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The violent, post-truth 2017 predicted in The Running Man? We’re living in it (2017)
Newspaper / Magazine
Bishop, D. (2017). The violent, post-truth 2017 predicted in The Running Man? We’re living in it. https://theconversation.com/the-violent-post-truth-2017-predicted-in-the-running-man-were-living-in-it-70726

Welcome to a world where fake news stories are used to manipulate public opinion. Dissent is no longer tolerated and all your communications are monitored; the economy is not functioning and reality TV is used to distract you from harsher realities.... Read More about The violent, post-truth 2017 predicted in The Running Man? We’re living in it.

Brave New World (2016)
Book Chapter
Bishop, D. (2016). Brave New World. In Heroes Reborn. London: Titan Books

Three brand-new short stories based on the fascinating characters and rich mythology of NBC’s world-wide hit TV series Heroes, and the blockbuster event series Heroes Reborn. “Brave New World” (David Bishop) takes place a year after the fateful ev... Read More about Brave New World.

Introduction: Amorality Tale (2015)
Book Chapter
Bishop, D. (2015). Introduction: Amorality Tale. In Doctor Who: Amorality Tale (v-viii). London: BBC Books

A new introduction written for the new edition of Doctor Who: Amorality Tale, published by BBC Books in 2015 as part of The History Collection. The novel was originally published by BBC Books in 2002.

Comic: Citadel of Death [Fantomen 6-7/2014] (2014)
Other
Bishop, D. (2014). Comic: Citadel of Death [Fantomen 6-7/2014]

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Alex Saviuk. Originally published in Swedish, it was reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

Comic: Death of a Pirate Queen [Fantomen 13/2014] (2014)
Other
Bishop, D. (2014). Comic: Death of a Pirate Queen [Fantomen 13/2014]

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Cesare Spadari. It was voted story of the year by Finnish readers of Fantomen. Originally published in Swedish, it was reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

Comic: Operation Enigma [Fantomen 22-23/2014] (2014)
Other
Bishop, D. (2014). Comic: Operation Enigma [Fantomen 22-23/2014]

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Cesar Sparadi. Originally published it Swedish, it was reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

Comic: The Whistleblower [Fantomen 10-11/2013] (2013)
Other
Bishop, D. (2013). Comic: The Whistleblower [Fantomen 10-11/2013]

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Alex Saviuk. Originally published in Swedish, it was reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

TV drama: Doctors Series 14 Episode 24: Fragile Strength (2012)
Other
Bishop, D. (2012). TV drama: Doctors Series 14 Episode 24: Fragile Strength

Desperate to help her patient confront a debilitating illness, Elaine discovers that the cause might be very close to home. Heston and Godfrey have one last chance to go over their case before the trial, and Martin has a proposal for Julia.

Comic: The New Abbess [Fantomen 24/2011] (2011)
Other
Bishop, D. (2011). Comic: The New Abbess [Fantomen 24/2011]. Sweden

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Cesar Spadari. Originally published in Swedish, it was subsequently reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

TV drama: Doctors Series 12 Episode 221: Get Smart (2011)
Other
Bishop, D. (2011). TV drama: Doctors Series 12 Episode 221: Get Smart

Under pressure and with deadlines looming, Jack faces temptation and an ethical dilemma when he discovers a friend's new secret to success. Rob has to face Driver on his last day in CID, while Simon has an eventful first night on call.

TV drama: Doctors Series 12 Episode 146: Wasted Trip (2010)
Other
Bishop, D. (2010). TV drama: Doctors Series 12 Episode 146: Wasted Trip

Heston faces an ethical dilemma when an arthritis-ridden patient challenges his attitude to her pain relief. Jack and Immie's sibling argument spirals out of control with shocking consequences.

TV drama: Doctors Series 11, Episode 199: A Pill for Every Ill (2010)
Other
Bishop, D. (2010). TV drama: Doctors Series 11, Episode 199: A Pill for Every Ill

Simon finds himself out of his depth when treating a woman with extreme PMS symptoms, while Elise invites Immie to spend the night at her house. And Daniel has to apologise to Zara when his jealousy almost gets the better of him.

We're trying to get back to normal here: a case-study of David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence" (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bishop, D. (2009). We're trying to get back to normal here: a case-study of David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence".

David Cronenberg is arguably one of the world’s most acclaimed cult directors, his films renowned for their depictions of body horror and transgressive outsiders. But five years ago he found himself enduring a run of critically acclaimed flops, with... Read More about We're trying to get back to normal here: a case-study of David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence".

Ministry of Time
Book
Bishop, D., & Rivera, E. Ministry of Time. Bastei LLC

In 2017 myself and Edinburgh Napier PhD student Errol Rivera were contracted by German Publisher Bastei LLC to create and write Ministry of Time, a six-book science fiction narrative intended for publication as a serialised narrative for mobile phone... Read More about Ministry of Time.