I was happy to receive an advance copy of Kathryn Aldridge-Morris’s debut flash collection, Cold Toast. Kathryn’s stories of women and girls are always compelling. I found the themes of power—and lack of power—especially moving in this collection. Each story builds on the previous one, bringing a nuanced glimpse into the challenges we faced in … Continue reading Author Interview * Kathryn Aldridge-Morris →

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. *** Starting this month’s recs … Continue reading Flash Roundup * May 2025 →

I met Erin Cairns through a writers’ group, which led me to her phenomenal speculative fiction aggregator, InkFoundry. She’s also a writer and editor, and she creates gorgeous art. Huge thanks to Erin for answering my questions! *** Myna: Tell us about InkFoundry! What can we expect to find there? Erin: You’ll find an archive! … Continue reading Publisher Interview * Erin Cairns →

Renan Bernardo is known for his generosity as well as his stellar writing. I was happy to talk with him about his new novella, Disgraced Return of the Kap’s Needle. Thanks to Renan for taking time to answer my questions! *** Myna: Tell us about Disgraced Return of the Kap's Needle! What’s it about? Who … Continue reading Author Interview * Renan Bernardo →

Not many things make me happier than an intricate heist. And who doesn’t want their own space motorcycle? Marie Vibbert’s new novel, Andrei and the Hellcats, delivers so many of my favorite things—fast and crazy action, characters that are by turns goofy and brilliant, and an anti-authoritarian ethos that warms my punk heart. The story’s … Continue reading Author Interview  * Marie Vibbert →

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. *** As It Comes By … Continue reading Flash Roundup * April 2025 →

Mahaila Smith’s narrative poetry collection, Seed Beetle, is a gorgeous little package wrapped around a compelling story of climate loss, corporate “saviors,” and human community. I love the way Mahaila structured the collection, with an introductory foreword that immediately grounded me in the story while setting up a larger-than-life character. The sweep of the story … Continue reading Author Interview * Mahaila Smith →

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 →

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 →

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 →