January 14, 2008
Podcast Interview and Story
My story "Young Ones" is part of the latest episode of Ray Gun Radio. (The story was originally published in Ray Gun Revival as part of their Issue #3.) The story is book-ended by an interview with yours truly.
You can give it a listen here.
It's such a kick to hear one of my stories read out loud! That hardly ever happens.
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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)
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)
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)
October 31, 2007
A Cautionary Tale for Writers
I came across this in my morning surfing, and it was so great I had to blog about it. It's a forum post at Ray Gun Revival that contains a cautionary tale for writers. Seriously, if you're a writer (or an editor), stop by and give it a read. It’s funny yet so true.
While you're at RGR, you might also want to check out their interview with Firefly's Kaylee, Jewel Staite. Very cool.
Posted by Selena at 08:22 AM | Comments (0)
July 02, 2007
Ray Gun Revival Issue #25
The anniversary issue of Ray Gun Revival just arrived.
I have only had time to read one story so far, "Traveling with the Archetypes," but I enjoyed it. I'd especially recommend it for all my theatre-loving friends.
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A new format, a new contest, a classic genre - it's the one year anniversary of Ray Gun Revival! Find it here in Ray Gun Revival Issue #25.
37 Pages
Traveling with the Archetypes by Calie Voorhis
Fiction
Bob presents his biggest show ever. But what happens when his characters rebel?
The Exile of Joseph Reed by Colleen Drippe’
Fiction
Exile. It means you are no longer a part of the human race, rejected and cast out—plummeting through space at some unthinkable speed alone with yourself. Or are you?
Hot Off the Press by Ty Johnston
Fiction
Roger Madock is a typical newspaper reporter, until he discovers his published words can alter reality.
Deuces Wild: "Full Circle" by L. S. King
Serial Fiction
Slap, Tristan, and Carter escape the planet Eridani, but can Slap escape the nightmare of his captivity?
Plus, our Ray Gun Revival Space Monkey Flash Fiction challenge!
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May 08, 2007
Ray Gun Revival Update: Issue #21
Ray Gun Revival Issue #21 has landed!
Murder Beneath by Alice M. Roelke
Fiction
People say the Delans can tell you your future, and never get it wrong. But does that mean you should trust them?
Beyond the Flesh by A.M. Stickel
Fiction
The Plague Wars begin with an unjustly executed convict. His scientist sister tries to solve the puzzle of his death and thwart the plague, but she must pay the ultimate price.
The Case of the Spurious Spacemen by MN Schnecke
Fiction
Cows from space are kidnapping most of the gangsters in the city—and all of the victims are insured against alien abduction! But when the crime fighter Red Eye learns that his archenemies, the Nose and the Leer have escaped from prison, things take on an even more sinister turn.
Deuces Wild: "In the Lap of the Gods, part five" by L. S. King
Serial Fiction
When we last left our heroes, Tristan was trapped in the self-destructing palace of the dead Eridani emperor. Slap was in the temple and the late emperor’s cousin had pulled a needlegun on him. Things go downhill from there...
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April 17, 2007
Ray Gun Revival Issue #20
There is also a new issue of Ray Gun Revival!
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Ray Gun Revival Issue #20 is ready to blast off!
Final Exam by Edward McKeown
Fiction
New Mexico desert, 1950s: boy meets monster in a battle to save earth.
Jasper Squad: Choices by Paul Christian Glenn
Serial Fiction
The crew of the Jasper are on the run from their own government, and they don’t know why. But can these people really trust each other with their lives?
The Adventures of the Sky Pirate: "Cliffhanger" by Johne Cook
Serial Fiction
This episode starts and ends with a cliff, has espionage, counter-espionage, a love triangle, and the birth of an entirely new scientific principle.
Memory Wipe, Chapter Ten: "Descent" by Sean T.M. Stiennon
Serial Fiction
Takeda and his companions arrive in orbit around Nihil only to find that someone else is there ahead of them—the alien assassin Lashiir, out for their blood.
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April 03, 2007
RGR: The Real Issue #19 Arrives!
For all you space opera fans out there, the new issue of RGR has arrived!
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Ray Gun Revival Issue #19 has made it past the dimensional boundaries!
Nor to the Strong by Michael Merriam
Fiction
A weary soldier must come to grips with the line between being a warrior and being a murderer.
It Happened One Sunday by Tim Baer
Fiction
Something crashes into the parking lot of the Church one Sunday morning...
Deuces Wild: "In the Lap of the Gods, part four" by L. S. King
Serial Fiction
Can our heroes escape the self-destructing palace of the dead Eridani emperor?
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April 01, 2007
RGR: Special Edition
You've got to check out the latest edition of Ray Gun Revival!
How's that for some fantastic cover art!
In this issue:
I See Dead Space Monkees by Haley Joe Osmond
Fiction
A bold story from an avant garde author, this story asks the question, ‘what is real’? Is this story even here?
Flaming Snotballs by Ebix Van Beagle
Fiction
A spirited story from a youth author about matters left unspecified. (The kids will [b]love[/b] it.)
The Adventures of the Sky Pirate, Chapter Ten, "Aye, Robot!" by Johne Cook
Serial Fiction
Flynn dialogues with a killer robot in an phony pirate dialect.
Deuces Mild, Chapter Elevensies, “Time Enough For Tea?” by L. S. King
Serial Fiction
After facing killer cartels, fierce assassins, predatory princesses, and a horse, Slap and Tristan take some time off for afternoon tea. Crumpets, anyone?
Hehe. I'm still laughing about Slap and Tristian taking tea.
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March 21, 2007
RGR: Issue #18, with an AWESOME cover!
Just realized that I should be giving you updates on Ray Gun Revival as well. Besides, I couldn't pass up putting this issue's cover graphic on my blog.
Wow! That's a great cover!
Ray Gun Revival Issue #18 has broken orbit!
Eye of Nukuloo by S. T. Forstner
Fiction
When night falls and hunter becomes prey, who will come to the rescue?
Saving Beta by Robert Mancebo
Fiction
The Star-transport's security officer is faced with lying allies, friendly primitives, mass murder, impending planetary destruction, and a very pretty girl.
The Adventures of the Sky Pirate: "Finding Chain" by Johne Cook
Serial Fiction
Flynn turns life at the Haddirron Naval Academy upside down, but is this fast talking, fast thinking privateer-in-training able to avoid the spectre of the Black Blot?
Memory Wipe, Chapter Nine: "Orbit Over Nothing" by Sean T.M. Stiennon
Serial Fiction
Powerful enemies are in pursuit of Takeda and Zartsi: the alien assassin Lashiir, aboard his deadly ship Despair, and Vass, still seeking vengeance at any price.
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