Phillip Michael Shirley

A writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

Phillip Michael Shirley’work explores identity, memory, power and human consequence, combining narrative urgency with a strong sense of place and atmosphere. His books include Darlene, a psychological noir exploring desire, diagnosis and who controls the story; The Rivers That Run Through Us; and The Happening of Magic.

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Glimmerland
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Glimmerland
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My novella Glimmerland is currently in development.

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The Story That Refused to Die
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The Story That Refused to Die
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I'm currently working on the first draft of my next novella, Three Days in Thirty-Nine, a story that has travelled with me for more than thirty years.

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Darlene Moves a Step Closer to Publication
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Darlene Moves a Step Closer to Publication
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Some stories take years to find their final shape. Darlene is one of them.

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The Return of The Woman in the Tree.
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The Return of The Woman in the Tree.
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A new illustrated edition featuring original artwork by Susanna Zema.

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Rediscover The Rivers That Run Through Us.
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Rediscover The Rivers That Run Through Us.
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A beautifully produced new hardback edition is on its way.

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