Flight: Queer Sci Fi's Third Annual Flash Fiction Contest

by Angel Martinez (Editor), J. Scott Coatsworth (Introduction), Mila May (Illustrator)

A 300-word story should be easy, right? Many of our entrants say it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever written.

Queer Sci Fi's Annual Flash Fiction Contest challenges authors to write a complete LGBTQ speculative fiction micro-story on a specific theme. "Flight" leaves much for the authors to interpret—winged creatures, flight and space vehicles, or fleeing from dire circumstances.

Some astonishing stories were submitted—from horrific, bloodcurdling pieces to sweet, contemplative ones—and all LGBTQ speculative fiction. The stories in this anthology include AI’s and angels, winged lions and wayward aliens. Smart, snappy slice of life pieces written for entertainment or for social commentary. Join us for brief and often surprising trips into 110 speculative fiction authors’ minds.

**Print books will be available. There are two versions. A B&W illustrated version will be available for $12.99. A full color illustrated version will be available for $TBD.

Genres: Anthologies, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Transgender, LGBT

262 pages, ebook

First published September 21, 2016

About the author

Angel Martinez currently lives part time in the hectic sprawl of northern Delaware and full time inside her head. She has one husband, one son, two cats, a love of all things beautiful and a terrible addiction to the consumption of both knowledge and chocolate.

Angel's alter ego writes the all-ages science fiction - Sandra Stixrude.

Reviews

[Ben Lilley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite flash fiction: "Weren't Fantasy" by Missy Welsh.

[Jordan Lombard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic collection of micro short stories with great art to go with the winners of the contest.