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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meet Steffan Nicholas, the inaugural Folding Rock Translation Fellow 2026/27

Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

OUT 12 NOVEMBER 2026: Folding Rock Issue 006: Treigl A special collaborative and bilingual edition created in partnership with Llenyddiaeth Cymru / Literature Wales, and with the help of Poetry Wales. Pre-order now: zurl.co/CuInI

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Your weekend read has arrived, and it has never been so sweet. Originally published in Issue 005: Sustenance, Louise Denham's 'Sweet Indecency' is available to read on our website: zurl.co/9Gu7x

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Calling all writers! For our very first online Writers' Room, Kathryn will be in conversation with award-winning literary agent Cathryn Summerhayes, discussing all things writing and working towards a book-length publication. Tickets from £3 (and free for members): zurl.co/I5n72

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hold your horses, steady the brakes, get all your ducks in a row – the extra special edition of Folding Rock is nearly here And if you just can't wait, pre-order is available now: zurl.co/1PeHd

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Folding Rock Readers' Room rescheduled to Monday 7 September, 6.30-7.30pm! We sadly had to postpone our inaugural Readers' Room due to technical issues. We're sorry to those of you registered for the inconvenience, but we hope that you'll be able to join us at the new time.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The opening lines from Joshua Lee-Jones' brilliant short-story 'Winston', from Issue 005: Sustenance. An act of love turns into an act of destruction, in this stunningly lean story of masculinity, grief, and the bond between people and their pets 🐕 Read the full story online now: zurl.co/91iAx

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We hope you've had a wonderful Women in Translation Month (aka, August) To celebrate, we've selected a small but mighty assortment of some of our very favourite works of literature in translation! Swipe through to see our picks.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're so thrilled to be back at Green Man Festival, in their Talking Shop line-up 🌻 You can find us on Sunday 23rd from 1.15–2pm, where our very own Robert Harries will be joined by the inimitable Anthony Shapland discussing his Wales Book of the Year winning A ROOM ABOVE A SHOP!

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sophie Calon reviews Comma Press' latest publication in their Reading the City series: THE BOOK OF CARDIFF edited by Isabella Barber and Martha O'Brien. Read our review online now, and pick up a copy of THE BOOK OF CARDIFF online or in all good bookstores 📚 zurl.co/sGYKR

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We celebrated the launch of Issue 005, SUSTENANCE, at the wonderful Libreria Bookshop in Shoreditch. Diolch to Francesca Reece author of forthcoming novel SLEAZE and Joshua Lee-Jones, who read their short stories and joined fiction editor, Rob in conversation about being Welsh writers.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join us at our inaugural Folding Rock Readers' Room! Just like a book club, we're gathering together to dive deeper into the writing of Issue 005, with fellow readers and the FR team 🍽️ Tickets are £3, or free for our members and patrons: zurl.co/PzLdT

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Folding Rock is coming to Liberia in London on 12 August! Celebrating Issue 005, Francesca Reece and Joshua Lee-Jones will be reading from their remarkable short stories, and joining fiction editor Rob Harries in conversation 🍽️ Tickets are FREE and available here: zurl.co/gWd5b

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In our Issue 005 Review Essay 'Home and Happiness Multiplied', Jannat Ahmed reviews Hearth Food, edited by Faaeza Jasdanwalla-Williams & Rebecca Parfitt (Honno Press, 2026). Available to read online now: zurl.co/DUcw3 🍴 Photo credit: @tasneem.films

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On October 15, Book-ish and Folding Rock are hosting a celebration of writing from Wales We'll be joined by Silvia Rose, Jon Doyle, Jude Rogers and Lucie McKnight Hardy, with plenty of books, readings and magazines galore 📚 Tickets are available here: zurl.co/Owvm1 Hope to see you there!

