‘Blaze of the Universe’ by Jude Neale
Wonder Rest your world-weary self and enjoy the gentle lullaby of ‘Blaze of the Universe’ by Jude Neale, shortlisted for our 2022 Magpie Award for […]
Announcing the Longlist for the 2023 Bumblebee Contest!
The Bumblebee Buzz We are delighted to announce the longlist for the 2023 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest. Authors are listed alphabetically by first name. And those […]
The 2023 Magpie Award for Poetry Is Now Open!
Words and Wonders The 2023 Magpie Award for Poetry alights today! And we can’t wait to see which treasures you’ll send to our literary nest. […]
‘Zara’s Song’: A New Story by JM Landels
A Charmed Life In ‘Zara’s Song’ by JM Landels, discover the fascinating origin story of a key figure in Landels’s Allaigna’s Song trilogy. ‘Zara’s Song’ […]
Perfectly Aimed Shots: Flash Fiction by Finnian Burnett
Small but Mighty With fewer than five hundred words between them, ‘Nothing Left’ and ‘Ethan’s Pecs’ by Finnian Burnett are two tiny tales that tell […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Full Spectrum’ by Susan Pieters
Healing Force In ‘Full Spectrum’ by Susan Pieters, the cure is more vivid than the disease. But in this case, relief from suffering comes with […]
‘Told under the Linden Tree’ by Renée Sarojini Saklikar
Speak for the Trees In ‘Told under the Linden Tree’, feature author Renée Sarojini Saklikar weaves poetry and prose to tell a new tale from […]
Last Chance: The Bumblebee Contest Closes February 15th!
Win $300 and Publication — and Bragging Rights! You’ve got some writing to do (for the 2023 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest!), so I’ll keep this […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Below the Knee’ by Susan Pieters
The First Cut In ‘Below the Knee’ by Susan Pieters, matters of life, death, and family loyalty collide in a harrowing rite of passage. Enjoy […]
One Week Left: The Bumblebee Buzzes Off on February 15th!
Craft Some New Flash — Or Dust Off an Old Draft The 2023 Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest closes Wednesday, February 15th. Send us your previously unpublished short fiction (up to […]