We are now 80%, or 384, of the way through submissions. We will apologise as this is longer than we hoped, but we were over whelmed with people sending us their best pieces. Thank you for being patient with us.

I have another new story out today in stupefying stories! A fun idea about future entertainment. stupefyingstories.blogspot.com/2023/09/than...

Our new bonus episode and interview with the delightful @rachelhandley.bsky.social regarding @crabtalesmagazine.bsky.social is now here! It features a lightning story about one man’s relationship with his workplace. upbeattales.com/episodes/202...

My cosy flash story about a sentient bookshop PLUS my interview all about @crabtalesmagazine.bsky.social is out now with @upbeattales.bsky.social! 🦀 Listen here: upbeattales.com/episodes/202...

The interview is today! Send the crabs questions!

We are recording this afternoon!

We are delighted to announce that our mini-episode featuring a story from @rachelhandley.bsky.social will also include a quick interview and questions regarding @crabtalesmagazine.bsky.social If you have any questions for Rachel, please comment below!

New story day! Back to fantasy with a, hopefully, fun take on the magical equivalent of a tech startup.

This melancholic comedy shows that the magics of finance are sometimes more powerful than any a wizard can summon. Episode 5 - When a Portal Comes Around, by @rickandwrite.bsky.social is now available for free on Spotify, Google or Apple podcasts.

Upbeat Tales are now CLOSED! We are happily surprised to have been sent 541 subs in total. Thank you so much for trusting us with your work. Responses are already going out, but due to our unexpected popularity please allow 30-60 days for us to process them all.

I'm very pleased to say that my story The Bookshop will be out with @upbeattales.bsky.social on 15th September!

We are happy to announce that @AdityaSWrites has joined the team as a first reader! He's already got stuck into the queue and been a huge help.

We have joined the exodus to BlueSky so we advertise to all the wonderful authors that our submission window is currently open! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAanhM8Tf1Qp2WljaRarrZYzy5-1XaTlFvv9ew8nkIgeNjZA/viewform?usp=sf_link