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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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, JUNE 2026 (& £5,000 RAISED FOR SOLENT SEAGRASS RESTORATION PROJECT)
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.
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.
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Reviews
Deeply moving and attuned to the subtleties of human relationships. Ashley Stokes, Editorial Director, Unthank Books
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
F. C. Malby is a writer to watch! Jane Isaac, Bestselling Crime Thriller Author
Malby’s short fiction pieces are stunning. Maureen Scott, CEO, Ether Books
This is virtuosic storytelling…I loved it. Jonathan Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Leicester
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Lastest Blog Posts
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…
Understanding Subplots: The Key to Storytelling
I’ve had lots of questions and about plotting stories, and my articles on plot and structure continue to be among my most read posts. What is a Subplot? A subplot is a secondary storyline which runs alongside the main plot. It often involves supporting characters, additional conflicts, or personal struggles that relate directly or indirectly…
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