Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
Next in our Author Spotlight series is one of Insignia's original contributors, Heather Ewings! Heather Ewings (whose story Kitsune was published in Insignia Vol. 1 under the name Heather Jensen) is an Australian author of speculative fiction. She has a MA in History, and a fascination with myth and folklore. Aside from Insignia, Heather’s work... 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 →
Cheers to our second anthology release this summer! In this volume you'll find an array of animal shifters, magical creatures, gods, and spirits. Story settings include: India, Japan, Cambodia, China, and outer-space! ASIAN BIRDS & BEASTS INSIGNIA VOL. 6. includes 8 short stories with Asian characters, settings, and magical creatures. CONTENTS ‘Reborn’ by Nidhi... Continue Reading →
This week's book is Best Served Chilled by Zoe Adams, published by Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. It's a short horror novella featuring a Japanese alcohol demon. There's a follow-up story, Best Consumed Within, which I happened to read first, lol! It was a bit confusing, so I recommend you read them in order.... Continue Reading →
Chris White's story, Sanctuary, was a last-minute submission to the Insignia anthology, and rounded out the literary section perfectly. I didn't know Chris previously, so it was great to find another author who had lived in Japan and knew the culture well. And, by chance, he's also an Aussie, so he's in good company with... Continue Reading →
What is a kitsune? In Japanese folklore, it is a fox that shape-shifts into human form and causes all kinds of mischief. I felt like a kitsune story was a must for this anthology, so was very excited when Heather Jensen told me that's what she wanted to write about. Her story, simply titled Kitsune,... Continue Reading →
Holly Kench is well known for her hilarious comic strips about her alter-ego, Olive, but did you know she can write creepy YA, and haunting adult Literature, both based on Japanese folklore? Well, she certainly can! I was lucky to receive two submissions from Holly and I love both stories dearly. Here's an excerpt from... Continue Reading →
The first Insignia anthology is now available from Amazon.com (and other Amazon sites). for just $2.99! Congratulations to all the contributing authors: Aislinn Batstone, Joyce Chng, Heather Jensen, Holly Kench, Chris Ward, and Chris White. I'd really like to thank them all for their wonderful stories, assistance with proofreading and marketing, and for their great... Continue Reading →
