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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, 2017
- 1 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, 2016
- 1 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, 2016
- 4 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 26, 2016
- 1 min
The Tip
Wales Arts Review have been running a brilliant series called 'Story Retold' of late. It's been a really interesting read and I'm...
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Rebecca F. John
- Jun 15, 2016
- 1 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, 2016
- 2 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
- Jan 21, 2016
- 3 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, 2015
- 1 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
- Nov 15, 2015
- 1 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, 2015
- 1 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, 2015
- 4 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, 2015
- 1 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, 2015
- 1 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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Rebecca F. John
- Jul 31, 2015
- 1 min
PEN International New Voices Award
I am so pleased to be able to tell you all that I have been longlisted for the PEN International New Voices Award. I'm very excited, and...
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Rebecca F. John
- Jul 16, 2015
- 1 min
Clown's Shoes on sale NOW!
So, this is it ... My very first book is now ON SALE. Well, pre-order. But now is the time to get it! Enter the code SHOES at the...
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Rebecca F. John
- Mar 6, 2015
- 1 min
The Shortlist
So, I made the shortlist! And what wonderful company I have there - Yiyun Li, Elizabeth McCracken, Paula Morris, Scott O'Connor,...
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Rebecca F. John
- Feb 19, 2015
- 2 min
The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award!
The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award! Every year, I read the names of the longlisted entrants. Every year, I watch that longlist...
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Rebecca F. John
- Oct 15, 2014
- 1 min
The 2014 Manchester Fiction Prize
I was thrilled to learn recently that one of my short stories had been highly commended in the 2014 Manchester Fiction Prize. My lovely...
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Rebecca F. John
- Oct 10, 2014
- 1 min
'The Dog Track' on BBC Radio 4
In June 2013, my short story ‘The Dog Track’ was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as part of The Time Being, series 6. It was produced by the...
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