Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
Please enjoy today's Indonesian myth-inspired drabble by Kevin Hopson! Play Time Kevin Hopson “What is that?” Sukarno asked. Only a few inches long, the figure had long hair and claws for hands. “That’s my Jenglot,” Bethari said. “His name is Slamet.” Bethari took a sewing needle from her desk, poked her thumb with it, and... Continue Reading →
Today's drabble is by one of our top contributors, Jo Wu! Check out her impressive list of publications with us below. Jo's drabble, 'Tang Sanzang in the 21st Century' is part of a triptych in the Mythical Beings of Asia anthology. Tang Sanzang in the 21st Century Jo Wu Tang Sanzang gazed out the window.... Continue Reading →
Time for some drabbles! Starting today, I'll be sharing 2-3 drabbles per week from last year's drabble anthology, Mythical Beings of Asia. This collection is Book 4 in our Insignia Drabbles series; and a sample of drabbles from Mythical Creatures of Asia (Book 3) are available to read here online, published in 2021. First up,... Continue Reading →
It's finally here! Check out the 2nd volume in our Insignia Best Asian Speculative Fiction Annuals! Out today at Amazon, with more sellers coming soon. Table of Contents Fantasy Stories: ‘Yen Lo Wang’s Wife’ by Joyce Chng ‘The Perfect Date’ by Celestine Trinidad ‘Riches’ by Vonnie Winslow Crist ‘At the Edge of a Human Path’ by Stewart C. Baker ‘Takpe’... Continue Reading →
While Insignia 2021: Best Asian Speculative Fiction has long been delayed, I'm happy to report it is now in the final proofreading stage and will be released in the next few weeks (once all the contributors have given their approval). Thanks everyone for your patience and support. With that book back on track, I'm ready... Continue Reading →
HAPPY RELEASE DAY!! A huge thanks to all the contributors in this anthology. 🙂 Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore. Release Date: September 30th, 2021 Contributors (drabbles): | Amrita Valan | Celestine Trinidad | | Dawn DeBraal | DJ Elton | Fariel Shafee | | Fusako... Continue Reading →
Today's drabble is by new contributor, Kevin Hopson. Kevin has 3 drabbles each in Mythical Creatures of Asia and the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia (links below story). Enjoy! Sibling Rivalry Kevin Hopson “Go to sleep, or the Gurumapa will come for you,” Keshab said. Mukta gawked at his older brother. “Don’t speak his name.... Continue Reading →
Today's Mythical Drabble by Gabriella Balcom is based on Japanese folktales of the river-dwelling kappa. Enjoy! Come Play Gabriella Balcom Nine-year-old Fumio heard splashing and ran toward the Mogami River. Glimpsing children playing in the water, he smiled. But his eyes widened when he neared them and saw their yellowish-blue skin. Although small, the beings... Continue Reading →
Designing covers for our anthologies is always an equal measure of stress and excitement, but I'm really happy with how this cover turned out 🙂 Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore. Release Date: planned for... Continue Reading →
It's my pleasure to share a Japanese myth-inspired drabble today by Chris Bannor. Chris has 3 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, and also features in Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles. The Feast Chris Bannor They ran from the village, their feast of charcoal and embers complete. They danced in glee, the noisy basabasa of their... Continue Reading →
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