Ali Bacon writes contemporary and historical fiction usually with a Scottish flavour. Her recent creative encounters have been with a Victorian photographer.

In the Blink of an Eye, (Linen Press 2018), a mediaeval nun.

Within these Walls, winner of the Bristol Short Story Competition local writer prize 2019) and the much-loved Scottish writer R.L. Stevenson.

The Absent Heart, inspired by his letters to Fanny Sitwell, was published by Linen Press in early 2025. As an antidote to the solitary writing life, Ali plays golf and pickleball and enjoys being involved in local literary events.

Her website is https://alibacon.com.

 

Below is Ali’s chat with Self-Pub Fest founder Morgen about Ali’s writing journey…

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