Rebecca F. John

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...

Being the lucky little writer that I am, I have recently seen another of my short stories published, this time over on the Somesuch...

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...

Short stories have scattered me all around the globe this year. Canada, Mexico, Italy, Germany… wild, wet Cardigan. Throw in a few...

Wales Arts Review have been running a brilliant series called 'Story Retold' of late. It's been a really interesting read and I'm...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It's Halloween! Two pumpkins and a jar of sweets are already sitting outside my front door, awaiting visitors. Though I'll admit to...

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...

A review of my collection Clown's Shoes, written by Zoe Ranson, can now be found here on Wales Arts Review. #clownsshoes #shortstory...

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...

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...

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...

So, I made the shortlist! And what wonderful company I have there - Yiyun Li, Elizabeth McCracken, Paula Morris, Scott O'Connor,...

The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award! Every year, I read the names of the longlisted entrants. Every year, I watch that longlist...

I was thrilled to learn recently that one of my short stories had been highly commended in the 2014 Manchester Fiction Prize. My lovely...

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...