A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** Speculative writers are angry … Continue reading Flash Roundup * March 2025
Author: Myna Chang
Flash Roundup * February 2025
A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** Echo Syndrome By Jennifer … Continue reading Flash Roundup * February 2025
Author Interview * Premee Mohamed
I’m thrilled to feature Premee Mohamed in MicroVerse today. Premee’s stories are completely immersive, filled with gorgeous language and images that always draw me in. I enjoy spending time in her worlds—probably because she is such a masterful storyteller. I'm excited to read her new collection! *** MYNA: Tell us about One Message Remains! What … Continue reading Author Interview * Premee Mohamed
Flash Roundup * January 2025
A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** A great month for … Continue reading Flash Roundup * January 2025
Publisher Interview * Nathan Toronto
Huge thanks to Nathan Toronto, EIC of Bullet Points, for taking time to answer my questions! I came across the magazine last year and quickly became a fan. Bullet Points is a speculative military fiction magazine whose mission is to broaden understanding of the military experience and give opportunities to reflect on war and warfare. … Continue reading Publisher Interview * Nathan Toronto
Flash Roundup * December 2024
A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** In the space between … Continue reading Flash Roundup * December 2024
Flash Roundup * November 2024
A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** Not gonna lie, friends, … Continue reading Flash Roundup * November 2024
Author Interview * Janna Miller
Janna Miller’s new collection, All Lovers Burn At the End of the World, conjures a host of weirdly beautiful characters, enticing the reader into landscapes perilous precisely because of their surface sheen of familiarity. I love the way Janna pairs gorgeously lyrical prose with deliciously odd ideas and images. This is a fun collection! Thanks … Continue reading Author Interview * Janna Miller
Flash Roundup * October 2024
A gathering of recent speculative flash & micro fiction, each presenting a tiny-yet-powerful universe. How tiny? About one-thousand words for flash; four-hundred words for micro. The word count isn’t as important as the emotion, the adventure, the sense of wonder. Including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the spaces in between. *** I have to begin … Continue reading Flash Roundup * October 2024
Author Interview * Lyndsie Manusos
Lyndsie Manusos’s work is always surprisingly fresh and creative. Her new novella, From These Dark Abodes, continues her tradition of immersive storytelling. The gothic setup and characters hooked me immediately. Lethe and Petunia are such compelling characters; I felt invested in their plight, and I enjoyed the reveal of the mystery surrounding their identities. The … Continue reading Author Interview * Lyndsie Manusos