Marni Appleton & Ross Raisin – Short Stories

The power of the short story is undeniable – captivating, elusive – and very, very special. In this event we’ll discover new work, hear from an award-winning short story writer and find out why short stories are such a unique and effective form of storytelling.  

Debut short story writer Marni Appleton presents her new collection I Hope You’re Happy, a world of fleeting encounters, empty couplings, break ups, bust ups, threesomes and ghosts. Joining Marni is novelist and short story writer Ross Raisin, author of four novels and winner of the 2024 National Short Story Prize. 

Chaired by Sarah Davy

Tickets £10.50/£8.50

On I Hope You’re Happy by Marni Appleton: “Sensual, alive and haunting. Dark wisps of womanhood.” – Lucy Prebble

On Hunger by Ross Raisin: “Sentence after sentence of fizz, yet never showing off.” – Daily Telegraph

Booking Information

• Priority Booking for Festival Friends opens at 08.00 on Friday 7th of March. Tickets go on general sale from Monday 10th March.
• Our concession tickets are available to Friends of the Festival, those on benefits and students.
• Hearing loops are available for Theatre and Library events. Carers qualify for free ‘essential companion’ tickets. Wheelchair spaces are limited. In all cases, please call the Box Office on 01434 652477 to book or email: boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk.
• Tickets cannot be refunded but can be exchanged for other Book Festival events.

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