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Fly on the Wall Press
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Manc independent publisher with a conscience.
M.D. Isabelle Kenyon
2024 North England Winner Small Press of Year!
Sustainable, political and accessible
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
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Such a good idea - this is going to be my Christmas present to myself 👀
Announcing our 2026 Subscription!!

Our year of travel through books!

Each title will take you to another country - if not several!

You will receive the following 8 titles 2 weeks before their publication

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November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As nights grow colder, light a candle, grab a copy of Witchborne @rgrosvenorauthor.bsky.social from your local bookshop, and go on Agnes' journey - a woman with a gift too powerful for society to accept...

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November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
2026 submission dates for your diaries - earlier next year than our usual Summer window!

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Manuscript Submissions | Fly on the Wall Poetry
Searching for politically-engaged short stories and poetry collections for our 2022 catalogue. Opening in Autumn 2021.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce that GRQ by @sbernsteinwrites.bsky.social  has been awarded Best Novella in the prestigious American Writing Awards.

It was also a finalist for best cover and best general fiction!

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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Come hear from David Hartley and 'The Subtle Art of Short Fiction' along with brilliant authors from the #NorthernFictionAlliance @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social Thu 4th Dec!

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November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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"An invaluable resource" and thereby a perfect Christmas present for the budding writer in your life. Even better if you buy direct from the publisher @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Charles Heathcote dives into 'The Subtle Art of Short Fiction' - out 1st Dec!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Up... #shortfiction #books📚💙 @inpressbooks.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Announcing our 2026 Subscription!!

Our year of travel through books!

Each title will take you to another country - if not several!

You will receive the following 8 titles 2 weeks before their publication

www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page...
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🚨TODAY🚨

Yes, today is the day! We are in Manchester with a whole host of brilliant northern publishers for the Winter Book Fair.

Join us at House of Books and Friends from 11-3 for all your bookish needs!
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Or 2026 unless you're feeling retro 😜😘
Take out a @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social subscription for 2016 and, among lots of other goodies, you’ll receive my short story collection 2 weeks early with a 25% discount!
1st October - 'Ice Flower Herborium' by Dzena Andersone. Psychological thriller, translated from Latvian £12.99

2nd December - 'Nice Things' by @ruebaldry.bsky.social Short Story Collection £11.99
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Big congrats to @rosannamcglone.bsky.social for this great review in The Australian Book Review for 'The Making of a Poem'!

'McGlone is an unintrusive interviewer, asking short, sensible questions, and avoiding extensive editorialising...
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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New arrival! Looking forward to reading this from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social #shortstories
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.

I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!

So many other books to explore on the longlist too.

📚💙 #BookSky
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚

69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.

Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...

#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
One to pin and browse with a cuppa - it is our Christmas Gift Guide!

From courses for the writers in your life, books for the savvy reader and totes for all...

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Fly on the Wall Press’ Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
You can feel Christmas coming - lights are going up, festive ads are everywhere, and shops are full of Quality Street. With just six weekends left, now is a great time to start your wish list or Chris...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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OMG!! This is just about the most prestigious award out there! 😳 Thank you librarians 🙏
Eee 'The Wager and the Bear' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social has been nominated for the 2026 @dublinlitaward.bsky.social !

The 2026 list of nominations comprises of 69 titles, nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries throughout the world.

@inpressbooks.bsky.social #clifi
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Eee 'The Wager and the Bear' by @johnironmonger.bsky.social has been nominated for the 2026 @dublinlitaward.bsky.social !

The 2026 list of nominations comprises of 69 titles, nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries throughout the world.

@inpressbooks.bsky.social #clifi
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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💙📚 Not sure which book to pick for the reader in your life this Xmas? Why not get them a subscription? They'll be introduced to a range of new writers and you can support an indie publisher year round. Or just treat yourself! #booksky
Announcing our 2026 Subscription!!

Our year of travel through books!

Each title will take you to another country - if not several!

You will receive the following 8 titles 2 weeks before their publication

www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page...
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Announcing our 2026 Subscription!!

Our year of travel through books!

Each title will take you to another country - if not several!

You will receive the following 8 titles 2 weeks before their publication

www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page...
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Excited to be a part of the Northodox Manchester Winter Book Fair at the gorgeous venue of House of Books and Friends - see you there Sat 22nd to find you the perfect bookish gifts for your loved ones!
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Looking for gifts? Books. Books are always a winner. I wrote a chapter in one @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social and the other one all by myself 🙌❤️🎄@saltpublishing
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“A revelatory and engaging read.” - Irenosen Okojie

Introduction by Dr Paul March-Russell, 10 essays and prompts from 10 acclaimed short story writers, edited by Isabelle Kenyon

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November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
'I have loved reading The Subtle Art of Short Fiction. As a reader, through each of these essays I feel I have gained more understanding and so will get more enjoyment from short fiction.'

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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Exciting to bring Da into the world with @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social a tender story of a boy caught between devotion and fear, chronicling the everyday courage it takes to love
someone the world refuses to accept. 🌸🌸🌸 #Section377
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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This is a beautiful story. Can't wait to hear readers' reactions next year. 💙📚 #booksky
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM