Flame Tree Fiction

Out now, Shadows on the Water is a fascinating anthology filled with new and classic stories of water-based horror, fantasy and folklore. In the first part of this Q&A, modern authors from the collection told us about the inspiration behind their tale in the book. Now, they return to offer details of their own favourites on this theme, as well as casting light on their writing processes!

Our latest anthology, Shadows on the Water, gathers together short stories selected from open submissions, along with classic fiction, myths and folklore from around the world. With tales of rivers, lakes, bogland and the sea, there’s a fascinating mix of mysterious creatures, guardian spirits and elemental forces at play in stories both old and new. In this Q&A, authors reveal the inspiration behind their contribution, offering a glimpse into the range of tales to be found in the book…

Our latest anthology Learning to Be Human features modern and classic fiction delving into the hot topic of machine learning, AI and what it means to be human. In last week’s blog, authors discussed the inspiration behind their tales in the book, and here they return with recommendations of other stories and insights into how their writing takes shape! Be prepared to come away with a list of more books, films and games to explore further…

Already published in the UK and due for release this month in North America, Learning to Be Human is our latest anthology to combine classic and new themed fiction. In this compelling and timely volume, authors explore the many and various ways that the line between human and machine has been, is being, or could well be tested in the near future. We asked some of the modern authors to say a little more about the ideas behind their stories, so read on for a fascinating glimpse of the book’s contents…

With the nights drawing in and a chill in the air, we turn to our fresh release, Spirits & Ghouls, for some atmospheric short stories! Full of spooky tales from the likes of M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Amelia B. Edwards and more, this latest book features classic fiction alongside new and recent tales by talented modern writers. In the first part of this Q&A, authors spoke about the inspiration behind their story in the anthology. This week, they’re back to shed light on their writing process, as well as recommend other stories on the theme…

As we head into spooky season, we’re celebrating the release of Spirits & Ghouls Short Stories! The anthology joins the ranks of our beautiful Gothic Fantasy hardback books, which combine classic fiction on each theme with new and recent stories written by modern authors. In this first part of an Author Q&A, Spirits & Ghouls contributors tell us the inspiration behind their story. So read on for a taste of the book’s contents…

Packed with intriguing tales, Lost Atlantis Short Stories is the latest to join our thriving series of Gothic Fantasy anthologies. In this book, once again, classic literature sits alongside brand new and recent stories by modern authors inspired by the theme. In last week’s Author Q&A, contributors spoke a little about their stories in the book. This week, they’re back to tell us about their writing methods, with recommendations of other imaginative works dealing with mythical continents, lost worlds, tantalising dreamlands and more…

Lost Atlantis Short Stories is one of our newest anthologies, and we’re celebrating its release with a Q&A with the book’s modern authors! Taking Plato’s famous allegory as its starting point, the collection gathers together classic and new stories exploring not just the fabled Atlantis, but the concept of lost places, hidden societies and remote or submerged lands. Here to give a taster of what their story is about, some of the authors discuss the fascination inspirations behind their contribution…

We’re very excited to announce the author list for Shadows on the Water Short Stories! This latest anthology will publish in January 2024 (on-sale February in North America) and joins our thriving list of beautiful Gothic Fantasy hardbacks. New fiction by modern authors appears alongside a selection of classic works and ancient myths & folk tales from around the world – we can’t wait for this one to hit the shelves! Thanks once again to everyone who submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and many congratulations to the below:

We’re delighted to present the authors selected for inclusion in our upcoming science fiction anthology, Learning to Be Human Short Stories! This exciting new book publishes in January 2024 in the UK, and will be available in February in North America. With brand new and recent tales from open submissions sitting alongside classic fiction, this latest addition to our Gothic Fantasy series examines the interplay between automation, humankind, and what it is to be human. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a story for consideration to this project, and congratulations to the below!