Author: Kirsten Lambertsen
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New Eye On Sci-Fi Animated Short Film Review
In his latest episode of the Eye On Sci-Fi podcast, Rod Faulkner reviews “The New Pioneers,” which he calls “a remarkable animated science fiction short film” set in the far future.
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For Writers: An Editor’s Guide to Crafting Flash Fiction
Managing Editor at Apex Magazine, Rebecca E. Treasure has put together a practical guide to crafting flash fiction based upon her years of editing flash and micro fiction at the magazine.
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Clarity, Art, and Life—New Essay by Joshua Fagan
Founder and EIC of literary speculative-fiction publication Orions Belt has published a thoughtful essay in the July 2024 issue. Become a patron to get full access here https://on.patronhunt.com/orionsbeltmag/clarity-art-and-life-by-joshua-fagan-july-2024-essay/
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Apex Magazine Completes Kickstarter, Meets Stretch Goals
Congratulations to Apex Magazine on the completion of their Kickstarter to fund publication for 2025! 🎉 517 backers will help Apex fully fund four issues of Apex Magazine and add a second Drabble submission period edited by Kai Delmas. Check it out here
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Apex Magazine Announces August Flash Fiction Contest Theme
Submissions are now open to the public for Apex Magazine’s August flash fiction contest and will close on the last day of the month at midnight US central time. Get the full details at Apex Magazine’s Patron Hunt:
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Live Reading of “Everything in the Garden is Lovely” by Hannah Yang
Check out Apex Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Lesley Conner, reading “Everything in the Garden is Lovely” by Hannah Yang from Apex Magazine issue 143. This story is beautiful and heartbreaking and feels incredibly important at this moment in time.
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Eye on Sci-Fi Reviews “Genesis” Short Film
This week, Rod Faulkner discusses the short film ‘Genesis’ by CJ Johnson, which explores a world where superhumans, called Genesis Subjects, are feared and hunted by government agents. Link below ⬇️
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Inspo: New York is Creative 2024 Presenters
Back for the third year, New York is Creative celebrated all the things that make the New York community a beacon of creative life. Attendees were invited to apply to give a 90-second presentation about something they’re working on. Hearing about the real projects of real people, no matter how big or small, is great…
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Building Our Own Creator Economy, The Patron Economy
What if we created our own economy, one that’s for creators instead of being paid for by creators? Patron Hunt’s founder, Kirsten Lambertsen, examines how the so-called “creator economy” failed creatives and how a creative middle class is still possible with a patron economy in her new essay on Reach Your Apex. Check it out…