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Introducing The Panorama Flash Fiction Contest

Calling all flash fiction writers! In times like these, it’s easy to find yourself in a creative rut. It’s hard to find routine, the light at the end of the tunnel is seeming further and further away, even the weekends are beginning to feel like a 2-day lunch break. But, hey! What’s this? A stretchContinue reading “Introducing The Panorama Flash Fiction Contest”

Announcing Issue IV Contributors!

We could not be more proud to announce our Issue IV contributors! There are both familiar and new names, so join us in welcoming the new additions to our Sonder fam. Issue IV has been a treat to work on. With pieces charming and jarring, original and harrowing, there are some glorious words coming yourContinue reading “Announcing Issue IV Contributors!”

7 Days Of Christmas Flash Fiction Workshop!

Booked out! Join Sonder Magazine for 7 days of writing tips, tricks and exercises! Thinking of submitting to Issue IV? Want to brush up on your flash fiction skills? Want to develop your craft or get the writing juices flowing? This is the workshop for you! Starting on December 1st, each day for 7 daysContinue reading “7 Days Of Christmas Flash Fiction Workshop!”

Issue IV Submissions Now Open

‘Ah, here. They’re at it again.’ Submissions for Sonder Issue IV are now open! The theme of this issue is Glorious, in ode to the winning story of the Morning Coffee Writing Competition. We think it’s time the world needs a little hope, and what word greater than glorious to inspire it? Write whatever it means to you. This magazineContinue reading “Issue IV Submissions Now Open”

1st Place: ‘Glorious’ by Lea Mc Carthy

‘Gloria?’ I whisper into the darkness of the ward. ‘Wake up.’ I have the torch of my phone lit so I can see her old eyes open slowly, all sleepy and cruddy. ‘D’you want to go to the zoo? To the black bears?’ I repeat myself twice to make sure she is certain. She nodsContinue reading “1st Place: ‘Glorious’ by Lea Mc Carthy”

2nd Place: ‘Tigers Have Striped Skin’ by Davena O’Neill

The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. They say the heart can rule the head, but it can lead you into trouble. Maybe shrimp are romantic. Or dumb. Dad eats shrimp, pulls the heads right off, and sucks the liquid out. Mom says men’s brains are between their legs. Guess that’s whyContinue reading “2nd Place: ‘Tigers Have Striped Skin’ by Davena O’Neill”