EDIT: And I’ve replied to the 15 winners below — please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
FIYAH is a speculative fiction magazine by and about black voices. I confess, I’m a ding-dong who has kinda stopped paying attention to SFF fiction magazines — not because there’s not an astonishing amount of great storytelling going on, but because honestly my reading time is constantly in competition with itself in terms of doing research for my books and getting books to blurb and I sadly do very little reading for pleasure. (Also, the pandemic has eaten my time even worse than usual? How has that happened?) Falling asleep at the wheel here has meant I have not paid nearly enough attention to a magazine like FIYAH, which is waaaay the fuck my bad. As such, I’m gonna try to rectify that error for myself and for some of you, too —
I’m giving away five subscriptions to Fiyah.
All you gotta do is reply to this post in the comments. I’ll pick five tomorrow, and you’ll get a digital quarterly subscription. (And if you don’t win, don’t forget you can subscribe on your own, too.) I’ll also ask that if you win, you donate to Black Lives Matter, to a bailfund, or the ACLU — somewhere that impacts and renders aid to black voices.
That’s it. Comment up to 11:59PM tonight (6/8) and I’ll pick the five winners and then I’ll get your email addresses and you’ll be sorted with a FIYAH subscription.
UPDATE: Ryan Sohmer is gonna cover another five, so that’s ten total subs to give away!
UPDATE: And Ben LeRoy is tossing in another five!
Monica says:
This is an awesome magazine! I subscribed to it for two years. Thanks for offering a subscription to folks. I’d love to win one.
June 8, 2020 — 10:03 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:49 AM
Tony Renner says:
You’ve never steered me wrong. I’d love to read this magazine. Thanks!
June 8, 2020 — 10:03 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:49 AM
Halloween Bloodfrost says:
How is this hiding? I love this idea!! WANT!!
June 8, 2020 — 10:06 AM
J. Eric Laing says:
I’m your huckleberry.
June 8, 2020 — 10:06 AM
Damira Downing says:
I’ve always wanted a subscription to Fiyah!! Thanks for the giveaway!
June 8, 2020 — 10:08 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:49 AM
Marsha Seas says:
This is a great idea — thank you so much for doing this!!
June 8, 2020 — 10:11 AM
Ryan Canty says:
Thanks for offering a subscription to people, Chuck!
June 8, 2020 — 10:12 AM
HUGH J O'DONNELL says:
Thanks, Chuck!
June 8, 2020 — 10:15 AM
Ame says:
Ack!! I’ve never heard of this magazine, but yes, even if I don’t win, I plan to subscribe. Thank you for calling attention to it!
June 8, 2020 — 10:16 AM
L.M. Reynolds says:
Thanks Chuck! Lol
June 8, 2020 — 10:17 AM
Michael Patrick Hicks says:
Count me in! This sounds fantastic. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Chuck. 🙂
June 8, 2020 — 10:19 AM
Michelle Hunt says:
Please put me in the drawing for FIYAH!
June 8, 2020 — 10:20 AM
Susan Rankin-Pollard says:
I think I’ve only ever seen art related SFF magazines! Would LOVE to read some spec SFF and would be so happy to make FIYAH my first one read and subscribed to, whether I win it or buy it!
June 8, 2020 — 10:21 AM
Tyler McKellar says:
Very excited to check this out!
June 8, 2020 — 10:21 AM
Becky says:
I’d like to read some fresh voices. Thanks!
June 8, 2020 — 10:24 AM
TheCleaner (@TheC1eaner) says:
Would love one.
June 8, 2020 — 10:24 AM
George Grella says:
Please include me, I’d love a subscription, thanks
June 8, 2020 — 10:26 AM
Lisa says:
Um, awesome stories that I can e-read that also open me up to new perspectives? I’m so in. I didn’t know this was even a thing I could do. Thank you!
June 8, 2020 — 10:27 AM
aquavenatus says:
There is a reason why this magazine has been around as long as it has, and not enough people know about its existence even now. If anything, this should be a moment to promote the magazine as an opportunity for aspiring writers such as myself.
June 8, 2020 — 10:28 AM
Trischa Buhler says:
This would be so great! Thank you!
June 8, 2020 — 10:28 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:49 AM
Craig Thornton says:
I’m up for that!
June 8, 2020 — 10:29 AM
Kate N. says:
What an awesome idea! Thanks for pointing out the mag, and for the giveaway opportunity.
