Peacock butterfly in living room

Open the Door to Flash! Just in case you are in or near Bath, U.K, I’m hosting a Free evening of #flashfiction readings on Sat, 27th Sept. 18 writers reading flash + snacks, raffle + book sales. Fun! St James Wine Vaults 7.30 pm till 10.00 www.judehiggins.com/blog/

"I still very much and thoroughly consider myself a fiction writer. But sometimes something of life presents itself directly for writing, and that was this." Our first featured author of Issue 89 is Aimee Bender @aimee-bender.bsky.social. Read her interview here: www.smokelong.com/interviews/s...

One and a half weeks to go till our 31st award closes. £1460 in prizes Last chance this year to stand a chance of being in our 10th anniversary anthology. All 50 longlisted writers offered publication bathflashfictionaward.com/enter

Cheers @ianrankin1.bsky.social

2 weeks till the deadline of the 31st Award on Oct 5th. £1460 in prizes. Want to give an up to 300 word story a go? Try out Jude’s prompt in the post www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/09/two-...

Your three-week-to-go deadline reminder for our 31st Award. Closes 5th Oct. £1k top prize. Some tips in the post. The picture of the 4 leaf clover here, is for luck. www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/09/the-...

Managed to get my story in and accepted. Many thanks to Jude @judehwriter2.bsky.social and Diane @scooterwriter.bsky.social There’s still time to submit if you haven’t sent anything yet!

I painted this bookmark & decided to keep it for myself, then realised it was the ideal match for @sudhab.bsky.social's 'Nose Ornaments' @adhocfiction.bsky.social. The irony is I didn't need a bookmark; I read this gem in one sitting. I loved all 3 narrators, 82 pages of perfection. #art #AmReading

I updated my website judehiggins.com after 4 years of it languishing ! Now includes details of my books ‘Clearly Defined Clouds’ & ‘The Chemist’s House’ plus info on all my projects — @bathflashaward.bsky.social @flashficfestuk.bsky.social & Ad Hoc Fiction

Did you come to the in-person #flashfiction festival in July. Subs for the red issue, 1st of the new rainbow series of festival anthologies close 14th Sept! Stories selected by @judehwriter2.bsky.social & @scooterwriter.bsky.social

Full review of The Blue of You coming soon from the lovely Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social. In the meanwhile, how could I resist sharing this quote? It's far, far too generous, but as a huge fan of CK, I'm not going to turn it down! @northodoxpress.bsky.social

I be Zooming.

Not far to go! Just over 3 weeks till our 31st Award ends on Sun Oct 5th. For #flashfictions of up to 300 words. £1460 in prizes. judge @kazbarwrites.bsky.social All 50 longlisted offered publication in our 10th anniversary anthology. Results out by end Oct. Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter

After raising £4k for fuel poverty charities from the print anthology, the FUEL flash ebook—with 12 bonus flash stories—is on its way! That’s 87 brilliant, surprising prizewinning flash stories by writers worldwide, exploding the myth that there's a formula for a “winning” story. www.fuelflash.net

Thank you so much to @smokelong.bsky.social reviews editor @erinvachon.bsky.social and reviewer Emily Webber for this thoughtful review of my novella-in-flash, The Lives of the Dead (available from @adhocfiction.bsky.social and also Amazon) ❤️

Thrilled to get this far, but hoping like crazy my piece gets through to shortlist...one of my favourite journals!

Some #FlashMonster 2025 inspiration for you. Here's our 2021 contest winner, "Gabriel" by Jo Withers. 2025 contest (themolotovcocktail.com/flash-monste...) deadline is October 15th so get cracking! themolotovcocktail.com/about/archiv...

Yay!!!!

@sfreligh.bsky.social s excellent review of Cold Toast, a stunning debut collection by @kazbarwrites.bsky.social , offers some thought-provoking words for anyone considering publishing a collection. A must read⬇️⬇️⬇️

Yaay!! A fun accolade and brilliant way to discover indie authors- each week vote for one of 4 book covers grouped by a theme!

3 workshops a day on the online Fest days. By @carrieetter.bsky.social @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social David Swann, Emily Devane, Heidi Clark, ShelleyRoches Jacques, Christopher Allen, Farhana Kalique + contest, readings. £35 a day.£90 for 3 days flashfictionfestival.com

This Friday, 9/12/25. Please note new start time: 7pm est. please register here for zoom link. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Yay!!!!!

Picked your story yet? Just over 4 weeks to go. Closes, Midnight GMT 5 October 2025 Winners: Announced by 1 Nov Judge @kazbarwrites.bsky.social £1460 prize fund. 50 authors offered anthology publication, with all published authors getting a free print copy. Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter

Delighted to have a story accepted for the @flashficfestuk.bsky.social 2025 anthology. Many thanks to @judehwriter2.bsky.social & all involved at Flash Fiction Festival this year. #flashfiction

I've never sent out so many third-tier rejections (close to publication). So many killer flash in the queue these days. Keep sending your work. Our free submissions window is open until the end of the month!

