Publications & Awards
Winner of the Elegant Literature New Writer’s Award – May 2026
Story: “The Mark Upon the Bread”; literary historical fiction with folk horror flair.
Explores how the early days of the Scottish witch trials affected a marriage, & how prejudice can alter meaning.
to be announced soon
Patience, padawan.
to be announced soon
Good things come to those who wait.
Just A Little taste…
Possession, being 75% of the law
Just a little something to make you laugh.
Irreverent fairy tales are my guilty pleasure.
What is a Mother to Infinity?
At eternity’s edge, what must a mother do to defy Death?
Crocs
A story that asks the important questions. Like: if I don’t age, will I ever see my mother’s face again? And: are platform crocs really so bad?
Have no fear! More stories coming soon.
Please note that stories submitted to competitions or slated for potential publication won’t be shared here, to preserve exclusivity rights for potential publishers.
Let's go down the rabbit hole, together.
J.J. Silkwood 