A Castle Douglas author will mark another chapter in her career tomorrow when her work debuts on Radio 4.
And Rachael Fulton hopes having her short story broadcast to millions will open more literary doors.
Scottish actor Andy Clark will read out Every Other Saturday to listeners on Short Works at 3.45pm.
Clark’s TV and film credits include The Da Vinci Code, Shetland and River City.
Rachael said Radio 4 approached her to write a short story for their 14-minute slot after being impressed by her Sunday Times-nominated short story Call.
She said: “It feels amazing to be commissioned to write for the BBC.
“I’m so excited to be making my Radio 4 debut on Friday.
“Every Second Saturday is another dark story about destructive love.
“It centres on a toxic relationship breakdown and the acrimonious custody battle over a couple’s young son.
“It deals with violence and the threat of violence, desperation, and jealousy.
“I don’t think I ever aim for my work to be enjoyable in the ‘oh that was a nice wee read!’
“But I do want people to be moved or affected by it.
“Hopefully this lingers with people after listening.”
Radio 4 describes Every Other Saturday as “a hard-hitting new story from prize-winning author Rachael Fulton, read by Andy Clark”.
It adds: “In this hard-hitting piece from the Scottish author and journalist, a man rails against the custody settlement which limits time with his son.
“Brought up short by a shocking crisis on the way to the football, he is forced to examine his past behaviour.”
Rachael’s other literary credits include a “highly commended” in the Bridport Prize 2020 and winner of Elle Magazine’s New Talent Award. The 34-year-old, who also finds time to help parents David and Pauline run the Kings Arms Hotel, has appointed a literary agent to guide her career as a writer.
She is currently working on her debut novel a short story collection.
Audible judges then picked out the story as a top contender for the main award.
