Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
After a short break, our Author Spotlight Series is back! Meet one of our regular short story contributors, Sheenah Freitas. Sheenah also has micro pieces in our soon-to-be-released Japanese Fantasy Drabbles anthology! A geek at heart, Sheenah Freitas has a love for the whimsical and magical. She looks to animated Disney movies and Studio... Continue Reading →
It's Read an Ebook Week again over at Smashwords! It's an awesome chance to stock up on free and discounted ebooks by your favorite indie authors. We're offering volumes 1-3 of The Insignia Series for FREE this week! And volumes 4-6 are 50% OFF! Just enter the coupon code (found on each book page) at... Continue Reading →
The last story in Insignia: Asian Fantasy Stories is a very interesting tale about a Singaporean mortician. 'White Lady' by Tina Isaacs Excerpt: “What made you choose this life? It’s so…” he raised his eyes to the ceiling as he fumbled for a word, which wouldn’t come across as condescending, “…macabre.” Despite efforts, he couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Here's an excerpt from returning contributor, Sheenah Freitas' Nepalese fantasy piece. Note: this is a flash story so the excerpt is shorter than others we've posted. 'Untouchable' by Sheenah Freitas Excerpt: In her earliest memory, she wanted to be a Kumari—they were one of the beautiful girls in Nepal worshipped for being the reincarnation of... Continue Reading →
For the first time in The Insignia Series, we have a fantasy story set in India. Nidhi Singh's 'The Last Train from Begunkodor' is a wonderful ghost tale full of intrigue. 'The Last Train to Begunkodor' by Nidhi Singh Excerpt: For all I suck at my cigarette, I find no joy, no soothing sting as... Continue Reading →
'Birds of Heaven' is a sweet literary piece by Filipino author, EK Gonzales. 'Birds of Heaven' by EK Gonzales Maria sent the birds of heaven to every part of the world. At any given minute, someone wanted to give up and disappear. To each one, Maria sent out one of her birds. Birds of every... Continue Reading →
Here's a beautiful Japanese sci-fi piece by new contributor Russell Hemmell. The first story in Part II, our literary section. 'The Fireflies of Todaiji' by Russell Hemmell They strolled along Sinus Iridum’s walking area, luscious and green—the dome’s borders looming in the distance. Artificiality nonetheless, it’s an awesome place, Chandra thought. “Thanks for having me... Continue Reading →
'Jentayu's Tear' is a wonderful story based on a Malaysian folktale. Enjoy! 'Jentayu's Tear' by Anna Tan The men screamed and pointed as he transformed back to his true form. His golden feathers blazed in the sun, his horn burning with pure fire; hot white, deep black, flickering blue. He spread his wings and took... Continue Reading →
This Chinese demon-world story is just as exciting as the title! Written by the amazing Joyce Chng, who's stories have appeared now in all 4 Insignia Series anthologies. 'I Found Love in an Urn Full of Ashes' by Joyce Chng The entire cave kingdom gathered for the wedding ceremony. The bats escorted the foxes, the... Continue Reading →
'Four Claws' is the first story in Insignia: Asian Fantasy Stories. 'Four Claws' by Allison Thai Yifei had never left the palace before. Had no good reason to do so, until now. And she hadn’t the slightest clue where she was headed. All she knew was that she had to get as far away... Continue Reading →
