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Kate Axeford

@kateaxeford.bsky.social
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Flashy writer/ social worker/ gig goer and ditherer. Lives in Brighton. Loves the sea.

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ellipsis zine @ellipsiszine.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
'He Never Killed a Man' #HistoricalFiction by Lisa Thornton The pigs stirred in their pen. An April half-moon hung low. The ice had melted on the pond and the first bats of the season swept soundlessly over the dark fields. An owl up the hill hooted. www.ellipsis-zine.com/writing/he-n...
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Jamie Guiney @jamesgwriter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
GIVEAWAY! 🥳 This glorious prize bundle includes a signed copy of The Lightning, £25 National Book Token, Moleskin Notebook & Pen, Seagull Keyring, Lighthouse Pin and some lovely chocolate! To be in with a chance of winning: ⚡️ follow me ⚡️ like this post ⚡️ repost or reshare ⚡️ tag a friend 1/2
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you! 🏴‍☠️
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
‘Madam Mattie Silks weren’t always a whore. But while there was gold in Skagway, there weren’t a whole lotta ways to earn it.’ Just catching up with @ellipsiszine.bsky.social historical take over. This is a cracker ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Absolutely delighted to have a micro featured in this month’s special edition @ellipsiszine.bsky.social
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thanks so much, Christine!
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Free Flash Fiction @freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
FFF Competition Thirty-Five Highly Commended...
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Emma Phillips @words-outwest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Huge thanks to judge @kateaxeford.bsky.social for selecting my story, to the Trash fam WhatsApp group for Greggs inspo and finally to @freeflashfiction.bsky.social for the hard work behind the scenes, running the competition.
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congratulations, Emma! I loved everything about it 👏
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Free Flash Fiction @freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As Chosen by Judge Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social FFF Competition Thirty-Five Highly Commended: Whalebone Garden by Karen Arnold #writingcompetitions #flashfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/comp...
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Competition Thirty-Five Highly Commended: Whalebone Garden - Free Flash Fiction
There are pictures of the dead whale in the local paper.   I sit in the dunes staring at it’s grey bulk, arms wrapped around my knees, marram grass scratching the backs of my legs and I think of your ...
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Free Flash Fiction @freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As Chosen by Judge Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social FFF Competition Thirty-Five Highly Commended: Dreams of Camelot by Joanna Miller #writingcompetitions #flashfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/comp...
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Competition Thirty-Five Highly Commended: Dreams of Camelot - Free Flash Fiction
All that summer, they lived the American dream, cruising hot Buffalo nights, high on life, guzzling happy hour one-dollar drinks. When fall’s exuberance left her breathless, he took her to the Albrigh...
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Chris Cottom @chriscottom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Delighted to feature in this great competition again. Big thanks to judge @kateaxeford.bsky.social for choosing my story.
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Chris! It was a great story. Congratulations
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Kathryn Aldridge-Morris @kazbarwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Been sitting on this news for months but can spill at last!! My literary memoir TONGUE TIDE will be published by Verve Books! 🥳I honestly could not be happier right now - they are the absolute perfect publisher for my story. Grateful to my amazing agent Abi Fellows for getting this deal! 🤩
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What utterly fabulous news, mucker. So well earned! Congratulations. I’m made up for you 👏 👏
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
‘The queue was long and I knew it wouldn’t be real chocolate, but I wanted to make Alfie happy.’ A dark and splendid journey indeed from @sagreene1.bsky.social
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This ⬇️⬇️⬇️ by @stillsquirrel.bsky.social is an absolute cracker.
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Free Flash Fiction @freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
FFF Competition Thirty-Six open until 23.10 100 to 300 words Judge:TBC 1 W £200.00 2 HC £100.00 3 SL £80.00 and publication £4.95 per entry/story #writingcompetitions #flashfiction Read the rules! All the info... freeflashfiction.com/current-comp...
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Get your historical skates on. Last day to submit today! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Free Flash Fiction @freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It is time for commiserations and congratulations as FFF announces the FFF Competition Thirty-Five Shortlist, chosen by Judge Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social A drumroll, please.... #writingcompetitions #flashfiction freeflashfiction.com/competition-...
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Three days left before the deadline closes ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ I can’t wait to read your finest!
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I’m glad to see you’re working through it…
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
So happy to have a flash out today in @mrbullbull.bsky.social
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
‘Ever less reverend, Reverend William put a tempting apple in a bucket, and hoisted it up. Fab title and cracking micro by @kawalker.bsky.social 👏 👏
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
So powerful. So heartbreakingly timely.Such a poignant title, too. Congratulations, Karen
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The rhythm, the breathlessness, so carefully crafted ✨ This shines a light on a powerful, little-known piece of history that absolutely needs to be shared.
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Thanks so much, Ros for reading and sharing 💙
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Cole Beauchamp 🏳️‍🌈 📖 @nomad-sw18.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Oh my goodness, how did I miss this???? Congrats @kateaxeford.bsky.social on winning the @freeflashfiction.bsky.social comp 34 🎉🎉🎉 This is a blaze of a story - masterclass in making every detail count. "With the soft hands his father hated—he carefully scrubs the sprocket guides."
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Aw thanks, Cole. That’s such a lovely share. Really appreciate it 😘
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
‘Falling sunlight purples the beach, leaving only a faint glow, an echo of grander days, when cabanas and blue-striped umbrellas basked like elephants at a wallow’ Such a such a sense of place in this beautifully crafted micro by @writesofkathryn.bsky.social 👏
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Another cracker from the maestro of mirth @sagreene1.bsky.social Fabulous story! 👏 👏 and check out that bio too 😹
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James Montgomery @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
‘From cactus-strewn deserts to the ABC in Wolverhampton, Bill Evans—the last, quiet link in the chain.’ Love how the medium plays such a pivotal role in telling this story. @kateaxeford.bsky.social with the winning flash in @freeflashfiction.bsky.social 🎥 freeflashfiction.com/fiction/comp...
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Competition Thirty-Four Winning Flash Fiction: Reel Lives 1972 - Free Flash Fiction
Alone in his booth, Bill threads and feeds and splices reels, but first he must clean. Meticulously. Just one speck of dirt will scratch and spoil a director’s dream. Today, Bill cleans so guns can bl...
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thanks so much for sharing this, James. Much appreciated! 💙
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thanks, Jack! And thanks for your feedback on an early version.
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thanks so much for the repost, Gill! 😊
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thanks so much for selecting it! 💙
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
This is fabulous! So much heavy lifting in so few words. Congratulations, Alison 👏
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Suzanne (writing as S A Greene) @sagreene1.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
'Those fine faces, gently brushed by soft hands holding powder puffs. As the sky bleeds pink, Bill is the last to hold them.' A stunning tour-de-force from @kateaxeford.bsky.social. I mean, WOW! What a worthy winner! 🎉💐🌟
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Aww thanks, matey. I’m delighted 🤩
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Aww thanks, matey. I’m delighted 🤩
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you!
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks Ali! 😘
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks so much! And great to see you at the festival 😊
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It looks fab! I look forward to reading it 💙
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Aw thanks, Emily. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks so much, Alison!
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks so much, Suzanne! 😘
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks so much to Judge Emma Phillips @words-outwest.bsky.social for choosing my story. I am made up ! Thanks too to Ian Rushton for all his hard work making this fabulous competition happen 👏
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Kate Axeford @kateaxeford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Another cracking issue 👏
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