Well, I can’t do much about the election result, but I can spread a little cheer among a few of you. A few weeks ago, I set my first mini-competition (a flash fiction story on the theme of The Discovery). I was overwhelmed by the number of entries I had and the quality of the writing. So I decided to first whittle it down to a shortlist…and here it is. Well done to all these talented writers and their wonderful stories. The winners will be chosen soon. Watch this space!

The Discovery Flash Fiction Competition Shortlist:

In no particular order:

Ditrie Sanchez               The Girl with the Stick

Melissa Lawrence         The Hostage

Lucy Mitchell                  The Secret

Glynis Smy                      The Discovery

Suzanne Forman           Space

Geoff Le Pard                  The Discovery

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