A quarterly print journal publishing the best contemporary short fiction approximately 50 word in length. Continuous publication since 2009.

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Archived in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, Blink-Ink is a quarterly print journal publishing the best in stories of approximately 50 words since 2009.

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Blink-Ink

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Howling in the distance. <div><br></div><div>Trickery closer to hand.</div><div><br></div><div>Shady dealings with Coyotes,  </div><div><br></div><div>Fabrication and deceit.</div><div><br></div><div>among their friends and foes as well.</div><div><br></div><div>Charming invitation, or hidden motives.</div><div><br></div><div>Send us your best stories, approximately 50 words in length</div><div><br></div><div>regarding coyotes and tricksters  </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Send your stories in the body of an email to: blinkinkinfo@gmail.com. </div><div><br></div><div>Submissions are open September1st, 2026 through October 15th, 2026. </div><div><br></div><div>No attachments, poetry, bios, or AI generated content please.</div><div><br></div><div>No Fees and Fairly Quick Response </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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