Author and Researcher
I couldn't believe my eyes when I discovered that a story of mine had received an honorary mention in this legendary publication. The Best Horror of the Year edited by Ellen Datlow includes some very big names in Horror writing, including the sublimely uncomfortable fiction of Robert Shearman. I feel so encouraged to have my... Continue Reading →
I'm pleased as... pinch!... to have 'My Eye Eye' selected by judge Carmen Maria Machado as 1st Runner Up for fiction in the Pinch Literary Awards. The story will be published in Pinch Journal issue 38.2. Previously The Memphis State Review, they have published well-known writers such as Robert Bly, Phillip Levine, Mary Oliver, Robert Penn... Continue Reading →
Aesthetica Magazine is one of the leading publications for art, design and photography. Their work is intelligent, beautiful and informative so I am thrilled to have a story in this very aesthetically pleasing publication.
It's an honour to appear in Coast Lines Anthology with my menacingly magical offering of 'Mavis and the Microwave' in which poor, recently widowed, Mavis is bothered by an outspoken kitchen appliance. Follow the link to get your mitts on this marvellous manual of short writings. Coast Lines Anthology
Just wanted to give a little shout out to The Word Factory. I had an extraordinary year in 2016 attending their short story events. My favourites were a masterclass with A.L. Kennedy, Janice Galloway workshops Muriel Sparks, an evening with Neil Gaiman and the launch of Sex and Death: Stories. So much great advice, perhaps... Continue Reading →
My tribute to Remembrance Day for Lost Species held on 30th November was published by Ernest Journal at the end of 2016. Really excited to have been invited to write about my relationship with conservation. I found there were a lot of things from my childhood that came to mind and it gave me a... Continue Reading →
Aestas 2015 published by Fabula Press is now available on Amazon. Get hold of your copy to read my short story 'The Mart'. Never been so proud to have a story referred to as 'unenjoyable'. Aestas 2015 on Amazon
Delighted that my story 'The Mart' has received Editor's Pick in the upcoming Aestas 2015 anthology. It's a dark tale but an important one to me. It was inspired by a run down area in my home town. I will be ever so pleased to see it in print. Fabula Press' Aestas 2015
Extremely honoured to have won this competition judged by Toby Litt and Cathy Galvin. The inspired opening line prompt was written by Neil Gaiman and was pure pleasure to work with. A splendid night was spent at one of Word Factory's Salons where the winners were announced. During the evening beautifully woven words were shared... Continue Reading →
Very pleased to be longlisted in the Fish Publishing Short Story Prize for 'Aurora'. Thank you, Fish!
Lela Tredwell 