Author Archives: Mad Scientist Journal

Happy New Year! Submissions are Open!

After a three month hiatus, we’re opening the new year by re-opening submissions. Not only are we back to accepting regular stories, but for the month of January we’re also accepting submissions exclusive to our quarterly magazine. This includes flash … Continue reading

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Mad Scientists in Latest Issue of Fantasy Scroll Magazine

Issue number four of Fantasy Scroll Magazine came out recently, and it is chock full of MSJ alumni. Not only is the magazine run by alum Iulian Ionescu, but this new issue features the stellar work of Cat Rambo, Charity Tahmaseb, … Continue reading

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Corpse Interred in Mozart’s Tomb Might Not Be Mozart, Authorities Say

An essay by Dr. Mafilia Malavoz, as provided by Diana Parparita Art by Justine McGreevy When cloning the dead by using bone matter became a reality–a process known as “creating a monozygous twin”–many thought of bringing the illustrious dead back … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain: November 2014

Travelling for the holidays has left me a little behind in posting this. So here’s the numbers for last month. The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($60.00) Art: ($150.49) Advertising: ($20.00) Payment Processing Fees: ($7.16) … Continue reading

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New Fiction from Samantha Lienhard

Mad Scientist Journal alumnus Samantha Lienhard has a new horror short story titled “Rokurokubi,” which can be found in the December 2014 issue of Wicked Words Quarterly. This issue is built around the theme of Japan and its mythology. Be sure … Continue reading

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The Problem with Protégés

An essay by Dr. Andre Jomes, as provided by Rob Oxley Art by Dawn Vogel Caution when Advancing Interns: A Personal Account Dr. Andre Jomes, MSBS, Director of BCRR, Berry & Serg Adrian9 Inner Cylinder Housing, Apt. 43-F Staff and … Continue reading

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The Nothing in the Wall

An essay by Felix Glerke, as provided by Christopher Lynch Art by Luke Spooner Three things run in my family: genius, instability, and unmanageable hair. The ratio of each of these to each other varies, but all three are always … Continue reading

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Sand

Diary entries by Dr. Algernon P. Lewis, as provided by Samantha Lienhard Art by Katie Nyborg May 17: It doesn’t feel right to go on vacation. I mean, a day off here or there is fine, but nothing longer. But if … Continue reading

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Young Adult Novel Kensei Now Available

Hi, it’s Jeremy here. I’m breaking one of my rules for the site. Normally I try not to use Mad Scientist Journal to promote my own stuff, but I’m making an exception. My young adult superhero novel, Kensei, is available … Continue reading

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Fictionvale Episode 5: Of Magic and Mayhem

Now available is Fictionvale Episode 5: Of Magic and Mayhem, which features no less than two mad scientists of repute: Jamie Lackey and Dawn Vogel. They join eight other awesome authors in a fun issue with faeries and dragons (among other … Continue reading

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