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Jaime Gill @jaimegill.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I’m so smart for choosing @fictivedream.bsky.social as my @smokelong.bsky.social #archivechallenge. So many jewels. I loved this title but the story is even better. None of the modish verbs, voice, and vibes rubbish. Real story. Restrained telling. Massive impact fictivedream.com/2024/02/23/a...

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A Stupid Rubber Dinosaur

by Alison Wassell YOU ONLY HOLD my hand to cross the road when I say I’ll tell Mum if you don’t. The second your scuffed school shoe hits the opposite kerb you wriggle free and stride ahead with t-…

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This has made me smile today. I particularly love "Heaven saw petticoats and pantaloons he did not."

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

westword.substack.com/p/westword-v... Includes me, answering a few questions about writing, if anyone's interested.

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WestWord Voices: July 2026

Where Our Words Travel

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Very few flash writers can make me laugh as much as @sagreene1.bsky.social . Love this.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So happy to have been shortlisted in this lovely competition.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Deeply shocked but very happy to find myself on the shortlist!

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thrilled to have my shortlisted story published today by Free Flash Fiction.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Delighted to be part of the flood!

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

So happy to be part of this year's flood with my story 'Mary Randall's Back' which will appear at 11am on the big day. Still plenty time to submit.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Beyond thrilled to be included, with a story I came very close to giving up on and only just managed to submit in time.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Yay! So excited to have come joint third.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Absolutely thrilled to be published here, alongside so many great writers.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Thrilled to have my flash fiction piece published in Issue 4 of the wonderful @frazzledlit.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/authorjm...

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Sleepover

Flash fiction by Alison Wassell

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Debbi Voisey @dublinwriter.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Meet my first half readers at #WritersReading Novella-in-Flash special zoom Thu at 7pm UK: @patiencemackarness.bsky.social @alisonwassell.bsky.social @bsherm36.bsky.social @jankaneen1.bsky.social and Adele Evershed. All welcome Book your free ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Delighted to have been shortlisted in this great competition.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Thrilled to have my little story published in one of my favourite lit mags. www.thephare.com/ff/because-y...

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Because You Believed Your Mother When She Said You Were Special

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved @alisonwassell.bsky.social's onslaught of nostalgia and the recognisable feisty assuredness of the teen MC. A piece that builds and builds, ending with a killer last line. Read and listen to Alison's story, read by her, here: trashcatlit.com/1985-2/

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

COMING 1st JULY 🦝 Coda @seawoof.bsky.social gives us a beautifully surreal glimpse into his MCs strange life @alisonwassell.bsky.social packs nostalgia into her flash showing the circularity of family Angela introduces us to Dolores, a special woman ready to share her warmth on the worldwide web

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Thrilled to be published in such great company!

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Looking forward to seeing my story 'Life Hacks For The Time-Poor Parent' in the Flood at 10.15am tomorrow. Thank you @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for all your hard work.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Delighted to have my little story shortlisted and published

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Can't recommend Matt's courses highly enough.

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Retreat West / WestWord @retreatwest.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

And we're really excited to be hosting our first poetry workshop this month! Join Pauline Sewards whatever experience you have. Sunday 27th April 1pm - 3pm (BST) www.tickettailor.com/events/retre...?

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Book here – Ways into Poetry – Zoom

Join us to get started, or continue, on your poetry journey. This interactive workshop is suitable for experienced and beginner...

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Thrilled to be in such great company in Issue Three!

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Debbi Voisey @dublinwriter.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

My lovely first half readers at #WritersReading this Thurs at 7pm UK time. Lindy Newns, @nomad-sw18.bsky.social , @alisonwassell.bsky.social Ani Alakanian, Miche Hart. You can get your free audience ticket at the link. Hope to see you there. #writing #reading www.tickettailor.com/events/dubli...

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Thrilled to have my shortlisted story published today by @freeflashfiction.bsky.social .

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

So excited to be included this year. Thanks for choosing my little story.

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Thrilled to see one of my titles on this list!

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Alison Wassell @alisonwassell.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Thank you so much @bulbculture.bsky.social for giving my story a wonderful new home!

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