Ask the Author – Lauren Garcia Part 1

Join us this month as we dig into Catalyst Moon: Incursion and ask author Lauren L. Garcia questions about her process, her characters, the plot, and everything in between. What inspires you to write? It’s hard to say. Storytelling in some form or another is something I’ve always done, from creating epic journeys for my My… Read More

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

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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

Into the Drowning Deep: A Feminist Book Review

In 2015, Imagine Entertainment sent a ship filled with media personalities, scientists, and crew to discover whether or not mermaids exist. No one truly expected for the made-for-TV voyage to be successful, but when the ship turned up weeks after being lost at sea with horrifying video and no bodies, it was obvious they had… Read More

Out of the Pocket: F-BOM Book of the Month Review

                 Here’s our spoiler-free review of Out of the Pocket by Fiona J.R. Titchenell. Get your copy by becoming a member today and then join us in the F-BOM forums. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! Angela Ironwright is a sixteen-year-old girl that I am very familiar with. Insecure? Check. Self-conscious… Read More