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's publication day for ISSUE 005: SUSTENANCE, and what a feast it is. 🍽️ You can read the editorial online: zurl.co/HsFuQ Photograph by Louise Hagger, an unreleased image from Lydia Pang's original Eat Bitter zine

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Today is your last chance to start a FOLDING ROCK subscription with Issue 003: Undersong -- Don't miss the music! foldingrock.com/subscribe/

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Mae gennym ni newyddion cyffrous! Mae Folding Rock, Llenyddiaeth Ar Draws Ffiniau a Chyfnewidfa Lên Cymru wedi dod at ein gilydd i gynnig Cymrodoriaeth Gyfieithu newydd. Ewch i’n gwefan am y manylion yn llawn: zurl.co/yVvJx

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We have exciting news -- Folding Rock, Literature Across Frontiers and Wales Literature Exchange have partnered up to offer a new Translation Fellowship! Full details: zurl.co/l1OUX

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Issue 005: Sustenance is only eight days away. Here's a flavour of the incredible fiction to whet your appetite, from Francesca Reece, Joshua Lee-Jones, Sabine Wilson-Patrick and Lucy Dawes Durneen.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Excited to announce that we'll be joined by a wonderful line-up of writers at our summer party! Carolyn Grace, Avery Rabbitt, Sabine Wilson-Patrick, Liam Jones, Louise Denham and Jannat Ahmed will be reading from Issue 005 🍽️ Tickets are free, and available to reserve here: zurl.co/NUI1N

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Just in time for a weekend read & book recommendation, read our review of Jon Doyle's stunning debut novel COMMUNION here: zurl.co/k2oE6↗

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We so excited to bring back our summer party! If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for! A stellar line up of authors, the launch of Issue 005 and great company, all in beautiful Barry. AND tickets are free (reservation essential): zurl.co/BIQDT 🍽️ Author announcement soon!

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We are also over the moon to be publishing our fiction writers, curated by Rob Harries. Meet Francesca Reece, Sabine-Wilson Patrick, Avery Rabbitt, Claire Pickard, Lucy Dawes Durneen and Joshua Lee-Jones! Issue 005: Sustenance is out on 9 July, and available to pre-order now: zurl.co/MBtg2

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

And our final batch of non-fiction writers, we are thrilled to feature Louise Hagger, Jannat Ahmed and Liam Jones! 🍲 Pre-order here: zurl.co/moUjL (3/3)

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Meet our next group of incredible non-fiction contributors: Carolyn Grace, Chitra Ramaswamy, Emily Vanderploeg and Lydia Pang! Pre-order now: zurl.co/Qq2nR (2/3)

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Meet our wonderful non-fiction contributors for ISSUE 005: SUSTENANCE, starting with Silvia Rose, Sasha Debevec-McKenney and Louise Denham. ISSUE 005: SUSTENANCE is out on 9 July, and available to pre-order here: zurl.co/Dsj9j (1/3)

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We’re extending our Magazine Assistant application deadline! 🚀 We’ve had a fantastic response to our upcoming 12-month internship role. To give everyone a bit more time to get their applications in, we are extending the closing date from Thursday 11 June to Monday 15 June. Details: zurl.co/rsRue

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

OUT 9 JULY 2026 ISSUE 005: SUSTENANCE PRE-ORDER: foldingrock.com/shop/standal... Cover art is by the incredible Louise Hagger, taken from the original Eat Bitter zine by Lydia Pang.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hope you've got an appetite; Issue 005 cover and contributor reveal coming very soon.

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Mizo know of #Wales, but few Welsh have heard of #Mizoram. Yet the 2 share deep, complex ties dating to 1890s. After finding #Cymru trinkets & plans for a Welsh-language school in northeast India, Valeria Mongelli & I pulled the thread @foldingrockmag.bsky.social foldingrock.com/the-last-cha...

