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Stories with soul. That's what you'll find between these covers of this collection of short stories longlisted in the 2023 Mansfield Readers and Writers short story competition. How do you write to a theme as abstract as 'soul'? Well, these stories reference the theme in ways that continuously inspire and surprise. Truckers on the Nullarbor, anyone? A trip to Paris? Featuring imperfect families and perfect love, this is a great collection to dip into, or devour in a single reading. And soul runs through all of it. Enjoy

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.