Throwback Thursday: ‘Desdemone’, a Ghost Story by JJ Lee
Who Goes There? JJ Lee presents a Christmas ghost story every year on CBC Radio in British Columbia. And we were delighted to publish ‘Desdemone’, […]
New Poetry from Cara Waterfall!
Unravel on the Riverbanks Cara Waterfall‘s ‘Vessel’ won honourable mention in our 2021 Magpie Award for Poetry. Judge Renée Sarojini Saklikar praised the poem for its “wonderful couplets” […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Fishface and the Leg’ by Matt Hughes
Not a Bad Mortician A hapless investigator sees more than he imagines — and less than he should — in ‘Fishface and the Leg’ by […]
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest!
Buzzing Write Along … We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest, with commentary from judge Bob Thurber: Winner: Christine Breede […]
‘Paper, Candles, Hearts, and Other Combustible Materials’ by Anne Baldo
Good Intentions Language isn’t the only thing that crackles in ‘Paper, Candles, Hearts, and Other Combustible Materials’ by Anne Baldo. Enjoy this excerpt from Issue […]
Announcing the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest Shortlist!
Nine to Shine! We are delighted to announce the nine shortlisted stories for the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest! And stay tuned to the blog. The […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘There Are Aliens in Our Teeth’ by Matt Andrew
A Tooth for a Truth Take heed, dear dental patient: Tartar buildup and bad breath are the least of your worries in ‘There Are Aliens […]
Announcing the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest Longlist!
The Latest Buzzzz Here in the northern hemisphere, spring is springing up all over. And with it, the 2022 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest Longlist! And […]
‘Pretty Lies: Eyes Full of Moon’ by Mel Anastasiou
Love Is All Around It’s mystery time! ‘Eyes Full of Moon’ is the latest excerpt from Mel Anastasiou‘s forthcoming novel Pretty Lies, an Orpheus tale in a […]
The 2022 Magpie Award for Poetry Is Now Open!
Ode to a Poetry Contest Spring is here and set to bloom,Appearing irl and not on Zoom!So take a look at Nature’s lightAnd jot your […]