January 14, 2008
P&E poll closes tomorrow-Vote Now!
It's getting down to the wire. Voting closes for the P&E poll TOMORROW (Jan 15). If you haven't already voted, please stop by and cast your ballot for your favorites.
There are a bunch of DEP nominees to choose from. Or feel free to add your own.
Here are some DEP nominees I noticed. (If I missed any, or new ones appear, please add them into this thread as a reply.)
Short Story:
Dust, David Misialowski, Dragons, Knights, & Angels, http://dkamagazine.com/item.php?sub_id=2356
Winter Branches, Jane Lebak, The Sword Review, http://www.theswordreview.com/item.php?sub_id=888
No Revolution is Too Big, Mike Lynch, Ray Gun Revival, http://www.raygunrevival.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=1342
Little White Truths, T.M.Hunter, Ray Gun Revival, http://www.raygunrevival.com/
Fast Hands, Rob Mancebo, Ray Gun Revival, http://www.raygunrevival.com/item.php?sub_id=3530
Eye of Nukuloo, S.T. Forstner, RayGun Revival, http://www.raygunrevival.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=976
Beyond the Flesh, A. M. Stickel, Ray Gun Revival, http://raygunrevival.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=1070
Nor to the Strong, Michael Merriam, Ray Gun Revival, http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_0019_2007_04_01.pdf
Sixteen In A Row, Casey Chan, Ray Gun Revival, http://raygunrevival.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=1099
The Mouse That Ate Civilization, Steve Poling, Ray Gun Revival, http://raygunrevival.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=1473
The Time of Your Life, Richard S. Levine, Raygun Revival, http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_0015_2007_02_01.pdf
Anthology:
Distant Passages II, Double-Edged Publishing, http://doubleedgedpublishing.com/storeMain.php
Magazine/E-zine editor
The RGR Overlords: Johne Cook, L. S. King, Paul Christian Glenn, http://raygunrevival.com
Bill Snodgrass, http://theswordreview.com
poetry magazine
Dragons, Knights, & Angels http://dkamagazine.com
fiction magazine
Dragons, Knights, & Angels http://dkamagazine.com
Ray Gun Revival http://www.raygunrevival.com
The Sword Review http://www.theswordreview.com
artist
E.J.Mickels II http://Hisart.us/pagefour.html
Rachel Marks http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=20691&view_mode=photos&folder_id=62614
poet
Bruce Boston
Jaime Lee Moyer http://http://stillnotbored.livejournal.com/profile
Marcie Tentchoff http://mtentchoff.livejournal.com
author
Jane Lebak http://archangels.janelebak.com
Magazine/E-zine Cover Art
'Christmas Party' Tomislav Tikulin http://http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_36.jpg
'Kantoi' Ray Gun Revival Issue 30 Mohd Haris Amran http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_30.jpg
Magazine cover: Ray Gun Revival magazine, Issue 28 Alex Ruiz http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_28.jpg
SwordMaster E.J.Mickels href="http://www.theswordreview.com/item.php?sub_id=898
'Isolated Version 2' - Ray Gun Revival Issue #18 Daniel Chua Kok Jun http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_18.jpg
artwork
Jade Rachel A. Marks http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=20691&view_mode=photo&folder_id=62614&pic_id=438942
Ray Gun Revival magazine, Issue 25 Ed Lopez http://raygunrevival.com/Published/Cover_RGR_25.jpg
The Visitor E.J.Mickels II http://www.theswordreview.com/item.php?sub_id=1390
Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 09:08 AM | Comments (1)
January 04, 2008
DKA is now MindFlights
DKA is now MindFlights.
Stop by and check out our new website at www.mindflights.com.
You'll find that our first cover is already available. (It's "The Sentinel" by Karl Eschenbach, and also serves as our new profile picture.) Look for our first poem to be published tomorrow (Friday, January 4th) then updates every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. We even have a serial novel for you, with new chapters planned for each Sunday afternoon for the next six months.
Stop by and have a look then leave us a comment here or in our discussion forums.
Thanks.
Selena Thomason
Managing Editor
MindFlights magazine
Posted by Selena at 12:02 AM | Comments (0)
December 29, 2007
"Gather in the Growing Things" by Daniel Ausema
To close out our last issue as DKA, here is…
"Gather in the Growing Things"
by Daniel Ausema
Gather in the growing things, hoard as you can, unsure...
We hope to see you at MindFlights in January.
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (0)
December 22, 2007
"At The End of Time, When the World Was New" by Keanan Brand
Here is the final story of our last issue as Dragons, Knights, & Angels. (One poem is still waiting in the wings.)
"At The End of Time, When the World Was New"
by Keanan Brand
What might happen to a man who thinks he doesn't believe in God, but learns his anger only confirms his belief?
Posted by Selena at 08:09 AM | Comments (0)
December 19, 2007
DKA's December Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's December issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Beginning Over" by C.K. Deatherage
"De Excidio: A Myth" by Matthew Smallwood
"Soul Light" by R. L. Copple
"Stigmata Errata" by Robert Borski
"A Gathering of Dragons" by Marge Simon
"At the End of Time, When the World Was New" by Keanan Brand
and "Gather in the Growing Things" by Daniel Ausema.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 07:59 PM | Comments (0)
December 18, 2007
"A Gathering of Dragons" by Marge Simon
Today we have a poem that is particularly appropriate as DKA prepares to close publication and move to our new home at MindFlights. (Not that there is anything wrong with this location, just that we are moving.)
"A Gathering of Dragons"
by Marge Simon
An exodus of dragons.
Posted by Selena at 08:04 AM | Comments (0)
December 15, 2007
"Stigmata Errata" by Robert Borski
This update is a poem. Enjoy!
"Stigmata Errata"
by Robert Borski
Counterfeits in Heaven?
Posted by Selena at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)
December 11, 2007
"Soul Light" by R. L. Copple
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. Here is the special of the day:
"Soul Light"
by R. L. Copple
The creation of a stars usually means the destruction of worlds and equally often, the birth of new ones.
Also, stop by the archives and check out Rick's previous work in DKA:
Black Hole Relationships – Honorable Mention, 2006 Poetry Contest
Dimensional Shifts
The Path of Least Resistance
Dragon Stew
Posted by Selena at 07:30 AM | Comments (0)
December 08, 2007
"De Excidio - A Myth" by Matthew Smallwood
Here is the first story of our December issue...
"De Excidio - A Myth"
by Matthew Smallwood
Malo had never wanted to be a saint, let alone a prophet or visionary. He was content to work for the Ponticate, splicing theology and chopping logic, copying old manuscripts for redaction and correction, stealing late hours to write his Universal History. He could make words serve him like God used the elements. Soon, he would replace the aging Father Jaruman, and lead the improbable mission on the Northern Alps. But the heretical Hidden Isles, whose holy texts he admired for their literary style and had helped to save, were the last place he would ever want to visit. One could tell they had gotten it all wrong from reading their Vitae. It was all a question of understanding the power of words.
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (0)
December 04, 2007
"Beginning Over" by C.K. Deatherage
A poem to begin our December issue...
"Beginning Over"
by C.K. Deatherage
What happens after the Big Crunch?
Posted by Selena at 11:51 AM | Comments (0)
November 27, 2007
"Sandstones and Unknowns" by John Kuhn
To close out our November issue, here is a poem by another of our favorite writers.
"Sandstones and Unknowns"
by John Kuhn
We think we know so much.
Be sure to check out John's previous work in DKA, including his award-winning poems:
"Separado"
by John Kuhn
First Place, 2007 Poetry Contest
"Statuary"
by John Kuhn
First Place, 2006 Poetry Contest
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
November 24, 2007
"Haven" by Karen A. Romanko
The update for today is a poem by one of our favorite poets.
"Haven"
by Karen A. Romanko
There are second chances, and then there are Second Chances...
