Stehphanie has contributed to many publications over the years, under either the name Stephanie Thornton, or Stephanie Soper. she has also been the recipient of several writing awards.
The Craven Chronicles are her first full length novels
She is a member of Leeds Writers and Poets and Leeds Writers Circle and has contributed to the following with them
MISCOMMUNICATION
Published in 2019 by Leeds Writers and Poets
Winner of the NAWG best anthology that year
Inclusion under the name of Stephanie Thornton
Stella’s Story
RAMPANT FOLLIES
Published in 2020 by Leeds Writers and Poets
Winner of the NAWG best anthology that year
Inclusion under the name of Stephanie Thornton
The Kiss (poem)
THE TURN of THE NEW
Published in 2021 by Leeds Writers and Poets
Winner of the NAWG best anthology that year
Inclusion under the name of Stephanie Thornton
A Case of Grievous Bodily Harm?
Stephanie also spends several months abroad in Thailand, where she is a member of Spilt Ink (formerly Phuket Island Writers Group)
These are anthologies to which she has contributed
Observations of Modern Life
Published in 2018 by Phuket Island Writers
Including stories under the name of Stephanie Thornton
Rachelle’s tale Lesser Brethren (non fiction) (also broadcast on BBC Radio)
A Little Life? (see award list and also BBC Radio) Death and John Charles
Mrs Miller Conspires The Buskers (also broadcast on BBC Radio)
A Visit to The Rule of Thumb Julia’s Recipe
A Little Bit Ill Birth, Then and Now (non fiction)
Layers of Life
Published in 2020 by Spilt Ink International
Including stories under the name of Stephanie Thornton
Losing the Plot The Last Pomegranate Seed Getting On (see award list)
The Bobbin Doffer (non fiction) The Wasp The Traveller
A Curious Encounter Finding Henry Moore Georgiana Does Paint
Odd Folk (non fiction) One Summers’ Day (non fiction) The Nosey Parker
A Matter of Minds (Satire) Double Standards (Satire) Money, Cats and Charlie
Uncle Willy (non fiction)
Colours of Life
Published in 2022 by Spilt Ink International
Including stories under the name of Stephanie Thornton
The Girl on the Bridge (see awards) Skin Deep Red Mist and Autumn Leaves Poppies (poem)
Tying the Knot (non fiction) Two Trees The Old Man and the Tree Green with Envy
A Walk from the Past (non fiction) Off the Hook Being Beige The Kiss (poem)
An Uninvited Guest The Interview (non fiction) A Rather Strange Affair
Sayings of Life
Published in 2024 by Spilt Ink International
Including stories under the name of Stephanie Thornton
Rose Pink Satin Sheets The Watcher in the Woods (see awards) + BBC Radio broadcast Stuck Between the Covers
Hex and Deeds A Body of Confusion A Creation from the House of Clout
Oh, Those Russians! (non fiction) Epitaph to England’s Fallen Churches (poem) A Mountain of Rubbish
The Craven Chronicles
BBC Radio Broadcasts
The Watcher In the Woods
A Little Life
The Buskers
Lesser Brethren ( Broadcast in 2 episodes)