Cricket Cottage Publishing strives to entertain, educate, inform, and impact our readers. So, we are excited to announce our first Flash-Fiction Contest for the month of February 2023!

In February, we celebrate National Black History Month, National Freedom Day, and World Social Justice Day. In the land of the free and home of the brave, it is important to remember and reaffirm the important principles acknowledged in these significant observances.

So, for this month’s flash-fiction contest, write a short story that revolves around one or more of these themes. Be sure your entries conform to the flash-fiction contest rules CLICK HERE to check out the Flash Fiction Submission Rules and entry form.

Entry Deadline: Electronic entries must be received via the Cricket Cottage website no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2023.

Prizes: Winners will receive a commemorative certificate and bragging rights, and their stories and bios will be featured on the Cricket Cottage website. In addition:

• The 1^st place winner will receive a $125 Visa, Mastercard, or Amazon gift card;
• The 2^nd place winner will receive a $25 Visa, Mastercard, or Amazon gift card

We look forward to reading your exciting entries. Check back often for new contests, winners, and their fabulous works!