Be sure to check out Karen's previous poems in DKA:
Bibliotheca Temporis
Rooms
Crossroads
The Ransom of Planet X
Posted by Selena at 08:05 AM | Comments (0)
November 23, 2007
DKA November print edition available
The print edition for DKA's November issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"The Salamander" by Diane Gallant
"Rand's Prayer" by Donna Watkins
"The Shine" by Sandra J. Lindow
"Awaken the Dawn" by Elizabeth Hopkinson
"Passionplay" by J. C. Runolfson and Jennifer Crow
"Haven" by Karen A. Romanko
"Sandstones and Unknowns" by John Kuhn.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 05:12 PM | Comments (0)
November 20, 2007
"Passionplay" by J. C. Runolfson and Jennifer Crow
Next up, a poem for your Tuesday reading pleasure.
"Passionplay"
by J. C. Runolfson and Jennifer Crow
The struggle within.
Posted by Selena at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)
November 17, 2007
"Awaken the Dawn" by Elizabeth Hopkinson
Next up is a story about someone who has the ability to see music.
"Awaken the Dawn"
by Elizabeth Hopkinson
From the moment the Baron's minstrel arrives, Eleanor's beliefs and expectations are turned upside down. What is the secret of his music and what is written inside his master's mysterious Psalter?
Also, check out Elizabeth's previous story in DKA:
"Only Our Thirst Lights Us Onward"
Posted by Selena at 08:08 AM | Comments (0)
November 13, 2007
"The Shine" by Sandra J. Lindow
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. Here is the dish of the day:
"The Shine"
by Sandra J. Lindow
A woman attends a conference and finds it unexpectedly transcendent.
Posted by Selena at 07:33 AM | Comments (0)
November 10, 2007
DKA: "Rand's Prayer" by Donna Watkins
Next up for November is:
"Rand's Prayer"
by Donna Watkins
Rand's heart has been broken. His outlook on life is dim. Yet misery is heaped on chaos when he finds himself having to choose between his self-pity and an innocent spirit.
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
November 08, 2007
Sites Restored
The server problems have been fixed and DEP sites are back online.
Thank you for your patience.
Posted by Selena at 06:43 PM | Comments (0)
DKA's October Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's October issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Jeannies" by Ellie Tupper
"Crafting Sentiment in a Magical Land" by Marshall Payne
"At the Stroke of Midnight" by Jeremy Billingsley
plus the winners from DKA's 2007 Poetry Contest:
"Paradise" by Jenny Schwartz
"Black Hole" by C.K. Deatherage
"Atlantis" by Karen Romanko
"Sky Vendor" by Holly Dworken Cooley
and "Separado" by John Kuhn
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 11:29 AM | Comments (0)
November 07, 2007
Server Outage Makes International News
This is the server outage that has kept Double-Edged Publishing sites* offline since Saturday. Our magazines and sites are only a small part of what is a huge outage.
Here's a link to Monday's article in The Register, a news site in Great Britain.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/05/navisite_outage/
Here’s a snippet:
"Navisite, the US webhosting firm, is scrambling to fix an extended outage that is believed to have rendered tens of thousands of websites inoperable for more than three days. The company hopes to completely resolve the problem by Tuesday morning at the latest."
Yeah, well, it's now Wednesday night and I still can't access any DEP sites.*
*DEP sites include:
Dragons, Knights, & Angels
The Sword Review
MindFlights
Haruah
TeenAge
Ray Gun Revival
Fear and Trembling
Posted by Selena at 06:11 PM | Comments (0)
November 03, 2007
DKA: "The Salamander" by Diane Gallant
Starting off our November issue is...
"The Salamander"
by Diane Gallant
A mother must undertake a difficult journey and face a deadly enemy in order to save her son from a terrible sickness.
Posted by Selena at 07:33 AM | Comments (0)
October 30, 2007
DKA: "At the Stroke of Midnight" by Jeremy Billingsley
To close out the October issue, here is a ghost story:
"At the Stroke of Midnight"
by Jeremy Billingsley
Tease:
Pastor Wallace has been asked to do something unorthodox. He's been asked to sleep in a reputed haunted house. But what he finds in there is more than just myth, and it will take all of his faith to overcome what he discovers at the stroke of midnight.
Posted by Selena at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)
October 27, 2007
DKA: "Separado" by John Kuhn (First Place)
This update is the first place winner from our recent poetry contest:
"Separado"
by John Kuhn
First Place, 2007 Poetry Contest
Tease:
Thirst...Dream...To die...This vessel...
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
October 23, 2007
DKA: "Sky Vendor" by Holly Dworken Cooley (2nd Place)
Next up is the second place winner from our recent poetry contest:
"Sky Vendor"
by Holly Dworken Cooley
Second Place, 2007 Poetry Contest
"What happens when no one buys the bits of sky you're selling?"
Posted by Selena at 07:41 AM | Comments (0)
October 20, 2007
DKA: "Atlantis" by Karen A. Romanko
For your weekend reading pleasure, we have another of the winners from our recent poetry contest:
"Atlantis"
by Karen A. Romanko
Honorable Mention, 2007 Poetry Contest
Tease:
The truth behind the legend...
Posted by Selena at 08:22 AM | Comments (0)
October 16, 2007
DKA: "Black Hole" by C.K. Deatherage (HM)
Next up is the second of the Honorable Mentions from our recent poetry contest. Enjoy!
"Black Hole"
by C.K. Deatherage
Honorable Mention, 2007 Poetry Contest
Tease:
Is there a place where God is not?
Posted by Selena at 09:15 AM | Comments (0)
October 12, 2007
DKA: "Paradise" by Jenny Schwartz
This update is the first of the winning poems from our recent contest.
"Paradise"
by Jenny Schwartz
Honorable Mention, 2007 Poetry Contest
Tease:
Heaven is mirrored...
Posted by Selena at 12:29 PM | Comments (0)
October 09, 2007
DKA: "Crafting Sentiment in a Magical Land" by Marshall Payne
Next up is a fun, fantastical story about the origins of a well-known holiday.
"Crafting Sentiment in a Magical Land"
by Marshall Payne
Tease:
Seasoned diplomat Baron Veontes knew that his world had gone awry, and that love needed to be reintroduced to the magical land of Aquaveritie where evil had gained a foothold. And an old Earth custom called Valentine's Day just might be the thing to soften the hearts of some men and help them get in touch with their feminine side.
Posted by Selena at 09:20 AM | Comments (0)
October 06, 2007
DKA: "Jeannies" by Ellie Tupper
To begin our October issue, we have a story set in Washington, DC and told from the point of view of an immigrant.
This is one of my favorite stories that we have published at DKA. The setting is so real it made me homesick.
"Jeannies"
by Ellie Tupper
Tease:
America holds terror and surprises for a homesick young immigrant.
Posted by Selena at 09:11 AM | Comments (0)
October 01, 2007
DKA's September Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's September issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Hymn" by Kristin Naff
"The Shepherd of Planets" by Rod M. Santos
"Benediction" by Victoria Dixon
"Blood Sky" by Geoffrey Reiter
"Incident on Pennsylvania Avenue" by John M. Whalen
"Guardian Angels Online" by Jane Lebak
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 09:37 AM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2007
DKA: "Guardian Angels Online" by Jane Lebak
Today we have something fun from one of our favorite authors:
"Guardian Angels Online"
by Jane Lebak
Tease:
There are support groups for weight loss, infant loss, Christian writers, and everything else under the sun...so it shouldn't really come as a surprise that guardian angels have a livejournal community of their own.
Posted by Selena at 08:32 AM | Comments (0)
September 18, 2007
DKA: "Incident on Pennsylvania Avenue" by John M. Whalen
Today's update is a story set in Washington, DC. (Makes me kind of homesick.)
"Incident on Pennsylvania Avenue"
by John M. Whalen
Tease:
Detective Jim Fenady and his partner Tim Benedict are sent to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to see about a strangely dressed man wielding a big sword and screaming something about a dragon.
Posted by Selena at 09:10 AM | Comments (0)
September 15, 2007
DKA: "Blood Sky" by Geoffrey Reiter
What if the sky above had turned blood red?
