An Introduction to Fiction, co-edited with X. J. Kennedy, is currently in its eighth edition. Published by Longman, 2001. An interactive edition is being published in 2002.

This lively and accessible text is divided into two parts: Fiction and Writing. There are over 67 diverse and exciting stories, from familiar classics to contemporary works from around the globe. In-depth casebooks and critical coverage make this an excellent teaching text, as well as an enjoyable collection of short fiction.