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FROME WRITERS' COLLECTIVE

A friendly and welcoming network for all local writers – why not join today?

THURSDAY 4 JUNE​ SOCIAL

AUTHOR SOPHIE HOLLAND
in conversation with
KYLIE FITPATRICK

The Archangel, Frome. 1 King St, Frome BA11 1BH

please arrive from 7pm for a prompt 7.30 start

Sophie is a Bristol-based writer of short stories, plays and collaborative youth theatre scripts. She has an MA in creative writing and has won and been placed in several short story competitions. Her stories have been published in two anthologies.
Come along and find out all about Sophie’s writing, in conversation with author, Kylie Fitzpatrick. 

‘A truly wonderful story … a deep dive into family dynamics … the heartbreak and joy of complex relationships.’
Jane Shemilt, author of 
The Vacation House

FROME SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2026

The 2026 Frome Festival Short Story Competition is now open. Stories of 1000-2200 words invited. £6 per entry until March 31st, and £8 later. Please go to the competition website for full details: 
fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk 

This year’s judge is novelist Claire Fuller, who won the Costa Novel Award for ‘Unsettled Ground’ in 2021.

AUTHOR TALK: ALI BACON

A delightful evening with Ali Bacon – thanks for all the stories, Ali!

WHY NOT JOIN US?

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