Paul B. Cohen

Literary fiction - novels and short stories. Several awards won. Based in Greater Manchester, UK. #amquerying. Pronouns: he/him.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

Hi everyone, glad to say I have a story on this longlist. We're not allowed to identify which is our own, but hopefully there's more to come in the next few weeks on this. Exeter Writers: Competition https://t.co/jcIwaNbpVQ

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

@SCynic1 I was also at the rally in Sunderland. Fantastic ruach (spirit) as we joined together!

[Masih Alinejad @AlinejadMasih]

A mother of a sports champion killed in the recent uprising stood at the grave of another grieving mother and held her hands, saying: “Your child is not alone.”

Immediately, other mothers began shouting their children’s names, names the Islamic Republic wants erased.

This is #Iran today; mothers have turned mourning into protest.
Cemeteries into places of unity.

Please don’t stop talking about Iran. Be our voice.
#IranMassacre

[The Iran Watcher @TheIranWatcher]

He loved animals - a gentle soul who adored cats.

Mahmoud Mousavi was 29, an electrical engineer from the village of Kal in Fars, working on Qeshm Island.

He was shot from behind in the #IranMassacre by Islamic Republic death squads.

Another talented and kind life stolen by the fanatical, blood-thirsty Shia regime.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

I'm awed, too, by the courage of the Iranian people fighting against their maniacal oppressors.

[Oliver Kamm @OliverKamm]

One day this murderous theocratic despotism will fall, taking its fraudulent state-propaganda organ with it. I’m awed in the meantime by the courage of the protesters who risk their lives to expose its depravities.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

In 2014, I won first place in Moment magazine's short story contest for 'Lecha Dodi'. In an email today, Moment wrote: "The short stories that have won the award over the years are truly phenomenal".
Here's the link Moment supplied for my tale: https://t.co/6WYFFfDWUa

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

Just started 'The Artist' by Lucy Steeds. Already evocative and provoking. Also interested in this first novel as my book, 'Somebody Else's Life', is about a provocative artist, and I'll be going back to the query trenches soon. #Kingfisher #NorthernBookshelf

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

https://t.co/DCqf8ezcGw Looks an intriguing book from a innovative - and friendly - northern based publisher. I've had the pleasure of being read by them and found their feedback valuable.

[Northodox Press 📖 @northodoxpress]

🚨GIVEAWAY🚨

We have 5 copies of the brilliant new short story collection from @LiamJHogan to give away.

For your chance to win a copy, simply like and share on here or Bluesky by midnight on Friday, and we'll announce the winners Saturday. #giveaway #Giveaways #prize #booktwt

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

On the 7th night of Chanukah and New Year's Eve, I wish all of us peace and happiness in 2025.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

I was delighted to be on the shortlist for this competition and I send my congratulations to the worthy winners!

[Fableration @Fableration]

🎉 Huge congratulations to our three incredible winners of the Fabel Short Story Competition! Your talent truly stood out.

Thank you to everyone who participated—we loved every story. Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon! ✨📚 #FabelShortStory #WritingCommunity

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

I've got a story on this shortlist. Please take a read of all the entries and vote! Thanks, Paul

[Fableration @Fableration]

🎉 The Fabel Short Story Competition Shortlist is here! 🖋️

We’re thrilled to announce the 10 incredible stories that made it to the shortlist! A massive thank you to our amazing judges for their expertise, dedication, and thoughtful decisions—it was no easy task narrowing down from such outstanding submissions.

[Fableration @Fableration]

🎉 The Fabel Short Story Competition Shortlist is here! 🖋️

We’re thrilled to announce the 10 incredible stories that made it to the shortlist! A massive thank you to our amazing judges for their expertise, dedication, and thoughtful decisions—it was no easy task narrowing down from such outstanding submissions.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

My short story, 'Reading Love Poems at Bedtime', has been shortlisted for The Fabel World Short Story Competition. It's one of ten on the list and up for a public vote. I'd love it if you'd take a look. Thank you! Here's the link: https://t.co/3k5Nyci3wV

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

It's worth getting a stiff neck and shoulders from hunching at my computer to bash out 1500 words and complete a full draft of an incomplete story. Next: the editing and polishing!

[Blake Friedmann Literary Agency @BlakeFriedmann]

You have until 17:00 GMT on 11.07.2024 to enter. The two winners will be announced the following day. Good luck!

#BFLAOpenWeek

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

Wherever you are, and whatever time zone you're in, I wish you a healthy and happy new year. The last few months of 2023 have been difficult ones, so here's to peace and conciliation in 2024.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

Atmosphere Press have kindly featured the novel I'm currently querying, 'Somebody Else's Life', as part of a series of interviews with authors: https://t.co/B2OnSMhHLJ. They are not publishing the work but I am grateful to them for their coverage.#amquerying

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

#WriteCBC @cbcreative Luca Bianchi’s sixteenth birthday present from his father was a punch in the face, enough to send him to the cracked tile floor. It was not the first time Alberto had felled his son; not the first time Luca hungered for a life beyond Alberto’s orbit.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

@MkenWrites Thank you - you are most welcome. Edits and additions ongoing.

[Paul B. Cohen @paulbcohen1]

Matt is a sensitive, thoughtful and supportive reader and editor. He just reviewed my impending novel submission package and I heartily recommend him. This is a genuine and unsolicited post to support him.

[Matt Kendrick @MkenWrites]

I just looked at what I've got going on next week and I have precisely zero work booked in, so if any #writer needs editing eyes or feedback on anything from a #flashfiction up to a novel, please get in touch. Details about my editing services:
https://t.co/D0svnlzfQX