Selected Stories

About the Book: 

Selected Stories is a compelling compilation by the award-winning Scottish writer Dilys Rose, selected from her three previous books.

Told from a wide range of perspectives and set in many parts of the world, Rose examines everyday lives on the edge through an unforgettable cast of characters. With subtlety, wit and dark humour, she demonstrates her seemingly effortless command of the short story form at every twist and turn of these deftly poised and finely crafted stories.

Reviews: 

Praise for Rose's other work:

The shining writing leaves an aftergleam in the mind, a lasting resonance in the ear. Scotsman on War Dolls

The stories have a steely rectitude and an uncompromising determination to face down humiliation and inequality - economic, moral and compassionate. Guardian on Red Tides 

A writer to watch. Sunday Telegraph

Dilys Rose can be compared to Katherine Mansfield in the way she takes hold of a life and exposes all its vital elements in a few pages. The Times Literary Supplement on Our Lady of the Pickpockets

About the Author:

DILYS ROSE was born and brought up in Glasgow. Edinburgh has been her home for many years. Previous publications include three collections of short stories, Our Lady of the Pickpockets, Red Tides and War Dolls, three of poetry - Beauty is a Dangerous Thing, Madame Doubtfire's Dilemma, and Lure, and a novel, Pest Maiden.

She has also written for stage and collaborated with musicians and visual artists. Awards include the first Macallan/Scotland on Sunday Short Story Prize, The R.L.S. Memorial Award, The Society of Authors’ Travel Award, The Canongate Prize and two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards. Red Tides was short-listed for both the McVitie’s Scottish Writer of the Year and the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year. Pest Maiden was nominated for the Impac Prize.

She teaches creative writing at Edinburgh University. For further information please visit www.dilysrose.com