Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest!

A Buzzy Bunch

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest! But first, here’s what final judge Bob Thurber had to say about this year’s hive:

“There’s much to admire in these stories, some curious, some amusing, a few beguiling tales, all of them entertaining and fun to read. I wish to thank all of the finalists for their superb efforts.“

Bob praised the winning story as “a curious work replete with captivating images.” And he offered “approving nods” to the (unranked) honourable mentions.

The Winners of the 2023 Bumblebee Contest

Winner: ‘Reap What You Sow’ by Alex Reece Abbott

Honourable Mentions: ‘Vulnerability, Now and Then’ by Soramimi Hanarejima, and ‘Tourist Trap at the End of the World’ by KT Wagner

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Bumblebee Contest. And thank you to all submitting authors for sharing your words and supporting Pulp Literature!

As always, our gratitude to final judge Bob Thurber for his time and talent.

Look for these buzzworthy tales in Issue 39, Summer 2023!

Want a taste of what you can look forward to from the winners? As Pulp Lit fans know, these writers have appeared in our pages before! Pick up Issue 19 or 20 for stories by Alex Reece Abbott; Issue 17, 28, or 35 for tales by Soramimi Hanarejima; and Issue 24 or 29 for work from KT Wagner.

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Poets, It’s Your Turn!

The Magpie Award for Poetry Is Now Open:

First Prize: $500 and publication in Issue 40, Autumn 2023
Runners up (2): $50 each and publication in Issue 40, Autumn 2023

Earlybird fee (ends today, March 15th): $20 1st poem, $10 each subsequent poem
All entry fees include a 1-year digital subscription to Pulp Literature.

Final judge: Renée Sarojini Saklikar

Contest Closes: April 15th

For all the details and to enter, visit the contest page!