Launch today! Seventeen tales which pay homage to the ghost story tradition while placing it firmly in the context of our own times.
Category: News
Mslexia Spring edition 2017 Article
Writing in the world of palliative care
Reading at Blakes
Will be reading at Blakes Grey St Newcastle – a new short story.
Mslexia Spotlight
Reading at Jazz Club Newcastle 7.30
New Fiction Bursary 2016
New Fiction Bursary 2016 awarded.
Mental Health week 11th-18th May 2015
I will be reading in Newcastle, Manchester and Kendal – Little Crackers
On BBC radio Newcastle Monday 11th talking about the collection with Anna Foster 11 am
Frank O Connor Award long list
Very happy to be on the Long-list Frank O’Connor Award 2015
Edgehill Prize and reviews
I am delighted to be on the Edgehill 2015 Longlist!
Great reviews for Little Crackers so far –
“A terrifically dark and frightening collection, Little Crackers jolts with electricity and malice” Mslexia
“These stories challenge the very idea that such a state as ‘normal’ exists” James Robertson
“These twisted tales beat with a heart of stone, Higgins has managed to create a little godless universe that stings like a paper cut – Bravo!” The Crack Magazine
“full of surprising twists and outcomes – taking the reader on a journey through other people’s unique stories” Matthew Bradby Queen’s Nursing Institute
Hot off the Press!
My new collection of short stories is published today!
Launch in Blackwell’s Newcastle Upon Tyne next Thursday 13th Nov at 6pm-7pm
Interview today at BBC Radio Newcastle
Let the good times roll!
Drug Addiction
Had my article on Drug Addiction published in Independent Nurse. (Link no longer available.)