Last year we were honoured to be featured by Reedsy as one of their recommended Best Writing Contests. Well, we're delighted to announce that we feature on their list again this year. You can see their full list here. So if you'd like to enter one of the best writing competitions going, take a look … Continue reading We’re one of the best – again!
Author: Cranked Anvil
November 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners
There's a truly international feel to our November competition, with the two winning entries coming from Ireland and Australia! We've always been proud to keep our competitions open internationally, and we're delighted this quarter to publish work from around the world! So - congratulations to: 1st: Fiona McKay – Glass 2nd: Dettra Rose – The … Continue reading November 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners
GLASS by Fiona McKay (1st place, Flash Nov21)
Push it down. All the way down. Everything is fine. I can do this. I can. It’s just a test. Mom always says that a test is just to help the teacher see if the teaching is working, or if there are gaps. The test is more about the teacher, not you. She always says … Continue reading GLASS by Fiona McKay (1st place, Flash Nov21)
THE SUNSET PEACH AND THE LEMON TREE by Dettra Rose (2nd place, Flash Nov21)
Percy’s tailor would be unforgiving if he saw the mix of textures. Rough plaid with silk-velvet and raw linen. He’d warned against such matches. But smoothing down his waistcoat, Percy asked his refection… Am I presenting sufficient intrigue and colour? Will I be enough for her crimson verve? He took a taxi to the Brasserie. … Continue reading THE SUNSET PEACH AND THE LEMON TREE by Dettra Rose (2nd place, Flash Nov21)
November 2021 – Flash Long List
It's been a hectic couple of months here at CAHQ, and there's no denying that we're a wee bit behind schedule. We've been busy working on some exciting new projects, as well as some restructuring of our operations, so stay tuned for a few big announcements coming up over the next few weeks. But for … Continue reading November 2021 – Flash Long List
What are your plans for 2022?
To write, right? Of course they are! Writers write, so you plan to write! Well, if that's the case, we want to read what you're writing. Because we have big plans for 2022 as well. It's been a bit quiet here at Cranked Anvil over the past couple of months, but now that Christmas and … Continue reading What are your plans for 2022?
October 2021 – shortlist and winners
It's been an incredibly busy (and strange) few months at CA HQ, what with our flash anthology being published, the general holiday festivities, plus all the latest ups and downs with C19. But, we finally have our October 2021 Short Story competition shortlist and winners. Congratulations to the following three winning entries: 1st: Flo Ashbee … Continue reading October 2021 – shortlist and winners
A DRIED RAT by Flo Ashbee (1st place, Oct21)
They found a dried rat while clearing out their parents’ house. It was under the sink in the utility room. “Do you think it died of old age?” the younger one wondered aloud. “Thank God that tap hasn’t been used in a while or it might have been damp and gone mouldy,” said the older … Continue reading A DRIED RAT by Flo Ashbee (1st place, Oct21)
