After inspecting a coin operated rocket ride, a young man discovers it has the ability to transport him to a land where ancient creatures still roam. Will this dangerous new world eat him alive or will he survive to tell Continue Reading
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Recommended Reading: Beneath the Roses by John D. Ottini
Everyone loves a juicy secret—but what if it’s so horrible it could destroy your life? Sitting by the bedside of her dying mother, Gwen is told a secret so startling that she can only hope that what she is hearing Continue Reading
An Interview with Amanda Green
Author Amanda Green has had her writing and photography work published in various magazines and local newspapers. She enjoys the challenge of getting published and aspires to be successful in fact/fiction storytelling in the mental health/relationship genres. Enjoy this interview Continue Reading
Recommended Reading: The Antiterrorist by Al Macy
Satellites are disappearing one by one. Not exploding, not dropping out of the sky, just disappearing. When the Hubble Space Telescope vanishes, Jake Corby is dispatched to figure out who or what is responsible. He’s used to solving problems for Continue Reading
Write Short Stories that Win: Guest Post by Nancy Sakaduski
Contests and anthologies are a great way to get published, build a bio, and gain experience working with editors and publishers. Here’s how to make your story stand out: An Intriguing Title Don’t give the story away (“Morris Saves the Continue Reading
What is Important? A New Short Fiction Course by Mary Papas!
Announcement! Mary Papas started a series of mini short fiction courses, each focusing on a specific topic. In the first mini short fiction course titled ” What is Important”? Mary analyzes the 6 important things an author should focus on when Continue Reading
Nothing is as it Seems: A Free Flash Fiction Story by Mary Papas
”Put all the money in the plastic bag. You have exactly three minutes,” the thief explained to the bank cashier in a calm, soft voice. The bank cashier tried to comply but her hands were trembling and tears started rolling Continue Reading
5 Awesome Flash Fiction and Short Story Magazines
Ever wondered how you can educate yourself more in the art of short fiction? There are several digital flash fiction and short story magazines you can subscribe to. One Story This magazine strives to offer nothing but the best, so Continue Reading
Why I Write Short Fiction: A Guest Post by Camille Coward
I started writing short fiction as a way to strengthen my writing. I found that it was challenging to pack a punch in as few words as possible, and this caused repetition when writing longer pieces–it was redundancy that neither reinforced nor Continue Reading
Why I Write Short Fiction: A Guest Post by Alex Morritt
Why I Like Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction HOW IT BEGAN I have to confess that I never consciously set out to write short stories or flash fiction, but following a life-changing move from the UK to Central America Continue Reading