sharontelfer.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Keeps things short.
Here (mostly) to share #FlashFiction, #ShortStories, writing community.
My flash fiction collection, The Map Waits, is published by Reflex Press: https://www.reflex.press/product/the-map-waits/
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A favourite of mine is another from Bath, Roll and Curl by @lunchontuesday.bsky.co.uk. This one changed what I thought flash could do and how it could do it at an early stage in my own writing. I often think of it, for writing and life. www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2016/02/ingr...
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Thanks so much for this, Finnian - such a lovely and unexpected boost! I also love Barbara’s Mrs Jackson, a deeply moving, layered piece that I always have to sit with for a while after reading.
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That is a glorious cake, Matt!
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Fondly remembering the WH Smith Win A Pony competition - which, of course, I never won. Sometimes wonder how those ponies got on …
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What a great request, joyful flash! And yes, trickier to find - storytelling does generally seem to want to plumb the dark rather than the light, right?
I find this one by @aniking.bsky.social joyful - the joy of embracing fiery passion!
trampset.org/fellas-is-it...
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That is, indeed, a wonderful piece of joyful rumbling! Great to read first thing. Especially love the ‘mechanics’ of it. Thanks for sharing, Philippa, and for writing @aniking.bsky.social. Cc @mattkendrick.bsky.social #JoyfulFlash
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Anthology is a great idea, should you feel able. Of course, it won’t be much work as we’re clearly none of us capable of writing it :)
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Aw, Jane. Sending big hugs xx
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Aargh! It must happen now
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Listened this morning, Sarah. It did make me smile, so evocative and electric. I especially liked the balloons. A good way to start the day.
It’s a shame about Ellipsis - they had a good range of stories.
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Aw, made me smile too - lovely bit of quantum dogginess
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I remember this vividly from first time round. Thanks for reprinting
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I've always loved the way this one interweaves imagined joy against the sadness of reality (not quite full on joy but it still leaves me feeling uplifted): www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2021/10/chlo...
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Same! But my mind always goes blank when anyone says, what’s your favourite …? Still, feels like there’s definitely scope for a comp (should you feel like it)
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Oh yes, that’s a beauty. It came up the round I was judging and sang out from the longlist.
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Here's one of mine to start. #JoyfulFlashFiction
www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2019/02/shar...
(Apologies for my enormous face and for choosing my own story - bit short of time!)
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Think there’s truth in that. Feels like there’s a sharing tag coming up … but later - it’s the first day of spring and the sun is shining so I’m washing me nets :)
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Haha! Your prompt for today is to fit all those in! Excellent idea to write happy stories. I do try, but my compass seems fixed toward Melancholy. (My story 'Her Safe Word is Circus' was a deliberate attempt to write something full of joy not gloom, but still some creepy clowns sidled in.)
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Your posts are always so insightful and compassionate and so perfectly …human, Matt. I’m sorry it’s not possible for your day to go as planned, but your birthday is a day to celebrate you and I - and many others - do! All best wishes on your birthday 🎈 x
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Love this, Carrie. The Maypole was once my local: you've captured that mix of crowd & green (amid and apart) of that place, Your pace of reading + birdsong helped slow me down on a busy morning ready for that lovely fusion of final words/image (the slow thrive/final smile). So glad I caught this.
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I agree, James. That sudden shift in tone and perspective halfway through, then everything drawn back together in that last unforgettable image. Brilliant control while maintaining emotional impact in such a tiny space, Martha! congratulations 👏🏻🎉👏🏻
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Many congratulations, Tiffany. What a beautifully crafted story - it brought tears to my eyes. 👏🎉👏
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More absolute fabulousness, Sara! Congratulations 👏🎉👏
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Ferryboat. I've seen your pics before & thought it looked familiar but hadn't been for years, so wasn't sure until we were there. It was quite flooded (mid-Dec) but very beautiful and Herewardy. Not down that offen, but yes will get in touch! And maybe see you somewhere else before then x
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I think we must have walked right past your house in December, Jan. We were staying at the nearby pub for Xmas lunch with Ely in-laws. Such an atmospheric spot.