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The Last Chapel: A Welsh Legacy Hidden in North-East India – Folding Rock

Lorcán Lovett uncovers the influence of Welsh missionaries in Mizoram, reflecting on belonging, faith and colonial legacy, with beautiful photography by Valeria Mongelli.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

As Hay festival 2026 comes to a close, meet the final four @hayfestival.bsky.social writers at work. Our interviews with Emily, Naomi, Rolant and Holly rove from westerns and archival gems to vulnerability and community. It has been a joy to meet all of the writers!🌄 foldingrock.com/category/int...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our first set of interviews with @hayfestival.bsky.social 2026 Writers at Work are live! Literary brilliance from Ben, Carys and Silvia spanning dream journals, cyberpunk and the push and pull of home. What are you waiting for! 🌷 foldingrock.com/category/int...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Goddess, enchantress, sorceress, protectress. @sophiekeetchauthor.bsky.social explores the many aspects of Morgan Le Fay in her bestselling trilogy. Ranging from feminine rage in Arthurian legend, reimagining mythology, and the creative life, read our interview with Sophie here: zurl.co/W64Ce 🧚

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Exciting news - Folding Rock are hiring! We're looking for a Magazine Assistant (12 month FTC) Key dates: - 18th May, 1-2pm – Online information session (drop-in) - 11th June, 12 noon – Application deadline Full details can be found here: zurl.co/YtMrG Good luck!🤞

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

One year. Four issues. 60+ contributors. And we think they look pretty good together. There's a Folding Rock subscription for everyone, and if you're new here, all of our past issues are available to discover in our online store here: zurl.co/ryoGg P.S. Issue 005 is on its way, stay tuned 🍽️

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The days are getting longer and summer reading is about to begin . . . Thankfully, Mel – owner of Griffin Books in Penarth – is here to recommend a slew of genre-defying picks to see you through the summer. Your TBR is sure to get a lot, lot longer 📚 Online now! foldingrock.com/books-in-the...

Mel, owner of Griffin Books, standing in front of the bookshop

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"I’m excited about this latest magazine from Wales, the scope and ambition, but most of all, its creativity." Thanks so much for joining us in Penarth @katheastman.bsky.social - and for the lovely write-up!

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

**PAID WRITING OPPORTUNITY** 📣You have just two weeks left to submit to Issue 005 of Folding Rock. 📣 You can read our Submission FAQs here: foldingrock.com/submission-f... And submit here: foldingrock.com/submit-your-... Happy writing 🖊️

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We are so excited to share that we are collaborating with Griffin Books to host a FR birthday bash at Penarth Pier Pavilion. 🥳📚 Come join us for an evening of words, drinks, and bookish friends aplenty 👉 Wednesday 18 March | 7.30 pm Penarth Pier Pavilion www.ticketsource.co.uk/griffinbooks...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of Folding Rock's folklore themed magazine issue. 🥳🥳🥳 Followed by: Open Mic Afterparty hosted by Versify @ Bluesky Bangor 7.45pm till 9.45pm. Tickets are FREE but make sure to reserve your space 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folding-ro...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Come celebrate Folding Rock Magazine's first year of publishing and its inaugural three issues (annnd get exclusive first access to our fourth) @ The Peckham Pelican in Peckham, South-east London. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folding-ro...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Telling Tales. It's what we do. Issue 004 - out March 12th 2026 Pre-order now: foldingrock.com/shop/standal...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

*PAID WRITING OPP** You have 3 months to get your writing ready to submit to the 'Food' themed issue of FR 🍽️ Find out more here: foldingrock.com/submit-your-...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

LAST CHANCE TO GIFT FOLDING ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS 🎁 When you give your loved one a FR subscription they get three beautiful issues of the magazine AND a tote bag. Make sure to put your order in before Thursday, so they receive their free tote bag before the big day. 🎄 foldingrock.com/shop/subscri...

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Christmas is coming, and our marketing whizz Kaja has selected a bunch of brilliant bookish gifts for the readers in your life, with each purchase supporting an indie Welsh business: foldingrock.com/12-brilliant...

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12 Brilliant Bookish Gifts from Welsh Indie Businesses – Folding Rock

Kaja has selected a bunch of brilliant bookish gifts for the readers in your life, with each purchase supporting an indie press or bookshop in Wales.

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We are very proud to be made in Wales 💪

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Folding Rock Magazine @foldingrockmag.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The nights are growing shorter as we approach the winter solstice & it's the perfect time to settle in for a cosy evening and write about all the things that go bump in the night.👻🖊️ ✨ foldingrock.com/submit-your-...

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