{"product_id":"the-rhys-davies-short-story-award-anthology-2","title":"The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book will be released in October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders are charged at time of order and the book will be posted to you as soon as it becomes available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK postage is 99 pence per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITED BY ELAINE CANNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUDGED AND WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TYLER KEEVIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It was an enthralling selection of stories this year.  I found the process of reading through them both inspiring and humbling, and it was incredibly difficult to choose our finalists.  The top twelve include an exciting mix of voices, perspectives, genres, and styles.  I can’t wait to share them all with readers.” – Tyler Keevil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The stories which feature on the 2026 shortlist transport readers across various parts of Wales and further afield, including Italy and the US. These are compelling, tender stories focusing on environmental challenges and the natural world with strong folkloric elements; complex parent-child relationships; self-identification and obsession; and rural versus urban landscapes. It is an honour to include the work of the finalists in a special anthology dedicated to this competition – many congratulations to them all.” – Elaine Canning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve compelling, original stories from the winners of the 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhys Davies Short Story Competition recognises the very best unpublished short stories in English in any style by writers aged 18 or over who were born in Wales, have lived in Wales for two years or more, or are currently living in Wales. Originally established in 1991, Parthian is delighted to publish the 2026 winning stories on behalf of the Rhys Davies Trust and in association with Swansea University’s Cultural Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious winners of the prize have included Leonora Brito, Tristan Hughes, Kate Hamer, Laura Morris, Matthew G. 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