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Queer Sci Fi’s Second Annual Flash Fiction Contest

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Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction contest

Hi all, We have some big news today. We’re launching the second annual flash fiction contest on QueerSciFi.com. Last year’s contest was a great success, with some fantastic entries and a great winning story. This year promises to be even better, and we’re adding a second contest as well. Flash Fiction Contest We are partnering with Mischief Corner Books to create an eBook with all the entries that we will then sell on the site and at Rainbow Con to help fund the growth of the QueerSciFi empire. :) There will be cash prizes for the top three entries, along with … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest – Honorable Mention

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. Our third of three honorable mention winners is Kiterie Aine – congrats, Kiterie! Here’s the story – enjoy! Angel By Kiterie Aine The monitors went silent and the staleness of the air told her … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest – Honorable Mention

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. Our second of three honorable mention winners is Aldous Mercer – congrats, Beth! Here’s the story – enjoy! Today we’re interviewing Dr. Julian Smith,expert on Argar Exopsychology By Aldous Mercer Where did you decide … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest – Honorable Mention

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. Our first of three honorable mention winners is Beth Brock – congrats, Beth! Here’s the story – enjoy! Our Night By Beth Brock Over the pale face flickered the shadows of ancient craters. Like … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest – Third Place Winner

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. Our third place winner is Alicia Nordwell – congrats, Alicia! Here’s the story – enjoy! First Contact By Alicia Nordwell The wall burst open. I trembled, retreating to my corner. “Hey.” I huddled into … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest – Second Place Winner

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. Our second place winner is Mario Kai Lipinski – congrats, Mario! Here’s the story – enjoy! Riddles By Mario Kai Lipinski I’ll miss the Scent Fern the most. Its aroma, somewhere between spicy and … Read more

QSF Flash Fiction Winner Announced

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the First Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest early, so we’ll be sharing the top stories over the next 6 days. After that, most of the submitted stories will be posted on the site for everyone to enjoy. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “endings”. The winner of the contest is Cari Z – congrats, Cari! Here’s her story – enjoy! A Second Chance to Die Well By Cari Z It’s time to close the crypt. Dayell knows it. … Read more

QSF’s First Annual Flash Fiction Contest

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Hi all, Today we’re announcing our first annual Flash Fiction Contest. For our purposes, we’re defining Flash Fiction as 300 words or less. Stories can be Sci Fi, Fantasy, or Paranormal, or any combination of the three. The theme? Endings – something that’s ending, whether it’s a life, an era, a relationship, a planet, a world, a society, an idea. So be creative – come up with something that wows us in a short space – stories must be no longer than 300 words (not including title) and must fit the theme. Fiction with or without an LGBT romance. HEA … Read more