was 4x longer than most of the other submissions, I withdrew it, turned it into a novella and released it independently. So far I'm pleased with how it's done.

What are you working on next?

I am currently working on the third book in my Guild of Dream Warriors series of urban fantasy novellas, and another contemporary fiction story along the same lines as Curtain Call, called A Walk in the Park.

Where to find C H Clepitt online

Website: https://c-h-clepitt.mailchimpsites.com/
Twitter: @BadgersTweetToo
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.newsnibbles.co.uk

Where to buy in print

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/claireevans

Series

Magic Mirror Collection by C H Clepitt

A series of queer fairy tale retellings set at different times throughout the 20th Century, and all tied together by magic mirrors, and those who choose to protect them.

Eye of the Beholder: A Reimagining of Beauty and the Beast

Price: $1.99 USD.

A Poison Apple

Price: $2.99 USD.

Wolf Killer

Price: $2.99 USD.

The Guild of Dream Warriors by C H Clepitt

Enter a world where dreams are real and certain people have the power to enter your dreams and protect you, or not... Follow the dream warriors in this fast paced, action packed series of books.

My Dream Woman

Price: $3.99 USD.

The Night Knight

Price: $3.99 USD.

Wide Awake: Book 3 In the Guild of Dream Warriors Series

Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Once Bitten by C H Clepitt

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 34,020. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Horror » Undead

Having survived a series of terrifying attacks with the help of the beautiful and mysterious Morgan, Meg resolves to fight back. With the help of a small group of vampires and humans they endeavour to stand up and take back control!

Wolf Killer by C H Clepitt

Series: Magic Mirror Collection. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,670. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Historical » Paranormal

(5.00 from 1 review)

FBI Agent Clara Hunter might not be girlfriend material, but as Red soon discovers, if you have a serial killer on your heels she is just the woman you want in your life! Book 3 of the Magic Mirror collection takes Red Riding Hood, and tells it in a way only C H Clepitt can!

A Poison Apple by C H Clepitt

Series: Magic Mirror Collection. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,480. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian

Europe is at war, and when Christa is persuaded by the glamorous and mysterious Lady Prince to blow up the Nazi lab where she works she is forced to flee to Britain. However, Christa is pursued by the jealous and vindictive Doctor Weiss, who remains determined to eliminate anyone who may challenge her mantle as best scientist.

Eye of the Beholder: A Reimagining of Beauty and the Beast by C H Clepitt

Series: Magic Mirror Collection. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,180. Language: English. Published: September 28, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian

(3.67 from 3 reviews)

Angelique agrees to take her father’s place as prisoner to what she is told is a hideous beast. She soon discovers that the so called beast is nothing more than Rosalie, a princess cursed to remain trapped in a castle, unless the curse can be broken. Angelique does not believe in the impossible, and sets about trying to find a way to save her new friend, who she is rapidly growing to love.

Wide Awake: Book 3 In the Guild of Dream Warriors Series by C H Clepitt

Series: The Guild of Dream Warriors. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 20,370. Language: English. Published: February 8, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » General

(4.00 from 2 reviews)

After being forcibly retired from the police, Craig is at a loss. His injury means that he can’t work in security, and he never did like paperwork. When a blast from his past offers him a mysterious job opportunity, his curiosity gets the better of him, but has he bitten off more than he can chew? Wide Awake is book 3 in the Guild of Dream Warriors series.

Or What You Will by C H Clepitt

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,310. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » General

After losing her job, Sian goes to visit her brother on the island where he works, only to discover his hut in ruins and him nowhere to be found. Alone on a strange island, she takes the only path open to her… disguise herself as a man (obviously). It is whilst she is in this disguise that she catches the eye of the lovely Olivia, and the unwanted attention of her other suitors.

Put a Torso On It by C H Clepitt

Price: Free! Words: 8,920. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » General

A silly collection of satirical writing guides, poetry and short stories from a silly collection of authors.

The Night Knight by C H Clepitt

Series: The Guild of Dream Warriors. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 25,440. Language: English. Published: December 22, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian

(5.00 from 2 reviews)

"It's hard to sleep when you're afraid to close your eyes..." Bella is playing catch up. Ten years in a coma has left her feeling out of every loop. When a mysterious knight begins to invade her dreams, she finds herself pulled into a war which is threatening to spill out of her dreams and into reality.

My Dream Woman by C H Clepitt

Series: The Guild of Dream Warriors. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 26,010. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian

(5.00 from 2 reviews)

When your dreams are real there's nowhere to escape! Andi is just holding it together. Working two jobs means she doesn't need to rely on anyone, but doesn't have much of a life. In her dreams, however, she is a hero: battling monsters and saving innocents. When her dream woman turns out to be very real, Andi's life begins to spiral out of control.

Everything is Better With a Cape: The Second Part to I Wore Heels to the Apocalypse by C H Clepitt

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 48,380. Language: English. Published: September 17, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary

(4.67 from 3 reviews)

Having survived the apocalypse, Kerry is back to being a socially awkward web developer, but when apocalypse survivors start ending up dead, with her next on the list, events begin to spiral out of control. Follow Kerry as she deals with life and fashion challenges, whilst trying to save the world in this hilarious sequel to I Wore Heels to the Apocalypse.

Curtain Call by C H Clepitt

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 30,020. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Women's fiction » General

(4.80 from 5 reviews)

When an assistant to the director role turns into P.A. to her favourite film star, Jen can’t believe her luck. Eleanor Francis is charming, kind and funny, but she has a secret, and when tragedy strikes, things threaten to unravel at an uncontrollable pace. Despite being out of her depth Jen has to adapt to her new role quickly, to protect Eleanor, with whom she is rapidly falling in love.

The Book of Abisan by C H Clepitt

Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 66,970. Language: English. Published: June 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban

(5.00 from 2 reviews)

Do you believe in destiny? When two worlds collide a new hope is born. Step into the exciting world of The Book of Abisan.

I Wore Heels To The Apocalypse by C H Clepitt

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 35,050. Language: British English. Published: May 26, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire

(4.57 from 7 reviews)

Is anyone truly prepared for the apocalypse? Well, Kerry certainly isn’t, and she fairly quickly discovers that looking sharp in a business suit and heels is not going to help anyone when there’s an apocalypse, with possible zombies!

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