SEPTEMBER In the Dark Eyes of the Rabbit - Winner of the Bath Novella-in-Flash Award - by @debdanthewriter.bsky.social #published by @adhocfiction.bsky.social Live author Q&A on Monday, 15th Sept. #fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity #novellainflash bookshop.adhocfiction.com/index.php?ma...

I reviewed COLD TOAST by @kazbarwrites.bsky.social, a book I very much admire! bendinggenres.com/review-of-co...

Very excited that ‘William Prichard & Co’ is featured in the NIFTY book club in November!

The new block of The NIFTY Book Club is open for sign ups! 📚 Sept '25 - Jan '26 📚 Sundays 10-11.30am OR Mondays 19.30-21.00 BST/GMT 📚 Live author Q&As 📚 Worksheets in advance, meetings on zoom 📚 Full details in link below #fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity www.laurabesley.com/nifty-book-c...

Book post is the best post! Especially when it's this gorgeous 😍 Thanks again @judehwriter2.bsky.social (arrived earlier this week), looking forward to digging in! 🐦

Has someone already made a list of publishers publishing #flashfiction collections? If not, who should I add? bsky.app/profile/did:...

I’m judging the next quarter! Subs close on 30 September. Am looking forward to reading your fab flash!

So many thanks to @megpokrass.bsky.social and @flashficfestuk.bsky.social for this moment of validation. The talent in flash fiction writing these days is extraordinary, so knowing an old lag like me still has the chops is wonderfully reassuring.

10 Years of Publications – celebrating 2021!!! vpresspoetry.blogspot.com @poetsarahdoyle.bsky.social @ajwoodhouse.bsky.social l‬ & others!

You might just be able to squeeze your name if you’re quick & Bevin with a chance to have a fab book present

My NIF ‘William Prichard & Co’ is a year old today! To celebrate I am giving away a free copy. To be in with a chance of winning, please retweet & DM me with your name. I will pick a name out of the hat on Wed 20th. Sorry, UK only.

Bath Novella In flash 2026 Award open for entries till Oct 31st. All 2025 Nifs up for sale on Amazon as well as ad hoc fiction www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/08/nove...

Do you have lift off? Last day today, 10th Aug, for earlybird entries for our £1460 prize fund award. 1 entry £7.50 2 entries £12. Buy now save PayPal receipt. Send by Oct 5th judge @kazbarwrites.bsky.social Results end Oct. Anthology publication for 50 longlisted. Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter

Q and A with Alison Powell first prize winner in our June Award jFind out how she wrote the story & get a writing prompt too! . https: www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/08/q-a-with-alison-powell1st-prize-winner-30th-award/

Love love love this collection too (and, well, anything @sarahillswrites.bsky.social writes)!

In RUH Bath with gall bladder inflammation. Three good things, I am getting better, this is the view from my window & it didn’t happen before the @flashfctionfestival.com

5. Huge thanks to director @judehwriter2.bsky.social & everyone on the team who worked incredibly hard to make it run smoothly, esp heroes @rosaleenlynch.bsky.social and @karjon.bsky.social, Trinity staff Dave and Pete, & the rockstar volunteers who pitched in on nearly every task (I see you!). 🌟🌟🌟

ps. @pleomorphic2.bsky.social - thank you so much for your big hug. I felt it. Made me emotional. Sending a big, loving hug back. ❤️

5/5 special shout-out to Amigas @fionamckay.bsky.social, @sagreene1.bsky.social, @writershq.bsky.social crew @therelphian.bsky.social, @sarahkat.bsky.social, @sarahoakeskraken32.bsky.social AND @nomad-sw18.bsky.social - my first-time karaoke partner (loved it, thanks so much 🎤❤️ )

4/5 great chats: @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social, @kazbarwrites.bsky.social, @stillsquirrel.bsky.social, Michael Loveday, David Swann, @timcraig.bsky.social, @christopherallen.bsky.social, Video Guy, @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social, @laurabesley.bsky.social, @quickasaflash.bsky.social

3/5 inspiring workshops: @kathyfish.bsky.social, @kazbarwrites.bsky.social, @vanessageb.bsky.social, David Swann, @susmitab.bsky.social, @karjon.bsky.social, Nancy Stohlman, @hanakhalique.bsky.social...

Just about recovered from the Bath Flash Fiction Festival last weekend. Huge thanks to organiser @judehwriter2.bsky.social and the brilliant Festival team, especially @sarahillswrites.bsky.social, Sonora Hills, Karen Jones, Polly, and all of the wonderful volunteers. It was quite the weekend!💐

Well that's a wrap for @flashficfestuk.bsky.social ! Amazing workshops w @kathyfish.bsky.social on The sound of #flashfiction & @hanakhalique.bsky.social on #Hybrids Forgot to bring my phone today, so many peeps I didn't get pics with, but here's @tiptreejen.bsky.social belting it out last night 🎶