Okay, so, just to clear up, my new series of short stories are split across two formats, but I’m counting them as one series. Some of them are video micro fiction, such as “Dreadnought”, “Ancient Stones”, and “Cat Lady” — short sharp blasts of fiction to get your day started. And now, in partnership with the brilliant Terrier Productions, BRG is putting out some longer stories, beginning with the story extracted from my latest book, Abandon All Hope, called “Sandcastle Dynasty: A Welsh Short Story About the Welsh Short Story”.
“Ecorché” (apologies, but I don’t seem to be able to get the acute diacritic above the capital “E” on substack) is the second of the audio short stories. I have written them specifically for this format, written for me to read, and for your ears to receive (if you are so inclined.
This story is a short dedication to the much-observed stresses of the job interview.
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I hope you enjoy it.
Gary Raymond is a novelist, author, playwright, critic, and broadcaster. In 2012, he co-founded Wales Arts Review, was its editor for ten years. His latest book, Abandon All Hope: A Personal Journey Through the History of Welsh Literature is out now with Calon Books.
Stories #8: Écorché