The opening issue of 2016, the February dance issue, guest edited by Elizabeth Smither and James Norcliffe — who are also this year’s National Flash Fiction Day competition judges (comp is open — here for details) is available.

Elizabeth and James were kind enough to share their insights after reading and selecting stories for this issue; you can find those comments at the top of the Table of Contents on the story page. They’ve also had an extensive talk with Rebecca Styles.

And stay tuned for news from our big mid-year celebration on National Flash Fiction Day — cash prizes and events in June!

$1000  first place

$400 second place

$100 third place

Details are posted at the NFFD site. See the Competition page for how to enter.