Winter 2019 Flash Fiction Winner

Here are the winning stories from F-BOM’s Winter 2019 flash fiction contest, Across Time, judged by A.H. Wang. Did you miss the contest this quarter? Our next topic will be revealed in May. Follow us on Facebook for updates. Click here for submission guidelines. Winner: Saudade by S. A. Liabikhov The fleeting scent of wet dirt took me… Read More

Ask the Author – A.H. Wang Part 3

Join us this month as we dig into The Imperial Alchemist and ask author A.H. Wang questions about her process, her characters, the plot, and everything in between. Check out part 1 and part 2. What was the most challenging thing about writing The Imperial Alchemist? The Imperial Alchemist is my debut novel. Actually, it’s the first thing… Read More

Ask the Author – A.H. Wang Part 2

Join us this month as we dig into The Imperial Alchemist and ask author A.H. Wang questions about her process, her characters, the plot, and everything in between. Did you miss part one? Check it out here. How did you go about researching this book? The research came from a combination of a few different sources: my travels… Read More

Ask the Author – A.H. Wang Part 1

Join us this month as we dig into The Imperial Alchemist and ask author A.H. Wang questions about her process, her characters, the plot, and everything in between. What inspires you to write? It’s the magical experience of reading that inspires me to write. Ever since I learnt to read as a child, I’ve always sought for… Read More

Fall 2018 Flash Fiction Contest Winners

Here are the winning stories from F-BOM’s Fall 2018 flash fiction contest, Darkness Spreads, judged by Chrysoula Tzavelas. Did you miss the contest this quarter? Our next topic will be revealed in February. Follow us on Facebook for updates. Click here for submission guidelines. Winner, Most Imaginative Scenario: Nemesis by Courtney B. She lowers herself onto her knees before the… Read More

The Imperial Alchemist: F-BOM Book of the Month Review

Here’s our spoiler-free review of The Imperial Alchemist by A.H. Wang. Get your copy by becoming a member today and then join us in the brand-new Member Portal to get your questions answered by A.H. Wang! Two thousand years ago, Emperor Qin sent his trusted adviser Hsu Fu on a quest for immortality. He was never seen again. Now,… Read More