Fresh out for December 1st, 2023 our “Family” issue. great inside cover art by Sarah Hussin, and such a cast of writers. The issue was quite a treat to edit, and we hope every one enjoys reading it. Questions and queries always welcome!
Author Archives: Doug Mathewson
Awards Season 2023
Awards
Best Small Fictions – Best Micro Fictions
Blink-Ink is very proud to announce our nominations for the following awards.
Our thanks, and congratulations to all.
Doug & Sally
Best Small Fictions
Abuse – Meg Tuite
Audrey’s Wish – Shoshauna Shy
1987 Carolyn R. Russell
Work Family – Laura Robertson
They Don’t Care if He Doesn’t Make Eye Contact – Miranda Keskes
Best Micro Fictions
Audrey’s Wish – Shoshauna Shy
1987 – Carolyn R. Russell
Work Family – Laura Robertson
They Don’t Care if He doesn’t Make Eye Contact – Miranda Keskes
Helping Hand – Doug Mathewson
Two Dollars a Bottle – Jon Fain
Update Notes
This time of year we all find ourselves watching one clock or another. Fall is in the air, and winter soon to be on the ground. With that and so much more in mind, here are a few updates and notes.
Issue #54 “Family” closed on October 15th. It is now at our printers and it should mail out on December 1st, 2023. Guidelines for 55 (theme to be announced) will go up at that time. The issue is good, really good, and we are so happy to share all the fantastic stories and art contained in the extra big end-of-year-holiday treat.
Clock watchers will note that this is also awards season. We just posted our Pushcat Prize nominees here and on social media as well. Soon we will post our line up for The Best Smalls and the Best Micros.
Didwe forget something? Send us a note ….
2023 Pushcart Prize Nominations
We are very please to nominate the following authors for this year’s Pushcart Prize. Honestly we wish we could nominate many, many more. The folks at Pushcart Press say six and no more, so here are our six. Congratulations and thanks you to all.
Doug & Sall
Our nominees are as follows:
Abuse – Meg Tuite
Checkpoint Barbie – Nancy Stohlman
Helping Hand – Doug Mathewson
Audrey’s Wish – Shoshauna Shy
1987 – Carolyn R. Russell
Work Family – Laura Robertson