"Blood Sky"
by Geoffrey Reiter
Tease:
Has the world gone mad? How can God allow suffering? In an Egyptian monastery, two monks are confronted with these questions. But this is no mere intellectual exercise. At the end of the day, one of them will be dead, and their answers to these questions may determine who it is...
Posted by Selena at 01:39 PM | Comments (0)
September 11, 2007
DKA: "Benediction" by Victoria Dixon
Here is some poetry for your Tuesday…
"Benediction"
by Victoria Dixon
Tease:
The world calls you a demon, but you love the Lord. Where can an immortal creature find acceptance or salvation?
Posted by Selena at 07:58 AM | Comments (0)
September 10, 2007
DKA Announces Poetry Contest Winners
DKA has announced winners in our 2007 Poetry Contest.
Stop by and check it out!
Posted by Selena at 07:24 PM | Comments (0)
September 08, 2007
DKA: "The Shepherd of Planets" by Rod M. Santos
Today we have the winner from the Liberty Hall contest that DKA sponsored…
"The Shepherd of Planets"
by Rod M. Santos
Tease:
On a dead planet hides a riddle of tragedy... and hope.
Posted by Selena at 07:47 AM | Comments (0)
September 04, 2007
DKA: "Hymn" by Kristin Naff
To begin September's issue, we have…
"Hymn"
by Kristin Naff (A Student Contributor)
Tease:
The boy makes his way carefully over the grass, slick with falling rain and melting snow, to the place where he saw the black rock yesterday among the hills.
Posted by Selena at 08:49 AM | Comments (0)
August 29, 2007
Caught Up!
Can it be? Yes, it seems that I really am caught up on reading submissions. Woo-Hoo!
Of course, I know that as soon as I post this, another sub will appear in my inbox. And that's okay. I just like to be able to read them as they come in.
Until then I guess I should deal with some of those writing projects I've been avoiding. ;)
Posted by Selena at 11:33 AM | Comments (0)
August 21, 2007
DKA: "Aliens in the Church" by S. A. Miller and Al Speegle
To close out August's issue, we have...
"Aliens in the Church"
by S. A. Miller and Al Speegle
Tease:
An alien with a sandy rear end requests to use a church building for his people.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:44 AM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2007
DKA: "The Tree" by Sheldon G. Carter
For your weekend reading, we have...
"The Tree"
by Sheldon G. Carter
Tease:
What if Adam and Eve hadn't committed the original sin? How would it change our world? Would sin be inevitable sooner or later?
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (0)
August 14, 2007
DKA: "Roses" by Kathryn Yelinek
Today's update is a story about two sisters.
"Roses"
by Kathryn Yelinek
Tease:
Caryn loves being a twin. But sometimes growing up means finding your own path in life.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:32 AM | Comments (0)
August 13, 2007
DKA's August Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's August issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"The Ways of Monsters and Men" by Josh Vogt
"The Ransom of Planet X" by Karen A. Romanko
"One Afternoon, Missing" by David Misialowski
"Roses" by Kathryn Yelinek
"The Tree" by Sheldon G. Carter
"Aliens in the Church" by S. A. Miller and Al Speegle
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 06:46 PM | Comments (0)
August 11, 2007
DKA: "One Afternoon, Missing" by David Misialowski
Today's update is a thought-provoking story that you won't want to miss.
"One Afternoon, Missing"
by David Misialowski
Tease:
A finder of rarities for those who are rich and unhappy finds a rare commission: a man who wants a new life, to heal a hole in his heart. But whose hole is it, and whose heart, and whose new life?
If you missed David's previous story in DKA, check it out here:
"Dust"
Posted by Selena at 05:11 AM | Comments (0)
August 07, 2007
DKA: "The Ransom of Planet X" by Karen A. Romanko
It's New Poetry Tuesday. To celebrate, we have a treat from one of our favorite poets:
"The Ransom of Planet X"
by Karen A. Romanko
Tease: An undiscovered planet in our solar system? Here's what might have happened...
If you missed Karen's other poems in DKA, check these out:
Bibliotheca Temporis
Rooms
Crossroads
Posted by Selena at 07:46 AM | Comments (0)
August 04, 2007
DKA: "The Ways of Monsters and Men" by Josh Vogt
Here is a delightful piece of flash fiction to kick off our August issue:
"The Ways of Monsters and Men"
by Josh Vogt
Tease:
It's not every day a rather civilized monster interrupts your evening walk. And since when do they ask permission before chasing you screaming into the forest?
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 08:31 AM | Comments (0)
July 24, 2007
DKA: "Moonshot" by Chris Mikesell
To close out this month’s issue, here is the story that took First Place in our recent contest:
"Moonshot"
by Chris Mikesell
First Place, 2007 Fiction Contest
Tease:
Pastor Clayton Bardell wins a childhood dream-vacation to the moon, much to the dismay of his church's elders. On the trip he discovers that while his elders' fears may be overstated, much more awaits him than he anticipated. And the new life he hopes to bring to his flock, will first have to flow through himself.
Get the print edition that includes this story as well as the other contest winners!
Posted by Selena at 07:39 AM | Comments (0)
July 23, 2007
DKA's July Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's July issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
This print edition includes all four of the winning stories from our recent fiction contest!
Get your copy!
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Irruption" by John W. Otte
"Snare" by Kendra Sims
plus contest winners:
"Speaking in Arms: A Beast Fable" by C. M. Huard
"The Diary" by John Kuhn
"Immortal" by Daniel I. Weaver
and
"Moonshot" by Chris Mikesell
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 01:10 PM | Comments (0)
July 21, 2007
DKA: "Immortal" by Daniel I. Weaver
Today's update is the story that took second place in our recent fiction contest. Enjoy!
"Immortal"
by Daniel I. Weaver
Second Prize, 2007 Fiction Contest
Tease:
Seven times, technology has grown its metropolis around the Hopplesoth residence. Seven times, the fence surrounding the Hopplesoth’s back yard has grown to compensate. A dilapidated old home with a skyscraper fence, the Hopplesoth residence lives in infamy. What sort of dark secret could warrant such drastic measures? Some secrets require sacrifice. In Ethan Hopplesoth’s case, two hundred and seventeen years of sacrifice. In Ethan Hopllesoth’s backyard lies the secret of immortality.
Posted by Selena at 08:40 AM | Comments (0)
July 17, 2007
DKA: "The Diary" by John Kuhn
Next up is the second honorable mention from our recent fiction contest.
Watch out! This one will get you.
"The Diary"
by John Kuhn
Honorable Mention, 2007 Fiction Contest
Tease:
Ally's dad wasn't sure where the diary had come from, but he was sure that strange things started happening soon after it appeared.
Posted by Selena at 07:58 AM | Comments (0)
July 14, 2007
DKA: "Speaking in Arms - A Beast Fable" by C. M. Huard
Today's update is the first of the Honorable Mentions from our recent fiction contest.
"Speaking in Arms - A Beast Fable"
by C. M. Huard
Honorable Mention - 2007 Fiction Contest
Tease:
Coming to believe in a Maker of all things has made Duel more concerned for his fellow octopus. But his code of ethics will be put to the ultimate test when he befriends a rare deepsea squid...
Posted by Selena at 07:52 AM | Comments (0)
July 13, 2007
SR + DKA = Great! + Great! = MindFlights
Big news from SR and DKA...
Two of Double-Edged Publishing's award-winning magazines are teaming up! Dragons, Knights, & Angels and The Sword Review are becoming one. MindFlights will combine all that is great about DKA and SR into one high-quality magazine.
We plan to launch in January 2008. Get ready. Soon, we'll be open for submissions.
Come by the new MindFlights website. We're certain you're going to love it. While things are still in flux, we've made sure to make it an eye-pleasing experience. Click main contents and--voila!---find links to current features at SR and DKA, as well as to news and columns from all the DEP publications. After you've had a look around, let us know what you think in the forums. We want your opinions as we work to make the site a great place for you.
