Stephen Coates
Stephen Coates comes from New Zealand, although he has been living in Japan for many years. His stories have appeared in various journals in New Zealand, Australia and the USA. His story “Brendon Varney Opens the Door” took third place in the 2022 Sargeson Prize, New Zealand’s richest short story competition. He is a firm believer in Terry Pratchett’s maxim: “Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.”