Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
Please enjoy this next excerpt from Insignia 2020: Best Asian Speculative Fiction, a YA dark fantasy piece set in the Philippines, penned by the amazing Celestine Trinidad! Celestine is a regular INSIGNIA contributor: check out her author page for links to her publications with us. (I recommend the excerpt of her story 'Horse Feet' too).... Continue Reading →
How about a Japanese *tsukumogami story? This is a great piece by Juan Takai, translated by our resident Japanese translator, Toshiya Kamei. You can also enjoy Juan's writing in both of our drabble anthologies: Japanese Fantasy Drabbles (now available) and Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles due out in September. RAILROAD TO POTALAKA By Juan Takai Translated... Continue Reading →
I've wanted to work with Tutu Dutta for ages, so thrilled to have her story 'The Craving' in our reprint anthology, Insignia 2020: Best Asian Speculative Fiction! Hope you enjoy this teaser... THE CRAVING By Tutu Dutta Excerpt: The afternoon warmed. When the sun set and enveloped the peaceful valley in a warm... Continue Reading →
Please enjoy this excerpt from 'Moon Rabbit' by Jo Wu, as featured in our new release, Insignia 2020: Best of Asian Speculative Fiction! Jo also has work coming out in Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles and Insignia: Castles & Kimono. 'MOON RABBIT' By Jo Wu Excerpt: “Faster, faster!” I pounded and grinded at the powder, and... Continue Reading →
Today, let's celebrate the newly released 'Dragon's Physician' by Joyce Chng! Joyce creates the most exciting worlds, I love her work and think you will too! ~Kelly~ Can Jixin succeed in a world of dragon racing run by powerful women? Can he fight the system and fulfil his dream of becoming a dragon... Continue Reading →
I'd like to share another excerpt from Insignia: Asian Birds & Beasts. This one is a bird story from returning author, Russell Hemmell. WE, THE RAVENS OF BAI GAO LOU I can’t avert my gaze from her, while she stands in front of the iron portal—her neck fierce and erect, her eyes shut... Continue Reading →
The second story I'd like to share tonight from Insignia: Asian Birds & Beasts is by a new contributor, Amy Fontaine. Amy's story is a fun adventure about a Japanese boy who meets a mischievous kitsune (fox-shifter). 'The Star Ball' by Amy Fontaine Excerpt: Koki’s mother had been tired when she came home from... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! This weekend I'd like to share a few excerpts from stories in our latest anthology, Insignia: Asian Birds & Beasts. 'Reborn' is Nidhi Singh's third story with The Insignia Series, and is set in the jungles of India. It might change how you feel about snakes..... 'Reborn' by Nidhi Singh Excerpt: A couple... Continue Reading →
'The Drowning Pool' is a lovely mix of science fiction and fantasy, with Indian cultural elements. It a flash piece, so the excerpt is just a small tease.... 'The Drowning Pool' by Vonnie Winslow Crist Excerpt: The swimming pool on the Chandra Estate in New Thoothukudi was shaped like a coffin. From local historical records,... Continue Reading →
Stewart C. Baker is a new contributor to The Insignia Series, and his story, 'Love & relativity' is an interesting Indian sci-fi piece that's sure to linger after reading. 'Love & Relativity' by Stewart C. Baker Excerpt: Dearest Adhi, The psychiatrist assigned by Headquarters suggested I start a diary to help me cope with your... Continue Reading →
