NEW RELEASE!! ‘Mythical Beings of Asia’ (Insignia Drabbles #4)

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 →

October 1, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Sibling Rivalry’ by Kevin Hopson

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 →

August 18, 2021 1

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Come Play’ by Gabriella Balcom

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 →

August 16, 2021 0

COVER REVEAL! ‘Mythical Beings of Asia’ (Insignia Drabbles #4)

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 →

August 11, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘The Feast’ by Chris Bannor

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 →

August 10, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Sweet Tooth’ by Dawn DeBraal

Today's tempting drabble is by the very lovely Dawn Debraal! It's great to have her join our Insignia Drabbles series. Sweet Tooth Dawn DeBraal Nur hovered in the back of the cave. She had heard of the creature Buto Ijo. If a child misbehaved, he would come and whisk them away. If she did not... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘On a Foggy Night’ by Vivek Santhosh

Please enjoy today's drabble, 'On a Foggy Night', by new contributor Vivek Santhosh. On a Foggy Night Vivek Santhosh Rajappan pedaled his bicycle across Vittoor Bridge. A thick fog hung over the surrounding farmland. He noticed an old man hobbling in the darkness. He flagged Rajappan down and asked for a light, his voice raspy... Continue Reading →

August 2, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Kitsune, Hulijing and Kumiho’ by Jo Wu

It's always a pleasure to introduce Jo Wu's stories here at Insignia! Jo has 3 drabbles in both Mythical Creatures of Asia and in the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia, and is a featured author in this year's Insignia 2021: Best Asian Speculative Fiction anthology. Enjoy today's drabble, from Mythical Creatures of Asia! Kitsune, Hulijing... Continue Reading →

July 28, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘To Catch a Cryptid’ by John H. Dromey

We're back this week with more Mythical Drabbles! Enjoy this one from regular Insignia Stories contributor, John H. Dromey. To Catch a Cryptid John H. Dromey A car salesman eyed his bookish, bespectacled customer with skepticism. “Dune buggies?” “Yes. I’m Professor Chinbatiin. I’m planning a cryptozoological fishing trip to the Gobi Desert.” “Hold on! You... Continue Reading →

July 26, 2021 1

Mythical Drabbles: ‘The Nagini and the Gold Coin’ by DJ Elton

Please welcome a lovely writer and master drabbler, DJ Elton! She has 2 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, including this one featured today. You can also find DJ's work in our Southeast Asian Fantasy drabbles, and in our upcoming Mythical beings of Asia anthologies. Enjoy! The Nagini and the Gold Coin DJ Elton Serpent-human,... Continue Reading →

July 1, 2021 0