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Learn how to market your book and keep its sales going strong even if it’s not new … Read More “How to successfully promote an older book”
An author shares how different family members reacted to reading her memoir … Read More “What happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?”
Submit your best fictional work by Dec. 2nd for your chance to win … Read More “Our 2019 fall short story contest is here!”
A handy reference chart for the many forms of dark comedy … Read More “The Tree of Black Humor”
An interview with the best-selling, genre-hopping author … Read More “Delilah S. Dawson: Making the magic happen”
Why do we reach for dark stories in dark times … Read More “Reaching for books that go bump in the night”
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Writing Prompts
Write about a time your character uncovered something that should’ve stayed buried.  … Read More “A dark surprise”
Local foods are a must-try when you visit a new city. Nashville’s known for its hot chicken, New York for its bagels, Chicago … Read More “Space treats”
The bad news: Your character has been captured by a monster who intends to eat him or her for dinner. The good news: The monster … Read More “Last meal”
Fall 2019 Short Story Contest
Submit your best fictional work in 2,000 words or less to our annual fall short story contest and you could win $1,000 and publication in our magazine!
