Flash: An Anthology

by Ashley Parker Owens (Editor), Lois Barr, Karen Beatty

What follows is a promise and a warning - flash fiction proves that less is sometimes more. It’s no coincidence that the very short stories called flash fiction are popular with those who grab a little reading time on their e-readers or cell phones. Think of it as a specialized form of the short story, a complete story with such a low word count that a reader can finish it in one sitting. Enjoy over thirty compelling flash fiction stories. For example, “Bleed to Love Her” focuses on life in a hippie commune. “Bull-headed” features a nineteenth century father-son drama on a farm near Shelbyville. In “Yellow Light,” a close escape gives readers chills. “Whitehaven” is the story of a haunted mansion in Paducah. The “Magician of the Mountains” tells the story of a woman who meets a mysterious stranger. Savor this contemporary anthology from individuals touched by the rolling hills and quirky characters of Kentucky.

194 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2012

About the author

Ashley Parker Owens is an Appalachian writer, poet, and artist living in Richmond, Kentucky. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Kentucky University and an MFA in Visual Arts from Rutgers University. https://ashleyparkerowens.wordpress.com

Reviews

[Leesa · Rating 5 out of 5]

my story BLEED TO LOVE HER is included in this. & i love kentucky. goodthings.