Monthly Archives: November 2012
Mad Scientist Folly Blaine Wins Hawthorne Citation
Folly Blaine, who provided some of the exclusive content for the Spring 2012 collection and has a story appearing here just before Christmas, has won the Hawthorne Citation in the category of “Short-Short Fiction.” You can see the list of other nominees and winners by checking out the Hawthorne Citation website. You can also read [...]
Another Living Body
From the New York Times Op-Ed. April 11, 2119, by Arlene Morris. Provided by Adam Aresty Photography by Eleanor Leonne Bennett When the info-cube landed in Sydney, the whole world was watching. The Japanese picked it up on their long-range sensors, then the Koreans, then the United States, then everybody else. We knew it was [...]
Interview with a Mad Scientist
MSJ alumna, Rosemary Jones, has an interview on the Timid Pirate Publishing site about her new young adult novella, Wrecker of Engines. This novella is one of three being published together in Cobalt City Rookies. You can find the interview here.
Turkey of Frankenstein
An essay by Max Frankenstein, as provided by Richard Zwicker Illustration by Katie Nyborg There’s a certain justice in not being able to escape your own past. You make your bed, you sleep in it, I always say. It seemed less equitable, however, that I was doomed to sleep with my great-uncle Heinrich Frankenstein, or [...]
Podcast Featuring a Mad Scientist
The first chapter of Rosemary Jones’s novella is available in audio format, for those who enjoy such things. You may find it here.
The Fine Point
A secret memoir of Dr. Henry Tuttle, discovered by his nephew and executor, Gary Cuba. An audio version of this story is available on Drabblecast. “Once you start to see them, they seem to be everywhere.” After rendering this enigmatic statement, my friend Rolfson brought his snifter of brandy close to his lips, swirled it [...]
Spaceship Repair Man Inc.
Essay by Yesbot, as provided by Roger Pattison Graphic work by Katie Nyborg Setting up my business hinged on one pivotal piece of equipment that didn’t exist at the time. Having gone into the marketing strategy in some depth, it had become clear that this was an opportunity in a completely undeveloped niche market. There [...]
That Man Behind the Curtain: October 2012
Another month of the numbers behind the mad science! This month was a little delayed by NaNoWriMo. Sorry!
Mad Scientist Rebecca L. Brown launches new novel!
It’s always exciting to see our writers out there doing great things! If you’re craving a bit of vampire fiction, Rebecca L. Brown has just launched her new book, A Fever in the Blood, for the Kindle. I’ve bought my copy and I’m looking forward to reading it. If you’d like to support an MSJ [...]
