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Elizabeth Stott
@elizabethstott.bsky.social
Writer - fiction, poetry, things. Physics degree. Interested in science, arts life and the natural world (not just on Earth!). Like to draw, paint and make a mess. Some of my inky doodles on Instagram @elizabethstott7
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HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Very grateful to @manchesterreview.bsky.social for these lovely comments about my story 'Ghost Walks' in their review of Best British Short Stories 2025 @saltpublishing.com www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Now available from @saltpublishing.com and other places
With one from me. Proud to be in the catch for 2025!
It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
October 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Delighted to have my copy of @saltpublishing.com’s Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by the indefatigable @nicholasroyle.bsky.social, who in his wide-ranging and goodness-filled introduction very generously bigs up the “brilliant idea” of A Personal Anthology, my online short story project.
October 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Celebration day for editor, Nicholas Royle and all the contributors of Best British Short Stories 2025! 🥳🎉🎈🥂
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by Nicholas Royle, reviewed by Paul Anthony Knowles and Sam Cassells

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063

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October 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Thank you so much for ALL your support 🦋
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Donate to Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026, organized by Christopher Hamilton-Emery
New books and reprints arrive daily at Salty Towers – and we'… Christopher Hamilton-Emery needs your support for Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026
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October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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My new book of poems is out today. A huge thank you to all at Vine Leaves Press.
My Father is Calling the Neighbours Names by Alan Humm
“So fresh, so frightening, so hauntingly familiar.” Fran Lock “Intense, intelligent and intoxicating.” Maggie Sawkins Described as a poet who "knows the ropes", Alan Humm takes us through a wide varie...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
With one from me. Proud to be in the catch for 2025!
It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
September 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
September 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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2026 will see a major expansion of Salt's list – including four new poetry collections, a new volume of short stories and, of course, the sixteenth edition of Best British Short Stories.
September 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A new link for this story and some excellent reading: www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/house-...
September 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Short Story Feature

New on House Magazine: a brilliant new short story by @elizabethstott.bsky.social exploring open-plan offices, death and meetings. Dive in now.

🔗 www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi...

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The Comfort Trap
by Elizabeth Stott Molly is dying. Only my blood can save her. It flows out through a long plastic tube plugged painfully into my nose, as though an artery runs between us. The pillow is soaked in blo...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Glad to be one of the crew on this ship (with my story ‘When viewed from the head rather than the foot’). Pre-order details below.
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You will need to enter “SUMMER25” at the checkout to redeem the offer to receive 25% off RRP

Offer ends 31 July.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Thrilled & honoured to have won this!
July 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
From the archive of the re-vamped TSS Publishing, a story of mine 'Dandelion': theshortstory.co.uk/short-story-...

More stories to read on: theshortstory.co.uk
Short Story: 'Dandelion' by Elizabeth Stott - TSS Publishing
Julia was relieved when no doctor’s appointment was available for a fortnight. It could seem like a routine check that she should attend as a sensible woman of 53. But the fortnight passed remarkably ...
theshortstory.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The rain gauge, once a joke Christmas present for a whisky lover, is now the subject of the sober, incredulous, gaze.
June 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Reminding myself of a story of mine published in The Woven Tale Press in 2017. Still available: www.thewoventalepress.net/2017/06/03/l...
Literary Spotlight: Elizabeth Stott – The Woven Tale Press
www.thewoventalepress.net
May 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Maybe it was a baby dunnock. Good to see!
April 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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I've just updated the apersonalanthology.com website with @elizabethstott.bsky.social's pick and introduction to a dozen favourite short stories.

Featuring Personal Anthology debuts for:

Marcel Aymé
Hilaire
John Lanchester
Sonya Moor
Gerard Woodward

So congrats to them!

Check them out!
A Personal Anthology
Writers, critics and others dream-edit a personal anthology of their favourite short stories
apersonalanthology.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
My contribution to 'A Personal Anthology' collected by @jonathangibbs.bsky.social
apersonalanthology.substack.com/p/a-personal...
A Personal Anthology, by Elizabeth Stott
The short story is flourishing in the 21st century.
apersonalanthology.substack.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM