by Vella Karman | Jan 15, 2025 | Author News, Belonging, Bonfires & Stars
I’m working on a huge project right now. I’m the managing editor for Fantastical Summer, a collection of summer-themed magical realism short stories from different authors. It will be released in May 2025 and for the next two weeks, submissions are open. Writers...
by Vella Karman | Dec 18, 2024 | Author News, Belonging, Year Recap
What people have found most helpful this year, all in one post. It’s almost the end of 2024, and I wanted to compile my best posts for you. These are the ones people have reached out to thank me for, commented on, or remembered. To be honest, most of my...
by Vella Karman | Dec 12, 2024 | Author News
My little secret… First off–my friend released a book!! If you love steampunk, struggle with the voices in your head, or have a thing for dragons, it’s your lucky day. You can grab it on Amazon now. (So proud of you, Alli.) But here’s the thing...
by Vella Karman | Oct 2, 2024 | Author News, Short Stories
I showed up for class ready for a challenge. I wasn’t disappointed: “Write a short story 1,500 words or less in two hours, based on the prompt pumpkin spice.” I decided to try the spy genre for the first time, inspired by a true story told to me by a...
by Vella Karman | Jun 12, 2024 | Author News, Short Stories
Be forewarned: I tried a new genre for this story and wrote it in a very short amount of time. If you’ve never read about Fae before, don’t worry. This story is a good introduction. It’s also in honor of the writing contest I’m judging. Ready...
by Vella Karman | May 15, 2024 | Author News
I was looking for a place to belong. And I hoped it just might be at The Company. When they announced the theme of their Summer 2022 writing contest, I couldn’t wait to submit. The theme? “Mirror Image” My current WIP? A flash fiction about twins...
