‘…how the two of you could arrive at such opposite answers to that question.’ A title that instantly stood out in the longlist - and it didn’t disappoint. Such a timely winning story from @shelleyr-j.bsky.social in @bathflashaward.bsky.social 🇬🇧 www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2026/02/1st-...

What a wonderful winner of @bathflashaward.bsky.social by @shelleyr-j.bsky.social. So beautifully woven it's hard to unpick a quote. So here's judge @lunchontuesday.bsky.social: 'I so admire how this piece uses the mundane to illustrate the profound.' Couldn't agree more. Do read! #FlashFiction

I'm still in shock that my little story won first prize! 🫢In celebration I return to the site of the initial inspiration. Might treat myself to the full Scotch 😋

Me discovering my story is on the BFFA shortlist

Short stories for your Christmas eve pleasure! I'm really proud of our Creative Writing students @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for contributing such fantastic writing☺️I think @cwjoneschris.bsky.social will be proud too! www.spreaker.com/episode/smal...

Looking for a Christmas eve short story treat? I'm honoured to be part this fabulous short fiction feast featuring the brilliant @ailsacox.bsky.social and four of our fabulous Creative Writing students at @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social 😍

It was a pleasure to talk to Andrea Marzocchi about flash fiction and good to be able to point newcomers to the form to the wonderful archives of top-notch stories made accessible online by @smokelong.bsky.social @wigleaf.bsky.social and @bathflashaward.bsky.social ☺️ www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-sm...

It was such a pleasure to talk to Andrea Marzocchi about flash fiction for his excellent short story podcast 'A small good thing.'

I'm thrilled to be Highly Commended for Flash Fiction in @bridportprize.bsky.social for my story 'David Duchovny wants to redefine failure'. Thanks so much to the wonderful team for organising a really special prize giving event 🥳🥂And congrats to all the winners 🎉 bridportprize.org.uk/results/

I'm excited about this! The last round I did was a few years back and it was amazing. As has been said before, Kathy Fish is a witch. There is no other other explanation as to how she magics the stories out of us 😍

I think literary flash occupies its own unique niche & takes a lot of time & practice to master. I really like the way @shelleyr-j.bsky.social outlines the heart of flash in this article.

Excited to announce that FlashFlood will open its doors on Sunday 20 April until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted. Get writing, folks! More details here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/fl...

🚨2 WEEK WARNING🚨 A reminder that you have until midnight on the 31st January to get those submissions in. You MUST be born or living in the north of England (judged by the below map). Due to the unprecedented number we've had so far, we are unlikely to do a window in 2026!

I'm so grateful to all those working on this new, evidence-based, approach to chronic pain. It has been life-changing for me 😍 youtu.be/fpvPNDujUNI?...

Thanks so much @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for nominating 'This is a story about squirrels' for @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social It's a piece close to my heart, being about chronic pain and discovering the life changing practice of Pain Reprocessing Therapy. ❤️🐿️

Just booked this! Really looking forward to it 😍🐭

Love this story, the deft handling of time, the details!

I am re-reading Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction, edited by Tara L. Masil and pubbed by @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, in preparation to propose a college course in flash, and I'm so very grateful it exists! rosemetalpress.com/books/the-ro...

A hugely enjoyable & thought-provoking conversation between 2 wonderful poets: the idea of poet as 'professional noticer', prose poetry being for daydreamers, no rules except 'does it work?' and compelling in-depth discussion of two cracking poems. Thanks @cwjoneschris.bsky.social & Dave Swann 😍📖