Big plans are in place to grow MindFlights into a magazine that is second to none. We can't spill all our ideas yet, but we believe the future will be thrilling for both the readers and the contributors. Come! Join us on this new journey.
Posted by Selena at 04:18 PM | Comments (0)
July 11, 2007
Missing Posts Added
I added in the posts from when this blog interface was down. It's June 9 - 16, if you want to have a look in the June archives.
Posted by Selena at 10:20 AM | Comments (0)
July 10, 2007
DKA: "Snare" by Kendra Sims
It's New Poetry Tuesday. Check this one out!
"Snare"
by Kendra Sims
Tease:
What a hunter seeks to snare may have a plan of its own...
Posted by Selena at 09:03 AM | Comments (0)
July 07, 2007
DKA: "Irruption" by John W. Otte
To start off July's issue, and for your weekend reading, we have…
"Irruption"
by John W. Otte
Tease:
Charles Tucker, a member of the First Response Alpha Squad, is sent out to deal with an outbreak of magick in a local park. Little does he realize that he'll soon be in mortal combat. Even worse, he'll have to come to grips with the one secret he's been hiding for his whole life.
Posted by Selena at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)
July 06, 2007
DKA announces poetry contest
DKA has just announced our poetry contest for 2007.
A few tidbits...
THEME:
inferno or paradiso
Your poem may relate to the idea of "paradiso", or to the idea of "inferno," or to a conjoined elaboration on the concept of "inferno or paradiso."
PRIZES:
All winning poems and honorable mentions (if any) will be published in DKA magazine and receive the following prizes:
First. . . . . . $50.00
Second. . . . $20.00
Honorable Mentions. . . . . .$10.00
NO ENTRY FEE
GUIDELINES:
Entries must be original, unpublished works: no reprints.
Poems may be in any form and up to 30 lines.
DEADLINE:
All entries must be received before midnight August 10th (Eastern US Time).
For complete info, click here.
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July 02, 2007
Caught Up
I am finally caught up on reading submissions for DKA and SR.
YEAH!
It only took reading 4+ subs everyday for the last three days. Whew. (Some good stuff in there though.)
To be honest, this is about the only thing I am caught up on right now. Plus, I know it won't last.
Still, it's a good feeling.
Posted by Selena at 10:03 PM | Comments (0)
June 26, 2007
DKA: "Stihdjia" by Nick Ozment
Today's update is a bit of flash fiction to close out June's issue.
"Stihdjia"
by Nick Ozment
Tease:
When Saint George slays the dragon, he gets more than he bargained for. His deed will be heralded in song and legend, so why does he leave his felled foe with a heavy heart?
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:03 AM | Comments (0)
June 23, 2007
DKA: "Treatment Protocol" by Michael Heald
Today's story is one of my favorites. It's a science fiction tale about an encounter between two people who can't see each other for who they are, even though all the evidence is right there. To me, it's about the power of perception and how we tend to see only what we expect to see.
I hope you'll stop by DKA and this story a read.
"Treatment Protocol"
by Michael Heald
Tease:
Sometime pride and strength, humility and weakness are in the eye of the beholder.
Posted by Selena at 07:35 AM | Comments (0)
June 16, 2007
DKA: "Even Dragons Dance" by Christopher Kastensmidt
Some good reading for your weekend…
"Even Dragons Dance"
by Christopher Kastensmidt
Tease:
Balancing career and home life was a challenge long before modern times. In this tale, Sir Gillard learns that some things are more important than being a hero.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:55 AM | Comments (0)
June 12, 2007
DKA: "Soul's Sphere" by Lindsay Lair
Today's update is a poem by one of our student contributors.
"Soul's Sphere"
by Lindsay Lair
Tease:
A thousand voices cry out in an attempt to shape you, who will you let determine your worth?
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 08:02 AM | Comments (0)
June 09, 2007
DKA: "Manikin" by Josh Vogt
To start off June's issue, here is a fun piece of flash fiction:
"Manikin"
by Josh Vogt
Tease:
He was more clever than we've been led to believe.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:05 AM | Comments (0)
June 01, 2007
DKA's 2007 Fiction Contest – Winners Announced!
Winners have been announced in DKA’s 2007 fiction contest. Stop by and see who won!
Then congratulate them in the forums.
Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 03:41 PM | Comments (0)
May 31, 2007
Dragons, Knights, & Angels - June Issue (#45)
The print edition for DKA's June issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Manikin" by Josh Vogt,
"Soul's Sphere" by Lindsay Lair,
"Even Dragons Dance" by Christopher Kastensmidt,
"Imported Goods" by Megan Elaine Davis,
"Treatment Protocol" by Michael Heald, and
"Stihdjia" by Nick Ozment.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 08:08 PM | Comments (0)
May 22, 2007
DKA: "The Traders" by John Kuhn
To close out May's issue, here is a poem from one of our favorite writers:
The Traders
by John Kuhn
Tease:
After months spent scouring space for goods to trade, a merchant ship runs into trouble on the way back home.
For more of John's work visit our archives and check out
Speck
Sally and Her Grandfathers
Vehement the Merciful
Statuary
and The Crutch.
Posted by Selena at 08:44 AM | Comments (0)
May 21, 2007
Distant Passages 2 Now Available!
The "best of" anthology I edited is now available. Yippee!
You can buy it at the DEP store or at Amazon.com.
I'm still trying to get over the fact that if you go to Amazon.com and search on my name, it actually brings up a book I had a hand in. Not one I wrote. But still, it's wild!
Posted by Selena at 07:52 PM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2007
DKA: "Only Our Thirst Lights Us Onward"
Our latest update is a piece of flash fiction:
"Only Our Thirst Lights Us Onward"
by Elizabeth Hopkinson
Tease:
When the villagers set out to seek the Well of Blessedness they expect a short and simple trip, but the road proves much longer and more dangerous. Has their prophet led them astray, or is there something to be gained from walking the dark path? A parable of hope.
Enjoy!
Get the print edition that includes this story.
Posted by Selena at 08:22 AM | Comments (0)
May 15, 2007
DKA: "The Last" by Chris Miller
Next up is another poem by Chris Miller. You may remember his poem "Beyond the Abattoir – Metamorphosis" from last month's issue.
"The Last"
by Chris Miller
Tease:
The last dark-winged wyvern... a medical drama.
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 08:04 AM | Comments (0)
May 14, 2007
Dragons, Knights, & Angels - May Issue (#44)
The print edition for DKA's May issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Dust" by David Misialowski,
"The Mystery of Time" by C.K. Deatherage,
"Dink" by Jennifer Morris,
"The Last" by Chris Miller,
"Only Our Thirst Lights Us Onward" by Elizabeth Hopkinson, and
"The Traders" by John Kuhn.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 08:54 AM | Comments (0)
May 12, 2007
DKA: "Dink" by Jennifer Morris
Here is a fun piece of flash fiction for your weekend reading:
"Dink"
by Jennifer Morris
Tease: Even the smallest of dogs can have his day.
Posted by Selena at 08:37 AM | Comments (0)
May 08, 2007
DKA: "The Mystery of Time" by C.K. Deatherage, PhD
Here is the first poem of DKA's May issue:
"The Mystery of Time"
by C.K. Deatherage, PhD
Tease:
The march of Time, so constant, so mighty, is cut short by Eternity.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 08:18 AM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2007
DKA: "Dust" by David Misialowski
To start off our May issue, we have a story by an author new to DKA. Though this is David's first story for DKA, it won't be his last. We have already accepted a second story for publication.
"Dust"
by David Misialowski
Tease:
Powerless before a mystery illness that is cutting down his patients, in a dying village on the edge of a devouring desert, a faithless doctor has a startling encounter that transforms his life.
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April 24, 2007
DKA: "Beyond the Abattoir - Metamorphosis" by Chris Miller
To close out April's issue we have a poem by Chris Miller. (No relation to the other Millers in this issue. At least as far as I know. ;) )
"Beyond the Abattoir - Metamorphosis"
by Chris Miller
Tease:
A tiny dragon is captured, fed, tamed and mutilated by the narrator. It spins a cocoon, then, upon his death, emerges an angel, to return the favor and carry what good remains of him “beyond the abattoir.”
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:08 AM | Comments (0)
April 21, 2007
DKA: "Tiny Man and the Dragon" by Daniel Miller
To complete our father and son double-header, here is the son's story:
"Tiny Man and the Dragon"
by Daniel Miller (A Student Contributor)
Tease:
When Thrase and his master, Sir Benald, encounter the king dragon, something happens no human could ever have imagined.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:58 AM | Comments (0)
April 17, 2007
Flooded by Fiction
I am currently in the overwhelming but pleasant condition of being flooded by fiction.
Right now my "to be read" list includes:
7 entries for the Liberty Hall fiction contest that DKA is sponsoring
19 entries for DKA's own fiction contest
4 DKA submissions
8 SR submissions
That's a total of 38 stories I am supposed to be reading right now.
I guess I better get to it.
Posted by Selena at 07:53 PM | Comments (0)
DKA: "Rain Mirror" by Joanna R. Smith
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. Today's offering is a poem that gets to me every time. Especially that last line.
"Rain Mirror"
by Joanna R. Smith
Tease:
"The mirror reflects only what is true."
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)
April 14, 2007
DKA: "Fun with Humans" by S. A. Miller
Today we have the first of a father and son double-header. (We didn't know they were father and son when we accepted the stories; it just worked out that way.)
"Fun with Humans"
by S. A. Miller
Tease:
Just when you think you know a story, an angel comes along and puts a humorous twist on it.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Look for the son's story next Saturday.
Posted by Selena at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
April 10, 2007
DKA: "Hierophany" by Patricia Kelly
Our first poem of the month is…
"Hierophany"
by Patricia Kelly
Tease:
...not all visitors come in through the front door…
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 08:36 AM | Comments (0)
April 07, 2007
DKA: "Pilgrims" by Diane Gallant
"Pilgrims" by Diane Gallant
To start off our April issue, we have a story by an author new to DKA.
"Pilgrims"
by Diane Gallant
Tease:
An aging man finds the desire of his heart aboard an amazing vessel.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Don't miss this story! I found it so moving. I just loved it.
Posted by Selena at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)
April 01, 2007
Dragons, Knights, & Angels - April Issue (#43)
The print edition for DKA's April issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Pilgrims" by Diane Gallant
"Hierophany" by Patricia Kelly
"Fun with Humans" by S. A. Miller
"Rain Mirror" by Joanna R. Smith
"Tiny Man and the Dragon" by Daniel Miller
and "Beyond the Abattoir – Metamorphosis" by Chris Miller
These works will be published online in April. Look for the first story to be published Saturday, April 3. (Fiction is usually published on Saturdays and poetry on Tuesdays.)
Or you could just buy the print edition now and read them all at once.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 01:06 PM | Comments (0)
March 20, 2007
DKA: "Crossing the Styx" by Bruce Boston
To close out March's issue, we have something by well-known poet Bruce Boston.
"Crossing the Styx"
by Bruce Boston
Tease:
After-death speculation
If you haven't read Bruce Boston's previous poem in DKA, check it out now:
"A Mortal Kingdom Lies on Both Sides of the Mirror"
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 09:04 AM | Comments (0)
March 17, 2007
DKA: "Speck" by John Kuhn
Today we have a powerful story by one of our favorite writers.
"Speck"
by John Kuhn
Tease:
"darkness is just a speck in the light"
-King's X faith hope love
You may remember John's previous stories in DKA:
"Sally and Her Grandfathers"
and "Vehement the Merciful."
We've also published two of John's poems:
One, "Statuary," took first place in last year's contest.
And the other, "The Crutch," was his first publication with us.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:21 AM | Comments (0)
March 13, 2007
DKA: "Rooms" by Karen A. Romanko
If it's Tuesday, there must be poetry. ;)
"Rooms"
by Karen A. Romanko
Tease:
Spacers work to save a dying world. What will happen to those who must stay behind?
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 09:25 AM | Comments (0)
March 10, 2007
DKA: "MacCool’s Crusaders" by Sheldon G. Carter
Here's some fantasy for your weekend reading:
"MacCool’s Crusaders"
by Sheldon G. Carter
Tease:
A new religion is sweeping the country. Galwain wishes desperately to become a member of "MacCool's" band of crusaders. In his desperation he doesn't see that he's following the wrong path, until the Angel Gideon sets him right.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:51 AM | Comments (0)
March 06, 2007
DKA: "Dimensional Shifts" by R. L. Copple
Our first poem for March is by an author who has been published several times in DKA.
"Dimensional Shifts"
by R. L. Copple
Tease:
Dimensional travel can change your life--and your death.
You may remember R. L. Copple's previous DKA publications:
The story "Dragon Stew" and the poems "Black Hole Relationships" (which won an Honorable Mention in our 2006 Poetry Contest) and "The Path of Least Resistance."
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 07:04 AM | Comments (0)
March 03, 2007
DKA: "Socks" by Alex Popkin
DKA's March issue begins with a funny story you won't want to miss.
"Socks"
by Alex Popkin
Tease:
Have you ever wondered what happens to those socks that vanish from your washing machine? Here's the answer.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 08:35 AM | Comments (0)
March 02, 2007
DKA's March Print Edition Now Available!
The print edition for DKA's March issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Socks" by Alex Popkin
"Dimensional Shifts" by R.L. Copple
"MacCool's Crusaders" by Sheldon G. Carter
"Rooms" by Karen A. Romanko
"Speck" by John Kuhn
"Crossing the Styx" by Bruce Boston
These works will be published online in March. Look for the first story to be published tomorrow (Saturday, March 3). Fiction is usually published on Saturdays and poetry on Tuesdays.
Or you could just buy the print edition now and read them all at once.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 12:26 PM | Comments (0)
February 20, 2007
"The Naming" by Patricia Kelly
Patricia Kelly closes out February's issue with a poem.
"The Naming"
by Patricia Kelly
Tease:
...naming gives the named a potent power...
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Also, don't miss our Fiction Contest Announcement.
Posted by Selena at 08:14 AM | Comments (0)
February 19, 2007
Winners All Around!
Many of the results from the Preditors and Editors poll have been announced. DKA did VERY well. So did other Double-Edged publications like The Sword Review and Ray Gun Revival.
Here are the winners from the DEP family:
Fiction Publication
1. The Sword Review
9. Ray Gun Revival
13. Dragons, Knights & Angels
Best Artwork
3. 'Repairman!' - A man wailed in panic and pain, E.J. Mickels, II
13. Gwyndowr, Rachel A. Marks
Publication Cover Art
1. The Sword Review, Rachel A. Marks
Short Story - Science Fiction
3. Tethered in Purgatory, Terry W. Ervin II, The Sword Review
4. Damage, Jane Lebak, Dragons, Knights and Angels
5. Servant of the Manthycore, Michael Ehart, The Sword Review
9. The Smoking Man, S.T. Forstner, Dragons, Knights & Angels
14. Voices from the Void, Mirta Ana Schultz, The Sword Review
17. Justice, L. S. King, The Sword Review
21. Shan’tir’ri, Scott M. Sandridge, Ray Gun Revival
23. '. . .in the waste howling wildenness...', John M. Whalen, Ray Gun Revival
24. Chariots, Matt Mikalatos, The Sword Review
24. The Short Bus, Marsheila Rockwell, The Sword Review
26. A Song of the Aelves, David R. Downing, The Sword Review
Poems
9. Into the Heart, Mirta Ana Schultz, The Sword Review
10. The Wishing Star, Marsheila Rockwell, The Sword Review
11. Monument, Mirta Ana Schultz, Dragons, Knights, & Angels
Magazine Editors
2. Bill Snodgrass, http://www.theswordreview.com/
19. The RGR Overlords, http://raygunrevival.com
20. Selena Thomason, http://www.dkamagazine.com
Fiction Magazine
1. The Sword Review
9. Ray Gun Revival
13. Dragons, Knights & Angels
Poetry Magazines
4. The Sword Review
6. Dragons, Knights, & Angels
Congratulations to all the winners!
