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DJ Burnham

Sci-fi Inkslinger

About Me

New Book NOW AVAILABLE - Click on the book cover image

The first collection of DJ Burnham's short stories (6 of which are new and previously unpublished) All of the profits from the sale of the book will go to WWF (The World Wide Fund for Nature)
What they say:
“His is a talent to which all writers of sf should aspire: classic, dignified, and undeniably fresh in its subtle confrontation of modernity.” – Paul Hughes, executive editor of Silverthought
"Each story in this collection is a mini-masterpiece; there is no better way than describing them. That is by no means an exaggeration. What DJ does with such precision is describe each detail so vividly and exactly that he draws you- seemingly without effort- in to his warped wonderful world. This is, quite simply put, a must have book." – PS Gifford
"For a first collection, there is a very high hit ratio of really good stories. He makes his characters and story the focus of his writing, letting the ideas be a tool for the telling, rather than focus the story on the scientific idea – which makes a nice change from many other short science fiction stories I’ve read." – Rob Spalding, Whispers of Wickedness Read the full review by clicking here "…reminiscent of the best sci-fi short stories written in the nineteen fifties and sixties...If you read as much as I do you often get a feel for where the story is taking you and often get to the twist before the author does, but Borrowed Time had me guessing right to the end…" – Charles Packer, Sci-fi Online

Also available:

The Literary Bone Vol. #1, Issue #1

Featuring ‘Thriskia’s Life Bank’ by DJ Burnham “A NEW Semi-annual Journal of Genre & Mainstream literature, offering the finest new talent in the world of short fiction today, as well as seasoned veterans and a line-up of award-winning/award-nominated editors and novelists. Its focus is mostly Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Mainstream Literature. Issue #1 (170-page paperback or download) features 31 stories from Ken Goldman, Kevin Coyle, Kristine Ong Muslim, Donna Taylor Burgess, Vera Searles, Steve Redwood, Andrew Hook, P.S. Gifford, Faye Sizemore, Cathy Strasser, CJ Carter-Stephenson, Gayla Chaney, Christopher Hivner, Selena Thomason, DJ Burnham, Victor Giannini, Scott Lyerly, T.R. Healy, Tala Bar, Brendan Connell, and John Everson.”

Silverthought: Ignition

Featuring ‘Anthropomorphs’ by DJ Burnham"From death robots to giant roaches, from vengeful household appliances to the most chilling manifestations of inhuman evil, Silverthought: Ignition is a collection of some of the finest emerging talent in sf today. Dark and humorous, challenging and entertaining, this anthology represents the best short fiction featured on silverthought.com in its first five years. Ignition fearlessly confronts critical questions about who we are and where we are going." DJ Burnham has had a lifelong love of Science Fiction. Having stepped back from an exciting sideline in concert promotion, he has found time to pen some stories of his own, many of which have appeared in webzines such as Silverthought, Bewildering Stories and Aphelion.

In 2005 he had a short story published as part of a speculative fiction anthology Silverthought: Ignition (which made the semi-finals of the Fantasy/Science Fiction category of this year's Independent Publisher Book Awards).
The first collection of DJ Burnham's short stories was published in July 2007, with all of the profits from the sales going to the World Wide Fund for Nature.
He also writes poetry and creates original decoupage-style artwork.
DJ Burnham lives in Brighton, England with his wife Sue and their cat. He is a Health Service worker by day and a dreamer by night.

Find out more at www.djburnham.com

The Spoils of War is the first of DJ Burnham's stories to be PODCAST. The story is narrated by Rick Stringer.Podcast by June 2006



New Short Story

The Shard of Gahzbrid

Published by December 2007




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My Interests

Reading & writing Science Fiction and poetry, Creating decoupage artwork, Photography, Live Music, Travel, Vegetable horticulture, Cooking, Music Festivals, Art Nouveau, Guitar-bothering, Ouzo, watching for shooting stars, Dreaming...

