Reviewed by Ben Cooper From unthinkable expanse to knowable frontier, from a land of vagabonds and unruly misfits to a place people have learned to call home, the American West has always been a place of misunderstanding and wild fantasy….
Inside the Den: Raiya Shaw
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Raiya Shaw, who joined Black Fox as a poetry reader in November 2024. A writer and editor deeply engaged in the literary community, Raiya brings a vibrant, thoughtful perspective to the…
Inside the Den: Kimberly Potthast
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Kimberly Potthast, who has been reading fiction and flash fiction submissions for Black Fox for just over a year. With a background in literary journals and an MFA in creative writing,…
Inside the Den: Ja’Koby Powell
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re pleased to highlight Ja’Koby Powell, who reads both nonfiction and poetry for Black Fox. Since joining the team, Ja’Koby has brought a thoughtful, attentive presence to the queue—one grounded in a deep…
Results of Our Liar Liar Prize (Fall 2025)!
The decision is in for the BFLM Fall 2025 “Liar Liar” Prize! We’re not going to lie (see what we did there), the submissions we received were spectacular! Truly, making a final choice for this one was so difficult. Though…
Inside the Den: Alli Rense
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Alli Rense, who will celebrate two years on the Black Fox reading team this May. As a dedicated reader of fiction and flash fiction, Alli brings a keen appreciation for stories…