And thanks to everyone who voted for DKA and its authors, artists and works!
I'd like to send a special shout-out to DKA editor Mirta Ana Schultz who won TWICE for best poem, as well as made the top 20 for Best Story. Way to go, Mir!!!!
Posted by Selena at 01:12 PM | Comments (0)
February 17, 2007
DKA: "Breaking Ties" by Sheri Fresonke Harper
For your weekend reading pleasure, we have…
"Breaking Ties"
by Sheri Fresonke Harper
Tease:
Fourteen is awfully young to have a six-year-old sister in tow. After Bert saw the execution of his dad, he had no choice. In a world destroyed by disease and ruled by gangsters, survival is uncertain. Lucky for Bert, he doesn't shoot the white haired stranger in the candy store because this man will change his life.
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:58 AM | Comments (0)
February 13, 2007
DKA: "Crossroads" by Karen A. Romanko
It's New Poetry Tuesday, like most Tuesdays at DKA. Here's the latest offering…
"Crossroads"
by Karen A. Romanko
Tease:
"What marks the crossroads of time?"
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
You may remember Karen's previous poem in DKA, Bibliotheca Temporis. You can find more of Karen's work in The Sword Review.
Posted by Selena at 07:47 AM | Comments (0)
February 10, 2007
DKA: "The Tressatops Egg" by Kristal M. Johnson
Next up is…
"The Tressatops Egg"
by Kristal M. Johnson
Tease:
"Stranded on a distant planet, a ferocious Terrasword named Stain plots his revenge against the father who banished him and the brother who’s stolen his birthright. But when he stumbles across the egg of the legendary Tressatops and its promise of immortality, he has to make a difficult choice: share the egg with his brother in order to escape, or face the possibility of being marooned for an eternity. In the end, Stain’s decision has lasting repercussions he could never have anticipated."
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:34 AM | Comments (0)
February 06, 2007
DKA: "Basho on the Back Road to Camelot"
Our first poem for February is…
"Basho on the Back Road to Camelot"
by Deborah P Kolodji
Tease:
"If Japan's greatest haiku poet was on the road to Camelot, what haiku revelations would result?"
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 07:35 AM | Comments (0)
February 03, 2007
DKA: "The Parking Meter" by Nick Ozment
February's issue begins with a delightful story by Nick Ozment.
"The Parking Meter"
by Nick Ozment
Tease:
"Sometimes magic is found in the most mundane places: In an alley by a dumpster, for example, the last place you'd expect to find a parking meter...or a new lease on life."
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:37 AM | Comments (0)
January 29, 2007
Dragons, Knights, & Angels - February Issue (#41)
The print edition for DKA's February issue is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"The Parking Meter" by Nick Ozment
"Basho on the Back Road to Camelot" by Deborah P Kolodji
"The Tressatops Egg" by Kristal M. Johnson
"Crossroads" by Karen A. Romanko
"Breaking Ties" by Sheri Fresonke Harper
"The Naming" by Patricia Kelly
These works will be published online in February. Look for the stories to be published on Saturdays and the poems on Tuesdays.
Or you could just buy the print edition now and read them all at once.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 04:43 PM | Comments (0)
January 23, 2007
DKA: "And after everyone abandons the planet, it rolls" by Sankar Roy
Our last poem for January is….
"And after everyone abandons the planet, it rolls"
by Sankar Roy
Tease:
"Imagine the earth after everyone abandons it."
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (0)
January 20, 2007
DKA: "Vehement the Merciful" by John Kuhn
Next up is a fantasy story by one of our favorite writers:
"Vehement the Merciful"
by John Kuhn
Tease:
"When King Vehement the Merciful mistakes justice for a vice and weakness for a virtue, the just in his kingdom suffer the most."
You may remember John's previous works in DKA:
"Sally and Her Grandfathers"(fiction)
"The Crutch" (poem)
He also won first place in our recent poetry contest with "Statuary."
More of John's work can be found at The Sword Review.
Get the print edition that includes "Vehement the Merciful!"
Posted by Selena at 07:54 AM | Comments (0)
January 16, 2007
DKA: "A Mortal Kingdom Lies on Both Sides of the Mirror" by Bruce Boston
Today's update is a poem by well-known poet Bruce Boston. Enjoy!
"A Mortal Kingdom Lies on Both Sides of the Mirror"
by Bruce Boston
Tease:
"Speculations while shaving with a straight razor."
Get the print edition that includes this poem!
Posted by Selena at 07:44 AM | Comments (0)
January 14, 2007
Vote for ME!
Wow! I just found out that I've been nominated in the Preditors & Editors Reader's Poll under "magazine/e-zine editor". How cool is that?!?
I could never compete with Bill, who is currently second in the standings, but it feels great to be in such accomplished company.
Of course, if you haven't voted for your favorite editor yet and you want to vote for me…well, that would just be fabulous beyond words.
Voting closes midnight TONIGHT (January 14) (GMT).
Posted by Selena at 06:08 PM | Comments (0)
January 13, 2007
DKA: "A Curse and a Boon" by Swapna Kishore
Today's update is a fantasy story…
"A Curse and a Boon"
by Swapna Kishore
Tease:
"On her twelfth birthday, Princess Shari learns that her mother, the Queen, is not dead. She lies in a casket in a Tower, frozen in time because of a curse and a boon. Shari needs to find out how to save her mother, but time is running out, and she doesn't even know where to start..."
Get the print edition that includes this story!
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
January 11, 2007
DKA's First Print Edition Now Available!
DKA's first print edition is now available for sale through Lulu.com.
Just $6.49 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"Moving On" by Adria Laycraft
"Dead Oracles" by Steven Riddle
"A Curse and a Boon" by Swapna Kishore
"A Mortal Kingdom Lies on Both Sides of the Mirror" by Bruce Boston
"Vehement the Merciful" by John Kuhn
"And after everyone abandons the planet, it rolls" by Sankar Roy
Some of which won't be available online until later this month.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 06:45 PM | Comments (0)
Vote for DKA!
It's that time!
Time to vote for your favorites in the yearly Preditors and Editors Readers Poll.
I'm of course hoping your favorites include DKA, and authors and artists published in DKA, Sword Review, Ray Gun Revival, or Haruah. But vote for whoever you want, no one will know.
There are a bunch of categories and you can only vote once in each category. If you don't see your favorite listed, you can just write it in (thus nominating it and putting it in the running).
Voting is open until January 14th ONLY. So make your voice heard before then. ;)
For the current standings, go here
Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 08:43 AM | Comments (0)
January 09, 2007
DKA: "Dead Oracles" by Steven Riddle
Our first poem for January is…
"Dead Oracles"
by Steven Riddle
Tease:
"Look, you have no ring of truth..."
Posted by Selena at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
January 06, 2007
DKA: "Moving On" by Adria Laycraft
To start off DKA's first issue of the new year, we have…
"Moving On"
by Adria Laycraft
Tease:
"Tomm Williams and his friend Verna struggle with the idea of growing old and facing the unknown realm of the afterlife."
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
December 23, 2006
DKA: "How Angels Fledge" by Jane Lebak
To close out December's issue, we have the last of the honorable mentions from our recent poetry contest…
"How Angels Fledge"
by Jane Lebak
Honorable Mention, 2006 Poetry Contest
Tease:
"Every human has his own guardian who protects, guards and enlightens the soul en route to God's arms. Maybe sometimes the human soul is able to repay the angel in some measure for what it has received."
Posted by Selena at 07:57 AM | Comments (0)
December 19, 2006
DKA: "Black Hole Relationships" by R. L. Copple
Next up is another honorable mention from our recent poetry contest:
"Black Hole Relationships"
by R. L. Copple
Honorable Mention, 2006 Poetry Contest
Tease:
"There's more than one type of unknown left in the universe."
