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Tim Jeffreys

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Tim Jeffreys’s debut novel, The False Ones, was published by Crossroads Press in February 2025. Reviewers described it as a “beautifully written supernatural mystery” and “British folk-horror that gives that isolated creepiness coupled with body-snatchers horror.” He has also published various novellas and short story collections, including a ghost story, Holburn, published by Manta Press. His short fiction has appeared in Supernatural Tales, The Alchemy Press Book of Horrors, Nightscript, Stories We Tell After Midnight, Cosmic Horror Monthly, Shadowplays from P.S. Publishing, The Ghastling, and many other places.
He lives in Bristol, UK, with his partner and two children. Visit him online at www.timjeffreys.blogspot.co.uk.


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Tim Jeffreys Despite what some people might have you believe, you don't need anyone's permission to write, and you don't need anyone's permission to publish a book…moreDespite what some people might have you believe, you don't need anyone's permission to write, and you don't need anyone's permission to publish a book or submit a story to a magazine. Don't let rejection stop you. Keep at it. Keep getting better. Create your own stories. Create your own worlds. Do it for yourself first and foremost. But don't be half-arsed about it. When you put something out into the world, make sure it's the best you can make it.(less)
Tim Jeffreys Hi Avery. Thank you for the question. I've just noticed this - better late than never! Here Comes Mr Herribone was inspired by a documentary I watched…moreHi Avery. Thank you for the question. I've just noticed this - better late than never! Here Comes Mr Herribone was inspired by a documentary I watched called 'Being Frank', which is about a British comedian called Chris Sievey who invented an alter ego, Frank Sidebottom for whom he was better known. Chris chased fame and success in various ways until he invented Frank Sidebottom. It was Frank who became famous and successful, not Chris which seemed (to my mind) to eat Chris up. I thought there was something tragic in this idea. (less)
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Nocturnal Transmissions

I'm greatly honoured to have had my story 'Here Comes Mr Herribone!' featured on Kristin Holland's Nocturnal Transmissions podcast.  Kristin did a wonderful job narrating the story.  Even though it's my story I found it a genuinely terrifying listen!

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For anyone who enjoyed listening to this story, I'd like to give a quick reminder that I since expanded it into a

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