I'd like to meet:

Björk, Bill Bailey, Stephen Fry, Jarvis Cocker

+ sci-fi fans, readers and writers

Music:

Roy Harper, Nick Harper, Robyn Hitchcock, Akasha

Kate Bush, The Cure, The loveGods, Moby,

Bjork, Cocteau Twins, All About Eve,

Shooglenifty, Afro Celts, The Dandy Warhols,

Kaleidoscope, Gomez, Kelly Joe Phelps,

Richard Thompson, Peter Gabriel, Evanescence,

Faithless, Fat Boy Slim, Goldfrapp, Kila,

Thea Gilmore, Zion Train, Tom Petty, Zero 7Kaiser Chiefs, Dayglo Pirates, John OtwayPulp, Radiohead, Show of Hands, Suns of Arka,

Ozric Tentacles, Lemon Jelly, Jimi Hendrix,

Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Madonna, Porcupine Tree,

Snow Patrol, The Beatles, The Doors, The Fold,

The Sensitive New Age Cowpersons, Hayseed Dixie,

Miles Davis, Levellers, Natasha Atlas, Neil Young,

Cosmic Rough Riders, Dreadzone, Elephant Talk,

Nick Drake, One Dove, Peatbog Faeries, Richie Havens,

Kosheen, Moloko, Kula Shaker, LedZeppelin,

Gong, James Asher, Hawkwind, John Martyn,

Anoushka Shankar, Baka Beyond,

Marillion, Air, Kangeroo Moon, Julian Cope, SolsticeBat for Lashes, Howling Bells



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Movies:

Blade Runner, Withnail & I, Brazil, Life of Brian,

Donnie Darko, Mulholland Drive, Amelie,

Delicatessen, Time Bandits, Easy Rider,

Forbidden Planet, The Man with Two Brains,

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Shawshank Redemption,

Spinal Tap, Yellow Submarine, Dark Star...

Television:

...is a vortex of lassitude -

that aside : Black Books, Spaced, Q.I., Green Wing,

Michael Palin, Later with Jools Holland,

Have I Got News for You, The Simpsons...

Books:

Science Fiction, but not exclusively.

Easier to do by Author: Philip K. Dick,

Clive Barker, Hunter S. Thompson, Anthony Bourdain,

Ian M. Banks, Pete McCarthy, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Kerouac,

Douglas Adams, Robert Sheckley, Bill Bryson, Jeff Noon,

William Gibson, Asimov, Terry Pratchett,

Philip Pullman, Peter F.Hamilton...

Heroes:

Roy Harper, Peter Cook, Philip K. Dick, Charles Darwin,

Guy Fawkes, Michael Eavis, John Peel,

Bill Hicks, Greenpeace,

Friends of the Earth, WWF,

every living tiger...

My Blog

DJ Burnham interviewed for the Roy Harper Podcast (Part 1)

Sue and I were interviewed by Paul Davison for The Roy Harper Podcast in February 2008 and the first part was released in April 2008.Just click on the image belowTTFNDJ Burnham...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:10:00 PST

DJ Burnham interviewed by The Enchanted Element - January 2008

I was interviewed by J.L. Johnson (Mistress Rell) for The Enchanted Element towards the end of 2007 and it has appeared on their website  January 2008. I really enjoyed doing the interview and they'v...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:48:00 PST

Test Drive, Volume 1 of the collected stories - Published July 2007

Test Drive has been published and is now available to buy from Lulu.I'm really pleased with the way it's turned out and all of the profits will be going to WWF - The World Wide Fund for Nature.If you ...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:28:00 PST

The Literary Bone Summer 2007 Vol. #1, Issue #1 - reviewed

The Literary Bone Summer 2007 Vol. #1, Issue #1 (Available from Lulu.com)This is a short review of the wide range of delights to be discovered between the covers of the first issue of The Literary Bon...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:56:00 PST

DJ Burnham on the BBC - November 2006

DJ Burnham took part in this year's Gardeners' World Chilli Trial and was featured on the program broadcast on Friday 10th November. You can see his results by clicking on the image above and that pag...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:44:00 PST

First PODCAST story

DJ Burnham is proud to be the first guest author on Variant FrequenciesClick on the image above to hear it.The Spoils of War is also the first of DJ Burnham's stories to be PODCAST. The story is narra...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Sun, 04 Jun 2006 05:56:00 PST

Adventures in India

Check out some pictures and descriptions of our 05/06 travels in India - Click on the image...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:54:00 PST

New Publication January 2006

  Available in Print SILVERTHOUGHT: IGNITION (2006)  ...
Posted by DJ Burnham on Sun, 29 Jan 2006 06:35:00 PST