'A fantastic writer.' Donald Ray PollockBeat On The Brat (And Other Stories) is the second collection to be released by prize winning author Nigel Bird, following the success of his debut, the critically acclaimed Dirty Old Town (And Other Stories). Here are 9 more pieces from the shadows.BEAT ON THE BRATWinner of the Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011Published in Needle Magazine Summer 2010Nominated for ‘Best Story Online’, Spinetingler Awards 2011HOODWINKEDFirst published at ‘All Due Respect’ 2011Nominated for ‘Best Story Online’, Spinetingler Awards 2011MIND YOUR STEPPublished in Microw,Winter 2010TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG5th place, Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011SNOW-ANGELFirst published at ‘Not From Here Are You?’ 2011SUGAR AND SPICEFirst published at ‘A Twist Of Noir’ 2010and making their first apprearance in this collection:REGRETDANCE WITH MEKILLER HAIKU Praise for the work of Nigel Bird: "A rare talent." Allan Guthrie "Grim, but really good." Ian Rankin "I’ve not seen Bird take a misstep yet.’ Heath Lowrance "I sought out everything I could from him. I dare you to read and not do the same." - Chris F Holm