David HartleyDavid Hartley is a short story writer based in Manchester. His works have appeared in many publications including Ambit, Black Static, The Ghastling, and Structo, and he holds a PhD in Creative Writing from The University of Manchester. His flash fiction collection Spiderseed (Sleepy House Press) was a finalist for the 2016 Saboteur Awards, while his celebrated collection of dark festive tales Merry Gentlemen is a staple for the small hours of Christmas eve. He haunts various spoken word events in the North West and has performed at the Bluedot Music Festival, Kendal Calling and Lancaster Litfest. Read More Read Less