Category Archives: Flash fiction

On Anzac Day, a story of loss and longing

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Lily Mulholland

Today marks 100 years since Australia lost thousands of its young men on Turkish shores, at the place now known as Anzac Cove. The magnitude of the losses of human life is unimaginable a century later. As a woman, I might … Continue reading →

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Inspiration through images

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Lily Mulholland

This makes me happy: http://www.withpaintedwords.com/view_submission.php?news_id=522 An image I submitted to Painted With Words provided the inspiration for four very short pieces of fiction (you can argue about whether it’s “Flash” or not in the comments). The photograph was taken in … Continue reading →

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New Sun Rising book trailer

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Lily Mulholland

New Sun Rising has its own book trailer! Once again I am amazed by the creative talent and generosity of the international writing community. Not only do we have an excellent book trailer, but many contributors have given extra stories, … Continue reading →

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Story accepted – New Sun Rising

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Lily Mulholland

I returned from Easter holidays yesterday to the best news: my story ‘The Brewer’s Son’ has been accepted for publication in the Stories for Japan fundraising publication New Sun Rising. I am thrilled to say the least. Why don’t you … Continue reading →

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He distinctly said ‘to blave’

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Lily Mulholland

Westley: T-R-U-E L-O-V-E. Inigo: “True Love”, you heard him? You could not ask for a more noble cause than that. Miracle Max:Yeah, True Love is the greatest thing in the world, except for a nice MLT—mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, … Continue reading →

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Jetlag can help you write stories!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Lily Mulholland

Gosh, that sounds like the title of one of those really insightful writer’s manuals, doesn’t it? Well, I have news for you; it may even be true. I had to go to Sweden last week for work (roolly, troolly) and … Continue reading →

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It’s nearly Christmas, so Deck the Halls!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Lily Mulholland

Head on over to the Mix Tapes Volume 1: Deck the Halls fan page on Facebook and click on ‘like’. You’ll get the links to the 20 stories in this e-anthology on the hour throughout Christmas Eve – if that … Continue reading →

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In the market for a spot of fun?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Lily Mulholland

Feeling in need of a pre-Christmas fillip? Head on over to my flash fiction blog for a spot o’ fun, as I’ve posted episode 14 of the multi-author series, The Great Chocolate Conspiracy. If you don’t know what it’s all … Continue reading →

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Well here’s an idea: Daily Flash

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Lily Mulholland

Fancy a flash a day? Get yourself a copy of Daily Flash 2011. You can even read in there a story  by yours truly – it features my story ‘Last Man Standing’ – one of my faves from 2010. You … Continue reading →

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Trickling along

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Lily Mulholland

Well that was an unplanned but I guess not unanticipated hiatus. Work has gone supernova and I’m struggling to keep up, which means I have no time and definitely no mental energy for study or for writing. I really wanted … Continue reading →

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