James Burr

James Burr graduated with a Master's degree in Anglo-American Literature from University College London and has had many short stories and novellas published in anthologies, journals and Independent Press magazines including Suspect Thoughts, Darkness Rising, Bizarro Central, Raw Edge, Strix, Ideomancer, Raw Nerve and Roadworks. His first collection of short stories, "Ugly Stories for Beautiful People" was published in 2007. A full publishing history and list of reviews can be found at http://www.james-burr.co.uk/

"Burr is not merely a "new" voice, he is a fresh voice – a different and disturbing voice - and one deserving of your attention." - Horrorworld

"This is the first time I've read anything by James Burr, and if these short stories are any indication of what he has up his sleeve, I'm betting many more people will be hearing about him soon. [...] I DEFINITELY have my eye out for more from this guy . . . where's he been hiding all these years?" - Horror Fiction Review

"Burr's view alternates between the sentimental bitterness of failed romance and a sweeping image of modern life in all its sickness and beauty. Burr's writing, like his characters and his world, fluctuates from the simple to the complex, from the vulgar to the sublime." - Susurrus

"Burr is a talented storyteller with an impressive imagination. His stories will be appreciated by readers of horror, bizarro fiction, and those who just like good writing. Recommended." - Monster Librarian

"It might not be too bold to say the world needs more writers with fresh and weird ideas, and James Burr falls firmly into that camp." - Quiet, Please!