Shelley Roche-Jacques

Dr. Shelley Roche-Jacques is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds a PhD examining Victorian dramatic monologues, utilizing stylistic analysis to explore boundaries between lyric and dramatic poetry.

Roche-Jacques specializes in two primary areas: dramatic monologues (historical evolution and contemporary applications) and flash fiction (critical and creative exploration of this emerging form). Her creative practice includes published poetry collections Ripening Dark (2015) and Risk the Pier (2017), featuring dramatic monologues, alongside numerous short fictions published in literary journals.

Research incorporates community engagement, including Heritage Lottery-funded projects using archival material for creative writing workshops. Teaching encompasses narrative structure, point-of-view, and literary craft across undergraduate and MA Creative Writing programs.

Recent publications include critical analyses of flash fiction and creative works exploring themes of memory, urban environments, and human relationships. No specific awards or research grants are detailed.