Monthly Archives: July 2015

Mad Scientist Wins Flash Fury

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

MSJ alum Sylvia Heike is the winner of the Flash Fury contest hosted by The Molotov Cocktail with her story “Goodbye, Sunshine.” You can read her dark tale, along with the 2nd through 10th place winners, on the contest site!

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Mad Scientist Talks About Her Favorite Bit

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

MSJ alum Camille Griep has a new novel out, but she also has a guest post on the blog of Mary Robinette Kowal! Click here to read about Griep’s Favorite Bit!

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Beginning Mad Science: the Path to Greatening Yourself

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Phillip “Pip” Jaminson, as provided by Michael Hudson Art by Justine McGreevy Welcome aspiring overlords, misanthropic geniuses, and sociopathic ne’er do wells! So you’ve decided to become a mad scientist rather than languish among the standard old … Continue reading →

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That Man Behind the Curtain: June 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

Another month means another report on how things are going! The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($70.00) Art: ($293.57) Advertising: ($30.00) Processing Fees: ($8.60) Printing: ($149.65) Donations: $40.00 Ad Revenue: $0.70 Kickstarter: $5.00 Book Sales: … Continue reading →

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Review of Ink Calls to Ink by Nathan Crowder

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

A review by Dawn Vogel Nathan Crowder’s newest book, Ink Calls to Ink (2015, CHBB Publishing), is a departure from the horror stories and super hero fiction he has written in the past. Fictional Personae, characters from many of the … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Rabbits

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Rosie Fields, as provided by Sylvia Heike Art by Leigh Legler Day 1: Monday 9th April, 2018 My biochemistry professor, Mr Adams, has left me in charge of the lab during the Easter holiday. My job is to care … Continue reading →

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Escapement, or The Contemporary Coppelius

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Euphemia Thorniwork, as provided by Judith Field Art by Ariel Alian Wilson London, November 1888 Two days after Uncle Eric’s funeral, there was another murder in Whitechapel. I am ashamed to admit that I felt relief at … Continue reading →

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The Counterweight

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Jean-Michel Borrino, as provided by Damien Krsteski Art by Dawn Vogel There is a monster in every text. Or perhaps, one monster spanning all of text. I cannot know. All I am sure of is its existence, because I … Continue reading →

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Mad Scientist Reads Poetry

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

The New York City Poetry Festival will occur July 25th and 26th on Governors Island. Featured among the authors reading will be MSJ alumnus Lorraine Schein! (Yay!) Click here for their lineup and schedule!

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Submissions Have Reopened!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

After a few months of hiatus, we are once again opening our doors to submissions! Not only will we be accepting standard submissions, but we also have a special call for submissions for stories that will be exclusive to our … Continue reading →

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