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Ahead of the publication of my first novel, The Haunting of Henry Twist, next week - next week! - a short story prequel of mine has been...
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Rebecca F. John
Feb 13, 20171 min
The Haunting of Henry Twist
I 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,...
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Rebecca F. John
Feb 13, 20171 min
The Cotard Delusion
Being the lucky little writer that I am, I have recently seen another of my short stories published, this time over on the Somesuch...
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Rebecca F. John
Dec 2, 20161 min
Salting Home
There 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Sep 21, 20164 min
Around the World in Less than Eighty Short Stories
Short stories have scattered me all around the globe this year. Canada, Mexico, Italy, Germany… wild, wet Cardigan. Throw in a few...
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Rebecca F. John
Aug 25, 20161 min
Rain...
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...
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Rebecca F. John
Jun 15, 20161 min
Dreamland
I was very excited to be asked to contribute to the wonderful Wales Arts Review's Flash Fiction Month this month. Here is my story,...
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Rebecca F. John
Jun 15, 20162 min
The Hay Rose
I 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Apr 10, 20161 min
House
I 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Apr 2, 20161 min
A 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? ...
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Rebecca F. John
Mar 12, 20161 min
The Deep, Dark Editing Underworld
As 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Jan 21, 20163 min
2015!
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...
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Rebecca F. John
Dec 18, 20151 min
The Launch
These 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Dec 11, 20153 min
Buenos Dias ...
Dusty, noisy, and sweat-suckingly hot – those were the first, ignorant ideas that clattered through my mind about Mexico when I was...
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Rebecca F. John
Nov 15, 20151 min
Spoken Words
Last week, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 4Extra were kind enough to broadcast five stories of mine, all produced by the wonderful team at...
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Rebecca F. John
Oct 31, 20151 min
Tick, 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Oct 30, 20154 min
A Swansea to Quebec Round Trip
A 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...
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Rebecca F. John
Oct 4, 20151 min
Wales Arts Review
A review of my collection Clown's Shoes, written by Zoe Ranson, can now be found here on Wales Arts Review. #clownsshoes #shortstory...
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Rebecca F. John
Aug 26, 20151 min
One Lucky Writer
So, 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...
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