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My flash piece published by @JanusLiterary. On the @wigleaf top 50 longlist 2023, and previously nominated for Best Small Fictions 2023. janusliterary.com/2022/09/28…
Just finished Only Here, Only Now by @tomnewlands_ What an incredible novel! Authentic characters and settings. Great writing, gritty yet lyrical. Although set in various Scottish locations, it really speaks universally to those living below the breadline. One for your TBR list
Finished James by Percival Everett late last night, woke up with it being first thing on my mind this morning. It's been a while since a book had such an effect on me. Powerful story, beautiful writing, incredible characterisation. An important book that everyone should read!
Lovely to see my story 'Rex Nemorensis' on this list, alongside some great writers.
This month's #Mondettes picked by the superlative @summer_moth
Ten wonderful flash fictions
Ten splashes of analysis
Three brilliant prompts
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'Our daughter is in hospital again, her fourth visit in two weeks. The doctors talk of transplants and transfusions, extreme solutions, percentage chances.'
Devastating flash by @JoWithers2018
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FlashFlood: 'Santa Cruz Island' by Allison Field Bell dlvr.it/T8KPqh #nffd2024
'“If I tell you something, you won’t put it in one of your stories, will you?” he asks. He’s taking a break from his addiction...'
Powerful and poignant piece by @emilyrinkema
FlashFlood: 'My Brother, Who Will Die Alone of an Overdose, Once Won the Sportsmanship Award' by Emily Rinkema dlvr.it/T8J8x0 #nffd2024
'The Minister of Loneliness isn’t taking appointments on the day the moon gets one too many depressions from space junk and marriage junk and work junk, and finally, falls into a lake. No one knows which one.'
Wow! Love this flash from @amygcb
FlashFlood: 'The Minister of Loneliness isn’t taking appointments' by Amy Barnes dlvr.it/T8KK0P #nffd2024
'the house has a smell that’s new to you, a scrofulous, dirty smell instead of the bitter onions you recall from silent childhood dinners – but the place is empty, cold, nothing cooked here in a while...' Great storytelling here.
FlashFlood: 'You Almost Never Walk Anywhere With Your Father Now' by Fiona McKay dlvr.it/T8JXtX #nffd2024
'The grannies used to tell bedtime stories about it; a rock big enough to make its own gravity, hold its air close...'
Such a poignant piece, this one, from @MynaChang.
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FlashFlood: 'Ordinary Miracles for a Good Christian Boy' by James Montgomery dlvr.it/T8JVKZ #nffd2024
Powerful piece of flash fiction here.
FlashFlood: 'POV: You Are the Brown One at a Table Full of White Mental Health Workers' by Sumitra Singam dlvr.it/T8J4y8 #nffd2024
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FlashFlood: 'Time Will Say Nothing But I Told You So' by Alison Woodhouse dlvr.it/T8JGky #nffd2024
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FlashFlood: 'D Block' by Jeff Kemp dlvr.it/T8JKV3 #nffd2024
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Love this this stor by @LMariHarris in @BlackForkReview, and I recommend your read the thread from L Mari on the true basis of the story. Great stuff 👏
And that's how "Front Street Cats" came to life. I hope you enjoy. Big love to @BlackForkReview for giving it such a loving home! blackforkreview.com/l-mari-h…
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And that's how "Front Street Cats" came to life. I hope you enjoy. Big love to @BlackForkReview for giving it such a loving home! blackforkreview.com/l-mari-h…
I'm still hanging in there 😊. Congratulations to all shortlisted, commiserations to those who didn't make it this time.
This year's short story short list is up on the website: flash500.com/short-list-shor…
The stories are now with our judge: @NJSimmondsbooks
#shortstories #ShortStory #WriterCommunity #writersoftwitter
Happy to have a short story on the longlist, a good boost to write more longer pieces!
The long list for the 2024 short story competition is up on the website: flash500.com/category/announ…
#shortstory #shortstories #WritingLife #writerscommunity
'Frank’s never been spoilt in his life unless you call Compensation for Care Failings spoilt. This was no different. He was shovelled to the bottom of the waiting list.'
Poignant piece here, and written so well by @kazbarwrites
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'BEFORE MY SISTER’S second round of chemo, Beatrice and I go to the strange costume store that is open all-year round and sells only adult sizes. We try on all the wigs: Beatrice is Cher, she’s Marilyn Monroe, she’s Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction.' Great story here by @kimmagowan
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