Shelley Roche-Jacques
@shelleyr-j.bsky.social
Writer of short fiction and dramatic monologue, connoisseur of cake, coveter of cats, lecturer of creative writing at Sheffield Hallam University.
https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-profiles/shelley-roche-jacques
https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-profiles/shelley-roche-jacques
I'm thrilled to be Highly Commended for Flash Fiction in
@bridportprize.bsky.social
for my story 'David Duchovny wants to redefine failure'. Thanks so much to the wonderful team for organising a really special prize giving event 🥳🥂And congrats to all the winners 🎉
bridportprize.org.uk/results/
@bridportprize.bsky.social
for my story 'David Duchovny wants to redefine failure'. Thanks so much to the wonderful team for organising a really special prize giving event 🥳🥂And congrats to all the winners 🎉
bridportprize.org.uk/results/
Results Archive - Bridport Prize
bridportprize.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I'm thrilled to be Highly Commended for Flash Fiction in
@bridportprize.bsky.social
for my story 'David Duchovny wants to redefine failure'. Thanks so much to the wonderful team for organising a really special prize giving event 🥳🥂And congrats to all the winners 🎉
bridportprize.org.uk/results/
@bridportprize.bsky.social
for my story 'David Duchovny wants to redefine failure'. Thanks so much to the wonderful team for organising a really special prize giving event 🥳🥂And congrats to all the winners 🎉
bridportprize.org.uk/results/
I'm excited about this! The last round I did was a few years back and it was amazing. As has been said before, Kathy Fish is a witch. There is no other other explanation as to how she magics the stories out of us 😍
ICYMI friends, I’m taking registrations for my upcoming round of 3-in-90 workshops (Aug. 16th, Sept. 13th, Oct. 11th). The 3 session package ($180 value) is offered for $125 through Monday, August 4th! Don’t miss out! I’d love to have you join us! open.substack.com/pub/artoffla...
Registrations Now Open! Upcoming Workshops - Early Bird Discount Through August 4th
“Just watched recording of [Kathy’s] 3 in 90 workshop.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I'm excited about this! The last round I did was a few years back and it was amazing. As has been said before, Kathy Fish is a witch. There is no other other explanation as to how she magics the stories out of us 😍
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I think literary flash occupies its own unique niche & takes a lot of time & practice to master. I really like the way @shelleyr-j.bsky.social outlines the heart of flash in this article.
Flash fiction as a distinct literary form: some thoughts on time, space, and context
This article combines a craft-focused approach with a stylistics perspective to consider the ways in which flash fiction may be said to operate as a unique literary form. In the opening section fla...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I think literary flash occupies its own unique niche & takes a lot of time & practice to master. I really like the way @shelleyr-j.bsky.social outlines the heart of flash in this article.
Reposted by Shelley Roche-Jacques
Excited to announce that FlashFlood will open its doors on Sunday 20 April until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted. Get writing, folks! More details here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/fl...
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April 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Excited to announce that FlashFlood will open its doors on Sunday 20 April until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted. Get writing, folks! More details here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/fl...
Reposted by Shelley Roche-Jacques
🚨2 WEEK WARNING🚨
A reminder that you have until midnight on the 31st January to get those submissions in.
You MUST be born or living in the north of England (judged by the below map).
Due to the unprecedented number we've had so far, we are unlikely to do a window in 2026!
A reminder that you have until midnight on the 31st January to get those submissions in.
You MUST be born or living in the north of England (judged by the below map).
Due to the unprecedented number we've had so far, we are unlikely to do a window in 2026!
January 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🚨2 WEEK WARNING🚨
A reminder that you have until midnight on the 31st January to get those submissions in.
You MUST be born or living in the north of England (judged by the below map).
Due to the unprecedented number we've had so far, we are unlikely to do a window in 2026!
A reminder that you have until midnight on the 31st January to get those submissions in.
You MUST be born or living in the north of England (judged by the below map).
Due to the unprecedented number we've had so far, we are unlikely to do a window in 2026!
I'm so grateful to all those working on this new, evidence-based, approach to chronic pain. It has been life-changing for me 😍
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PAIN SCIENCE PARADIGM SHIFT*
YouTube video by Symptomatic
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December 21, 2024 at 9:01 AM
I'm so grateful to all those working on this new, evidence-based, approach to chronic pain. It has been life-changing for me 😍
youtu.be/fpvPNDujUNI?...
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Thanks so much @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for nominating 'This is a story about squirrels' for @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social It's a piece close to my heart, being about chronic pain and discovering the life changing practice of Pain Reprocessing Therapy. ❤️🐿️
We're thrilled to announce FlashFlood's nominations for Best of the Net, Best Micro Fiction, Best Small Fictions and the Pushcart Prize. Congratulations to everyone nominated: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/2024/12/cong...
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Nominees!
Huge congratulations to FlashFlood's 2024 nominees for the following awards. We wish them well in the selection process! Best of the Net ...
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December 13, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Thanks so much @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for nominating 'This is a story about squirrels' for @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social It's a piece close to my heart, being about chronic pain and discovering the life changing practice of Pain Reprocessing Therapy. ❤️🐿️
Just booked this! Really looking forward to it 😍🐭
December 13, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Just booked this! Really looking forward to it 😍🐭
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Love this story, the deft handling of time, the details!
Delighted to have my feisty-grandma-finds-her-way tale published in @retreatwest.bsky.social today ❤️
Thanks to @kmelkes.bsky.social for his crazy prompt - an elderly woman in a crocheted poncho on a motorcycle - at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social this summer!
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Thanks to @kmelkes.bsky.social for his crazy prompt - an elderly woman in a crocheted poncho on a motorcycle - at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social this summer!
open.substack.com/pub/westword...
Third time’s a charm, honey
A Flash Fiction by Cole Beauchamp
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December 8, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Love this story, the deft handling of time, the details!
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I am re-reading Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction, edited by Tara L. Masil and pubbed by @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, in preparation to propose a college course in flash, and I'm so very grateful it exists!
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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction | Rose Metal Press
The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction
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November 30, 2024 at 2:40 PM
I am re-reading Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction, edited by Tara L. Masil and pubbed by @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, in preparation to propose a college course in flash, and I'm so very grateful it exists!
rosemetalpress.com/books/the-ro...
rosemetalpress.com/books/the-ro...
A hugely enjoyable & thought-provoking conversation between 2 wonderful poets: the idea of poet as 'professional noticer', prose poetry being for daydreamers, no rules except 'does it work?' and compelling in-depth discussion of two cracking poems. Thanks @cwjoneschris.bsky.social & Dave Swann 😍📖
I'm grateful to Chris Jones, who has featured my poetry this week on his brilliant 'Two-Way Poetry Podcast', in which writers discuss their work and influences. Chris recorded the episode last summer on my lost, lamented allotment in Brighton. Thank you, Chris! twowaypoetry.podbean.com/e/dave-swann/
November 29, 2024 at 8:58 AM
A hugely enjoyable & thought-provoking conversation between 2 wonderful poets: the idea of poet as 'professional noticer', prose poetry being for daydreamers, no rules except 'does it work?' and compelling in-depth discussion of two cracking poems. Thanks @cwjoneschris.bsky.social & Dave Swann 😍📖