On Writing - Description

Every writer has a weakness and mine is writing description.  I tend to avoid it wherever possible :)  But this piece by Ava Jae has some excellent tips for getting it right.

Hat tip to Regan Wolfrom!

Shadow and Tall Trees - Call for Submissions

Shadows and Tall Trees is an annual trade paperback magazine based near Toronto, Canada.  They have opened submissions for "quiet literary horror fiction" up to 7500 words and non-fiction up to 2500 words.  The deadline is April 1 unless they fill up earlier.  Payment is 1cent a word with a max of $50 for both.  You can find all the details here.

You'll also find an interview with editor Michael Kelly here.  The interview will help you get a feel for what Mr. Kelly is looking for.

Mixing Mystery and Science

The mixing of genres isn't something new, it's been around for a long time.  Over at Black Gate Violette Malan takes a look at "The Science Fiction Mystery".

Hat tip to Bill Crider!!

Warren Ellis - Interview

Forbes has a most interesting interview with Warren Ellis on their site.

Hat tip to sfsignal.com

Frontier Tales - New Issue

The August issue of Frontier Tales has gone live for your reading pleasure.

Nightmare - New Issue

The August issue of Nightmare magazine is now available for your Kindle or can be read for free over the course of the month.

Lakeside Circus - Call for Submissions - New Market

Lakeside Circus is a new zine being published by Dagan Books LLC.  They have just opened for submissions to their first issue which will be published this Fall.  They are seeking spec-fiction stories of flash to 1000 words and shorts to 2500 words, they're also accepting poetry.  Payment is 1cent a word with a minimum payment of $10.  You can find all the details here.

On checking out Dagan Books I discovered that they're open to spec-fiction novellas of 17,500 to 40,000 words.  Payment is royalties.  You can check out Dagan Books here.