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5 Questions with Emily Goldthorpe
Emily Goldthorpe, Folly’s Managing Editor, takes us through her past in art and publishing and what she has in mind for Folly’s future.
5 Questions with Plain & Simple Ceramics founder, Dee Johnston
We sit down with Dee, the woman behind Plain & Simple Ceramics and the creator of our Folly mugs.
Wrap Yourself in Folly: Introducing Folly Merchandise
Following months of planning, we are excited to introduce our first ever line of Folly Merch.
5 (or so) Questions with Folly Short Story 2nd Prizewinner, Fritha Waters
Fritha Waters is a UK writer based in Norfolk, who writes mainly short and flash fiction.
5 Questions with Folly Short Story 2nd Prizewinner, Catherine Hart
Catherine Hart is a writer who completed her master's in creative writing at AUT last year. She primarily writes romance novels centered around polyamorous queer aliens. She also enjoys crafting more general fiction in shorter formats. Catherine first learned about Folly through the New Zealand Society of Authors, which inspired her to write this piece.
5 Questions with Snakes
Snakes is an old nickname and the pseudonym of a New Zealand writer who has spent much of their time living overseas and working in the creative arts.
5 (or so) Questions with Folly Short Story Prizewinner, George Titheridge
George's story, "I'm Obsessed with You," took home the top prize in Folly's Inaugural Short Story Competition. Learn more about this emerging writer as we delve into their background and writing journey in our five (or so) questions series.
Folly Journal Inagural Short Story Prize 2023 Winners
We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Folly Journal Short Story Prize.
Introducing Folly Social Club
Folly Social Club draws inspiration from the bygone era of literary clubs. Our vision is to curate a series of eclectic and immersive experiences, where social interactions and artistic exploration meet.
Folly Submissions Close with over 1400 Entries
Folly Journal submissions closed this month with a staggering number of entries, totaling over 1400 across the poetry, non fiction and prose categories.
5 Questions with Marketing Director, Tiana Jones
Tiana Jones, originally from the United States, migrated from London to NZ with her young family in 2019. As a founder of Folly, her experience in marketing overseas has seen her managing the journal’s launch into New Zealand.
5 (or so) Questions with Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Emily Broadmore
Emily Broadmore, our EIC, shares with us how Folly Journal came about.
5 Questions with our Art Director, Dana Turner
Dana Turner, our head of art direction, has been diligently researching emerging NZ artists whose works align with our vision. She shares with us her journey and experiences thus far.
Folly Short Story Competition
Submissions for the 2023 Folly Journal Short Story Competition have closed.
NZ Author Caroline Barron Joins Folly Selection Team
Caroline Barron joins Folly Journal selection team