Two of my micro stories: Testament and More Memories for Sale debut in “Constellations: A Journal of Poetry and Fiction v.13: Deception” available on Amazon.
“Mush” Accepted by Written Tales
The online journal Written Tales has accepted my micro fiction piece “Mush” for publication online in 6-12 weeks. I’ve also been invited to submit an audio recording of the story.
“Ghost Shark” Accepted by Pure Slush “Lifespan” Series
Pure Slush Lifespan Series has accepted my flash piece entitled “Ghost Shark” for publication in Loss Lifespan Vol. 9 due out in January/February 2024.
Space Cat Press: “Into the Forest” Story Reading
My audio reading of my flash fiction story, “A Zone of Peace and Tranquility,” featured in “Into the Forest” anthology will be posted to the Space Cat Press web site on December 17, 2023.
UPDATE: the audio version of my story “A Zone of Peace and Tranquility” can be found at https://spacecatpress.co.uk/authors/phillip-temples/
“Of Apples and Wildabeests” Accepted by 10 By 10 Flash
Zvi Sesling’s 10 By 10 Flash has accepted my micro story entitled “Of Apples and Wildabeests” for publication for its next edition.
“The White Nothing” Accepted by Yellow Mama Webzine
Yellow Mama Webzine has accepted my horror story “The White Nothing” for publication.
Says Cindy: “OMG, what a GREAT story!!! Perfect for [Yellow Mama’s] 100th issue, ideal for Halloween!”
Happy to oblige, Cindy.
“My Sphincter Bleeds for Chartreuse Anteaters” Accepted by “The Metaworker”
My odd little tale entitled, “My Sphincter Bleeds for Chartreuse Anteaters” was accepted by The Metaworker, “an internet literary magazine where great stories are forged.”
Photo, Micro Stories Featured In “Watertown Lit Squad’s Poets’ & Writers’ Sampler 2023”
I’m pleased that Plowshares‘ DeWitt Henry is featuring a number of my micro stories in Watertown Lit Squad’s Poets’ & Writers’ Sampler 2023.
Included are: Blue, Gray, Inner Child, Justice, Look Away, When Your Girlfriend Has Left You, and Wishing Well.
The Sampler’s cover image is my photograph, “Dancers.”
[Barb Ariel Cohen’s poems are also featured in Sampler: Cold Stand Down, And When the Light Is Past, Night Silhouettes, Fearless Path, Clouds, and Poise.]“Look Away” Accepted by “The Serulian”
The publication The Serulian has accepted my flash piece entitled Look Away for publication on August 15.
The Serulian is “an indie literary magazine from the shores of Istanbul and Hong Kong. We’re all about discovering the different sides of life […] We believe in finding magic in the mundane. That’s not to say that we’re not fans of the most unexpected, lovesick, pessimistic, hopeful, and outrageous stories around. We’re interested in learning about the peculiarities of life, the boring stuff that might shock us, or send us in fits of laughter. […]”
“Starting Over” Accepted by Litmora Literary Magazine
Litmora Literary Magazine has accepted my micro story “Starting Over” for an upcoming publication.
“Based in Western New York, Litmora is the collaborative work of a bunch of students working to make their strange dream an even stranger reality.”