The drabbles continue with a Filipino myth inspired story by Dawn DeBraal! Boundless Faith Dawn DeBraal Amelia Valencia climbed Mount Makiling searching for the magical woman, Mariang. The beautiful woman gave gifts to those deserving. Amelia's father was out of work, her mother ill. She had faith that knew no boundaries. Her neighbors laughed at... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Mythical Drabbles: ‘Beneath the Mangoes’ by Natasha Sinclair
Today's Mythical Creatures of Asia drabble features the kapre, from Filipino mythology. Natasha Sinclair has three drabbles in this anthology, and is also a contributor from Insignia Drabbles #2. I personally love her dark fantasy stories! More drabbles from the Mythical Creatures of Asia anthology are now available online on this page. Beneath the Mangoes... Continue Reading →
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: CELESTINE TRINIDAD
It's been a little while since we shared an author interview, and with the release of Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles this week, it's the perfect time to meet some our SEA contributors! Celestine Trinidad has been an Insignia contributor since the early days, with her story 'Horse Feet' featured in Southeast Asian Fantasy. She also... Continue Reading →
Author Spotlight: J.M. WONG
Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a great week. Today I'd like to introduce another new Insignia Stories contributor, J.M. Wong. She has 3 stories in the 'Japanese Fantasy Drabbles' anthology: 'At the Dinner Table', 'Hate Us, Never Love Us', and 'Lost, but Found'. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: JM WONG: Born and raised in... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal! ‘Japanese Fantasy Drabbles’ (Insignia Drabbles #1)
Happy New Year, everyone! I'm very excited to share the cover for our upcoming anthology: Japanese Fantasy Drabbles. It is the first planned release in the new Insignia Drabbles series. I haven't decided the release date yet, but it will likely be mid-February. For now, enjoy the cover! ~Kelly Matsuura~ This anthology includes... Continue Reading →