The Hong Kong Writers Circle has published several anthologies of writing. Our publications are available for purchase at fine bookstores, online through www.paddyfield.com and on Amazon, or by contacting books@hkwriterscircle.com
Of Gods and Mobsters
Edited by SCC Overton
Classical gods and heroes. Men and women of myth, legend and folklore. Characters from the greatest 19th and 20th Century novels. All of them relocated, reimagined and retold in this collection of short stories and poetry from the Hong Kong Writers Circle.
As We See It: Hong Kong Stories
Edited by ,
Exploring the many ways we see the world around us, the Hong Kong Writers Circle presents As We See It: Hong Kong Stories. From discovering someone’s hidden dark side, to ending up on the wrong side of an argument, to having your life figuratively, or even literally, turned upside-down, one thing is certain: there is always another side to the story.
Measurements: Sketches from Hong Kong
Edited by Melanie Ho, SCC Overton
Short drinks, a right-angled triangle, how the depth of the ocean changes fortune – these 36 fiction and non-fiction vignettes examine the different ways we measure our lives..
“A pretty intimate look at the soul of this sometimes frustrating and often marvellous city.” – Asian Review of Books
“A pretty intimate look at the soul of this sometimes frustrating and often marvellous city.” – Asian Review of Books
Hotel China
Edited by SCC Overton,
Behind every door, there’s a story… What can happen in the privacy of a hotel room? Anything and everything, if you check into the Hotel China.
“A good-natured, pulpy romp.” – CNN Go
“A good-natured, pulpy romp.” – CNN Go
Love and Lust
This sizzling collection of short fiction provides an Asian spin on the timeless theme of love and lust. Featuring writing by some of Hong Kong’s finest authors, this anthology will leave you in the mood for love… and lust.
“The book’s appeal lies in the hybrid mixture of its contributors; their cultural perspectives resulting in wildly differing (and often hilarious) take on the theme.” – HK Magazine
“The book’s appeal lies in the hybrid mixture of its contributors; their cultural perspectives resulting in wildly differing (and often hilarious) take on the theme.” – HK Magazine
Hong Kong Whodunits: One City, Twelve Murders
The Streets of Hong Kong run crimson with blood.
Hong Kong Whodunnits is a collection of twelve short murder mysteries written by some of the city's finest authors.
"Like any good whodunnit, this anthology keeps you guessing from start to finish. The contributors' voices take you on a series of journeys thorugh Hong Kong's dark side - from expat excess to triad territory. Each murder story reveals the telltale cultural fingerprints unique to this city." – Kate Whitehead, author of Hong Kong Murders.
Hong Kong Whodunnits is a collection of twelve short murder mysteries written by some of the city's finest authors.
"Like any good whodunnit, this anthology keeps you guessing from start to finish. The contributors' voices take you on a series of journeys thorugh Hong Kong's dark side - from expat excess to triad territory. Each murder story reveals the telltale cultural fingerprints unique to this city." – Kate Whitehead, author of Hong Kong Murders.
Sweat & the City
A fast-paced city and the pressure to perform, all under 90 per cent humidity, this collection of short fiction tells tales from the workplace.
“Sweat & the City is an outstanding collection of Hong Kong short stories that inspires the budding writer and rewards readers.” – South China Morning Post
“Sweat & the City is an outstanding collection of Hong Kong short stories that inspires the budding writer and rewards readers.” – South China Morning Post
Haunting Tales of Hong Kong
Take a journey into the dark side of the city and you'll find ghosts everywhere: protesting in Statue Square, lurking on the MTR, grooving in Wanchai nightclubs, dining in Cheung Chau, and wreaking havoc in the New Territories.
“Haunting Tales of Hong Kong illuminates Chinese customs, cultures, wisdom and experience... These stories almost possess fable-like qualities.” – Asian Review of Books
“Haunting Tales of Hong Kong illuminates Chinese customs, cultures, wisdom and experience... These stories almost possess fable-like qualities.” – Asian Review of Books