Neon & Smoke
@neonandsmoke.bsky.social
Neon & Smoke is a home for bold, voice-driven fiction with emotional weight and narrative fire. Visit us at neonandsmoke.com
All of us want to be seen. Thanks for sharing this one @daniellefellis.bsky.social it’s such a warm sweet read.
Danielle Ellis@daniellefellis.bsky.social · 4d ago@neonandsmoke.bsky.social published one of my favorite stories, "A Very Ugly Man with Beautiful Hair"
Neon & Smoke is all about poetry and Dopamine Hits this issue. We also are excited to welcome two emerging poets. Check out "Little Death" and "The Cursor is a Hungry Heart." www.neonandsmoke.com
We gently titled this one, "I Read Your Guidelines. I Still Don't Know What You Want." The story of our life. www.neonandsmoke.com/post/i-read-...
I Read Your Guidelines. I Still Don't Know What You Want.
Literary magazines often describe the work they want in beautiful, ambitious language—but writers can still finish reading the guidelines with no clear idea whether their story belongs. This post exam...
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We love debuting new authors. But we didn't know @2nila.bsky.social was one when published her story in July. Thank you for your wonderful story "Mrs." And a quick note to @smokelong.bsky.social whose workshop honed some amazing writing chops.
July is dedicated to domestic realism at neonandsmoke.com And what happens at home is sometimes shocking. Many thanks to the all the artist who contributed.
And twister is supposed to be a fun game! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Amy Allen@amyavt.bsky.social · last mo.New piece out today featuring a game of Twister that goes dark. Many thanks to @neonandsmoke.bsky.social , a journal that’s been amazing to work with from start to finish. www.neonandsmoke.com/july-smoke/t...
Send us your first time. First love. First Sex. First Temper Loss. First time nerding out. We want to hear about the first time you ever saw... you.
Neon & Smoke celebrates Pride. Many thanks to all the amazing contributors. We are grateful for the opportunity to share your stories and excited to debut emerging poet Vee Valiño.
Not everyone agrees with this one. Some say start your submissions with the most prestigious journals. We say find the ones that appreciate your voice.
Neon & Smoke's Tips for Getting Published. (Please note: these statements have not been evaluated by a professional.)
We are incredibly tickled that you chose to share your words with us @jimmyfroh.bsky.social Can’t wait to publish this. All we will say is that it’s gripping…
Jimmy Frohman@jimmyfroh.bsky.social · 3mo agoI am beyond thrilled that my flash story "It Was a Quiz" was accepted by @neonandsmoke.bsky.social. The editors are fabulous, and I can't wait to see my work featured with them. This piece is dark and mean, and I can't wait to share it with you all. #amwriting #horror #flashfiction
A horror story worth driving home to read! Thx for sharing it with us @michelehporter.bsky.social
Michele H. Porter@michelehporter.bsky.social · 3mo agoMy latest flash fiction, "Always Be Closing", is in the latest issue of @neonandsmoke.bsky.social - "American Psycho" but with ancient Magyar knives and blood oaths www.neonandsmoke.com/may-smoke/al...
Neon & Smoke is out... make sure you check out what's creeping up behind you. Thanks to Theresa Pisani for her gorgeous art work and all our amazing authors.
Holy cow! (That's the censored version of our reaction. 😂) Honored and incredibly grateful to all the authors we've connected with on this journey...
foofaraw press@foofarawpress.bsky.social · 4mo agoLast day of our final nominees for the inaugural edition of The Foofs! Here are your nominees for Best Editor!
Impressive work @courtlandavenue.bsky.social
Dave Gregory@courtlandavenue.bsky.social · 4mo agoAnd there it is: My little journal is alone at #2! Out of 1000s of fiction journals on @duotrope.com, @doricliterary.bsky.social has the 2nd fastest response time! Half a day. We respond to the average submission in half a day! Thanks to everyone who reports fiction submission response times.
@staniforthmick.bsky.social Glad you enjoyed the story. Just don't give your partner the recipe if you're not on your best behavior...
Michael Staniforth@staniforthmick.bsky.social · 4mo agoDay 117! I read She Peels a Soul by Xavier Cole, published in @neonandsmoke.bsky.social. Revenge is best served with a slice of pie. Read my review here: mickstaniforth.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/s...
And part of our first anthology! Thank you for sharing your story with us @stanjwild.bsky.social
Stan J Wild@stanjwild.bsky.social · 4mo agoVery pleased to have Bleeding Seamonster in @neonandsmoke.bsky.social A shorter edit originally appeared in @vestalreview.bsky.social If you like London train stations and watch thieves, this might be for you. Thanks to T & J at Neon & Smoke for their editorial insight and generosity.
Neon & Smoke's first anthology: Women Who Burn is live. Some choose to stay; others decide to walk away. Read it free. Download available. Print coming soon. Many thanks to Theresa Ti Avena for the cover art: Midnight Snack and all the wonderful authors and artists that contributed.
Thank you for your kind words @daniellefellis.bsky.social. You've written a beautifully moving story! Thank you for sharing your words with us...
Danielle Ellis@daniellefellis.bsky.social · 4mo agoMy story "The Eleven Year Debt" was published in @neonandsmoke.bsky.social's first anthology! I'm very excited to be part of their community and look forward to working with them again! T & J are great editors and treat authors with respect! www.neonandsmoke.com/april-anthol...
A Love Letter to (or from) Poets available at Neonandsmoke.com featuring two emerging artists: Canton Mackan and Marcela Maldonado. Cover by Camellia Paul.
Today we are looking for Dopamine Hits... Let us know what sends you spinning.
Duotrope@duotrope.com · 5mo agoThe Smart Search List of the Day is: Mainstream Fiction feat. @flashfictiononline.bsky.social @lycanvalley.bsky.social @wallstrait.bsky.social @suddenflash.bsky.social @neonandsmoke.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com...
The Love Issue is out at neonandsmoke.com. Many thanks to Fabio Sassi for the cover design. And shout out to emerging artists Oumayma Oueghleni for "The Smell of Loss." Love is in the Smoke. Love to love you, baby.
