February 2014
Finally! February Femmes Fatales - THE BOOK - is out, with new dark dames and additional bonus material to terrify you. Find out more... or buy now!
August 2013
FFF was a powerful force of dark fiction and poetry during 2011 and 2012. Now, the amazing stories and poems from such talented female writers is coming together in book form, to be published by Lily Childs and Ganglion Press.
You can read the earlier stories and poems here, but the book will contain a lot of 'bonus material' so don't miss out on the darkness. Come back soon for more news...
February Femmes Fatales 2012
Twenty-nine days of dark fiction and horror by sixteen of the best female writers on the scene.
Congratulations to everyone that contributed this year!
All the stories and poems smouldered away in The Feardom's halls to stroke your fear bones as the writers emerged one by one, bringing us horror, humour, fear and - dare I say it - a wickedly dark joy.
Please, if you missed any of the contributions that appeared every single day throughout the month of February, do take the time to visit - or revisit - the wonderful dark fiction and poetry from these excellent authors:
Background to FFF
On the first day of 2011 I awoke with a wish. I wanted to bring together some of the wonderful women writers I'd had the privilege to meet over the previous 18 months.
These marvellous creatures had contributed to my weekly flash fiction/poetry challenge, Lily's Friday Prediction, or we had shared spaces on ezines and in print anthologies, on forums and blogs.
The concept of February Femmes Fatales quickly grew. I invited sixteen writers to contribute dark fiction or poetry, expecting a few to respond, and that I'd showcase one or two a week throughout February.
By the time the submission deadline arrived, thirteen writers had signed up and submitted 24 pieces between them. I realised I had almost enough to fill the entire month. Adding four of my own works filled the gap.
You can still read the deliciously dark pennings by 2011's February Femmes Fatales, listed below.
In the meantime, if you would like to be invited to write for FFF 2012, please use my contact form to send me your details. I'll reply by email and add you to the list.
February Femmes Fatales 2011:
Finally! February Femmes Fatales - THE BOOK - is out, with new dark dames and additional bonus material to terrify you. Find out more... or buy now!
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August 2013
FFF was a powerful force of dark fiction and poetry during 2011 and 2012. Now, the amazing stories and poems from such talented female writers is coming together in book form, to be published by Lily Childs and Ganglion Press.
You can read the earlier stories and poems here, but the book will contain a lot of 'bonus material' so don't miss out on the darkness. Come back soon for more news...
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February Femmes Fatales 2012
Congratulations to everyone that contributed this year!
All the stories and poems smouldered away in The Feardom's halls to stroke your fear bones as the writers emerged one by one, bringing us horror, humour, fear and - dare I say it - a wickedly dark joy.
Please, if you missed any of the contributions that appeared every single day throughout the month of February, do take the time to visit - or revisit - the wonderful dark fiction and poetry from these excellent authors:
- 29 February - DEATH FOR ART'S SAKE by Dorothy Davies
- 28 February - SECOND CHANCE SARA by Marietta Miles
- 27 February - THE HUNGER by AJ Humpage
- 26 February - NOW I CAN SEE YOU by Dorothy Davies
- 25 February - RUINS by Susan May James
- 24 February - THESE COLD BONES by Anna Harris
- 23 February - UNDER A VEIL OF RED by AJ Humpage
- 22 February - EASY PREY by Laurita Miller
- 21 February - SLIVER by AJ Humpage
- 20 February - PUSTULA PECULIAR by Lily Childs
- 19 February - EROS ERRORS by Absolutely*Kate
- 18 February - FIRE DANCE by Tania Redd
- 17 February - BETWEEN FEATHERS AND FINS by Erin Cole
- 16 February - FAILED CONNECTION - by Pixie J. King
- 15 February - DEATH AND DEREK by Lou Treleaven
- 14 February - WHISPERING SWEET NOTHINGS by Icy Sedgwick
- 13 February - WILL YOU WALK WITH ME A WAY? by Dorothy Davies
- 12 February - HE LIES BENEATH by Marissa Farrar
- 11 February - THE FIREWOOD COLLECTOR by AJ Humpage
- 10 February - PARTY GUEST and I CLING INSIDE THE BORDER-WALL by Amber Taitague
- 09 February - THE COLOUR OF MURDER by Dorothy Davies
- 08 February - SPANGLES by Lily Childs
- 07 February - LINES by Laurita Miller
- 06 February - TAP, TAP, TAP by Helen A. Howell
- 05 February - IT'S A LONG WAY TO SOMETIME by Dorothy Davies
- 04 February - AND THEN by AJ Humpage
- 03 February - THE LAST PICTURE SHOW by Dorothy Davies
- 02 February - BLOODWORK by Tania Redd
- 01 February - THE FOG by Anna Harris
Background to FFF
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On the first day of 2011 I awoke with a wish. I wanted to bring together some of the wonderful women writers I'd had the privilege to meet over the previous 18 months.
These marvellous creatures had contributed to my weekly flash fiction/poetry challenge, Lily's Friday Prediction, or we had shared spaces on ezines and in print anthologies, on forums and blogs.
The concept of February Femmes Fatales quickly grew. I invited sixteen writers to contribute dark fiction or poetry, expecting a few to respond, and that I'd showcase one or two a week throughout February.
By the time the submission deadline arrived, thirteen writers had signed up and submitted 24 pieces between them. I realised I had almost enough to fill the entire month. Adding four of my own works filled the gap.
You can still read the deliciously dark pennings by 2011's February Femmes Fatales, listed below.
In the meantime, if you would like to be invited to write for FFF 2012, please use my contact form to send me your details. I'll reply by email and add you to the list.
February Femmes Fatales 2011:
- Asuqi: Abnormal Growths in My Plastic Mind | Betrayed
- R.S. Bohn: The Devil Wants A Word | First Time For Everything
- Lily Childs: Be Gone | Truth and Lies | Birthright | La Sanguinette
- Erin Cole: The Phantoms of Jamie Stevens
- Dorothy Davies: Comes the Sweet Autumn | Do You Happen To Have...
- Marissa Farrar: Faces
- Ellie Garratt: Passing Time
- Sue Harding: Be Careful What You Wish For | Frosty Relations | A Dish Best Served Cold
- A.J. Humpage: Driftwood | Nocturne | Push | Arbeit Macht Frei
- Susan May James: Shadows | Rubies
- Pixie J. King: Dead Girl Walking | Sleeping Shadows
- Jodi MacArthur: Art
- Laurita Miller: Red | Consumed
- Lou Treleaven: Fun With Derek
Thanks for putting this all together, Lily! It must have been a bit intense for you, trying to keep us all (more or less!) under control this last month but I think everyone who's dropped by the Feardom will agree it was worth it!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Take a bow (and take a rest! )
WooHoooooo . . . I'm off to shine up my teal heeled stilettos and slink into something cleavagy midnight blue to write up Femme Fatalish for the likes of You.
ReplyDeleteGosh, gush and gal-power gumption ~ What a classy bunch of dynamic dames I join. Grace o'my Thanks Lily ... you're every cool cat's major meowwww.
~ Absolutely*Kate
Author/Presenter-Promoter and bon vivant around WebTowne . . .
Okay ladies... I'm looking forward to some sleepless nights... let the 'telling begin!
ReplyDeleteLily... don't be surprised if you get a request from me next year for an invite. :)