Elizabeth Stott
@elizabethstott.bsky.social
Writer - fiction, poetry, things. Physics degree. Interested in science, arts life and the natural world (not just on Earth!). Like to draw, paint and make a mess. Some of my inky doodles on Instagram @elizabethstott7
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‘“The Hands” moves from the slightly mysterious to the downright sinister’ - Anna Aslanyan reviews Paris Fantastique by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for @thetls.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
‘“The Hands” moves from the slightly mysterious to the downright sinister’ - Anna Aslanyan reviews Paris Fantastique by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for @thetls.bsky.social
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Sick of Christmas carols? Tune in to hear me read 'The Place to Hide a Body', and eleven other stories read by their authors.
Small, good things are coming! Can’t wait to share this very special episode with everyone! It features short stories written and read by twelve amazing writers!
Out on 24th December. Stay tuned!
Out on 24th December. Stay tuned!
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sick of Christmas carols? Tune in to hear me read 'The Place to Hide a Body', and eleven other stories read by their authors.
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With excellent and funny intro by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social
Best British Short Stories 2025 is here – the fifteenth volume of our landmark annual anthology. Edited by Nicholas Royle, it gathers the most exciting short fiction of 2024 from major names and brilliant new voices.
A perfect festive gift for the reader in your life.
#BBSS2025 #ShortFiction
A perfect festive gift for the reader in your life.
#BBSS2025 #ShortFiction
December 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
With excellent and funny intro by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social
Glad to be part of the story!
Best British Short Stories 2025 is here – the fifteenth volume of our landmark annual anthology. Edited by Nicholas Royle, it gathers the most exciting short fiction of 2024 from major names and brilliant new voices.
A perfect festive gift for the reader in your life.
#BBSS2025 #ShortFiction
A perfect festive gift for the reader in your life.
#BBSS2025 #ShortFiction
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Glad to be part of the story!
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My Christmas poem from first collection, A Lift of Wings, IDP 2014.
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
My Christmas poem from first collection, A Lift of Wings, IDP 2014.
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New Episode!
Listen to @nicholasroyle.bsky.social talk about his latest short story collection “Paris Fantastique” (@confingopublishing.bsky.social), his passion for second-hand books and much more!
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/like...
Listen to @nicholasroyle.bsky.social talk about his latest short story collection “Paris Fantastique” (@confingopublishing.bsky.social), his passion for second-hand books and much more!
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/like...
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New Episode!
Listen to @nicholasroyle.bsky.social talk about his latest short story collection “Paris Fantastique” (@confingopublishing.bsky.social), his passion for second-hand books and much more!
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/like...
Listen to @nicholasroyle.bsky.social talk about his latest short story collection “Paris Fantastique” (@confingopublishing.bsky.social), his passion for second-hand books and much more!
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/like...
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HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
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Very grateful to @manchesterreview.bsky.social for these lovely comments about my story 'Ghost Walks' in their review of Best British Short Stories 2025 @saltpublishing.com www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Very grateful to @manchesterreview.bsky.social for these lovely comments about my story 'Ghost Walks' in their review of Best British Short Stories 2025 @saltpublishing.com www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
Now available from @saltpublishing.com and other places
With one from me. Proud to be in the catch for 2025!
It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
October 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Now available from @saltpublishing.com and other places
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Delighted to have my copy of @saltpublishing.com’s Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by the indefatigable @nicholasroyle.bsky.social, who in his wide-ranging and goodness-filled introduction very generously bigs up the “brilliant idea” of A Personal Anthology, my online short story project.
October 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Delighted to have my copy of @saltpublishing.com’s Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by the indefatigable @nicholasroyle.bsky.social, who in his wide-ranging and goodness-filled introduction very generously bigs up the “brilliant idea” of A Personal Anthology, my online short story project.
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Lovely review of Best British Short Stories 2025 up at @manchesterreview.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by Nicholas Royle, reviewed by Paul Anthony Knowles and Sam Cassells - The Manchester Review
A timely reminder of the ability of the contemporary short form to move, shock and surprise its reader in a myriad of ways. Best British Short Stories 2025 | edited by Nicholas Royle | Salt Publishing...
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October 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lovely review of Best British Short Stories 2025 up at @manchesterreview.bsky.social @saltpublishing.com www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
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Celebration day for editor, Nicholas Royle and all the contributors of Best British Short Stories 2025! 🥳🎉🎈🥂
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Celebration day for editor, Nicholas Royle and all the contributors of Best British Short Stories 2025! 🥳🎉🎈🥂
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Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by Nicholas Royle, reviewed by Paul Anthony Knowles and Sam Cassells
www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
@saltpublishing.com
www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
@saltpublishing.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by Nicholas Royle, reviewed by Paul Anthony Knowles and Sam Cassells
www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
@saltpublishing.com
www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063
@saltpublishing.com
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Thank you so much for ALL your support 🦋
We are fundraising to invest in new books and new writing. Every penny we raise will be spent on our authors. Do please make a donation and share our fundraiser widely!
#Fundraiser
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We are fundraising to invest in new books and new writing. Every penny we raise will be spent on our authors. Do please make a donation and share our fundraiser widely!
