Novelist, poet & short fiction author
F. C. Malby’s debut novel won The People’s Book Awards. Her short fiction won the Litro Fiction Competition and was awarded Publication of the Year at Spillwords Press. Malby’s stories have been published in five print anthologies (with the latest publication released in June 2026 for National Flash Fiction Day). Her work has been widely published internationally, both online and in print. She has worked as a portrait and landscape photographer, and is a qualified teacher, graduating with a double first in Geography and Education. She also holds an MA in Theology. Read more…
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NATIONAL FLASH FICTION DAY ANTHOLOGY PUBLICATION
‘Lotus,’ published in Mudlarking National Flash Fiction Day Anthology 2026, June 2026. Buy at NFFD.
WILD SEAS, WILDER CITIES AUDIOBOOK
The audiobook of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is now available. Featuring 50 voices from across the Portsmouth community and beyond.
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
Anthologies
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
Lastest Blog Posts
National Flash Fiction Day 2026 Anthology
I’m thrilled to share the National Flash Fiction Day 2026 Anthology with you, and introduce the title and cover of NFFDs latest anthology, Mudlarking: National Flash Fiction Day Anthology 2026. My story, Lotus, will be published alongside some wonderful short fiction authors. The launch date is on 13 June 2026, and you can pre-order a copy here. Mudlarking…
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…
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