Monthly Archives: September 2016

13 most excellent speculative fiction short stories

Originally posted on Maria Haskins:
This month, like every month, I read a lot of amazing speculative short fiction. This is also the month when I’ve decided to switch from calling the stories I list “fantasy and science fiction”, to calling them “speculative fiction”. Quite simply because I include stories that are horror, magical realism, and,…

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I’m Teaching Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror & Beyond—ONLINE

I’m teaching a six-week class, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror & Beyond, over at Story Studio Chicago (online) this October. Come join the fun. Here’s more information: Description of Class If you love the incredible, futuristic, supernatural, and fantastical—this is the class for you. Whether you’re working on a project or just starting out, this six-week online […]

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13 Questions with Mercedes M. Yardley

Excellent interview with Mercedes Yardley over at Joan’s blog. 13 Questions. Stop by and give it a read. MMY is a crucial part of Gamut, and one hell of an author. Joan De La Haye Hello my Freaky Darlings, Today we have Mercedes M. Yardley in the interrogation seat. Mercedes M. Yardley is a dark […]

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The Review Review Loves Gamut!

Sharing the Love: Editors Recommend Their Favorite Lit Mags Thanks to The Review Review, The Matador Review and JT Lachausse. They think we’re an exciting new publication! “I think Gamut Magazine is on a lot of people’s minds right now. They are a new magazine, expected to launch on January 1st of next year (2017), […]

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This is Horror: Best Writing Advice Episode

Originally posted on A Broken Laptop:
In this podcast twenty writers discuss the best writing advice they’ve received. Contributions from Stephen Graham Jones, Mercedes M. Yardley, Helen Marshall, Paul Tremblay, George Ttoouli, Nina Allan, David Moody, Jessica McHugh, John F.D. Taff, John C. Foster, David Bowles, Lisa L. Hannett, Bob Pastorella, Josh Malerman, Richard Thomas, Vincenzo…

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