'Heart' - our 2023 short story anthology - Mansfield Readers and Writers

Short stories from our 2023 short story competition, on the theme of ‘Heart’.

20 stories. 20 authors.

20 different ways to talk about heart.

Release date: 4 March 2023

Use the form below to pre-order your copies.

In his notes, competition Judge Laurie Steed said of the winning story ‘Starry, Starry Cow’ that it has a scope that is in line with Anthony Doerr’s work and an emotional depth that mirrors the work of Alice Munro. High praise, alongside ‘One of the best stories I’ve read in ages.’

In this collection, stories responding to the theme of ‘heart’ will genuinely touch you, and in some cases deliver a gut punch. You’ll read stories of families, of lovers; of rescue, betrayal, and loss. Enjoy this heartfelt collection from the inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival and short story competition.

Heart anthology order

Use this form to order and pay for copies of the short story anthology 'Heart'

The anthology 'Heart' is a collection of stories submitted to the short story competition held as part of the inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival.

We're printing a very limited number of copies of the anthology, in time for the festival. The anthology will be launched on 4 March 2023

Use this form to order and pay for copies of Heart

Heart is $25 per copy and if you purchase copies using this form, postage is free.

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