Posted by Selena at 07:36 AM | Comments (0)
December 16, 2006
DKA: "PB&J (A Tale of Conquest)" by Marshall Payne
Here is a fun piece of flash fiction for your weekend reading:
"PB&J (A Tale of Conquest)"
by Marshall Payne
Tease:
"America was founded on freedom for all, but what if one whacky alien didn't see it that way and let things get out of hand?"
Posted by Selena at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
December 12, 2006
"On the Crest of Victoria Crater" by Deborah P Kolodji
Today's update contains another of the honorable mentions from our recent poetry contest.
"On the Crest of Victoria Crater"
by Deborah P Kolodji
Honorable Mention, 2006 Poetry Contest
Tease: "What do the Martians think of the NASA Rovers exploring their planet?"
Posted by Selena at 07:31 AM | Comments (0)
December 09, 2006
DKA: "Near the Meandering Way" by Tim Baer
Next up is a charming piece of flash fiction that you won't want to miss:
"Near the Meandering Way"
by Tim Baer
Tease:
Wooly Bear and Sparrow chatter while locked in mortal combat.
Posted by Selena at 07:47 AM | Comments (0)
December 05, 2006
SR & DKA Blogs Back Up
I think the blog spam at SR and DKA is now under control, so I have restored those blogs if you want to take a look.
(It's pretty much the same content as here, except they have cool emoticons that I don't have here in Movable Type land.)
A girl can never have too many blogs. ;)
Posted by Selena at 09:31 PM | Comments (0)
DKA: "open" by Patricia Kelly
Today's update contains one of the honorable mentions from our recent poetry contest. This one is a scifaiku, a sci-fi/fantasy form based on the haiku.
"open"
by Patricia Kelly
Honorable Mention, 2006 Poetry Contest
Tease:
"...what we are, will out..."
Posted by Selena at 09:18 PM | Comments (0)
December 02, 2006
DKA: "Godspeed" by Chris Miller
Here is a bit of science fiction to kick off our December issue…
"Godspeed"
by Chris Miller
Tease:
Earth's first evangelist to the stars.
Posted by Selena at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
November 28, 2006
DKA: "Golddigger" by D. M. Recktenwalt
Closing out November's issue is a charming story by D. M. Recktenwalt.
"Golddigger"
by D. M. Recktenwalt
Tease:
When Roger first brought him home, "Gordon" seemed like an ordinary enough aquarium fish. But he had a few surprises in store...
Posted by Selena at 07:36 AM | Comments (0)
November 25, 2006
"The Last Day of the Golden Place" by John Ryan
Next up is a poignant tale told from the point of view of a child.
"The Last Day of the Golden Place"
by John Ryan
Tease:
"From a child's eyes, the world is a simple and wonderful place. Yet today feels different for the eight year old boy, and he is about to find out how special the day really is. His parents are keeping a secret, and only their faith in God will get them through the last day of the golden place."
Posted by Selena at 08:09 AM | Comments (0)
November 21, 2006
"Statuary" by John Kuhn – 1st place poem
Today we have the top poem from our recent poetry contest.
"Statuary"
First Place, 2006 Poetry Contest
by John Kuhn
Tease:
"The artist reveals himself in his art. In utter darkness, he carves monstrosities he hopes no one will ever see."
Posted by Selena at 07:56 AM | Comments (0)
November 18, 2006
DKA: "A Higher Goal" by Jenny Schwartz
Next up is a fantasy story by Jenny Schwartz.
"A Higher Goal"
by Jenny Schwartz
Tease:
"Have you ever wondered what nuns dream about? What they hope for? What worries them?
Come and meet Sister Rita, and have a look at the weird, and even scientific, path that grace may take when it is a gift between friends - a gift of hope."
You may remember Jenny's previous story in DKA: "Design for Freedom."
Posted by Selena at 07:48 AM | Comments (0)
November 14, 2006
DKA: "Two Cathedrals" by Malcolm Deeley
Today's update contains the second place poem from our recent contest.
"Two Cathedrals"
Second Place, 2006 Poetry Contest
by Malcolm Deeley
Enjoy.
Posted by Selena at 08:41 AM | Comments (0)
November 11, 2006
DKA: "Dragon Stew" by R. L. Copple
Our first fiction for November is a fun dragon-knight-angel tale with lots of literary allusions. Can you find them all?
"Dragon Stew"
by R. L. Copple
Tease:
How do you make dragon stew? Take equal parts of one knight intent on killing a dragon, one dragon attempting to destroy said knight, and one unorthodox angel working to join them in holy wedlock. Simmer over an open fire, adding in a dash of love potion and deception for a week. Then spice it up with twenty-one hidden (to varying degrees) Shakespearian quotes for connoisseurs of literature to discover, wrap it in a Shakespearian style comedy and you have “Dragon Stew.”
WARNING: May result in gaseous fumes and flaming mouth.
Posted by Selena at 07:39 AM | Comments (0)
November 07, 2006
"Transport" by Chris Mikesell - Third Place, 2006 Poetry Contest
We are starting November with the first of our contest winners, a scifi poem by Chris Mikesell.
“Transport”
Third Place, 2006 Poetry Contest
by Chris Mikesell
Tease:
"Newlyweds experience teleportation for the first time--and get more than they expected."
Enjoy.
Posted by Selena at 07:07 AM | Comments (0)
October 31, 2006
DKA: "Plaque" by ct matthews
To close October's issue, we have an unusual vampire story, one that answers the question: "What can rot a vampire's teeth?"
"Plaque"
by ct matthews
Tease:
What happens when a vampire feeds on a host with "bad blood?"
Posted by Selena at 07:56 AM | Comments (0)
October 30, 2006
Winners of poetry contest announced
Winners have been announced in DKA's poetry contest.
Posted by Selena at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)
October 28, 2006
DKA: "A Song for the Orcs" by J. Evans Seton
Today's update is a fantasy poem by J. Evans Seton:
Tease:
"A bard's call to action..."
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 07:56 AM | Comments (0)
October 24, 2006
DKA: "Dragon...Knight...Angel" by Genevieve Cunningham
Next up is a fantasy tale by Genevieve Cunningham, complete with a dragon, a knight, and an angel.
"Dragon...Knight...Angel"
by Genevieve Cunningham
Tease:
"The Knights of the Order of Soccrest have fallen away from their oaths. And it will take more than an everyday occurrence to bring them back. Even so, their fate lies in the soul of their leader."
Posted by Selena at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)
October 21, 2006
DKA: "Damage" by Jane Lebak
The latest addition to DKA's October issue is a brilliant and moving story by one of our favorite authors. (How do you get to be one of "our favorite authors?" Well, you keep sending us great stuff and be a joy to work with.)
"Damage"
by Jane Lebak
Tease:
"A new human soul is entrusted to the wrong guardian angel. When the unborn baby is diagnosed with a fatal birth defect, the family's decision not to abort ends up having eternal consequences for the baby's guardian."
You may remember Jane's previous stories in DKA:
her award-winning "Even a Stone" and the humorous short "Rent-An-Angel."
(If you missed them, go check them out!)
On a personal note: I love this story! I wasn't sure I would. Abortion is a very volatile and divisive topic. Sometimes just the mere mention of it gets people all uncomfortable, angry and afraid -- no matter what side of the debate they are on.
I guess I'm one of those people because I get anxious whenever the topic comes up. But this story washed over my discomfort and swept me away. The difficult content is so story-specific that it is moving without being inflammatory. And the ending is so brilliant and heart-wrenching and soul-lifting that the payoff is well worth any initial discomfort I might have felt. Truth is, this story gets to me every time I read it.
Posted by Selena at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)
October 17, 2006
DKA: "An Epitaph For Shangri-La" by George L. Duncan
Today's update is a shot of science fiction, a story about the mystery of an alien world.
"An Epitaph For Shangri-La"
by George L. Duncan
Tease:
"Men have always yearned for a secular paradise. But utopias may be overhyped."
