Sunlit Sips and Garden Whispers

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We’re delighted to invite submissions for Sunlit Sips, an anthology of flash fiction steeped in warmth, memory, and a touch of the magical. Please tell your friends and family and anyone you may know that will enjoy this opportunity.

We are seeking stories of no more than 1,000 words and artwork inspired by quiet moments, golden-hour nostalgia, and the subtle enchantment of everyday life. Think teacups, gardens, sunlight, fleeting connections—stories that linger like the last sip of something warm.

Submission Guidelines:

Maximum length: 1,000 words

Genre: Flash fiction with elements of soft magical realism, literary, or contemporary

Tone: Reflective, emotional, gently evocative

Format: Standard manuscript format (12 pt font, double-spaced, .doc or .docx preferred)

Original, unpublished work only

Artwork up to 3 pieces for consideration.

Please include:

Your story

A brief author bio (2–3 sentences)

Contact information

Submission Deadline: may 30th

Send submissions to: ipswich1983@gmail.com

Subject line: Sunlit Sips Submission – [Your Story Title]

We’re looking for stories that feel like sunlight through leaves, the quiet clink of porcelain, and the ache of something almost remembered. If your words can capture a fleeting moment and make it linger, we would love to read them.

We’re delighted to invite submissions for Sunlit Sips, an anthology of flash fiction steeped in warmth, memory, and a touch of the magical. Please tell your friends and family and anyone you may know that will enjoy this opportunity.

We are seeking stories of no more than 1,000 words and artwork inspired by quiet moments, golden-hour nostalgia, and the subtle enchantment of everyday life. Think teacups, gardens, sunlight, fleeting connections—stories that linger like the last sip of something warm.

Submission Guidelines:

Maximum length: 1,000 words

Genre: Flash fiction with elements of soft magical realism, literary, or contemporary

Tone: Reflective, emotional, gently evocative

Format: Standard manuscript format (12 pt font, double-spaced, .doc or .docx preferred)

Original, unpublished work only

Artwork up to 3 pieces for consideration.

Please include:

Your story

A brief author bio (2–3 sentences)

Contact information

Submission Deadline: may 30th

Send submissions to: ipswich1983@gmail.com

Subject line: Sunlit Sips Submission – [Your Story Title]

We’re looking for stories that feel like sunlight through leaves, the quiet clink of porcelain, and the ache of something almost remembered. If your words can capture a fleeting moment and make it linger, we would love to read them.