As part of our tenth anniversary celebrations last year, National Flash Fiction Day launched the Novella-in-Flash Award. Our inaugural judge, Sophie van Llewyn, chose Joanna Campbell’s wonderful Sybilla as the winner.
We are excited to announced that Sybilla will be published on Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Here’s a flavour of what it’s all about....
One August morning, the people of West Berlin wake to find their world divided. In the shadow of the Wall, Lara works in a bookshop where customers come and go, bringing regular news about loved ones trapped on the other side. Some strive to maintain connections via telephone and letters, while others plan a more desperate course of action. When a thunderstorm looms over the bookshop, a new customer takes shelter, bringing with him a story that Lara cannot ignore. Sybilla is a story of separation, betrayal, and ultimately, the power of love.
The beautiful painting on the cover was also created by Joanna!
Sybilla will be available to order from the 16th June at the National Flash Fiction Day Bookshop. In the meantime, you can read more about Joanna and the full judge's report here.