Posted by Selena at 08:30 AM | Comments (0)
October 14, 2006
DKA: "A Swarm of Mermaids" by Christie McCreadie
Next up for October is…
"A Swarm of Mermaids"
by Christie McCreadie
Tease:
"We'd all like to think we are patient, strong, and have courage in the face of adversity, but how do you cultivate those qualities. In many stories, the hero goes on a quest and returns a better person. Follow this hero on his quest, to get his license..."
Plus, it's got mermaids like you've never seen them!
Posted by Selena at 07:55 AM | Comments (0)
October 10, 2006
DKA: "Useless Meetings" by Ivy Reisner
To open October's issue we have a fun piece of flash fiction that many of us can relate to.
"Useless Meetings"
by Ivy Reisner
Tease:
"A group of corporate demons implement a policy of inflicting useless meetings on humans."
Posted by Selena at 01:24 PM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2006
Show DKA the money!
It's that time. Time for DKA's annual fundraising campaign. We need $4,000 for next year's budget, so please consider reaching into your wallet and PayPal-ing us some cashola. You know we’ll love you for it.
Just think of all that great fiction and poetry you’ve been enjoying at DKA. Now's the time to show your appreciation and ensure more good reading in the future.
We appreciate any and all donations – no matter what size they come in.
You can also help by spreading the word about DKA. Blog us about us. We'd love that. (As long as you say nice things, of course. You were going to say nice things, right?)
Here's the official announcement for more information. Feel free to link to it from your website and blogs.
Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 07:24 PM | Comments (0)
September 26, 2006
DKA: "He Loves a Great Story" by Steven Jopek
Closing out September's issue is…
"He Loves a Great Story"
by Steven Jopek
Tease:
"Sandalphon encounters a woman with an incredible story. Will the telling of the tale leave them both richer for the experience or is there more to the story than it appears?"
Posted by Selena at 07:27 AM | Comments (0)
September 23, 2006
DKA: "Cold Dragons" by TW Williams
Today's update brings us a story about "The Frowning Knight."
"Cold Dragons"
by TW Williams
Tease:
"Sometimes the toughest foes are the ones found within. Sir Garlach of the Crossed Hands embarks on a quest that will have him facing an evil in the present, but monsters from his past as well."
Posted by Selena at 07:35 AM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2006
DKA: "To Err is Human" by Ian Barker
DKA's latest offering is a bit of science fiction about the fear of excellence.
"To Err is Human"
by Ian Barker
Tease:
"Can one young boy change the path of a person's career? Michael Carson is about to find out. Truth comes in all sizes and often from places not expected."
Posted by Selena at 07:52 AM | Comments (0)
September 16, 2006
DKA: Battle at Engorlash by John K. Patterson (w/ illustration)
Next up is an action-packed story, complete with dragons and magic.
Battle at Engorlash
by John K. Patterson
Tease:
"A brutal enemy is about to arrive. One of the most ferocious beasts on Earth will lead the attack. A desperate army struggles to defend their kingdom, with little if any hope. A vital settlement hangs in the balance. And the only one who can turn the tide is a young wizard who doesn't yet recognize his true value."
Accompanying this story is an illustration by E. J. Mickels.
Posted by Selena at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
September 12, 2006
DKA: "El Remedio" by Marguerite Croft
Today's update is an unusual tale about the things we depend on.
"El Remedio"
by Marguerite Croft
Tease:
Nothing seems to be going right for Elsie, a first-year anthropology graduate student. Her classes are a disaster and she can't seem to get a handle on her research.
Enter Pel, star barrista of the magical coffee shop, El Remedio.
Can he bring Elsie success and make her a star?
Posted by Selena at 07:41 AM | Comments (0)
September 09, 2006
DKA: "Fang of the Serpent" by Scott M. Sandridge
Our next offering is an action-packed story by Scott M. Sandridge.
Tease:
"The Thain twins have settled in the small town, Sorac, and have begun building a means to smuggle escaped slaves out of Vangaard. But Yavar is visited by the high priest, Varash, who delivers an ultimatum: turn in her brother or the entire town will suffer the wrath of Emperor Argazihm."
You may remember Scott's previous stories in DKA: The Price of Freedom, The Oathkeeper Destiny, and Marian's Test.
Enjoy.
Posted by Selena at 08:09 AM | Comments (0)
September 05, 2006
DKA: "Dedication" by T. L. Morganfield
We begin September with…
"Dedication"
by T. L. Morganfield
Tease:
In a world where the Aztec empire never fell, human sacrifice still thrives and an entire class of people are cloned to provide the gods with a never-ending flow of blood and devotion. Quicaltia, who doesn't subscribe to the long-held dogmas of blood sacrifice, never expected to meet his own Omitzmahuizyoti--"He Who Honors You"--the man meant to "feed the gods" in his name. But when he meets him for the first time just days before the sacrifice, Quicaltia is determined to save him from what he considers an "unnecessary death."
Posted by Selena at 08:04 AM | Comments (0)
August 26, 2006
DKA: “The Path of Least Resistance” by R. L. Copple
To close out August, we have a speculative poem for your enjoyment.
“The Path of Least Resistance”
by R. L. Copple
Tease:
"God’s creation is so vast and distant, yet unknowingly courses in our veins."
Posted by Selena at 07:45 AM | Comments (0)
August 23, 2006
DKA: “Sally and Her Grandfathers” by John Kuhn
Today we have a special treat. This whimsical story is enjoyable at any age.
“Sally and Her Grandfathers -
A Tale for Children (and Adults Who Aren't Too Old Inside)”
by John Kuhn
Tease:
"Sally's grandfathers are kings, both of them, but they couldn't be more different. When Sally turns her back on one grandfather and runs into the waiting arms of the other, she learns what genuine love looks like, and what is only a cruel facsimile."
Posted by Selena at 08:02 AM | Comments (0)
August 19, 2006
DKA: “Tyler McHenry, Middle-Aged Lover of Books” by Wade Ogletree
August’s latest addition is a bit of flash fiction with an intriguing premise.
“Tyler McHenry, Middle-Aged Lover of Books”
by Wade Ogletree
Tease:
"Tyler McHenry has found a better way to read: a technology that allows him to become the perfect reader at the perfect time for whatever book he is reading."
Posted by Selena at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)
August 15, 2006
DKA: “Briskburner” by Jordan Lapp (w/ illustration)
Today’s update is a dragon-hunting adventure by Jordan Lapp. Accompanying the story is an illustration by E.J. Mickels, II that was created specifically for "Briskburner."
“Briskburner”
by Jordan Lapp
Tease:
“Briskburner” is the story of Jack Kemp, the battle hardened leader of a small band of bounty hunters. When King Ethan IV offered gold for the ears of any dragon taken within his realm, the “Knights of Scale and Coin” leapt to the challenge and now hunt the most glorious prize of all—Briskburner, a dragon without peer or measure.
Posted by Selena at 07:53 AM | Comments (0)
August 12, 2006
DKA: “The Prophet” by Adam Ferguson
DKA’s latest update brings us…
“The Prophet”
by Adam Ferguson
Tease:
"A New York lawyer on the verge of making partner, Jake is at the top of his game. But just as he's tying up the biggest case of his career, something goes wrong."
Posted by Selena at 07:53 AM | Comments (0)
August 11, 2006
DKA gets great review at Tangent
DKA's July issue just got a great review from Tangent.
Please join me in congratulating all the writers whose stories are praised there:
"Hope and Erosion" by Michael J. DeLuca
"The Smoking Man" by S.T. Forstner
"The Tiniest Dragonslayer" by Robert J. Santa
"Marian's Test" by Scott M. Sandridge
"The Man who Kept a Dragon in the Basement" by Linda Gilmore
"The Teeth of the Matter" by TW Williams
"Twisted" by Lynda K. Arndt
Good work, everyone!
Posted by Selena at 03:44 PM | Comments (0)
August 08, 2006
DKA: “The Hero of Hawk's Field” by Robert Rhodes
Next up for August is…