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Jeanette Sheppard
@jeanettesheppard.bsky.social
Mixed media artist. Learning to make ceramics. Mostly on https://www.instagram.com/sheppardjeanette/ Former Artist-in-Residence @natflashfictionday.bsky.social

Writer: Seventy Percent Water - 🥇Ellipsis Flash Fiction Collection; s/list Saboteur Awards
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I’ve decided to hang up my hat at NFFD as I move in a new creative direction, visually. Its been a privilege and such a wonderful experience. Thank you to Diane, Ingrid and Tino for asking me to be a part of the the team and to everyone who said lovely things about my work over the years. X
After 7 fabulous years, we’re bidding farewell to our Artist-in-Residence, Jeanette Sheppard @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social
who is stepping down from the role. Thank you, Jeanette for all your wonderful artwork.We’ll be announcing our new artist soon
www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
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Hello flashy friends! Do you know any journals open for flash Cnf & also for previously published in a now defunct magazine? Thanks
December 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Submissions to our anthology on the theme of BRIDGES are open until 15 Feb. Two accepted authors will each receive a prize from our editors of £50! Editors are @karjon.bsky.social & @sharontelfer.bsky.social
www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
a five pound bill with a picture of queen elizabeth ii on it
ALT: a five pound bill with a picture of queen elizabeth ii on it
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December 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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"As for safety concerns around alcohol, the reindeer operate the sleigh, not me. And they’re teetotal."

Big love for this story by @downith.bsky.social in @fictivedream.bsky.social 💙💙💙
fictivedream.com/2025/12/14/c...
Cancelling Scrooge
by Damhnait Monaghan To: s.claus@northpole.comFrom: d.downer@grinchconsulting.com Re: Santa Claus® Review of Global Enterprises (“SCROOGE”) Sir, Attached is our preliminary report, with highlights …
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December 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Don’t muss out on the chance to win!
Our new artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social won NFFD’s novella-in-flash comp in 2022 with her NIF ‘Sybilla’. She also designed its stunning cover. If you would like to WIN a FREE copy & live in the UK, please comment in the link below & we’ll draw 2 names out of a hat on 18 Dec.
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Treat yourself to some fesive humour. ⬇️
"Your BMI is concerning. We recommend you consume healthy snacks while airborne..." Cancelling Scrooge by Damhnait Monaghan @downith.bsky.social #flashfiction #Christmas #readingcommunity #writingcommunity. Please click on the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/12/14/c...
December 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It took me eight months to make these because of life’s challenges and not being able to get to the Ceramics’ Studio studio in Ettington. I finally them decorated last week and they will be in Open Studios - Sat 13th and 14th Dec. Two floors of ceramics by members and our tutors, Gaye and Leyla.
December 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My creative year has mostly been about exploring and experimenting in my sketchbooks. Over the summer I started to make my own collage papers, and I played around with different tools and materials. Its all kept me in a creative flow, even when life was challenging.
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Our new artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social won NFFD’s novella-in-flash comp in 2022 with her NIF ‘Sybilla’. She also designed its stunning cover. If you would like to WIN a FREE copy & live in the UK, please comment in the link below & we’ll draw 2 names out of a hat on 18 Dec.
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations all!
December 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I’ve decided to hang up my hat at NFFD as I move in a new creative direction, visually. Its been a privilege and such a wonderful experience. Thank you to Diane, Ingrid and Tino for asking me to be a part of the the team and to everyone who said lovely things about my work over the years. X
After 7 fabulous years, we’re bidding farewell to our Artist-in-Residence, Jeanette Sheppard @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social
who is stepping down from the role. Thank you, Jeanette for all your wonderful artwork.We’ll be announcing our new artist soon
www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Yay! Excited to read your stories.
Submissions open tomorrow to our anthology (up to 500 words on the theme of bridges) & to our micro fiction comp (up to 100 words, no theme). You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
a painting of a bridge over a river with a horse drawn carriage
ALT: a painting of a bridge over a river with a horse drawn carriage
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November 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Subs for the 2026 National Flash Fiction Day anthology & micro comp are now open, closing 15 Feb. Please repost for #FlashFiction friends.
Submissions to our anthology (up to 500 words on the theme of BRIDGES) & our Microfiction comp (up to 100 words, no theme) are now OPEN until 15 Feb. Our anthology editors & judges are poised ready! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
a cartoon duck is writing in a notebook with a pencil
ALT: a cartoon duck is writing in a notebook with a pencil
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December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Very excited to have Sharon Telfer as NFFD anthology guest editor. Follow the link to see this year’s theme!
Love reading the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology, & each writer's unique take on that year's theme. So I'm thrilled to be the 2026 guest editor, working with @karjon.bsky.social. Click thru ⬇️ to discover the new theme. Can't wait to read all those wonderful subs. Open 1 Dec #FlashFiction
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Love reading the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology, & each writer's unique take on that year's theme. So I'm thrilled to be the 2026 guest editor, working with @karjon.bsky.social. Click thru ⬇️ to discover the new theme. Can't wait to read all those wonderful subs. Open 1 Dec #FlashFiction
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Look what arrived today!! I'm so happy to be in this book with some of my favourite writers. Many thanks to the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social team, especially @karjon, @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social, the editors, and @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social who did the gorgeous cover. 😍
June 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Happy National Flash Fiction Day!

For the first time, the plan is to post FlashFlood stories and Write-In prompts here, but our scheduler isn't quite working. La!

We're on the case...and we'll make sure each story gets a post one way or another....
June 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Happy National Flash Fiction Day! Sadly, I can’t be down in Bath today, but have a great day everyone.
June 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Thanks for the shout out!
May 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Seeing lots of peeps at @kazbarwrites.bsky.social’s book launch has got me very excited about the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social event on 14 June. Kathryn will be on a panel at the launch talking about the future of flash! More details here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ev...
May 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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THREE weeks till our 30th Award ends on June 8th. £1k top prize. Double & triple entries reduced. Judge @mariegethins.bsky.social Results end of June. Anthology
And here’s the cover of our delayed 2024 anthology again. Out soon
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
May 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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We very happy to reveal the cover of the much-delayed BFFA 2024 anthology, which will be published in a few weeks. We’ve taken the title ‘The Constancy of Woodpigeons’ from a beautiful story by Tracy Fells @theliterarypig.bsky.social
Thank you to all contributors for your patience
May 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Come and join in an inspiring and fun day. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
At our FREE FLASH EVENT in Bath on 14 June, not only do we have workshops & a panel, but loads of fab readers reading from our new anthology including: @quickasaflash.bsky.social @caththewriter.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social @rebeccafwrites.bsky.social @jupiterjonz.bsky.social. 1/2
May 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It’s always a thrill and a relief to see my NFFD artwork out in the world. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to make a lovely comment! 🧡
We’re very excited to reveal the cover and title for this year’s anthology. It’s available to pre-order on Kindle & from our bookshop. Many thanks to @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social for the image & @sudhab.bsky.social for the title: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/bo...
May 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Delighted to be asked to be part of this panel.
How do other aspects of creativity influence & inspire flashfiction? Another fab festival Panel, hosted by team member @nivenaudrey.bsky.social with writer, actor & improv artist Jen Rowe, writer & artist
@jeanettesheppard.bsky.social& writer & voice-over artist @hanakhalique.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM