The Bristol Short Story Prize 2019: Launch Event

Four local award winning short story writers mark the launch of the 2019 Bristol Short Story Prize with readings, and a discussion on short stories and writing competitions

L.O. Evans was shortlisted for the 2018 Bristol Short Story Prize. He is working on his first novel while completing a Creative Writing MA at Bath Spa University, where he previously won the 2012 Poetry Prize.

Jess Farr-Cox was shortlisted for the 2018 Bristol Short Story Prize. She teaches in the Department of English at Bristol University. She is working on a novel and short story collection.

Rebecca Lloyd won the inaugural Bristol Short Story Prize in 2008. Since then she has taught Creative Writing workshops and has had four short story collections and two novels published.

Freya Morris has had short stories published in numerous publications both UK and internationally, and been shortlisted for a number of awards. Her collection This is (not about) David Bowie will be published in November 2018.

The event will be chaired by Bristol Short Story Prize coordinator, Joe Melia.

Tickets: Free
Venue: Foyles Bristol, Brigstowe St, BS1 3BH