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May 29, 2008
"The Sixth Swan" by Kathryn Yelinek
Here is a new story for your enjoyment.
"The Sixth Swan"
by Kathryn Yelinek
Cynthia visits a friend for a pleasant summer weekend, only to stumble upon a frightening family secret.
Posted by Selena at 07:23 AM | Comments (0)
May 27, 2008
"Robotic Flowers - a scifaiku" by W.L. Landis, Jr.
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. Here is the special of the day.
"Robotic Flowers - a scifaiku"
by W.L. Landis, Jr.
(A Student Contributor)
the world from a future perspective
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (3)
May 25, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
Chapter Twenty-One is now available:
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Twenty-One
Satan decides to handle Mephistopheles himself, in his own inimitable fashion.
Posted by Selena at 01:20 PM | Comments (0)
May 23, 2008
"Tiempo Perdido" by Eryn Vyctorya Mills
Next up is a modern fantasy story. Enjoy.
"Tiempo Perdido"
by Eryn Vyctorya Mills
Mexican immigrant Carlos Aquinas has been washing his life away behind a dish sink. His family is growing more distant from him as he tries to provide for them, until one desperate night he is confronted with a glowing orb that changes the time he has to live his life.
Posted by Selena at 07:11 AM | Comments (0)
May 22, 2008
New Column Pub'd: "God Day"
I just had a new column published at Haruah. Please stop by and check it out if you can. Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 09:25 AM | Comments (0)
May 21, 2008
Fridge Art?
I finally got one of those cool magnetic poetry kits. I always wanted one.
I’m not a poet; I have no talent whatsoever at it. (That one poem I had published years ago was a fluke. Trust me.) But I do like the idea of playing with words in this way.
Here’s what’s on my fridge right now:
Here's the text if you can't make it out in the graphic:
question weight
sustain health
inspire transformation
nourish spirit
encourage challenge
Not so much fridge art as fridge affirmations. But that’s what I need right now.
Posted by Selena at 08:49 PM | Comments (0)
May 20, 2008
"Haiku" by Karen A. Romanko
The update for today is a poem by one of our favorite poets.
"Haiku"
by Karen A. Romanko
Heavenly jewels...
For more of Karen's work, visit the archives at DKA and SR.
Posted by Selena at 12:20 AM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2008
B-day Lily
Here are a couple pictures from Lily's first birthday. Ain't she cute?
Posted by Selena at 09:18 AM | Comments (0)
Got a Yes
My story "Text Messages" was just accepted by Long Story Short. Look for it in their July issue.
Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 08:57 AM | Comments (0)
MindFlights Announces Poetry Contest
MindFlights just announced its first poetry contest. Here is a copy of the announcement.
MindFlights, a magazine of science fiction and fantasy, is happy to announce our first speculative poetry contest.
Entry is free!
THEME: Exile
Be creative as you explore the theme in your poem(s). Avoid clichés. Surprise us. Enlighten us. Wow us.
Your submitted poem(s) must fit the genre of science fiction or fantasy. Science or space poems are excluded from the contest. We need to see a clearly speculative element.
We do ask that you read our magazine's Vision Statement. Please do not enter any poem that would violate the principles we espouse.
LENGTH CATEGORIES:
We have two length categories—
Short: 1 to 49 lines
Long: 50 to 100 lines.
Each poet may enter up to three poems TOTAL.
PRIZES:
All winning poems and honorable mentions (if any) will be published online in MindFlights and receive the following cash prizes:
First: $50.00
Second: $20.00
Honorable Mentions (if any, up to 2 poems): $12.50
First and second place prizes will be awarded for each length category, as will HM's, if any are selected.
TIMELINE/DEADLINE:
Entries may be submitted starting Sunday, June 1, 2008. All entries must be received before midnight on Monday, June 30, 2008. (Eastern US Time).
We plan to announce winners on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, and publish them online in MindFlights soon thereafter.
JUDGES:
Marsheila Rockwell
Mirta Ana Schultz
Marcie Lynn Tentchoff
Poems will be judged on the strength of the poetry itself, and on the way each one features and develops the contest's theme of EXILE. We understand that such qualities can be very subjective, but can say only that we are equally willing to read both traditional and free poetic forms. Rhyme and meter, if used, should be consistent and neither strained nor forced. The judges' decision will be final.
Contest entries will be blind read, meaning that the judges will read and evaluate each piece without knowing the identity of the submitting poet. Winners will be contacted with information regarding their placement and prize status. All non-winning entrants will be contacted within a month after the contest's closing date. There will be no critique or feedback offered for the poems entered.
Any questions? Please post them in this thread of the MindFlights forums.
GUIDELINES:
Entries must be in English.
