Author Archives: Mad Scientist Journal

Autumn 2014 Now Available

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

Now available in a variety of ebook formats is Mad Scientist Journal: Autumn 2014! It features some great new stories not available on the site, advice from Dr. Synthia, Horrorscopes, and more! The cover art is courtesy of the lovely … Continue reading →

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Self-Help for Super Villains

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Bill Masterson, as provided by Christopher Holmes Nixon Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye “Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers, powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing, forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused … Continue reading →

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Please Wait

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Clifford Hahn, as provided by Robert Dawson Art by Katie Nyborg I could tell the dame was trouble as soon as she slithered into my office. A real Sherlock Holmes type might have deduced this by scientific … Continue reading →

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That Man Behind the Curtain: October 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

It’s been a little quiet lately with submissions closed. Here are the numbers! The Money Aspect Amounts in parentheses are losses/expenses. Hosting: ($17.06) Stories: ($105) Art: ($232.73) Advertising: ($109.73) Payment Processing Fees: ($10.90) Printing: ($16.28) Donations: $51.00 Ad Revenue: $0.94 Book … Continue reading →

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Sworn Statement

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

Report by Herbert W. Wackerman, Ph.D., as provided by Julie Bloss Kelsey Art by Dawn Vogel [The following transcript is an excerpt of an audio recording of Herbert W. Wackerman, Ph.D., recorded on the night of the incident.] My name … Continue reading →

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Weather is a Zero-sum Game

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Sam Keegan, as provided by Judith Field Art by Leigh Legler I wheeled my new invention up the garden. It was a metal box about the size of a pillow, with an array of switches, instrument panels, … Continue reading →

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The Long Toss

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

A diary entry by George Schier, as provided by Gary Cuba Art by Luke Spooner Hell of a way to lose, I thought, as I plowed my way through the detritus covering the parking lot. I headed toward my office in Newton Hall, … Continue reading →

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Triumphs of Mad Scientists

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

As Halloween approaches, we have news to share of our alumni! Darin M. Bush will be at CONjuration in Atlanta, GA, speaking on panels about a wide variety of SF/F topics. You can track him down on the convention’s schedule. … Continue reading →

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Science for Crackpots

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Waldo Krankenstein, as provided by Andrew May Art by Katie Nyborg I know what you’re thinking: “Crackpots don’t need to read textbooks because they already know everything.” You’re right, of course. But this isn’t a textbook, just … Continue reading →

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Accelerating Universe

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

A log by cryotechnician Coadyl Rassin. Here, transcribed by Dennis Staples Art by Justine McGreevy My shift begins an hour after I wake up, whatever time that is. I don’t really know. I haven’t gotten used to reading the ship’s … Continue reading →

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