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Rebecca F. John
Jun 30, 20171 min read
Poker
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 read
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 read
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 read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20161 min read
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 read
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, 20163 min read
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 read
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, 20151 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
'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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