Flame Tree Fiction

We’re very pleased to present the list of stories selected for inclusion in our Aphrodite book! Publishing in June 2025 (July in North America), this new book features a foreword by Anja Ulbrich and an extended introduction by Stephanie Budin, covering the early myths, representations and perceptions through history of the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Seventeen stories, all of which are new for this volume, explore the fascinating figure of Aphrodite and her relevance in today’s world. The anthology joins a number of previous books in the series, including titles on Medusa and Circe, and we’re thankful again for all who submitted stories for consideration. Congratulations to the below!

We’re delighted to announce the stories and authors included in our upcoming Loki book! Selected from submissions, eighteen brand new stories see their first publication here, from authors inspired by this trickster god from Norse mythology. Available from June 2025 in the UK (July in North America), the book also features a foreword by Tom Birkett and an extended introduction by Matt Ralphs, exploring the early tales and history of this enduring character. We’re ever grateful to all authors who submit to our anthology themes, with congratulations to the selected contributors below.

We’re excited to reveal the list of authors featured in our upcoming anthology, Were Wolf Short Stories! With over 50 tales to enjoy, lovers of werewolf fiction won’t be disappointed. The book publishes in May 2025, on-sale from June in North America, and includes modern stories selected from submissions, combined with classic fiction and folktales. Dr. Karen E. Macfarlane provides the foreword. We’re immensely grateful to everyone who submitted stories for consideration on this ever-popular theme, with congratulations to the selected authors below.

We’re excited to present the list of stories featured in our new Achilles book! Seventeen brand new tales by modern authors retell Achilles’ story and imagine alternative paths, richer backgrounds and different viewpoints for this infamous hero of Greek myth. With a foreword by Prof. David Decosta Leitao and an extended introduction by Jonathan S. Burgess exploring the original sources and perceptions of Achilles throughout history, this latest volume promises to be a real treat. It publishes in March 2025 (on-sale April in North America) alongside Morgana le Fay. Our thanks go once again to everyone who submitted a story for consideration on this theme, with many congratulations to the selected authors below.

We’re delighted to announce the list of stories included in our new book Morgana le Fay! Focusing on this fascinating figure from Arthurian legend, the collection features a foreword by Dr Marta Cobb and an extended introduction by Pamela Koehne-Drube, discussing the original sources and depictions of Morgana le Fay throughout the ages. Alongside these, 17 brand new tales spotlight Morgana in all her ambiguity, retelling and reimagining her story for our era. Joining previous books in the series on Medusa, Circe, Odin and Anansi, this latest publishes in March 2025 (on-sale in North America from April). Once more, we give thanks to everyone who submitted stories for consideration on this theme. And congratulations to the below!

We’re delighted to announce the list of authors in our Anansi book! Publishing in January 2025 alongside Circe, Anansi joins our new series focusing on Myths, Gods & Immortals. This latest title features a foreword by Emily Zobel Marshall and an extended essay by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori exploring the folkloric origins and interpretations of Anansi. Sixteen stories written by modern authors were selected from submissions, reimagining and celebrating this figure for new and old audiences. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a story for consideration, and congratulations to the selected authors!

We’re very excited to present the authors in our Circe book! Following Medusa and Odin, this latest title publishes in January 2025 at the same time as Anansi. The book explores the fascinating figure of Circe through modern voices and tales, alongside a comprehensive introduction delving into the original myths. We are delighted with the 15 selected stories, all of which are entirely brand new, publishing for the first time in this collection. Our thanks go again to everyone who submitted a story for consideration on this theme, with congratulations to the below.

We’re very pleased to announce the list of authors in Moon Falling Short Stories! Publishing in October 2024, this latest anthology in our Gothic Fantasy series is a companion edition to Sun Rising Short Stories. The book features a foreword by astrophysicist Ben Moore, and presents a range of captivating tales from ancient sources to the modern day. Stories by modern authors sit alongside classic tales, folklore and myths exploring the significance, appeal and human connection to our fascinating moon. Once more, our thanks go to all authors who submitted stories for consideration, with congratulations to the below!

We’re delighted to present the authors selected for inclusion in Sun Rising Short Stories! Publishing in October 2024, this latest book in our Gothic Fantasy series features the usual mix of new and old: fresh stories by modern writers selected from submissions, alongside classic tales about the sun from storytelling traditions around the world. With a foreword by planetary scientist Ravit Helled, the book explores the enduring fascination with solar entities, including our own star, in life and fiction. Many thanks to all authors who submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and congratulations to the below!

We’re delighted to announce the list of stories in our new book on Medusa! Launching our series of Myths, Gods & Immortals along with Odin, Medusa explores this fascinating mythological figure and the various interpretations of her from ancient times to the present day. Selected from open submissions, 17 captivating tales by modern authors feature alongside a foreword by Miriam Robbins Dexter and an introductory essay by Liv Albert. We can’t wait for this one, publishing in September 2024, and available in North America from October! Our thanks, once again, go to everyone that submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and many congratulations to the below.