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Thriller + Mystery

Myna Chang

David Goodman is a novelist and short story writer based in East Lothian, Scotland. His debut novel, A Reluctant Spy, will be released by Headline Books on September 12. I recently heard David speak about his work and was blown away by his surefooted approach to writing and his generosity in sharing craft insights. Huge […]

Quite Unusual: An Interview with Dave Goodman
Thriller + Mystery

Uncharted

Cayce Osborne’s debut mystery/thriller, I Know What You Did, has been called “A whip-smart and thoroughly engaging psychological thriller, with a highly memorable protagonist and a brilliantly original narrative concept.” I’ve had the pleasure of reading early drafts of several of Cayce’s manuscripts, and I’ve loved every one. Her writing is inviting and easy to […]

Mysterious and Eerie, and a bit Haunting: An Interview with Cayce Osborne
Featured Contributors

Kate Maruyama

Kate Maruyama's novel Harrowgate was published by 47North, and her novella Family Solstice, named Best Fiction Book of 2021 by Rue Morgue Magazine was published by Omnium Gatherum. Her short work has appeared in Asimov's Magazine, Analog Science Fiction & Fact, Entropy, Duende, Cultural Weekly, and in numerous anthologies including December Tales, Halloween Carnival Three, and Gathering: A Women Who Submit Anthology. She is a member of the SFWA and HWA where she serves on the Diverse Works Inclusion Committe and she sits on the Board of Women Who Submit. She writes, teaches, cooks, and eats in Los Angeles.

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Kate Maruyama

Christina Kann

Christina Kann is a lifelong writer and reader, podcaster, traveler, gardener, hiker, cat mom, and generally okay human being. She is also the co-founder and communications director of Wildling Press. She lives and thrives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, their two cats, and their several foster kittens.

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Christina Kann

Alejandro Gutierrez

Alejandro is a writer and storyteller from the Seattle area. He self-published his first book, The Rat Tunnels of Isfahan, in 2017. Then, in 2021, he won second place in Vocal Media’s Summer Fiction Series challenge for his story ‘Grandmother’s Hands.’ Alejandro also received an Honorable Mention from Writer’s Digest for his story, In a Cucumber. In 2022, Alejandro won First Place in the Dillydoun International Fiction Prize for his story, ‘In the Shadow.’ He is currently working on his second novel.

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Alejandro Gutierrez

Linda H. Codega

Linda H. Codega (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary Southerner living in Yankeeland. They write about pop culture for io9, and their writing appears on Polygon, Observer, Tor.com, and Dicebreaker, among others. They are a Hugo-nominated first reader for Strange Horizons. Find them on Twitter @lincodega.

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Linda H. Codega

Patrick Hurley

Patrick Hurley is a 2017 graduate of the Taos Toolbox Writer's Workshop and a member of SFWA, Codex, and the Dreamcrashers. Patrick has also had fiction published in Factor Four, Galaxy's Edge, New Myths, and Abyss & Apex. Find out more about his work at www.patrickhurleywrites.com.

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Patrick Hurley

Francis Bass

"Francis Bass is a writer living in Philadelphia. His writing has appeared in Reckoning, Electric Literature, and others, and he has self-published many other works. You can find him online at francisbass.com

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Francis Bass

Anja Hendrikse Liu

Anja Hendrikse Liu (she/they) is a creator and devourer of fantasy and sci-fi who wishes she had time and words for all of her dreams. Her short fiction has been published by Fusion Fragment, Air and Nothingness Press, and others. Anja is a recovering but unrepentant English major and loves experiencing the world via baked goods and mythology. Find her on Instagram @to.anja or at anjahl.com/author

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Anja Hendrikse Liu

Nina Simon

Nina Simon writes crime stories about strong women. Her first novel, MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHT, will be published by William Morrow in September 2023. Originally from Los Angeles, Nina now lives off the grid in the Santa Cruz mountains. You can find her online at ninaksimon.com or @ninaksimon on Twitter and Instagram.

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Nina Simon

Latest News

2023 Voyage Anthology 2 Results (Novel Excerpt and CNF)

And…the results are in for the second part of our anthology contest! Only this time we’re saying thank you to all the writers who submitted their novel excerpts and creative nonfiction for consideration in our second anthology! We were blown away by all the talented writers whose work we had the pleasure of reading. Every […]

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2023 Voyage Anthology 2 Results (Novel Excerpt and CNF)

Uncharted Magazine Short Story Award: The Aftermath | Judged by A. C. Wise | Winners!

We’re excited to reveal our 3 winners and the authors on the shortlist! First Place: The Blades of Ana Velasquez by Alexa T. Dodd Second Place: Deep Skin Anatomy by Lora Gray Third Place: Thank You, Bus Driver by Richard Brann Also publishing: Till Death by Ingrid S. Bergø The Theft at Cato’s Well by […]

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Uncharted Magazine Short Story Award: The Aftermath | Judged by A. C. Wise | Winners!

Young Adults Write YA Contest

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your submissions! Young Adult literature is a cutting-edge and captivating genre, beloved by authors who choose to write for teens. YA authors build mesmerizing worlds that fascinate young, curious minds. In turn, YA is devoured by its target audience—young people who crave excitement, adventure, love, and acceptance. […]

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Young Adults Write YA Contest

Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Judged by Sequoia Nagamatsu Winners

Congrats to the three co-winners and the writers of all 14 novel excerpts! We can’t wait to see what happens with these novels in progress! Co-winners: – Ch. 9/Seven-Out by Veronica Reinhart Despite being given an excerpt nine chapters into a manuscript, I was immediately pulled into space…and not just space but a ramshackle hodgepodge of […]

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Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Judged by Sequoia Nagamatsu Winners

Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize | Judged by Sequoia Nagamatsu Longlist

Congrats to the writers of these 34 novel excerpts! We’re so honored when submitters trust us with their writing, especially excepts from their novels in progress. We’re working on narrowing this down to a shortlist of 15 to send to Sequoia!

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Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize | Judged by Sequoia Nagamatsu Longlist

Magic in the Mundane: Weaving Everyday Witchcraft into Your Story

Have you ever found yourself eager to dabble in a bit of magic into your narratives? Welcome to the world of witch lit, where the extraordinary hides within the ordinary. Witch lit is a subgenre of fiction that intricately weaves elements of witchcraft into everyday life, creating stories where the mundane and the magical coexist. […]

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Magic in the Mundane: Weaving Everyday Witchcraft into Your Story