Monthly Archives: August 2019

Strange Science: Butterflies That Thrive at Military Installations

Posted on August 16, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Scientists have found that once-endangered butterfly species are thriving at military installations, and the explanation behind it is truly unexpected. Historically, these butterflies were present in areas where roaming animals and intentional fires kept the plant life managed in such … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Interview with Christine Lucas

Posted on August 15, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Today, we’re talking with author Christine Lucas, who is an alum of two of our previous anthologies, Battling in All Her Finery and Utter Fabrication! DV: Tell us a bit about yourself! Christine Lucas: I’m Greek, and English is my second language. … Continue reading →

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Review of Distaff

Posted on August 14, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Distaff (2019) is an anthology of nine science-fiction stories by women authors who are members of the sffchronicles community forum. The result is an eclectic collection ranging across the spectrum of science fiction. Two of the stories stood out particularly … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Interview with Sam Fleming

Posted on August 13, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Today, we’re chatting with author Sam Fleming, who has a story in I Didn’t Break the Lamp! DV: Tell us a bit about yourself! Sam Fleming: I was born and raised in Scotland, spent almost two decades in various parts of … Continue reading →

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Fiction: The Improbable Case of the Were-Hydra

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

By Temperance D. Lamplighter, Laboratory Assistant, as related by Deborah L. Davitt Art by Leigh Legler The job posting that led me to apply for a position with Dr. Hieronymus H. Featherstone should have been warning enough. It alluded to … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Love and Turning Stomachs Inside Out?

Posted on August 9, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

You’ve probably heard of oxytocin, commonly called the “love hormone” in humans. But did you know that in starfish, oxytocin causes them to turn their stomachs inside out and feed? Scientists find this fact to be a little unusual, because … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Interview with Matthew R. Davis

Posted on August 8, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Matthew R. Davis has appeared in Mad Scientist Journal and Selfies from the End of the World, and we’re pleased to have him back with a story in I Didn’t Break the Lamp! DV: Tell us a bit about yourself. Matthew R. … Continue reading →

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Review of The Flight Girls

Posted on August 7, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

When I first got a copy of The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar (Mira, 2019), the author warned me that some of the initial reviewers hadn’t really liked that this was a romance novel “disguised” as historical fiction. My perception … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Break the Lamp: Interview with E.D.E. Bell

Posted on August 6, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

Today, we’re talking with E.D.E. Bell, author and publisher, who has a story in I Didn’t Break the Lamp! DV: Tell us a bit about yourself! E.D.E. Bell: I am a fantasy author and small press editor in Ferndale, Michigan, just … Continue reading →

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Fiction: A Catchy Little Tune

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

From the blog of Arthur Plague: singer/songwriter, creative genius (lapsed), as provided by Alan Bennington Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye Saturday: Farewell Abbey. Well, what a hoot! Finally arrived in this God-forsaken place just after two, to find it’s not so … Continue reading →

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