Only enter original, unpublished works: no reprints.
Poems may be in any form/style as long as they fit the length requirement of the category (short or long) into which they are entered. Poems longer than the line limit for their category will be automatically disqualified.
Each poet may enter up to 3 poems, but each poem must be submitted separately.
Poems must contain a science fiction or fantasy element. Any poem without such an element will be disqualified.
We ask that you respect the magazine's audience and tone. Please, no profanity, no graphic sexual content, no gore, and no belittling of any person of the Godhead, as the term is understood in traditional Christian theology (ie. Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
No member of the MindFlights staff or judging panel may enter this contest, nor any family member of a MindFlights staffer or judge.
ENTRY:
Click on the Contributor Login link to access Author-Artist Tools, and then hit the Entry Contest button.
All entries should be submitted using our online contest submissions process. Please indicate in your cover letter which length category your poem fits in. No names or identifiers anywhere on the entry itself. Please put the full poem in the intro section.
Instructions on using our online process can be found in our guidelines. Please read them.
THANK YOU!
The MindFlights Staff
www.mindflights.com
Posted by Selena at 08:27 AM | Comments (0)
May 18, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
The story continues with Chapter Twenty:
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Twenty:
Jesus spends some time with Remiel. Gabriel, fully repaired but weakened, strategizes with Michael, forgives Remiel, and then is confronted with something he never expected from Israfel.
Posted by Selena at 12:07 PM | Comments (0)
May 16, 2008
"On the Edge of Eternity" by Steve Stanton
This update is a science fiction short. Enjoy!
"On the Edge of Eternity"
by Steve Stanton
An asteroid miner faces ultimate truth.
Posted by Selena at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
May 13, 2008
"Heart of Flesh" by Michael Bonett, Jr.
This update brings new fiction for your enjoyment.
"Heart of Flesh"
by Michael Bonett, Jr.
In a country under perpetual threat of invasion, Sandra is taught that nothing is more valuable than a heart of stone. Will she submit like everyone else or will she rebel?
Posted by Selena at 06:56 AM | Comments (0)
May 11, 2008
Seven Archangels: Annihilation--Update
Chapter nineteen is now available.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Nineteen:
Beelzebub attacks Mephistopheles. Raphael attempts to repair Gabriel.
Posted by Selena at 02:40 PM | Comments (0)
May 09, 2008
"Knight of Sorrows: Poisoned Thorns" by Jonathan Moeller
Here is a new story for your weekend reading. Enjoy.
"Knight of Sorrows: Poisoned Thorns"
by Jonathan Moeller
Rosalyn carries a terrible secret; she is the legendary Knight of Sorrows. Now her father lies dying, poisoned, and Rosalyn must risk everything to save her father, her family, and her homeland from annihilation.
Posted by Selena at 07:00 AM | Comments (0)
May 06, 2008
"Martian Weather" by Mary Jo Rabe
Next up, a poem...
"Martian Weather"
by Mary Jo Rabe
a speculative Martian weather report
Posted by Selena at 06:46 AM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2008
Quote of the Day: "Be the change..."
Today's quote is actually a few lines from last week's Grey's Anatomy:
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Addison Montgomery: "You're a fighter, Stevens. What happened?"
Izzie Stevens: "I lost a lot of fights."
Addison: "Well... Time to get back up. Go. Be the change you want to see in the world."
Izzie: "Did you just quote Gandhi to me?"
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What a great scene! I particularly love Izzie's face when she says, "I lost a lot of fights." I can totally relate.
"Be the change..."
I'm trying.
Posted by Selena at 04:34 PM | Comments (0)
May 04, 2008
Seven Archangels: Annihilation--Update
The story continues with chapter eighteen.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Eighteen:
Remiel suffers a flashback of the Winnowing and decides to annihilate Camael in order to save herself. The one she attacks, though, is Gabriel.
Posted by Selena at 12:31 PM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2008
Column Reprinted: "The Source"
One of my columns has been reprinted in Fear and Trembling. Stop by and check it out if you can. Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 03:16 PM | Comments (0)
"Takin' Notice" by Susan Plett
Some flash fiction to start your Friday...
"Takin' Notice"
by Susan Plett
Zeb is a little distracted on his way home from the city when he realizes he has a surprise passenger or two along.
Posted by Selena at 07:03 AM | Comments (0)
May 01, 2008
"Voyager" cover art by Victoria Zamudio
To begin our fifth issue, here is a new cover. Enjoy!
"Voyager"
by Victoria Zamudio (A Student Contributor)
The Voyager Maiden edges toward the waterline as she awaits the setting of her planet's twin.
Posted by Selena at 06:42 PM | Comments (0)