This is a first for the blog – a judge from a writing contest. Aides Ladnier is here today to talk about how to write contest-winning flash fiction. And she would know a thing or two about this as her story came in 3rd out of 117 stories in Queer Sci-fi’s 2015 flash fiction contest.  So please welcome Aidee and then go find out more about the book. The proceeds go to support the Queer Sci-fi site and help give a voice to LGBTQA authors. How to Write Contest Winning Flash Fiction; by Aidee Ladnier To my great delight, one of the prizes for placing third in the QSF 2nd Annual Flash Fiction Contest was a chance to judge the entries …

Today J. Scott Coatsworth is visiting to tell us about his contribution to the new Autumn Themed Anthology from Mischief Corner Books; Travels Through the Scarlet Equinox. As he points out, you get a lot of bang for your buck with this anthology because each of the stories is novella length. So check out the different stories and head on over to buy the book. -AQG It started with the grain of an idea. Looking back on my illustrious story-writing career, which has now spanned almost two full years (at least, the successful part where I actually published some of them), I see that some of my favorite stories came from anthology prompts. And this one was no different. My friends at Mischief Corner Books …

Author Names: Kiernan Kelly, Laney Cairo, Alex Cohen, Katey Hawthorne, Jamie Jennings, Aaron Michaels, Jacey Mills, L.J. Hamlin, Shira Glassman, Sheri Velarde, Kassandra Lea, Mychael Black Book Name: Haunted Hotties Volume 1 Release Date: October 14, 2015 Blurb: This Halloween collection has a little something for everybody. With demons, ghosts, psychics, reapers, shifters, and witches… a rainbow of paranormal/supernatural is included. In Nine-Tenths of the Law by Kiernan Kelly, Oliver discovers he has a haunted sex toy. In Bear Hugs by Laney Cairo, Martin’s boyfriend might be bear shifter and apparently that’s news to him. In Houdini’s Masquerade by Alex Cohen, when Lila meets a succubus, everything changes. In Præsidium by Katey Hawthorne, Thackeray needs helps from a witch who …

I’m sharing this with readers today to highlight the growing problem of homeless LGBTQ youth and an effort to help address it. Five authors got together and with the wonderful help of Cool Dudes Publishing, they put out an anthology of stories. All proceeds will go to the charities highlighted below, so if you have a few extra dollars, pounds, loonies, whatever, consider buying the book and helping some of those least able to help themselves. About the Anthology: Five authors have joined together to produce stories evoking both loss and hope. Reaching deep within their fiery imaginations, these stories take flight and showcase dreams for a better today and future for LGBT everywhere. Embodying a diverse set of talents and …

Blurb: Torquere’s largest anthology to date features a total of 15 authors please to bring you 15 unique tales from when gods and goddesses ruled the world. This collection features both m/m and f/f content for your reading pleasure. Dare you enter this realm of Mythologically Torqued fantasy? Be on the lookout for Volume 2 summer 2015. Mythologies from around the globe receive a happy little twist in this first volume of Mythologically Torqued. A Scottish kelpie, Greek gods and goddesses, a Japanese princess, and demons delight and intrigue in these stories, each containing LGBT elements. Publisher: Torquere Press Cover Artist: BSClay Release Date: May 13, 2015 Pre-Order Link: Torquere Press: Author: Leigh Ellwood, L.J. Hamlin, Eva Lefoy, V.L. Locey, Jacey …

Synopsis An anthology about musicals… with a twist. Who can resist a musical? We at Wayward Ink certainly can’t! Boys and Girls, go don your tux. Slink into your gown. Strap on your heels. Dust off that tiara and wrap yourselves in a feather boa! Come celebrate the extravaganza with us! Waltz through ten short stories inspired by some of the world’s most popular musicals.

  Synopsis Suspend rational thought. Leave logic at the door. Be ready to roll your eyes and pick your jaw up from your lap. The tales in A Likely Story don’t let truth get in the way of telling a good yarn. They might push your buttons or make you laugh. They may make you scoff or spit out your coffee. You might even scratch your head in disbelief. Whatever your reaction, the one thing they are guaranteed to do is entertain you! Buy Links: Amazon US:  Amazon UK:  Amazon AU:  WIP:  ARe:  

Please Check out this new anthology from Wayward Ink Publishing.  It has stories from several of my friends (I’d name names, but if I forgot someone they’d be put off).  And make sure to read to the end so you can enter the contest Wayward is hold to celebrate it’s newest release. Definition: Stranded adjective (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore. ‘a stranded whale’ left without the means to move from somewhere. ‘he offers a lift to a stranded commuter’ The boys in this collection of short stories have most definitely been left STRANDED! They’ve been shipwrecked and abandoned. Marooned and cast away. And left helpless and high and dry. But you should never …

Wayward Ink is publishing it’s second anthology, Love, Loss, Laugher and Lust. This time I have a short story in included. Interestingly enough, this will be my first time appearing in an anthology.  My story, A Closed Door, will appear in the Loss part of the anthology.  If you’d like to get your copy a bit early, we’re releasing the eBook  on June 20, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. Australian time, which to us American’s would be 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2014 – East Coast time.  You can pre-order it now and have it almost a day early. Pre-Order Link – Wayward Ink Publishing: We’re also having a release party starting at 7:00 p.m. Newcastle Australia time.  The party will run for …