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 →

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 →

Jason Bartles is one of the nicest writers I’ve met. I’m thrilled to feature his fiction today! Jason’s new novel, A Valley to Harness, centers a complex and wonderful set of characters. Huge thanks to Jason for answering my questions! *** Myna: Tell us about A Valley to Harness! What’s it about? Who are your … Continue reading Author Interview * Jason A. Bartles →

I discovered Robert’s writing several years ago in Daily Science Fiction. His story, “The Sea Became A Diamond Sheet,” is a dystopian flash with a punk sensibility and gorgeous language. I’ve been a fan ever since. Thanks to Rob for answering my questions about his writing and his next novel, The Dark King Swallows the … Continue reading Author Q&A * Robert G. Penner →

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. September offered several stories of … Continue reading Flash Roundup * September 2024 →

I love Lindz McLeod’s writing, so I’m happy to feature her work in MicroVerse! You’ve seen several of her stories in my Flash Roundups, including, “Against the Grain,” and “The Brides, The Hunted.” Her writing isn’t limited to flash, though—her collections, novels, and short stories are also amazing. I hope you’ll check them out. Thanks … Continue reading Author Q&A * Lindz McLeod →

The 2024 Flights of Foundry con will run from September 27-29. I’m looking forward to lots of interesting panels and discussion groups—including a celebration of speculative flash fiction! And WOOHOO! I get to moderate that discussion! The program looks amazing, with a wide variety of topics scheduled around the clock so every time zone gets … Continue reading Con Interview * Flights of Foundry →

Cardboard Spaceship, the new short story collection from Jean-Paul L. Garnier, is an engaging read. Stories are reminiscent of the Golden Age—but without that era’s problematic baggage. Garnier’s language is often lyrical, and the individual pieces range from lightly disturbing (seriously, “Phrogger” creeped me out!) to gee-whiz wonder to resonant stories suitable for literary flash … Continue reading Author Interview  *  Jean-Paul L. Garnier →

Online chatter about the New Year, New You anthology intrigued me, so I was extremely excited to read the ARC—and I wasn’t disappointed! I read the whole thing twice! From the unsettling tension of the first story to the bittersweet triumph of the final piece, each of these stories is meticulously crafted. Readers will find … Continue reading Editor Interview * Chris Campbell →

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. So many fantastic stories appeared … Continue reading Flash Roundup * August 2024 →