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Heart: Short stories from the 2023 inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival

by Mansfield Readers and Writers Inc

Stories shaped by the theme of “heart”

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Stories shaped by the theme of “heart”

Compiled for the inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival, this anthology gathers short stories entered in its short story competition, all responding to the theme of “heart.” The collection is anchored by the winning story, “Starry, Starry Cow,” and places it within a broader set of contributions connected by that shared subject. The description signals a range of emotional intensity, but offers little detail about the individual stories, their settings, or their subjects. Its clearest point of orientation is the festival context and the common theme linking the pieces.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in themed short-story anthologies
  • Readers exploring writing connected to Australian literary festivals
  • Readers seeking fiction organized around relationships or feeling

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HeartEmotional experienceShort fictionAustralian literary festivals

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Book overview

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, along with 'One of the best stories I've read in ages.'

 

In this anthology, stories responding to the theme of 'heart' will genuinely touch you, and in some cases deliver a gut punch. Please enjoy this heartfelt collection from the inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival and short story competition.

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