RESULTS: The 2020 Ignyte Awards

From the convention website In the tradition of FIYAH, when we see a need going unfulfilled, we correct it. To that effect, we are thrilled to announce the creation of the Ignyte Awards series as part of the inaugural FIYAHCON event. The Awards seek to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the current and future […]

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Artist Interview: Odera Igbokwe

Odera Igbokwe is the artist behind FIYAH #16’s JOY cover. We asked them a bit about their process and the artists they’re excited about in our quarterly Artist Interview. 1) What inspired you to originally want to be an artist? Play and creativity has always been a part of my being, whether that was specifically […]

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Issue #16: JOY ToC+Cover Announcement

We are thrilled to present the cover and table of contents for the 16th issue of FIYAH Literary Magazine, themed “Joy”. Features include: Interstate Africana – a short story by WC Dunlap Ambrosia – a short story by Margaret Saunders Silver Door Diner – a short story by Bishop Garrison That Which Smells Bad – […]

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FIYAH’s Querying Primer

The last couple of weeks have seen an outpouring of invitations to Black writers to submit works to agents and editors. As many of us are new to the traditional publishing process, or are transitioning from self-pub, here's a long-ish primer on what it means to query. What is a query? A query is essentially [...]
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Artist Interview: Cyan Daly

Artist Cyan Daly is responsible for the sweltering FIYAH #15 cover art! We asked her a bit about her unique art style and the work she’s excited about. 1) What inspired you to originally want to be an artist? Like many people, I wanted to be able to draw my favorite anime characters with accuracy. […]

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Issue 15 ToC+Cover Announcement

We are thrilled to present the cover and table of contents for the 15th issue of FIYAH Literary Magazine.   Features include: Red Cloth, White Giraffe – a short story by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu The Last Testament – a short story by Aurelius Raines II The Black Menagerie – a short story by Endria Isa […]

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Issue 14 ToC+Cover Announcement

We are thrilled to present the cover and table of contents for the 14th issue of FIYAH Literary Magazine. Features include: Guardian of the Gods – a short story by Tobi Ogundiran Uniform – a short story by Errick Nunnally A Terminal Kind of Love – a short story by Veronica Henry A Bonus for […]

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Artist Interview: Dominique Ramsey

Artist Dominique Ramsey is responsible for the FIYAH #14 cover art! We asked her a bit about her unique art style and the work she’s excited about. 1) What inspired you to originally want to be an artist? I was inspired to become an artist from watching cartoons as a child; learning about artists Albrecht […]

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Artist Interview: Steffi Walthall

Artist Steffi Walthall is responsible for the FIYAH #13 cover art, the first animated cover we’ve commissioned! We asked her a bit about her unique art style and the work she’s excited about. 1) What inspired you to originally want to be an artist? I feel like it’s pretty common for most artists to say […]

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Issue 13 Cover+ToC Announcement

We are thrilled to present the cover and table of contents for the 13th issue of FIYAH Literary Magazine, opening up our fourth year of publication. Features include: All That the Storm Took – a short story by Yah Yah Scholfield Roots on Ya – a short story LH Moore Lusca – a short story […]

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