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Migration

FOR WRITERS: Citizens of the World?

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Victoria Stagg Elliott: How do you see future changes in citizenship rules, laws and regulations playing out in science fiction? For example, I’m a dual national (UK/US) because I was born in 1969 in Britain to a British parent and a U.S. parent. Britain has changed its citizenship rules since. The U.S. has also changed how people become U.S. citizens over the years. I have one friend whose German father was recently told he is actually Russian because of border changes over the years. When I was living in Cambodia, an expat … Read more

Migration First Place Winner

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Migration First Place

And finally, the one you’ve all been waiting for. The first place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* Mettle, by Die booth This is the first time Die has entered the contest, which has often picked newcomers. This was also the year for Horror, as two of our top three stories were in this genre, as well as two of our judges’ picks. A teaser:  “Does it hurt?” Craig shakes his head. “Can’t feel it. Not after my top surgery.” Joe still winces as the second needle goes through. “A bit of pain makes us stronger, … Read more

Migration Second Place Winner

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Migration Second Place

The second place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* The Speck, by Bey Deckard This marks the second time someone has placed in the contest twice, but with a twist. Bey was the winner for our first book for the cover – the only time we had a contest for cover design. His design graces the front of “Discovery.” A teaser: “I think it moved,” said Wayne, leaning over his lunch to get a better look at Matt’s eye. The black speck had mysteriously appeared that morning. “Really?” Matt could see just fine, and it didn’t … Read more

Migration Third Place Winner

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Migration Third Place

The third place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* The Woman With No Name, by Siri Paulson This marks the first time someone has placed in the contest twice. Siri also took the #3 spot in 2017’s Renewal with her story “Urban Renewal.” A teaser: Seabirds cried and wheeled over the fishing currachsrocking at anchor as the sea-breeze blew over the breakwater and into the village harbour.Brighid sat on the dock leaning against the woman with no name, not caring who saw them touch now. They’d had their last kiss that morning. It had tasted like the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Migration – Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Anthology #5

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Queer Sci Fi has just released the annual QSF Flash Fiction anthology. This year, the theme is “Migration.” MI-GRA-TION (noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300 word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers … Read more

“Migration” Contest Ends Tomorrow!

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Hey all… This is it, the final call for Migration entries. Full details/rules are here: https://www.queerscifi.com/flash-contest-rules/ A few fun stats for y’all: So far, we’ve received 185 entries (as of last night) putting us on track for our best year ever. Sci Fi is always strong, but fantasy has put in a major showing this year, with almost 28% of total entries. And we’re getting a nice cross section of queer identities: Gay: 40%Lesbian: 33%Bi/Pan: 9%Trans/Gender Fluid/Enby: 22%Ace/Aro/Demi: 6%Intersex: 2% And yeah, I know that adds up to more than 100%, but some stories check more than one box. :) … Read more

“Migration” Flash Fiction Contest Launches Today!

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Hey all… It was Mark’s turn to come up with the theme this year, and he came up with something that had a real relevance and resonance with today – “Migration”: Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. Movement from one part of something to another. See the rules here: https://www.queerscifi.com/flash-contest-rules/ We live in an age of migrations – from one kind of society to another, from one country to another, from one platform to another. It’s a rich vein … Read more

QSF Flash 6 Theme Announcement

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Hey all… It was Mark’s turn to come up with the theme this year, and he came up with something that had a real relevance and resonance with today – “Migration”: Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. Movement from one part of something to another. We live in an age of migrations – from one kind of society to another, from one country to another, from one platform to another. It’s a rich vein to mine, and we look … Read more