Splickety: Buckle Up

Writing flash fiction is a challenge (700 words makes for a mighty short story), but it's a lot of fun too. The September 2016 issue of Splickety was a contest issue, and I had the honor of submitting the winning story!

Transportation is so much more than how to get somewhere. It’s about speed, danger, near-misses, and thrilling journeys. Our Buckle Up issue packs it all, from elephants to gondolas, rollercoasters to buggies.

The winning story, “The Dewey Road” by Rachael Koppendrayer, is sure to transport you to another time in a way you’ve never experienced. Add a feature piece by Kristy Cambron and it’s an issue on the road to epic.

For those who aren't familiar with Splickety, it is a flash fiction magazine (also available digitally), full of short stories 1,000 words long or less. Each issue is on a specific theme, and stories can be submitted by anyone and are hand-picked by the editors. Unfortunately, as of December 2018, Splickety closed its doors, but Havok (formerly part of Splickety--the fantasy/sci-fi edition) emerged from Splickety's ashes in January 2019, with more opportunities for writing and publishing flash fiction. Check it out!