Monthly Archives: August 2016

Mad Scientists in SFWA Promoted Kickstarter!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

MSJ alumni Deborah Walker and Jeannie Warner, as well as editor Dawn Vogel, are all authors in the anthology 2017 Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide. It is currently seeking funding through Kickstarter, and has been chosen as a SFWA Star Project by the Science Fiction … Continue reading →

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Observations of Life Contraction

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr Valentina Von Bezzhalostny, as provided by Luke McKinney Art by America Jones I didn’t mean to decimate the human race. The Nobel Committee doesn’t know that. They don’t know I did it at all. I’m fairly … Continue reading →

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Anax Britannica

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Gertrude Nehmeyer, as provided by Simon Kewin Art by Leigh Legler In the summer of 2013, I was researching the history of Britain’s secret services in the Second World War for a magazine article. In particular, … Continue reading →

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That Man Behind the Curtain: July 2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

Once again, we’re looking at numbers. This time for July! The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($210.00) Art: ($250.00) Advertising: ($20.00) Processing Fees: ($22.86) Printing: ($272.97) Conventions: ($5.20) Donations: $37.71 Ad Revenue: $0.26 Physical Sales: … Continue reading →

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Love Bites

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

From the Correspondence of M. A. Johnson, as provided by James A. Conan Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye To: Teresa Khellerman Editor-in-Chief Frontiers Journal of Xenobiology Lincoln City New Plymouth Teresa, I’m writing in regards to your issue of last month, … Continue reading →

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New Short Story Collection by Zach Bartlett

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

Mad Scientist Journal contributor Zach Bartlett has put out a collection of his short humor titled Northern Dandy. If you’re in New Orleans, you can buy a copy from Maple Street Book Shop or anywhere Zach happens to be performing. Everyone else can pick up … Continue reading →

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To Dr. Von Lupe, Concerning the Volcano

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Dr. Elizabeth Chu, as provided by Alanna McFall Art by Leigh Legler To my dark and illustrious overlord Dr. Von Lupe, I hope that this missive finds you in the best of health and fortune. I was … Continue reading →

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Audio Version of Story by Dusty Wallace

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

Dusty Wallace is a regular at Mad Scientist Journal. His story, “Not Even a Whimper,” first appeared in our apocalyptic anthology, Selfies from the End of the World. It’s one of our favorites, and it’s now available in audio format on … Continue reading →

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Steam & Hot Air

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Tom Hetson, as provided by Zach Bartlett Art by Errow Collins The Pneumatic Chron-Accurate Reminder Siren mounted on our front porch let out two harsh trills in rapid succession, signaling lunchtime. We wondered how it managed to … Continue reading →

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