Lunar Awards

The Spark # 15

Once Upon a Nightmare

Oct 4

10

4

September 2026

The Pitch #30: The Best Speculative Fiction on Substack

Welcome to The Pitch, a monthly discussion thread of the best speculative fiction on Substack, introduced by the authors themselves!

Sep 27

12

9

7

Lunar Awards S11 | Round 5 | Horror

Submissions are open!

Sep 21 • Shaina Read

21

17

10

The Spark #14: The Gathering Starts Now

The Gathering is an opportunity to share the story you wrote for The Spark #14.

Sep 20

8

2

2

The Spark # 14

Every Word Counts. Literally.

Sep 6

15

2

5

August 2026

Indies Supporting Indies

Join us, share you experience, share your wisdom.

Aug 30 • Reina Cruz

23

6

The Pitch #29: The Best Speculative Fiction on Substack

Welcome to The Pitch, a monthly discussion thread of the best speculative fiction on Substack, introduced by the authors themselves!

Aug 23

19

12

6

Announcing the Winners! Lunar Awards S11 Round 4 | Fantasy

J. Kyle Turner has read. J. Kyle Turner has chosen.

Aug 22 • Zachary Roush

38

7

14

The Spark #13: The Gathering Starts Now

The Gathering is an opportunity to share the story you wrote for The Spark #13.

Aug 16

8

2

1

The Spark # 13

The Life You Might Have Lived

Aug 2

14

2

4

July 2026

The Pitch #28: The Best Speculative Fiction on Substack

Welcome to The Pitch, a monthly discussion thread of the best speculative fiction on Substack, introduced by the authors themselves!

Jul 26

20

14

11

Lunar Awards S11 | Round 4 | Fantasy

Submissions are CLOSED! WINNERS ANNOUNCED AUGUST

Jul 21 • Zachary Roush

34

9

20