Lines in the Sand (United Kingdom)
Anthology, featuring the short story, “How the Dressmaker of Bournemouth Feeds her Family”
Synopsis: “Dive into a literary journey where words wash over you like waves upon the shore. “Lines in the Sand” presents the cream of the crop—winners from the inaugural Poetry & Flash Fiction competition organized by the Bournemouth Writing Festival, carefully curated for your reading pleasure.”
Swindon Writing III (United Kingdom)
Anthology, featuring the short story, “Bee Kind”
Synopsis: “From emerging talents to seasoned wordsmiths, Swindon’s vibrant writing scene boasts a diverse array of writers whose voices resonate with creativity, insight, and-most important of all-passion. This rich tapestry of stories will transport you across genres, places and time. Yet, they all share a common thread-they were all penned by writers who call Swindon their home.”
The Writers’ College (New Zealand)
Honourable mention for the short story, “Laika”, in response to the theme all the things we didn’t learn.
The Writers’ College Short Story Competition – Results
