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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 kim magowan

'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

Happy to have a short story on the longlist, a good boost to write more longer pieces!

I'm still hanging in there 😊. Congratulations to all shortlisted, commiserations to those who didn't make it this time.

And that's how "Front Street Cats" came to life. I hope you enjoy. Big love to The Black Fork Review for giving it such a loving home! blackforkreview.com/l-mari-harris

Love this this stor by L Mari Harris in The Black Fork Review, and I recommend your read the thread from L Mari on the true basis of the story. Great stuff 👏

We're giving this one last push. Thank you to everybody who has supported us so far by buying a book or sharing this around. You've all been amazing, and this is indicative of the strength of collaboration. brokensleepbooks.com/books

FlashFlood: 'Time Will Say Nothing But I Told You So' by Alison Woodhouse dlvr.it/T8JGky #nffd2024

FlashFlood: 'D Block' by Jeff Kemp dlvr.it/T8JKV3 #nffd2024

FlashFlood: 'Ordinary Miracles for a Good Christian Boy' by James Montgomery dlvr.it/T8JVKZ #nffd2024

Powerful piece of flash fiction here.

'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.

'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.

'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 Amy Barnes

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 Emily Rinkema 🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦

'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 Jo Withers

Lovely to see my story 'Rex Nemorensis' on this list, alongside some great writers.

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!

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