Anthony Cropper is the author of the short story collection Nature’s Magician and has published two novels, Jack and Sal and Weatherman. He has co-edited three collections of short stories, Next Stop Hope, Naked City and Wonderwall. In 2005 his play, I’ll Tell You About Love, won the BBC Alfred Bradley Award for Radio Drama. Anthony lives by the side of the Trent and teaches Creative Writing for the University of Nottingham.
Anthony Cropper
Books
Jack and Sal
Anthony Cropper’s second novel paints a picture of a relationship in crisis as it wonders how life slowly turns.
‘A very real and complex picture of contemporary relationships, of how life is lived for many of us – not poor, not rich, not sane, not crazy.’ – Emily Penn
Weatherman
In his first novel, Anthony Cropper skilfully draws a picture of life inextricably linked to the environment, the elements, and the ever changing weather.
‘Anthony Cropper is a real find; a truly original writer who uses words in quite a unique way. This is an extraordinary first novel.’ – Julia Darling
Bonne Route
Bonne Route (Route 19) is a book of twelve short stories that focus on the small moments in our lives that can lead to wholesale change.
‘Short stories don’t have to tackle big events to make a big impact.’ – The Crack
Ideas Above Our Station
Ideas Above Our Station (Route 18) Fifteen writers have risen to the challenge to put the ideal story into their fellow traveller’s hand.
‘A diverting travelling companion’ – The Guardian
Next Stop Hope
Route (14) Next Stop Hope was the first title in the Route Series of Contemporary Stories to appear in book form, the previous 13 issues had been newspapers. This full anthology contains new work from all the regular contributors to the Route newspaper, plus two further collections edited by M Y Alam and Anthony Cropper.
‘Your next stop should be the book shop.’ – Leeds Guide