Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
The final story in Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy is a moving Vietnamese piece by UK based author, Eliza Chan. 'Spirit of Regret' by Eliza Chan I had read the same line thirty times. No matter how I tried, I could not find meaning in the words. Sighing, I looked up and realised the street lights... Continue Reading →
We have two Vietnamese themed stories in Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy. Here's an excerpt from my fantasy lit piece, 'Never Seen'. Never Seen by Kelly Matsuura Today is my turn. Cool ocean waves set a rhythm for the Trong Com drummers and temple singers. I walk along the shadowed beach; strips of colored sunset on... Continue Reading →
Our second story from Singapore is by regular contributor, Joyce Chng! Her previous stories have been YA fantasy, but this one is definitely for the adult category this time around. 🙂 'Running from Shadows' by Joyce Chng Siri took her time climbing the stairs leading to the nightclub. She could hear the steady techno bass... Continue Reading →
The first Singaporean story in Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy was written by Melvin Yong and explores the myth of the Singapore Stone. 'The Island' by Melvin Yong If I could have foreseen the unspeakable horror that was to come from the old family home, I would have run out of that decrepit building and never... Continue Reading →
Next excerpt is for a story from Indonesian contributor, Eve Shi. It's a literary-style flash piece, based on an old Indonesian folktale. 'Interlude' by Eve Shi The largest lake in Sumatra came into being because of me. That isn't bragging, just plain fact. It was also the major, if dubious, accomplishment in my tediously... Continue Reading →
It's finally here! 'Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy' is now available for just $1.99! Buy Links: | Smashwords | | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | Amazon CA | (Coming soon to Barnes & Noble, Kobo, iBooks, and more). ~~~ Visit the Insignia Vol.3. Page here Want to write for our next anthology?... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, hope you're all having a great month! I'm definitely enjoying summer in Michigan now that it's finally warm, lol! Today's post is just a quick catch-up on what's new here with The Insignia Series, and I'll chat a bit about our open submission call as well. ~~~ August Cover Wars (Masquerade Crew): the... Continue Reading →
*New logo design* Hi everyone, how do you like the new Insignia graphics? As well as the new banner and book covers, we've also added a new story to Insignia: Chinese Fantasy Stories! This anthology was always a little shorter than we wanted, and in preparation for print books (Yes, we're going to do paperbacks... Continue Reading →
Here is an excerpt from the new story, 'Black Smoke and Water Lilies' by David Jon Fuller. We love this story, and are very excited to have a new author join the Insignia Series. Welcome David!! 'Black Smoke and Water Lilies' by David Jon Fuller I am born in the Valley of the... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, hope you're having a great week! I just wanted to do a quick post today to let you know what I've got planned for The Insignia Series blog and anthologies. Have you seen the new Submissions Page? If you are a short fantasy writer, you may be interested to browse the Submission Call... Continue Reading →
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