Location: Japan
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Kelly Matsuura

Biography

Kelly Matsuura writes diverse YA, fantasy, and literary fiction.

She is the Creator and Editor of 'The Insignia Series' anthologies (Asian fantasy themed), and has had stories published with Ink & Locket Press, A Murder of Storytellers, Visibility Fiction, and many more.

Kelly lives in Nagoya, Japan with her geeky husband. She loves traveling, knitting, cooking, and of course, reading.

Kelly's Indie Press Label: BWWP Publishing

Where to find Kelly Matsuura online

Website: http://www.blackwingsandwhitepaper.com
Twitter: @@KellyMatsuura
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: https://insigniastories.com/

Series

The Insignia Series by
Each book in The Insignia Series is a collection of Asian Fantasy short stories, written by multiple authors.
Insignia: Japanese Fantasy Stories
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia: Chinese Fantasy Stories
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia: Asian Fantasy Stories
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia: Asian Science Fiction
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia: Asian Birds & Beasts
Price: $1.99 USD.
Insignia Drabbles by
The 'Insignia Drabbles' starts with 'Japanese Fantasy Drabbles', with more titles coming 2020/2021. Drabbles are 100 word stories: in these collections, you'll find a variety of clever and entertaining Asian fantasy micro-stories.
Japanese Fantasy Drabbles
Price: $0.99 USD.
Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles
Price: $0.99 USD.
The Natura Anthologies by
Each book in The Natura Anthologies is a collection of short stories in a specific genre, all written by Kelly Matsuura.
Stirring Winds
Price: $1.99 USD.
Parting Skies
Price: $1.99 USD.
Whispering Woods
Price: $1.99 USD.

Books

Insignia: Castles & Kimono by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 18,380. Language: English. Published: September 27, 2020 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
INSIGNIA VOL.8. includes 8 stories and 1 poem with historical Japanese settings.
Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles by
Series: Insignia Drabbles. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,010. Language: English. Published: September 27, 2020 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
'Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles' is the second volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 83 drabbles (100-word stories) inspired by various Southeast Asian folklore, as well as original fantasy and science fiction pieces.
Japanese Fantasy Drabbles by
Series: Insignia Drabbles. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,540. Language: English. Published: May 6, 2020 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
This anthology includes 79 drabbles (100-word stories) inspired by Japanese folklore and yokai tales, as well as original fantasy and science fiction pieces.
Did You See Evelyn Today? by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,410. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2019 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
'Did You See Evelyn Today?' is a light paranormal story about love, loss, and recovery. Evelyn is gone, but Amelia and Diane are bound together in their grief. Diane, escaping reality, is locked in her room, locked in her mind, and waiting for Evelyn to set her free. This ebook also has a bonus story, 'Nothing Before, Only After', about a man who has lost his memories of the past…and…his future?
Insignia: Asian Flash Fiction & Poetry by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 11,570. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2019 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Flash fiction
INSIGNIA VOL.7. includes 11 stories, and 8 poems with Asian characters and settings.
Insignia: Asian Birds & Beasts by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 21,250. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2018 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
INSIGNIA VOL. 6. includes 8 short stories with Asian characters, settings, and magical creatures.
Insignia: Asian Science Fiction by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 25,250. Language: English. Published: July 19, 2018 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » General
INSIGNIA VOL. 5 includes 8 science fiction stories with Asian characters and/or settings.
Insignia: Asian Fantasy Stories by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 31,020. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2017 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
INSIGNIA Vol.4 includes 9 Asian fantasy stories with a mix of literary, contemporary, myth-based, and historical fantasy pieces. Countries included are Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, China, India, and Nepal. Rated 16+
Insignia: Southeast Asian Fantasy by
Series: The Insignia Series. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 19,380. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2016 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
(4.00 from 1 review)
INSIGNIA Vol.3 includes 7 Southeast Asian fantasy stories with a mix of literary, contemporary, myth-based, and historical fantasy pieces. Countries included are Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The Walled Lake by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,050. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2015 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
'The Walled Lake' is a short fantasy story. Rated 13+ Eloisette, a young elf, sits at her dying grandmother's bedside,. She struggles to say goodbye and to understand her grandmother's cryptic final words.
Whispering Woods by
Series: The Natura Anthologies, Book 3. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 6,780. Language: English. Published: December 18, 2014 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Mystery, Fiction » Literature » Literary
'Whispering Woods' is a collection of six light crime stories, with a mix of literary, historical, contemporary, and fantasy elements. Rated 13+
Insignia: Chinese Fantasy Stories by
Series: The Insignia Series, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 22,630. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2014 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
(3.00 from 1 review)
INSIGNIA Vol.2 includes 7 Chinese fantasy stories with a mix of urban, literary, contemporary, myth-based, and historical fantasy pieces. Rated 13+
Insignia: Japanese Fantasy Stories by
Series: The Insignia Series, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 21,500. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2014 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
INSIGNIA Vol.1 includes 9 Japanese fantasy stories with a mix of urban, literary, contemporary, myth-based, and historical fantasy pieces.
Parting Skies by
Series: The Natura Anthologies, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 13,590. Language: English. Published: June 24, 2013 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
Parting Skies is an anthology of six light fantasy stories, ranging in length from 600 – 4300 words. Stories: The Drumming, Into the Dawn, The Cardinal, A Beautiful Day, Never Seen, Two Hearts.
Stirring Winds by
Series: The Natura Anthologies, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 11,200. Language: English. Published: September 21, 2012 by BWWP Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Cultural interest, general
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
‘Stirring Winds’ is an Asian Literature Anthology, centering on the theme of life changes and significant moments. It contains six stories: five set in Japan and one in China, ranging in length from 900 – 3000 words.

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