She Had Met Liars Before : Six Very Short Stories of Strength and Survival

""You are safe here, you know. I mean, it's our job to look after you." It's an awkward speech, clumsily delivered, and I appreciate the intent. But I have always hated lies.Six stories of strength and survival. This new collection by Dreena Collins continues an exploration of the challenges faced by ordinary people, at pivotal moments in their lives.

Praise for Dreena Collins:

"That Collins is a highly skilled writer is not in doubt. She is a master of the short story format."Simon Gary, author.

"Dreena creates strong images with her writing, often focusing on the little details. I felt more like a fly on the wall, a fly that has somehow found its way into the house to spy on people's private and intimate lives..." Georgie Bull, blogger.

Listed and placed in numerous writing competitions, including Mslexia; Bridport Prize; Fish Publications; Flash500 and Retreat West competitions, Dreena Collins lives in Jersey, Channel Islands. Her flash fiction collection, Bird Wing, was an SPR Book Awards finalist in 2020.