Bristol Noir Publishes my Dirty Realism Noir Story “Always Knew It Would Be Like This”

Bristol Noir has been cool enough to publish a number of different stories and types of stories by me over the past few years, but this 2,000+ word new story titled "Always Knew It Would Be Like This" is probably the closest I've come to actual noir tone and style in my paying homage to …

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Microfiction Story “Acceleration Blues” Published by Friday Flash Fiction

My new 100-word Microfiction story, "Acceleration Blues," was just published by Friday Flash Fiction this weekend. Many thanks to Gordon, FFF's great editor, for running it and being so supportive. Some changes may be taking place at the publication and whatever comes, I am thankful to and for Gordon and the FFF community. Please check …

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My Story “Demonology 2025” Published in Bristol Noir Magazine!

Bristol Noir -- "Demonology 2025" by Scott C. Holstad The fine people at Bristol Noir magazine were kind enough to very likely exit their normal comfort zone to publish a story of mine that is probably a bit more quiet horror than noir, but I think I was able to marry elements of each so …

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The Red Fern Review Publishes My Flash Fiction Story “The Hit”

Am very excited to have my 500-word flash fiction piece "The Hit" appear in the new Spring 2025 issue of The Red Fern Review. Many thanks to great editors. This piece is a bit different from many of the stories and short stories I've had published over the past couple of years. How? It's tranquil. Hah! …

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“Madnesses Again” published by Libre Magazine!

Many thanks to Libre for publishing my prose piece, Madnesses Again today. I'm very honored & especially wish to thank @marybsell for her quality editorial leadership & suggestions. #WritingCommmunity #prose #madness #survival https://t.co/GPSVzYzIn0 — Scott C. Holstad (OOP -- Out Of Print) (@tangledscott) April 5, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js --------------------------------------------------------------- MADNESSES AGAIN @ Libre Magazine