Flame Tree Fiction

We’re delighted to present the contents list for our upcoming Beyond & Within anthology: Latin American Shared Stories. Edited by V Castro, Mexican-American speculative, horror and sci-fi writer extraordinaire and author of Mestiza Blood and The Queen of the Cicadas, this vibrant anthology presents a selection of speculative stories and fascinating essays curated by V, along with a small number from an open submissions round. The book highlights just some of the many voices, mythologies, folklore and storytelling prowess of authors from Latin American countries or writing in the traditions of the Latin American diaspora. Argentinian artist Jorge González provides the stunning frontispiece image and cover detail for this exciting new book.

Happy publication day, Morgana le Fay!

Morgana is a mysterious figure of Arthurian legend, found in Gawain and the Green Knight and Le Morte d'Arthur, she is variously described as half-sister of King Arthur, jilted lover of Lancelot, a foil of Merlin. A witch, a healer, she has deep roots in Celtic mythology and offers a fascinating canvas for the many writers in this new book. Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining the origins of Morgana le Fay, is a wonderful new book in the 'Myths, Gods & Immortals' series.

We asked the authors in this collection to say a little more about their stories, what drew them to Morgana le Fay, and to let us know about their own favourite depiction of this Arthurian figure! Read more below...

Happy publication day, Achilles!

This gorgeous new book in our 'Myths, Gods & Immortals' series reveals the man behind the myth of Achilles, the great warrior of the Trojan War. Considered the epitome of heroism in Greek mythology, Achilles' bravery in combat is famously depicted in Homer’s Iliad, but every hero has their flaws. Authors from classical times all the way through to late Antiquity and the modern era have interpreted his character in a multitude of ways, and this latest book continues the tradition, exploring everything from his exploits in the war and interactions with Agamemnon, Patroclus, Hector and more, back to his early days as an infant dipped into the River Styx, exposing one vulnerable heel.

We asked the authors in this collection to say a little more about their stories, what drew them to Achilles, and to let us know about their own favourite depiction of this Greek hero! Read more below...

Looking for some books to add to your TBR this March? Well, look no further. Flame Tree have put together a comprehensive list of titles in honour of Women's History Month. Paying homage to the past and celebrating the immense contributions these women still make to the present. 

Our Top Pick:

The Open Heart is a collection of poems, short stories and the unfinished novella, The Open Heart, by Catherine Wells (1872–1927). A writer whose work was almost always overlooked because of the success of her husband, H.G. Wells. This collection offers a haunting study of a woman’s sense of unfulfillment that adds significantly to our knowledge of early 20th-century feminism. This is the first time that her novella, The Open Heart, has ever been published, making this the perfect book to read for Women's History Month. 

Collectable Classics

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 delighted to announce a new call for submissions which is now open! The theme is Robots Past & Future Short Stories. Please read through the submission details carefully as we’ve changed some of our guidelines and it could result in your submission not being acknowledged if you do not follow them.

* THIS SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED *

We're delighted to let you know this new call for submissions is open! Please read through the submission details carefully as we’ve changed some of our guidelines and it could result in your submission not being acknowledged if you do not follow them.

* THIS SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED *

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.