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FFO Alumnus Stefanie Freele Publishes Short Story Collection

Stefanie Freele published two flash stories here (1 2) at Flash Fiction Online. We’re glad to note that she’s recently published a short story collection, Surrounded by Water, with Press 53. Stories in this collection received much note: first and … Continue reading

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FFO Staff Publications

I presume that many writers like to see magazine editors and slush pile readers out there trying to publish, too. It’s both a humbling and educational experience. So here are recent publications of the FFO staffers I’ve heard from so … Continue reading

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SFRevu of Flash Fiction Online Feb. Issue

Sam Tomaino at SFRevu has reviewed Flash Fiction Online’s February 2012 issue. Thanks, Sam. The Feb. 2012 issue had three new flash stories, including: Surface Tension by KJ Kabza, Lovestruck by Zach Shephard, and Classic Flash: Man May Love by … Continue reading

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Six Questions For…Editors and Slush Readers

Author and blogger Jim Harrington has been asking editors and slush pile readers to “list, in excruciating details, all that each desires in his/her stories.” Good idea. He poses this request in the form of six question and–not unreasonably–gathers his … Continue reading

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Congratulations to FFO Alumnus KJ Kabza

KJ Kabza has been busy lately. Not just busy, but productively busy. He has a story in the current issue of Flash Fiction Online, entitled Surface Tension. He also has a novelette in the March/April issue of the The Magazine … Continue reading

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Ralan.com–Great Info Site for Writers & Readers

Ralan.com is a must-see for writers to find out what’s going on in magazine publishing, online or print. There, writers can find out who’s accepting submissions presently and what they’re looking for. Readers might not know about it, but it’s … Continue reading

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SFRevu’s Review of FFO, Jan. 2012 Issue

Sam Tomaino at SFRevu has reviewed Flash Fiction Online‘s January 2012 issue. Thanks, Sam. The Jan. 2012 issue had three new flash stories, including: Sea Ink by Jennifer Linnaea, To Fly a Pig in the Dorseny Sky by Tom Crosshill, … Continue reading

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Tolkien’s Prose Poor?

CS Lewis would disagree, but–as reported by the Guardian–the Nobel Prize committee declined LOTR for its “second-rate prose.” (Cough.) And don’t miss a slightly shorter work, the Jan. 2012 Flash Fiction Online edition following its reboot efforts.

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Facebook Lament

Writers are an emotional lot and for the most part live on Facebook. I propose, therefore, this slightly altered song as the official Facebook lament, based on “Release Me,” by songwriter Eddie Miller, whose song was covered by many. UnFriend … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction Online Reboot

Flash Fiction Online has reopened for business with a new editor. Suzanne Vincent, one of our first staffers, has taken over as Editor in Chief. Many of our existing staffers remain,…(read more).

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