Author Archives: Mad Scientist Journal

The Giftie

An essay by Sadie Loveday, as provided by Judith Field Art by Errow Collins O wad some Pow’r the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! (Robert Burns, “To a Louse”) On my 40th birthday, I said … Continue reading

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Reflections on a Void

An essay by an anonymous visionary, as provided by Braddock Gaskill Art by Dawn Vogel The good days wash over you like an ocean wave. The solid days of sixteen hours of pure productivity. They leave you cleansed in a baptism … Continue reading

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The Werner and Chalsky Event

An essay by Dr. Samantha Blunt, as provided by Franko Stephens Art by Luke Spooner Excerpts from the journal of Doctor Samantha Blunt, concerning the incidents leading up to and involving the Werner and Chalsky Event of 2023, released by … Continue reading

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Mad Scientists in SFWA Promoted Kickstarter!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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