Barren Worlds, SF Anthology… (coming soon!)

Posted on January 5, 2008

Good news! I finally have some information available on one of those semi-pro anthology credits I got back in December. If I remember correctly, I think it was no. 285. The name of the anthology, edited by Eric T. Reynolds (with Adam Nakama), and put out by Hadley Rille Books, is called BARREN WORLDS. Right now it’s scheduled for a February-March 2008 release, and the anthology is themed. Worlds which are barren or void of life. There’s another anthology, which runs in a similar vein, entitled: Desolate Places.

BARREN WORLDS (prototype cover):

For more details about this and other soon-to-be-released science fiction anthologies by Hadley Rille Books, simply go here: www.hadleyrillebooks.com

Or visit Eric T. Reynolds Livejournal for more information:

ericreynolds.livejournal.com

Naturally, when it’s released I’ll post ordering info, author line-up, finalized cover, and any other pertinent stuff. Probably the best thing about being part of these anthologies is that they’ve featured major players in the science fiction arena, and that they often get a nod from the SFWA. They’ve been recommended for the Nebula Award, featuring such authors as James Van Pelt and Justin Stanchfield.

In other news, my short story collection from Sam’s Dot Publishing is coming along quite nicely. So far seven brand new stories have been added to the 40,000+ word book, and it’s time for me to name it. But what should I call it? Let’s find out together, shall we…?

Other New Entries: “Books & Anthos”

Purpleverse Vol. #3, Final Issue… (Now Available!)

Posted on January 4, 2008

It’s finally here. Purpleverse Magazine Volume #3, and the artwork this time around is on overload! Featuring two-and-a-half stories by myself (one of them a novelette), and tons of other juicy names, such as Darren Randle, P.S. Gifford, and Faye Sizemore. Also, this will be Purpleverse’s last issue. Available in three different formats, and kudos to all who have been involved in this project from start to finish; the fiction and horror illustrations are totally off the hook!

Purpleverse Vol. #3

Artwork by Zach Pennington

BLOG HOMEPAGE: http://purpleverse.com/blog/

Table of Contents:

Standing In The House – Ney Nosivad
Life: Chapter 21 – Ney Nosivad
True Love Waits – Ney Nosivad
Never Before – P.S.Gifford
The Horror Writer – P.S. Gifford
Cursed! – P.S. Gifford
Moonlight and Memory – Faye Sizemore
My Treasure – Bas de Jong
Doll-maker – Caleb L. Mabry
Ebb of Flow – Caleb L. Mabry
A bit of dirt never hurt anyone – P.S.Gifford
Winthrop – P.S.Gifford
Torture. – P.S.Gifford
Biological Takedown (Pt. 1 of 2) – Lawrence R. Dagstine
The Children Must Die – Lawrence R. Dagstine
Cookies – Faye Sizemore
Altar – Faye Sizemore
A Lonely Itch – Bas de Jong
One Chance – Bas de Jong
Goodbye Sweet 8 – Darren Randle
The Slaying Of Granny – Darren Randle
Vampire 1970 – Lawrence R. Dagstine
The Messy Divorce – Mark R. Masters
Full Moon – Mark R. Masters

The book is available in three formats (from the editor):

FULL COLOR SPECIAL EDITION. This sadly comes in at quite a hefty cost due to the color. It does, however, really showcase the art and photos. The best way to see the book.

STANDARD EDITION. Full color covers, black and white interiors.

PDF EDITION. Full color download; the cheapest format.

All money from sales will go directly into the new Purpleverse project and will go towards promotions, future payments to authors, etc.

It’s a sad day to end Purpleverse magazine, but it’s a great compilation to bow out on. Thanks to all who’ve helped, contributed, and purchased these books over the years. Details will be posted on www.purpleverse.com and books can be purchased via www.lulu.com/purpleverse

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Readings & Reviews”

Surprising Stories #16, Jan. 2008… (appearances)

Posted on January 3, 2008

New Years 2008 starts off with a BANG! And acceptance/appearance no. 286. A good old fashioned SF webzine with a plethora of wholesome reading material. Surprising Stories. This edition features an interview and dedication to the late Jack Williamson, too.

SURPRISING STORIES

Issue #16; January 2008

Featuring: “The Doomsday Initiative” by Lawrence Dagstine

Link: http://surprisingstories.dcwi.com/

With fiction by: Jeffrey Marzi, Joanne Tolson, Rose Gordy, Herbert Jerry Baker, Bonnie P. Newton, Ray Reents, Archie V. Taylor, Brian McGrady, Keith E. Jones, Dale A. White, Kevin Ahearn, Larry Gaffney, poetry and MORE!

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Also, new in Readings & Reviews:

My review of Jupiter SF #18, Themisto

Direct Link: http://ookami.co.uk/html/jupiter_xviii.html

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Readings & Reviews”

Glutonlumps Chilling Tales, Issue #1.. (appearances)

Posted on December 29, 2007

What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a new appearance (and a plug!). What better way to give that plug than to tell you that not only is this new magazine put together by the very talented P.S. Gifford (www.psgifford.com), and that garden gnome horror writer Henrick Glutonlumps, but that it features over twelve great tales of dark fiction by some of today’s HOTTEST writers; and a few veterans, too.

Glutonlumps Chilling Tales Magazine #1

PREMIERE ISSUE!

(available January 2008)

Chilling Tales Homepage: http://www.freewebs.com/chillingtales/

Chilling Tales on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/chillingtales

Queries or Ordering Info: princeofthegnomes_at_yahoo.com

Featuring new fiction by: Ron Savage, Eric Enck, Philip Roberts, Ken Goldman, Lawrence Dagstine, George McBride, Tala Bar, Paul Mannering, Tricia Helper, Jennifer Gifford, and Richard Pitaniello. Plus, a surprise bonus by P.S. Gifford himself.

