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Publications by FFO Staff

The Flash Fiction Online editorial staff members are generally writers, too. Occasionally FFO lets them beat their own drums, and so they will–without a hint of embarrassment. As this information rolls in for the 2012 publishing season from the editors … Continue reading

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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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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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Line-up for January

January’s line-up includes three stories: * Mike Resnick’s “The Fallen Angel”* Stefanie Freele’s “The Flood of ’09″* Robin Gillespie’s “As Their Eyes Touched God”* A Classic Flash by Anton Chekhov, “An Enigmatic Nature” Mike’s piece is a reprint, but (a) … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction Online story wins First Annual Micro Award!

This is cross-posted from News and Headlines, since it’s both news (which goes on News and Headlines) and site-specific (which goes here). Congratulations to Bruce Holland Rogers for winning the First Annual Micro Award with his story, “Reconstruction Work“! We … Continue reading

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Karen Smith Places in "Return To Luna" Writing Contest

Yep, that’s our very own Karen T. Smith on the list of finalists for the “Return to Luna” writing contest. She’ll be published in the “Return to Luna” anthology. Karen, what other details can you provide for us?

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Writers of the Future Semi-finalists

Galaxy Press has released the names of the finalists, semi-finalists, and honorable mentions for the Writers of the Future contest for 1st quarter 2008. Of special note are two honorable mentions: Our very own R.W. (Rich) Ware — showing he … Continue reading

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