More Tomorrow & Other Stories

More Tomorrow & Other Stories is a collection of 30 short stories by British author Michael Marshall Smith, published by Earthling Publications in 2003. The limited edition release includes stories previously unavailable to American readers, plus new material written specifically for this collection. The book features multiple British Fantasy Award-winning stories, including "More Tomorrow," "The Man Who Drew Cats," and "The Dark Land." The collection spans various genres and includes an introduction by Stephen Jones and an afterword by Smith himself. Each story stands alone, exploring different aspects of human nature, technology, and the supernatural. One story, "Hell Hath Enlarged Herself," has been adapted for film production. The collection examines recurring themes of loss, identity, and the intersection of everyday life with extraordinary circumstances. Smith's work bridges horror, science fiction, and literary fiction to create narratives that challenge genre boundaries.

Readers consistently mention the dark, unsettling tone and psychological elements in this short story collection. Multiple reviewers note the stories "Hell Hath Enlarged Herself" and "More Tomorrow" as standout entries. Readers liked: - Unpredictable plot twists - Mix of horror, sci-fi and dark humor - Character development within short formats - Stories that avoid standard genre tropes Common criticisms: - Some stories feel dated (particularly tech references) - Uneven quality across the collection - Several stories end too abruptly - Dark themes become repetitive Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (389 ratings) Amazon UK: 4.4/5 (31 ratings) LibraryThing: 4.0/5 (42 ratings) "Each story packs an emotional punch" - Goodreads reviewer "The cyberpunk elements haven't aged well" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect blend of horror and dark science fiction" - LibraryThing review "Some stories miss the mark but the hits are unforgettable" - Fantasy Book Review

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🏆 The author has won the British Fantasy Award four times in his career, with his first win coming in 1991 for "The Man Who Drew Cats" 📚 Before focusing on writing, Smith was a successful director of corporate videos and documentaries in London during the 1980s 🔄 The collection took 11 years to compile, with stories written between 1992 and 2003, representing a significant evolution in Smith's writing style 🌍 Michael Marshall Smith writes under three different names: his full name for horror and sci-fi, Michael Marshall for thrillers, and MM Smith for literary works 💫 "Hell Hath Enlarged Herself," one of the stories in the collection, was adapted into a short film starring Peter Capaldi (known for Doctor Who) in 2012