Category: flash fiction

In this Strange and Eerie Land

July 7th, 2023

Where darkness creeps and shadows stand,

The unexpected twists and turns,

Leave us with a lesson learned.

For what we think we know is true,

May be but an illusion, too,

And the things we fear the most,

Are often what we need to host.

So take a step into the unknown,

And face the fears you’ve always known,

For in this strange and eerie place,

Lies the key to unlock life’s grace.
New Placement Online

March 6th, 2021

http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-unreal-20/flash-fiction-she-who-commands-the-fireflies-by-julian-grant

The Fairy Punks over at QuailBell have picked up my whimsical story, She Who Commands the Fireflies for publication.

I’m always thrilled when I find alternate opportunities to share my work and find new avenues for self discovery and fantastic readings. Online literary magazines like QuailBell have been extremely supportive and helpful in promoting my work as a writer. 2021 has been a vigorous and encouraging note from the universe I am moving in the right direction. #thankful
New Published Fiction

March 2nd, 2021

A letter I found blowing down the street turned into a most satisfying story. #writer

NINA HEARTS RASHAAD FOREVER by Julian Grant
Last Quarter Publishing Results

January 26th, 2021

Literary Journal Recap. As I’ve leaned into writing in this last quarter, I’ve successfully placed at 9 outlets for my short story work. With thanks to Avalon Literary Review, Horla, Cafe Lit, Peeking Cat Literary Journal, Crepe & Penn, Clever Magazine, Free Bundle Magazine, Fiction on the Web and Danse Macabre. #thankful
‘At the Funeral’ Publishing Summer 2021

January 5th, 2021

My 50 word flash fiction story, “At The Funeral” was accepted for publication with the Avalon Literary Review. Summer of 2021. I’m thrilled to let them have First Serial Rights as it’s a nice little story. Creating these micro-micro bursts demands real economy – and it’s a great too in teaching me the importance of brevity and clarity.

The Avalon Literary Review
The Avalon Literary Review is dedicated to publishing noteworthy works of poetry, short fiction, and personal essays.

http://www.avalonliteraryreview.com/index.html?fbclid=IwAR26q0qb-v4ZdihgaYKN6wNiOtBYHYIgLjrqbjXc1_5P7AmZj-Y0pBFCAW4
Embarrassment of Riches

December 21st, 2020

2020 has been good to me, despite the global pandemic, of course. This was the year I decided to declare myself a writer of both prose and poetry. Not that I haven’t written films, essays and thesis essays over the years.

But working as a fiction writer, a non-cinema author was a goal that I had always been beyond me for many (unknown) reasons. So, this year, I started publishing and placing my work.

I’ve racked up literary journals online by the score and completed my second novel while I shopped my first. I’m now writing every single day carving out the most fulfilling time as a creative as I spend my time getting stronger, faster and better. I’ve got beta readers, a mentor or two, 3rd party critical acceptance and have never been happier with my opportunity and options. Thank you everyone whose taken the time to read, to comment or request materials for publication. #writer
102 Degrees of Love

December 17th, 2020

My latest flash fiction, 102 Degrees of Love is now online at Clever Magazine.

http://www.clevermag.com/fiction/degrees.htm