Over the last two years, I’ve discovered that I can write short stories. That was quite a surprise as I’ve always thought I waffle too much for the short form. Imagine my surprise then when I discovered that very short flash fiction was even more fun.
To me, flash fiction is almost like the prose version of haiku. You have to paint the scene, create a character[s], and weave a compelling plot – all in 250 words.
It seems almost impossible, doesn’t it? Yet those clever authors on Indies Unlimited seemed to pull off a miracle every single week.
After much lurking, I finally worked up enough courage to try my hand at this flash fiction thingie, and didn’t win. I can honestly say that was no surprise, but as I honed my skills, my stories improved, and then one day, I did win. I was ecstatic! However the best was yet to come. You see, Indies Unlimited takes those 52 flash fiction stories and publishes them at the end of the year.
So…tah dah! My shorty short is now part of the Indies Unlimited: 2013 Flash Fiction Anthology!
I’ve already bought my copy because I know how good the stories are. However for anyone else who may be curious, the links to the ebooks and print versions are below :
Kindle on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Indies-Unlimited-Flash-Fiction-Anthology-ebook/dp/B00I573APW/
B&W (Economy) Print:
http://www.amazon.com/Indies-Unlimited-Flash-Fiction-Anthology/dp/1495250857/
Color (Deluxe) Print:
http://www.amazon.com/Indies-Unlimited-Fiction-Anthology-Deluxe/dp/149526811X/
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/403498
Last but not least, I have to thank all of you for voting for my story.
Great big hugs,
Meeks