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That Man Behind the Curtain: July 2014

July was a relatively quiet month for us. We were closed to submissions and we didn’t advertise as much, so things slumped off a little. Here’s the numbers.

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Mad Scientists at an Art Show

Two of Mad Scientist Journal’s artists, Leigh Legler and Dawn Vogel, will have pieces in an art show that opens on Thursday, August 21st, in the Seattle area. The show is called Tiny Tales and Small Stories, and the artists … Continue reading

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The Eversible Antarctic Sky – Part Two

An essay by Desmond Ashmore, as provided by James Hanson Art by Luke Spooner Click here for Part One! May 25th, 1863 I have been vindicated by my machine, which was unfortunately audible for the better part of three days … Continue reading

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The Eversible Antarctic Sky – Part One

An essay by Desmond Ashmore, as provided by James Hanson Art by Leigh Legler January 26th, 1875, At Sea The purpose of our expedition as stated in our charter is twofold: to determine the ultimate fate of Baxendell’s expedition of … Continue reading

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Using Supernatural DNA to Enhance Sporting Performance

A proposal by Professor Euphemia Talbert, as provided by Andy Brown Art by Justine McGreevy ABSTRACT For centuries, the tales of supernatural beings and their magical powers have enriched our lives. Now that we have access to these beings after … Continue reading

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Mad Scientist Journal has Re-Opened for Submissions

With July behind us, we have now re-opened to submissions. Click here for Submission Guidelines.

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The Front Line

An essay by General Penelope Hartman, as provided by Sylvia Spruck Wrigley Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye First of all, I want you to forget every single word that they told you at the recruiting office. No, just stop, I don’t … Continue reading

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The Greater Migration

An essay by Dr. Simon Rulik, as provided by Christopher David DiCicco Art by Leigh Legler When the shuttle blasted off, launching me outside Earth’s orbit, it wasn’t Sara I thought of or even the kids–it was the PBS animal … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: June 2014

The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($75.00) Art: ($211.60) Advertising: ($65.00) Payment Processing Fees: ($4.55) Donations: $61.00 Ad Revenue: $1.26 Book Sales: $21.26 Total: ($289.69) QTD: ($1,457.90) YTD: $568.60 All Time: ($6,943.97) As per usual, I try to list costs … Continue reading

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Data Crabs

An essay by Hester Ninetrees, as provided by Deborah Walker Art by Leigh Legler I hadn’t mentioned my approaching birthday to my children. I guess I was in denial. So it must have been a shock when the police turned … Continue reading

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