Archive - Strange Pilgrims

Fragments of Adele by Fleming Meeks

"She was living in a tent when I met her." | Flash CNF #4

May 21 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Fleming Meeks

We Need To Tell Better Stories About Science by Liza Katz Duncan

"Why are stories of fear and violence so much more powerful, more memorable, than ones of gratitude and community, humility and learning? " | Essay #5

May 14 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Liza Katz Duncan

Original Ideas by Hugh Behm-Steinberg

"Frank invents a shrink ray." | Flash Fiction #5

May 10 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Hugh Behm-Steinberg

Lit Theory 101 | Voice, Consciousness & Distance

A practical guide to help make you a better writer and reader | PART 2

May 4 • Shannan Mann, Karan Kapoor, and Strange Pilgrims

Writing Exercises to Practice the 3 Types of Focalization & Learn About Narrative Voice

Lit Theory 101 | Part 2.1: Voice, Consciousness & Distance, Lesson #1: Narrator & Focalizer

May 4 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and Karan Kapoor

April 2026

Theme Announcement for May’s Micro of the Month

Subs Open for 3 Days Only | MOTM #2

Apr 30 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Shannan Mann

Mr. Potato Head by Meg Pokrass

Theme: The Fool | Micro #1

Apr 26 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Meg Pokrass

Radiculopathy by JoAnna Novak

"She devised the system without telling anyone..." | Flash CNF #3

Apr 23 • Strange Pilgrims, Shannan Mann, and JoAnna Novak

The Last Dinner Party by Joel Cuthbertson

"We didn’t want the material of materialism or the trends of trendiness." | Short Story #4

Apr 16 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and Joel Cuthbertson

Introducing Strange Pilgrims Club

You're invited! | Free, online, close readings & literary conversations with friends

Apr 11 • Strange Pilgrims and Shannan Mann

Etymology of a Bear by Matty Layne Glasgow

"Where there’s a little flesh and some mystery, there’s a narrative waiting to write itself out of hibernation." | Essay # 4

Apr 9 • Strange Pilgrims and Shannan Mann

Kingmaker by brandon brown

"The radio man wonders whatever happened to the sun." | Flash Fiction #4

Apr 2 • Strange Pilgrims, Karan Kapoor, and brandon brown

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