Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
Hello friends, hope everyone is doing well! After a 6-month break, I'm pleased to be able to relaunch our poetry series, INSTINCTS, with a fantasy poem by Japanese writer, Yukari Kousaka. The Divine Beasts Yukari Kousaka The Azure Dragon shook the Kiyomizu Temple After one tail-wag, extinguished the forest The spiritual creature flew with great... Continue Reading →
Please enjoy this month's INSTINCTS poem, 'Torrid Turnabout' by regular contributor, John H. Dromey! Torrid Turnabout John H. Dromey Slay a ryu or go Out in a blaze of glory Goku’s plan backfired He turned tail and ran The dragon’s breath scorched the seat Of Goku’s trousers John H. Dromey was born in northeast Missouri,... Continue Reading →
Our second drabble this week comes from the wonderful Carmen Indalecio! You'll find Carmen's work featured in the 3 published Insignia Drabbles anthologies, and also in our Castles & Kimono anthology. Please enjoy 'The Lung Vase'. The Lung Vase Carmen Indalecio Our most valuable possession was a vase, decorated with nine painted dragons. It has... Continue Reading →
Welcome to June's edition of INSTINCTS! I'm very excited to share a poem from Mary Soon Lee's epic fantasy collection, ''The Sign of the Dragon" today! This is one of two poems she has graciously submitted for INSTINCTS. Several of her poems are also featured in 'Insignia: Asian Flash Fiction & Poetry. MIDNIGHT Tsung... 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 want to share a paranormal mystery/romance book this week. Wildfire is set in the United States, but contains some cool fantasy elements mixed with Japanese mythology. I have interviewed Mina Khan about this book before on my romance blog: click here if you would like to read it. Blurb: Lynn Hana Alexander is a... Continue Reading →
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