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The Amazing Doctor Clifford

An essay by Colonel Green, client, as provided by E. M. Eastick Art by Justine McGreevy The Chetworth Village Market murmured with Saturday morning shoppers zipping their coats to the chill in the air, chatting with neighbors, and browsing the swirly … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: July 2015

I’ve been a bit busy with my new Kickstarter, but here are the numbers for the month! The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($70.00) Art: ($150.00) Advertising: ($45.00) Processing Fees: ($12.08) Donations: $69.00 Ad Revenue: … Continue reading

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The Unforeseen Wisdom of Early Adoption

An essay by S. Van Owen, as provided by Barry King Art by Leigh Legler Yeah, I know what you’re saying. It’s the “early adopter paradox.” The most advanced tech-head, the most gadget-crazy user, is the one whose technology goes obsolete … Continue reading

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Mad Artist Creates Movie Poster

Leigh Legler, who has illustrated many of our stories, did the promotional art for an independent, female-created horror movie that is currently crowdfunding on IndieGoGo. It looks like a fun and different approach to werewolves that looks really exciting! Give … Continue reading

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Publisher Has New Book on Kickstarter

Mad Scientist Journal co-editor Jeremy Zimmerman is running a Kickstarter for his newest novel, The Love of Danger. It’s a sequel to his first book, continuing the adventures of superhero Jamie “Kensei” Hattori. Click here to check it out!

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Equivalent Gods

An essay by Professor George Newhouse, as provided by Domenic diCiacca Art by Dawn Vogel The bartender interrupted my contemplation. I looked up from my second beer and waved him off. “I’m good, Tiny.” “That’s not it, Prof. Could you give me … Continue reading

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The Ministry of Wishful Displacement

An essay by Carolina Moon, as told to Maureen Bowden Art by Luke Spooner It was Friday, 5:30 pm. I’d cleared my desk, logged out of the World Wide Wishful Displacement Detector, and was about to head home, when Richard … Continue reading

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Mad Scientist Wins Flash Fury

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

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

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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