June 8, 2020 — 10:30 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
Dalton Baggett says:
Would love to try out a subscription, thanks for doing this Chuck!
June 8, 2020 — 10:31 AM
lorimitchell257 says:
Thank you! I’ll subscribe if I don’t win!
June 8, 2020 — 10:31 AM
A. Elizabeth West says:
Ooh, very cool! I’d happily donate, even though I’m poor AF right now. In fact, I’ll do it anyway, whether I win one or not.
June 8, 2020 — 10:31 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
NeoSilverThorn says:
This sounds pretty cool. Win or lose, I’ll probably end up subscribing.
June 8, 2020 — 10:32 AM
Billie says:
I have never heard of this mag and excited to check it out! Thanks Chuck
June 8, 2020 — 10:32 AM
Braad Fliis says:
Thanks for putting this mag on my radar. And for good reason. Cheers.
June 8, 2020 — 10:33 AM
Cuba Rhodes says:
This looks fantastic
June 8, 2020 — 10:34 AM
Taylor P says:
Thank you so much for your words of inspiration and bees.
June 8, 2020 — 10:34 AM
Amy says:
I’d love to read this!
June 8, 2020 — 10:34 AM
Kathy says:
I would love to subscribe to this, and if I’m not picked, I’ll grab my own. Thank you for putting on my radar.
June 8, 2020 — 10:39 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
Kathy says:
Holy poopers, Batman! I won? Cool beans. Just reached out to you via the contact form. Thank you!!
June 15, 2020 — 6:59 PM
Aleta Goin says:
I love that your supporting black voices in a very personable and meaningful way. I’d love to read this.
June 8, 2020 — 10:44 AM
critforbrains says:
I would love this.
June 8, 2020 — 10:48 AM
Talia Franks says:
I’d LOVE a subscription to FIYAH!! Thank you so, so much for these sponsorships you’re doing great work here. This is a fantastic magazine and it warms my heart to know that there are people gaining access to such great content because of you generosity. I particularly appreciate that your asking winners to donate & even if I don’t win I still intend to do so because this is an important movement integral to our survival. Thank you!
June 8, 2020 — 10:49 AM
Mark Farrar says:
I’m always looking to expand my reading horizons so I’d really love to win a subscription!
June 8, 2020 — 10:49 AM
Michael Popke says:
Thanks for bringing this magazine to my attention, Chuck…
June 8, 2020 — 10:51 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
Abby says:
I would so love to receive a subscription to the magazine! I’m always looking to diversify my perspective and support other authors.
June 8, 2020 — 10:52 AM
Kate Beeson says:
Would love to have new stuff to read! Thanks for the heads up even if I don’t win!
June 8, 2020 — 10:54 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
Amy O'Neil says:
Yes please! Sounds great. I need more speculative fiction in my life!
June 8, 2020 — 10:55 AM
lovelymissoye says:
I’ve wanted to read FIYAH for awhile now but couldn’t afford it. Definitely put me in the drawing!
June 8, 2020 — 11:00 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:50 AM
lovelymissoye says:
Thank you so much! Just sent the email!
June 9, 2020 — 9:30 AM
Dan says:
More speculative fiction, especially of this quality is always welcomed.
Yes please!
June 8, 2020 — 11:07 AM
JenniferShelby says:
thanks for the chance, Chuck! I’ve read a few issues of FIYAH and would love to have a subscription
June 8, 2020 — 11:09 AM
Kay says:
Oo thanks for sharing this! I’ve been looking to broaden my reading and would love to hear new ideas and voices.
June 8, 2020 — 11:09 AM
lovelymissoye says:
My first comment didn’t go through! But I wanna enter the raffle please!
June 8, 2020 — 11:11 AM
Nadia says:
This sounds great! I’ll donate no matter what.
June 8, 2020 — 11:15 AM
Ann WJ White says:
Cool, Chuck
June 8, 2020 — 11:18 AM
Lisa Krieg says:
Thanks for bringing this magazine to my attention!
June 8, 2020 — 11:25 AM
spandrella says:
I also would like to throw my name in the Fiyah hat! Thank you!
June 8, 2020 — 11:36 AM
terribleminds says:
AND YOU WON! Please email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com with subject header FIYAH SUBSCRIPTION, and I’ll get you set up in the next day or so.
June 9, 2020 — 8:51 AM
Findley Boyd says:
Thank you this is a great opportunity to check it out whether I get one free or not!
June 8, 2020 — 11:40 AM