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Kate Axeford @KateAxeford

Lives in Brighton. Loves the sea Words @fffict, Paragraphplanet, Splonk, Fatal-flaw, Pigeon Review, Janus Lit, winner Retreat West themed flash

Joined March 2021
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Kate Axeford@KateAxeford
18 Aug 2022
Shocked, stoked, and totally honoured that Tigers Milk was chosen as winner. Thank you @A_Trodd for his kind words, to @RetreatWest Five Elements of Fiction course where this story was born, and well done to @nMals and @nitagoodfellow too 🎉🎉
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Ooh, almost missed this. Still a couple hours spookiness left to go…. 👻 🎃
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
31 Oct 2024
The Horror behind Halloween, Uncle Jimmy’s Tree by Kate Axeford @KateAxeford #flashfiction #WritingCommunity freeflashfiction.com/fiction…
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Hugh@turnandwork
18 Sep 2024
I collected six short stories that I've loved and shared recently, by @ColemanBigelow @ChristineHChen1 @hsmartwrites @KateAxeford @BarlowAdams and Stephen Dixon published in @MISTERBULLBULL, @havehadhavehad and @matchbooklitmag Links here: turnandwork.com/blog-post/si…

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This looks absolutely brilliant. Audrey is a fantastic coach so grab a ticket while you can!
Audrey Niven@NivenAudrey
15 Sep 2024
Morning lovely writers - if you'd like some professional coaching for your writing and some creative inspiration, you can still get 10% off my Writing with Confidence Retreat if you book by 11.30pm tonight at Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/101626369…
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So many great lines. Check out Juice by @kimmagowan in @FictiveDream ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Janey Godley@JaneyGodley
8 Aug 2024
“farage has shoved me under a Penny farthing, it’s not fair” @TRobinsonNewEra #janeygodleyvoiceover
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‘…her tongue like a slab of cold ham down my throat, me wondering if I’d better memorise the moment because the band might become famous one day.’ 2 stories. Raw, punchy and beautiful. Remarkable writing as always from @pleomorphic2 👏 👏
BULL@MISTERBULLBULL
22 Jul 2024
"My American girlfriend holds my hand loudly, like she’s giving fuck you, cishets because she thinks we’re way behind in Australia." @pleomorphic2 mrbullbull.com/newbull/flash…
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What a generous give away from @JanKaneen1 including her brilliant book A Learning Curve. Congratulations, Jan for the shortlisting and best of luck for the next round.
Jan Kaneen Northern Writer Granny & PhD Student@JanKaneen1
10 Jul 2024
To celebrate being shortlisted for the @RuberyBookAward I'm giving away a bundle of goodies including a copy of my nominated book, A Learning Curve published by @AdHocFiction. To enter the draw (sorry UK only) please like this post & retweet. The winner will be drawn 31/7/24 🙏
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‘…never pulled another close and down and down and down, the breath ripping through my chest, to the rhythm of midnight hoofbeats…’ Wow, the rhythm and power of this piece, leading up to that ending - ooft. Congratulations @HeatherBookNook 👏 👏
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
15 Jul 2024
As chosen by Judge Emma Phillips - @words_outwest FFF Competition Twenty-Two Highly Commended: Johnny’s a Fighter by Heather D Haigh @HeatherBookNook haigh19c.wixsite.com/heather… #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/fiction…
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Well, were so many highlights at @FlashFicFest but one of the biggest was getting to hang out in real time with the international Beau Jangles @KikLodge @JackieMMorris @StillSquirrel @JuliaRuthSmith1 and @pleomorphic2
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A huge thanks to all who worked so incredibly hard to make the amazing @FlashFicFest happen and take place with such finesse. Jude, Audrey, Audreys spreadsheet (!) and the entire volunteer team, we salute you. 👏 👏 👏
Audrey Niven@NivenAudrey
14 Jul 2024
Home from #flashfictionfest Wonderful weekend of writing inspiration, ace volunteer team, friends old and new and the privilege of seeing so many beloved coaching clients in person. We’ve all come a long way, baby! Thanks to @judehwriter & the whole team
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This was the most awesome launch 👏 👏
Vanessa Gebbie@VanessaGebbie
14 Jul 2024
⁦@pleomorphic2⁩ reads at the launch of Fusion Flash ⁦@FlashFicFest⁩
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You can’t keep doing this, you say.’ This story will stay in my heart ❤️. So well done 👏 👏 @Eleanor_Luke24
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
13 Jul 2024
As chosen by Judge Emma Phillips - @words_outwest Competition Twenty-Two Highly Commended: Two Teardrops in a Tidal Wave by Eleanor Luke @Eleanor_Luke24 #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/fiction…
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‘I dream you bend your head towards me, and our lips briefly touch before we hear the key in the lock’ ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Great structure and perfect pacing by @ek_macdonald
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
11 Jul 2024
As chosen by Judge Emma Phillips - @words_outwest FFF Competition Twenty-Two Shortlisted: FOUR OF THESE FIVE DREAMS TURNED OUT TO BE TRUE by Emily Macdonald @ek_macdonald macdonaldek11.com #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/fiction…
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Im so delighted my gritty little tale that started out in @MkenWrites course was shortlisted! Thanks to @words_outwest for choosing it and to all who helped its journey through giving feedback 😊
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
10 Jul 2024
FFF Competition Twenty-Two Shortlisted: For What We Are About To Receive by Kate Axeford @KateAxeford #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/fiction…
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This is VERY good news indeed. Keep dancin’ @kazbarwrites 💃 🤸
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What lovely news, I’m still holding on! Well done everyone. Congratulations and ☘️ for the next round.
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
6 Jul 2024
It is time again for congratulations and commiserations - and another drum roll please! Here is the FFF Competition Twenty-Two Short-list!! Thank you to all that entered. #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/competi…
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3 Jul 2024
Only one more sleep gang xx
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Matt Kendrick@MkenWrites
3 Jul 2024
Oh look, it's ten-years-ago-me judging the next round of the @BathFlashAward. So interesting to answer Jude's wonderful questions in this interview - hope there's some useful ideas here for anyone thinking about entering. Also, learn about my ridiculous novel project - eek!!!
Bath Flash Fiction@BathFlashAward
3 Jul 2024
Our 28th £1460 prize fund Award is open for entries now. Closes 6th Oct.. Judge Matt Kendrick, judge writer, editor, tutor & all round supporter of writers @MkenWrites. Read his very interesting interview bathflashfictionaward.com/20…
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Ooh, delighted to have made the Longlist. Congratulations, everyone and good luck 🤞 for the next round.
Free Flash Fiction@fffict
3 Jul 2024
It is time for congratulations and commiserations - and a drum roll please... Here is the FFF Competition Twenty-Two Long-list!! Thank you to all that entered. #flashfiction #writingcompetitions freeflashfiction.com/competi…
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‘‘I’ll wait outside while he sits on a couch across from my sister, supervised, and she’ll cry and ask him questions that all end with the word me.’ Wow, what a beautifully crafted stunner of a story 👏 👏
Bath Flash Fiction@BathFlashAward
30 Jun 2024
Congratulation Emily Rinkema June 2024 Second Prize bathflashfictionaward.com/20… via @BathFlashAward
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