#Fundraiser
#SupportIndie
#IndiePress
#IndiePublishing
#KeepBooksAlive
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Donate to Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026, organized by Christopher Hamilton-Emery
New books and reprints arrive daily at Salty Towers – and we'… Christopher Hamilton-Emery needs your support for Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026
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October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thank you so much for ALL your support 🦋
We are fundraising to invest in new books and new writing. Every penny we raise will be spent on our authors. Do please make a donation and share our fundraiser widely!
#Fundraiser
#SupportIndie
#IndiePress
#IndiePublishing
#KeepBooksAlive
#BookSky
We are fundraising to invest in new books and new writing. Every penny we raise will be spent on our authors. Do please make a donation and share our fundraiser widely!
#Fundraiser
#SupportIndie
#IndiePress
#IndiePublishing
#KeepBooksAlive
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My new book of poems is out today. A huge thank you to all at Vine Leaves Press.
My Father is Calling the Neighbours Names by Alan Humm
“So fresh, so frightening, so hauntingly familiar.” Fran Lock “Intense, intelligent and intoxicating.” Maggie Sawkins Described as a poet who "knows the ropes", Alan Humm takes us through a wide varie...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My new book of poems is out today. A huge thank you to all at Vine Leaves Press.
With one from me. Proud to be in the catch for 2025!
It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
September 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
With one from me. Proud to be in the catch for 2025!
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It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
September 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It has arrived! The nation’s favourite short story anthology in a new shiny livery — grab yours now!
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2026 will see a major expansion of Salt's list – including four new poetry collections, a new volume of short stories and, of course, the sixteenth edition of Best British Short Stories.
September 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
2026 will see a major expansion of Salt's list – including four new poetry collections, a new volume of short stories and, of course, the sixteenth edition of Best British Short Stories.
A new link for this story and some excellent reading: www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/house-...
September 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A new link for this story and some excellent reading: www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/house-...
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Short Story Feature
New on House Magazine: a brilliant new short story by @elizabethstott.bsky.social exploring open-plan offices, death and meetings. Dive in now.
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New on House Magazine: a brilliant new short story by @elizabethstott.bsky.social exploring open-plan offices, death and meetings. Dive in now.
🔗 www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi...
#HouseMagazine #NewOnHouseMagazine #ShortStories #Storytelling #ReadersOfBluesky #Bookish
The Comfort Trap
by Elizabeth Stott Molly is dying. Only my blood can save her. It flows out through a long plastic tube plugged painfully into my nose, as though an artery runs between us. The pillow is soaked in blo...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Short Story Feature
New on House Magazine: a brilliant new short story by @elizabethstott.bsky.social exploring open-plan offices, death and meetings. Dive in now.
🔗 www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi...
#HouseMagazine #NewOnHouseMagazine #ShortStories #Storytelling #ReadersOfBluesky #Bookish
New on House Magazine: a brilliant new short story by @elizabethstott.bsky.social exploring open-plan offices, death and meetings. Dive in now.
🔗 www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi...
#HouseMagazine #NewOnHouseMagazine #ShortStories #Storytelling #ReadersOfBluesky #Bookish
www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi... A story from me in Salt's magazine.
The Comfort Trap
by Elizabeth Stott Molly is dying. Only my blood can save her. It flows out through a long plastic tube plugged painfully into my nose, as though an artery runs between us. The pillow is soaked in blo...
www.saltpublishing.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazi... A story from me in Salt's magazine.
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Glad to be one of the crew on this ship (with my story ‘When viewed from the head rather than the foot’). Pre-order details below.
Pre-order our flagship anthology, ‘BEST BRITISH SHORT STORIES 2025’, with a massive 25% discount from Waterstones today – head to bit.ly/4l4lZT4
You will need to enter “SUMMER25” at the checkout to redeem the offer to receive 25% off RRP
Offer ends 31 July.
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You will need to enter “SUMMER25” at the checkout to redeem the offer to receive 25% off RRP
Offer ends 31 July.
#WPreorder #BookSky
July 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Glad to be one of the crew on this ship (with my story ‘When viewed from the head rather than the foot’). Pre-order details below.
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Thrilled & honoured to have won this!
July 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thrilled & honoured to have won this!
From the archive of the re-vamped TSS Publishing, a story of mine 'Dandelion': theshortstory.co.uk/short-story-...
More stories to read on: theshortstory.co.uk
More stories to read on: theshortstory.co.uk
Short Story: 'Dandelion' by Elizabeth Stott - TSS Publishing
Julia was relieved when no doctor’s appointment was available for a fortnight. It could seem like a routine check that she should attend as a sensible woman of 53. But the fortnight passed remarkably ...
theshortstory.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
From the archive of the re-vamped TSS Publishing, a story of mine 'Dandelion': theshortstory.co.uk/short-story-...
More stories to read on: theshortstory.co.uk
More stories to read on: theshortstory.co.uk
The rain gauge, once a joke Christmas present for a whisky lover, is now the subject of the sober, incredulous, gaze.
June 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The rain gauge, once a joke Christmas present for a whisky lover, is now the subject of the sober, incredulous, gaze.