Rebecca F. JohnJun 30, 20171 minPokerAhead of the publication of my first novel, The Haunting of Henry Twist, next week - next week! - a short story prequel of mine has been...
Rebecca F. JohnFeb 13, 20171 minThe Haunting of Henry TwistI was so excited to receive the proofs of The Haunting of Henry Twist this week that I had to share a quick snap of them. Here they are,...
Rebecca F. JohnFeb 13, 20171 minThe Cotard DelusionBeing the lucky little writer that I am, I have recently seen another of my short stories published, this time over on the Somesuch...
Rebecca F. JohnDec 2, 20161 minSalting HomeThere is a story included in my collection, Clown's Shoes, which has long been a favourite of mine. It's a story that really sticks with...
Rebecca F. JohnSep 21, 20164 minAround the World in Less than Eighty Short StoriesShort stories have scattered me all around the globe this year. Canada, Mexico, Italy, Germany… wild, wet Cardigan. Throw in a few...
Rebecca F. JohnAug 26, 20161 minThe TipWales Arts Review have been running a brilliant series called 'Story Retold' of late. It's been a really interesting read and I'm...
Rebecca F. JohnAug 25, 20161 minRain...I recently visited Zakynthos, Greece, to attend a wedding. I had anticipated it being hot, but I don't think I'd ever experienced this...
Rebecca F. JohnJun 15, 20161 minDreamlandI was very excited to be asked to contribute to the wonderful Wales Arts Review's Flash Fiction Month this month. Here is my story,...
Rebecca F. JohnJun 15, 20162 minThe Hay RoseI think it was about eight years ago now that I saw my first short story published. It was included in an anthology of new writers under...
Rebecca F. JohnApr 10, 20161 minHouseI was lucky enough this month to be awarded a Literature Wales Writer's Bursary, which will allow me this summer to begin work on my next...
Rebecca F. JohnApr 2, 20161 minA Writer's Fuel...A writer friend spoke to me recently of the 'fuel' we need, to maintain our creative output. It's an interesting thought, isn't it? ...
Rebecca F. JohnMar 12, 20161 minThe Deep, Dark Editing UnderworldAs you might have guessed from the title of this post, I'm not a great fan of editing. I find it tedious, joyless. It makes me doubt...
Rebecca F. JohnJan 21, 20163 min2015!2015 was perhaps the year in which my life experienced the most change. It was a year which brought me new successes, which showed me...
Rebecca F. JohnDec 18, 20151 minThe LaunchThese are a little late in being posted, but here are some snaps from the launch of my collection Clown's Shoes, held at the Dylan Thomas...
Rebecca F. JohnDec 11, 20153 minBuenos Dias ...Dusty, noisy, and sweat-suckingly hot – those were the first, ignorant ideas that clattered through my mind about Mexico when I was...
Rebecca F. JohnNov 15, 20151 minSpoken WordsLast week, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 4Extra were kind enough to broadcast five stories of mine, all produced by the wonderful team at...
Rebecca F. JohnOct 31, 20151 minTick, Tick, Tick ...It's Halloween! Two pumpkins and a jar of sweets are already sitting outside my front door, awaiting visitors. Though I'll admit to...
Rebecca F. JohnOct 30, 20154 minA Swansea to Quebec Round TripA Swansea to Quebec round trip isn’t easily undertaken in three days. It’s a long slog. And when you throw in a transfer at New York’s...
Rebecca F. JohnOct 4, 20151 minWales Arts ReviewA review of my collection Clown's Shoes, written by Zoe Ranson, can now be found here on Wales Arts Review. #clownsshoes #shortstory...
Rebecca F. JohnAug 26, 20151 minOne Lucky WriterSo, my poor blog is a bit behind the times, but busy times they have been. Between my work commitments, getting Clown’s Shoes ready for...