Author Archives: Mad Scientist Journal

Your Star

A notice from the Ad Hoc Committee for Stellar Distribution, as provided by Daniel Hudon Art by Ariel Alian Wilson Somewhere in the Galaxy, our galaxy, the Milky Way, your star shines. It was assigned to you when you were … Continue reading

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Demote the Earth

A Letter to the International Astronomical Union by Professor E. Meritus, brought to our attention by E. B. Fischadler Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye Sirs- It has come to my attention that the IAU has been inconsistent and unfair in its … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: September 2016

It’s been a hectic month! Getting Autumn 2016 and Fitting In finalized and out the door, Seattle “Stormpocalypse” 2016, and some huge changes on the home front. How did we do with MSJ this month? The Money Aspect Amounts in … Continue reading

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A Fictional Sell-Out

An essay by L. Gordonsby-Wilkes, as provided by Soren James Art by Luke Spooner Dedicated to people for whom the world has been tricked from them: In Victorian England, it was common practice for an upper-class gentleman, when dressing for formal … Continue reading

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Ships Passing in the Night: Romance & Marriage between Lovers from Anti-synchronous Worlds

An essay by Specialist Estaugh Johnten, as provided by Mickey Hunt Art by Errow Collins A frozen image of the park’s playfield looks somewhat like an ordinary playfield on Earth. Families are sitting on blankets with their picnics, a canine … Continue reading

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Now Available: iPhone Anthology Featuring Mad Scientist Authors

Editor Dawn Vogel, along with MSJ alums Rhiannon Held and Sarina Dorie, are among the roster of authors who contributed to Untethered: A Magic iPhone Anthology. Here’s the official blurb: Almost everyone carries a smartphone these days. They sit in pockets … Continue reading

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To Dr. Von Lupe, Concerning the Ice Pick

A letter by Dr. Elizabeth Chu, as provided by Alanna McFall Art by America Jones To Dr. Von Lupe, My Most Glorious God-on-Earth and Leader Among All the Ranks of Humans, Greetings to you, my dark master who claims dominion over … Continue reading

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Final Thoughts

An essay by Joshua Harken, as provided by Aaron Moskalik Art by Leigh Legler “I love you, man.” Jericho Bailey plants his face in my chest and puts me in a bear hug. I hold my drink out to the … Continue reading

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Now Available – Mad Scientist Journal: Autumn 2016

The end of the world, holiday letters, and the state of mad science in 2016. These are but some of the strange tales to be found in this book. Mad Scientist Journal: Autumn 2016 collects fourteen tales from the fictional … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: August 2016

Leaves are falling, we’re drinking pumpkin spice everything, and looking at our numbers! The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($100.00) Art: ($248.63) Advertising: ($40.00) Processing Fees: ($17.83) Donations: $37.71 Ad Revenue: $0.26 Online Book Sales: … Continue reading

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