Phase 5 Publishing, a small publishing company focused on the use of current technologies and fan demand to determine the means and method of distributing its publications, has put out a call for submissions. The publishing company, which will focus on e-publishing,...
Hosted by Ty Schwamberger Written by John Everson Did you ever get this question from a well-meaning but ultimately clueless friend, relative, ignorant passerby: “Why do you wanna write horror? I mean… why not write something good? Maybe a Tom Clancy kinda...
Another reminder from Ellen Datlow: “I am editing the anthology series Best Horror of the Year (Night Shade Books) and am currently reading for the third volume, which will include all material published in 2010. “I am looking for stories from all branches...
The following market report on Arkham Tales, as well as the follow-up interview are courtesy of Market Scoops by D.L. Snell. The Market Publisher: Leucrota Press Editor: Nathan Shumate Pay Rate: 1 cent per word Response Time: As soon as we can get to it – honest!...
The newest issue of Apex Magazine is up. This issue offers original fiction by Theodora Goss, who contributes “Fair Ladies”, and Nick Mamatas with the short story, “Four Is Me! With Squeeeeee! (And LOLer).” Jeff VanderMeer offers “Secret Life,”...
by Robert Gray Anyone can tell a story. Heck, every conversation you’ve ever had in your life probably contained a story on some level. So why is it so hard to write one? For one, most of those conversations wouldn’t make very good stories, at least not the ones I’ve...
