National Flash Fiction Day is almost upon us – 22nd June 2023, the shortest day of the year because flash fiction is, well, short. There will be events all over the country, so look out for something in a town near you.

I’m very pleased to be on the shortlist for the NFFD Competition this year, and will be reading my shortlisted story at the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington event.

In Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, you can celebrate some of the shortest stories on the shortest day of the year with Wellington writers and guest readers:

Amber O’Sullivan
Annette Edwards Hill
Ceinwen Curtis
Dame Fiona Kidman
Janis Freegard
Jennifer Lane
Joanna Cho
Kate Mahony
Philippa Werrry
Sudha Rao
Tim Jones
Victoria Quade

*Youth Judge Joanna Cho will be present
*readings of Adult and Youth shortlisted stories
*prize winners announcement
*book giveaways
*sharing of kai (bring a plate if you like)

Timing for the event is 6pm to 7:45pm, Thursday 22nd June 2023