Alan Kennedy was placed first in our short story competition in April last year, with his story The Storyteller's Gift, which was also published in our first print anthology. (We still have a handful of HALF PRICE copies available here.) Today he continues our On The Shelf series, with his selection of five of his … Continue reading On The Shelf – ALAN KENNEDY
Author: Cranked Anvil
August 2021 – Flash Long List
Our first Flash Fiction print anthology is nearing its November publication date, and this will be the last quarter from which qualifying entries are considered for it. As with all our anthologies, it’s not just the winning stories that appear – we also include a selection of some of the best short- and long-listed ones … Continue reading August 2021 – Flash Long List
Author Profile – BARBARA KUESSNER HUGHES
Our Author Profile series continues today with Barbara, whose short story The Respite was placed second in our competition at the beginning of this year. Barbara was born in Malaysia and grew up there and in Singapore. She has had short stories and flash fiction published in four countries. In the UK, she has won … Continue reading Author Profile – BARBARA KUESSNER HUGHES
July 2021 – shortlist and winners
Another very tough round of decisions for our judges this quarter, but now our July 2021 Short Story competition shortlist and winners are announced. Congratulations to the following three winning entries: 1st: Denny Jace – Who Am I? 2nd: Will Griffin – Pipe Dream 3rd: Caroline Ross Tajasque – The Train To Brighton Prize money … Continue reading July 2021 – shortlist and winners
WHO AM I? by Denny Jace (1st place, Jul21)
My name is Lauren. I’m from Birmingham. I’m married. I have a daughter. I wave my husband Ed off, as he leaves to catch the 8.47 train to work. Please look back, one more time. The final snapshot to be filed away in my brain. Safe. In the days to come I’ll conjure it up. … Continue reading WHO AM I? by Denny Jace (1st place, Jul21)
PIPE DREAM by Will Griffin (2nd place, Jul21)
George Sprung turned his key carefully in the lock. He stepped into the house as if he expected a booby trap, closed the door softly, put his briefcase on the bottom stair, hung up his coat and removed his shoes without a sound. He met his own gaze in the hallway mirror. And there he … Continue reading PIPE DREAM by Will Griffin (2nd place, Jul21)
THE TRAIN TO BRIGHTON by Caroline Ross Tajasque (3rd place, Jul21)
Salim was supposed to go on the tube. But he doesn't do the tube, not since he had a panic attack at Mile End station. The buses were all packed, 8.15 in the morning, you couldn't get a seat and some of them didn't even stop. That was when he'd started to feel it coming … Continue reading THE TRAIN TO BRIGHTON by Caroline Ross Tajasque (3rd place, Jul21)
Author Profile – CHRIS COTTOM
We continue our Author Profile series with this from Chris Cottom, whose short story The Counter was placed third in our competition in April 2021. His stories have also been listed seven times in competitions with Strands International, Segora, London Independent Short Story Prize, and Hastings Litfest. Firstly, tell us a little bit about yourself, … Continue reading Author Profile – CHRIS COTTOM
