NOVELIST, POET & SHORT FICTION AUTHOR
F. C. Malby’s debut novel won The People’s Book Awards, and her short fiction won the Litro Fiction Competition and was awarded Publication of the Year in the Spillwords Press Awards. Malby’s stories have been published in four print anthologies (with a fifth forthcoming in June 2026 for National Flash Fiction Day). Her work has been widely published internationally, both online and in print. Read more…
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Books
Reviews
F. C. Malby is a writer to watch! Jane Isaac, Bestselling Crime Thriller Author
A masterclass in the portrayal of mighty worlds in tiny stories. Mandira Pattnaik, fiction writer, essayist, poet, and columnist
F. C. Malby is a natural storyteller, a gifted wordsmith, and fearless in taking her imagination to the dark side. Dan Coxon, editor, Litro
Deeply moving and attuned to the subtleties of human relationships. Ashley Stokes, Editorial Director, Unthank Books
News
FORTHCOMING ANTHOLOGY, JUNE 2026
I’m thrilled to share the news that my recent story, Lotus, has been selected for publication in the National Flash Fiction Day 2026 Anthology, forthcoming in June 2026.
FORTHCOMING AUDIOBOOK OF WILD SEAS, WILDER CITIES, JUNE 2026
An audiobook version of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities launches on June 29th at Portsmouth Guildhall’s Lens Studio. More details to follow. Read more about the journey from print to sound.
£5,000 RAISED FOR SOLENT SEAGRASS RESTORATION PROJECT
Wild Seas, Wilder Cities raises £5,500 for Solent Seagrass Restoration Project – My short fiction piece, ‘Prolific,’ was published in the Pens of the Earth Anthology, Wild Seas, Wilder Cities (Pigeon Press, 2025). Find out more about the collection.
Lastest Blog Posts
Launch of Wild Seas Audiobook: A Community Storytelling Journey
Wonderful news that Pens of the Earth will be launching a new audiobook version of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities on 29th June 2026 at Portsmouth Guildhall’s Lens Studio. Here is a little more about their journey … ‘I believe in the power of community, and also in the power of stories to bring about change.’ Wilder Voices…
Why Unstructured Time is the Key to Creativity
I often have conversations with people who are struggling to write, and I think challenges to creativity are increasing. We live in a world of constant connectivity, but our brains weren’t designed to be constantly switched on. We check emails, check social media, and we’re often accessible for most of our waking hours. It takes…
National Flash Fiction Day 2026 Anthology Line Up
I’m thrilled to share the news that my recent story, Lotus, has been selected for publication in the National Flash Fiction Day 2026 Anthology. Here is what the editors had to say: After reading scads of brilliant stories on the theme of BRIDGES, editors Karen Jones and Sharon Telfer have finalised their selections for the 2026 National Flash Fiction…
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