Publication news! My short story “Superhero Dispatch” is included in the Cloaked Press anthology Spring Into SciFi 2026, Volume 1. Contents of both volumes listed below, followed by a preview of my story! Contents (Volume 1): Contents (Volume 2): Superhero Dispatch by Karl El-Koura Sunni Ashar walked out into the […]
My very short horror story “Live-Journaling” (which might be extra interesting to you book-lovers) has been published by Hollow Oak Press as an Acorns Flash Fiction Feature. Here’s a sneak peek: Live-Journaling by Karl El-Koura Thank you for joining me on this live read-through of what’s supposed to be the […]
Howdy Dude Paperbacks has two forthcoming anthologies that include my stories. The science fiction anthology Strange Tales of Space and Time (cover art by Betty Rocksteady), scheduled for release in early August, includes my story “The Storyteller Stone.” The fantasy anthology Whispers from the Iron Cauldron (cover art by Maciej […]
Very pleased that my short story “Journey to Anasta” was selected for inclusion in Amazing Stories: Best of 2025. I’m quite proud of this story, which is my most reprinted one (five times). Here’s the press release for the new anthology, and then a sneak peek at my story. FOR […]
Publication news! My tiny fiction piece “A Story Entirely Inoffensive” (250 words short!) is now available in Issue 003 of Quotidian Bagatelle. You can subscribe to get all the stories. Mine will be available to read on March 2. I have two more micro stories forthcoming from Quotidian Bagatelle. Stay […]
Happy to share two announcements in this post: First, my science fiction short story “Journey to Anasta” has been selected to appear in Amazing Stories Best of 2025. Links when they’re available! Second, Hollow Oak Press will be publishing my horror flash fiction piece “Live-Journaling” in Acorns. They previously published […]