Author: Kirsten Lambertsen

Kirsten Lambertsen is the newly minted owner and operator of Reach Your Apex. She also operates a radio station showcasing indie music at TheIndieBeat.fm. She has a love affair with art and artists. After working in technology since 1997, launching and operating scores of online products, she’s a refugee of the enshittified economy in search of a better way.

  • Four Fast Fun Facts About Premee Mohamed, Award-Winning Author

    Four Fast Fun Facts About Premee Mohamed

    We asked Nebula, World Fantasy, Ignyte, and Aurora award-winning author—and Reach Your Apex instructor—Premee Mohamed four “lightning round” questions about herself and her work. Let’s go: 1.  What’s the last thing you finished reading or watching, and what did you think of it? I just finished reading MONARCHS OF THE SEA by Danna Staaf and…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

  • “Well written. But nothing new.” Avoiding The Originality Rejection.

    Photograph shows unfinished Model T's rolling on the assembly line, 1913.

    A top reason fiction gets rejected is for lack of original premise. Take it from Rebecca E Treasure, Managing Editor at “Apex Magazine.” She’s in charge of the magazine’s monthly flash fiction contest. She says one of the top comments she sees from Apex’s slush pile readers is, “This was well written. But it didn’t…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

  • Snap Judgment #12 Replay

    Snap Judgement with special guest Sloane Leong. Featuring Lesley Conner, Rebecca E Treasure, and hosted by Aly Grauer. Originally live streamed on February 25, 2025 on the Apex Magazine YouTube channel.

    Apex Magazine is excited to present SNAP JUDGMENT Episode 12 of our rapid-fire, live-streaming critique series. Every quarter, industry professionals Lesley Conner, Rebecca E Treasure, and a special guest offer live feedback on the first pages of anonymous submissions, read aloud by our host and narrator. We’re so pleased to announce that our special guest…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

  • First Writers Workshop of 2025 Announced

    Keep It Short - Writing Effective Flash Fiction with Apex Magazine managing editor, Rebecca E Treasure

    One of our most popular live workshops is open again for registration: Keep It Short – Writing Effective Flash FictionApex Magazine Managing and Flash Fiction Editor, Rebecca E. Treasure leads this 90-minute interactive workshop, providing pro tips and direct feedback on your work. February 25, 20254:00pm EST | 3:00pm CST | 2:00pm MST | 1:00pm PST…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

  • Reach Your Apex: The Next Generation

    Photo of an empty store window. In it hangs a sign that reads, "Exciting Concept Coming Soon"

    Yesterday, Jason announced that he’s handing over the reins of Reach Your Apex to new management. That new management is me. And wow, am I excited! Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Kirsten Lambertsen. More about me in a moment. You might be wondering what this means for RYA. My plan is to…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

  • Building a Patron Economy: Empowering Creatives

    Maybe you’ve heard of this thing called the “creator economy?” In and around 2020 it was a hot topic in technology circles. The success of existing platforms like Patreon and Kickstarter, combined with all that time we had on our hands due to the pandemic, meant artists of all kinds were finally going to be…

    Kirsten Lambertsen

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