Light Bites

~Abi’s A - Z~

About to venture into the world of online dating, Abigail creates her profile video.

~Moonlight Malpractice~

Rachel will do anything to make sure Dolores doesn't wear that suit in front of the boss.

~Cabin Fever~

A romantic break for two was not quite what they got when they booked the snowy log cabin.

~Occupational Therapy~

Trapped in the wrong body, what's a fairy to do?

~Burning Rubber~

We've all got a wellie stuck under the brake pedal at some time, haven't we?

~One Man’s Loss~

With so many burglaries, it's reassuring to know that someone like Cynthia is on watch...

~Diary of Jenny Mitchell, aged 15 years, 7 months~

Eyebrows, hair-removing cream... What can possibly go wrong?

~Stealing the Show~

Surely it was OK to borrow an outfit (or two, or three) after closing time?

~Fit Company~

Keep fit, cakes and Connie. Something's Gotta give.

~The Thirteenth Place~

Dorothy may have passed on, but she's not going anywhere.

~True Colours~

Why live a beige life when you can have colour?

~Shaken, and Stirred~

Shaking off unwanted attention can sometimes be a (very drawn-out) challenge.

And what did Readers think?

'The author writes so well, in such a 'real' way that I found myself immersed in each tale.'

'Her characters are easy to relate to and there is lots of humour that keeps you entertained.'

'I thoroughly enjoyed every story and would definitely recommend it.'

'There is certainly something for everyone here.'

'Dahl-esque delight - ridiculously funny, yet intelligent. Weird and wonderful characters - a chocolate box of surprises.'

'Utterly delicious'

'When you read a collection of short stories and come away thinking "I wish each of those was a book in its own right" then you know the writing is good. Ms Laycock makes the absurd seem real. In one of the stories, Harry Potter could have waltzed straight in. Written with a light touch and a dry sense of humour. I loved it.'

'If you like your stories short, wickedly funny, more than a little twisted and unexpectedly sentimental in places - then this is definitely for you.'

'Perfect length for a work break or with coffee and biscuits, care needed to not laugh out loud or choke!'

'The true-life tale of Yiscah (formerly Jeffrey) Smith may serve as the inspiration for UK author Helen Laycock's knock-about comedy, 'Occupational Therapy', a tale from her short story collection, 'Light Bites', in which fairy Lily Blue becomes a goblin and lives happily ever after.'

'This mirthful collection of a dozen cheery tales makes clear that she revels in her present work and causes me to wonder how much her school students must miss her -- even now.'

'I would recommend this collection to anyone who is looking for some "Light Bites" to entertain them.'

'Very enjoyable read. There are twelve well written and intriguing stories that all will enjoy. Even a cute one about fairies. Each one will take you on a different ride. Read and enjoy.'

'I can't really do the writer justice, all I can say is how much I enjoyed reading these stories and how good the stories are.'

'I read the first story in this collection and had to carry on and read the next.They are just so interesting, whimsical, different to anything I've read and I really enjoyed reading them.'

'Great mixture of stories. Wonderful book for dipping into. Title is really appropriate. Liked this a lot.'

'Light Bites is the third of Helen Laycock's Books I've read, and the lightest in terms of subject and humour. Despite the fact I find most 'humour' books not to be so, there are some gems in these pages'

'A very good read.'

'A wonderful collection of short stories. Really enjoyed them. Once I'd started I couldn't stop reading.'

'Great fun!'

' ...the first story – Abi’s A to Z – making me laugh out loud. Loved the final punch line. And Stealing the Show was a delight.'

'If you desire lighter fare after yet another horrific event in the news or dark fiction, give this book a shot. The delightful assortment of stories just might have you smiling and chuckling.'

'The title is fitting for this book, as its short stories are on the light side, serving a delightful selection such as you might get with hors d'oeuvres served at a party.'

'Humor runs through the stories, offering spicy zings to the palate'