Oh, Glutonlump’s Chilling Tales will have distribution, too. So far Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and the U.S. will carry it. In the future, there might even be Spanish & Japanese versions of it. You’ll be able to get it at select Waldenbooks, comic book shops such as Rick’s Comic City (http://www.myspace.com/rickscomiccity), and DARK DELICACIES (L.A.’s Number One Horror Specialty Bookstore).

Dark Delicacies ordering info: http://www.darkdel.com/

Glutonlumps’ Chilling Tales Magazine is published two-three times per year, and will soon be available through more horror retailers than you could imagine. Order yours today!

Satirica: Anthology of Satirical Speculative Fiction

Posted on December 28, 2007

SNEAK PREVIEWS: Coming 2008…

Almost 110,000 words in length; A collection featuring 24 or more stories…

SATIRICA: An Anthology of Satirical Speculative Fiction

Compiled & Edited by Dudgeon:

www.myspace.com/dudgeon369

Author line-up so far: Joshua Allen, R.J. Astruc, Jason K. Chapman, Gary Cuba, John Parke Davis, Dudgeon, Victor Giannini, Roger Haller, Bill Housley, Dan Kopcow, Lawrence Dagstine, Dan Marcus, Tomas L. Martin, Paul Mannering, Mike Philbin, Anden Sharp, and David Thorpe.

Edited to Add: Steven J. Dines & Kevin Spiess added to the growing list of authors.

More details to follow. Stay tuned…

The Willows Magazine, Nov. 2007… (appearances)

Posted on November 14, 2007

I was just informed that THE WILLOWS MAGAZINE, Issue #3, November 2007 is now available. I’m one of the Feature Authors this month, along with many others. If you like Weird Tales, then The Willows will definitely be up your alley. I see I made front cover, too. Cool.

The Willows: November 2007

Order Here: www.thewillowsmagazine.com

With fiction by: Lawrence Dagstine, G.W. Thomas, Paul Marlowe, G.D.Falksen, and many others. Don’t miss out on this one. It’s only $5.00 per issue, and they sell out quick.

About the publication:

The Willows is an atmospheric horror and dark fantasy magazine with an emphasis on

the traditional weird tale, in the classic style of Blackwood, Dunsany, Hodgson, Machen, Lovecraft, etc.

Deleted Entries: “Mad Ramblings (no time; blog updated roughly 10 to 15 times per month)”.

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Unplanned Parenthood 1”

Cemetery Moon, Issue #1… (New Publication!)

Posted on November 13, 2007

I am very impressed with the stories in this one. It’s a ‘4theLUV’ print market put out by Editor Chris Pisano of Fortress Publishing Inc., but still it’s NICE. It’s only $4.00 and the overall quality, author line-up, and stories are great. You’ll recognize most of the names below:

Cemetery Moon #1

Fortress Publishing Inc: www.fortresspublishinginc.com/

Submissions or Ordering Info: cemeterymoon@yahoo.com

Fortress Publishing on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/85401265

Featuring Fiction & Poetry by: Barry J. House, Kristine Ong Muslim, John Hayes, Aurelio Rico Lopez III, C.A. Kerr, Christopher Hivner, Lawrence R. Dagstine, and Ken Goldman.

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Unplanned Parenthood 1”

Sein Und Werden: Vol. 2, No. 2… (Now Available!)

Posted on November 13, 2007

A couple of magazines from the U.S. and UK arrived today, so I’ll start with this one. Sein und Werden, Volume 2; Number 2, put out quarterly by the very talented Rachel Kendall and Spyros Heniadis. The Autumn 2007 Issue is a special themed issue. The theme is GHOSTS & CLOWNS. I’m sure readers will pretty much figure out the rest.

Sein Und Werden, Volume 2, No. 2…

Order here: http://www.kissthewitch.co.uk/seinundwerden/print.html

It features stories by myself and such talented British short fiction authors as Steve Pirie, Kenneth Mulvey, Serena Spinello, Mark Howard Jones, Peter Tennant, and a slew of others. And yes, Peter Tennant is right, this one does look like the old Ace Doublebacks.

I’ve also added pics of my pets to the Unplanned Parenthood sections. My cat and fish.

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Unplanned Parenthood 1”

Escape Velocity, Issue #1… (Now Available!)

Posted on November 11, 2007

Escape Velocity Issue #1, Volume #1.

Ordering Info: http://www.adventurebooksofseattle.com/

Published by Adventure Books of Seattle. Only $8.99, 168 pages.

Featuring SF by: A.W. Gifford, Alex S. Weinle, Geoff Nelder, Yvonne Eve Walus, Barbara Krasnoff, Gideon Kane Cross, Michael Anderson, Vincent F.A. Golphin, Paul A. Freeman, Clyde Andrews, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Eddie French, Sheila Crosby, Gustavo Bondoni, TJ McIntyre, Jaine Fenn, Matthew Spence, Carmelo Rafala, and Magdalena Ball.

Edit: This entry originally appeared in Oct., but I didn’t have a lineup until now.

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Alternate Perceptions #46, Spring 1999…

Posted on November 4, 2007

And now, direct from the DAGSTINE LAND archives… A Blast from the Past…!

November’s Blast from the Past brings us a MAJOR non-fiction UFO/Paranormal magazine from the 1990’s, which was available on Newsstands and in Borders. Back in the spring of 1999 I put my journalism skills to good use and nabbed my first two-page spread, and my first non-fiction/freelance writing credit. Hard to believe that was over eight years ago. I even had my picture between the pages with a theoretical article on a religious subject we know very little about: Angelic and Human association.

The name of my first non-fiction article: “Origins of Man: Were Angels our Teachers and Forefathers?” Between the pages of “Alternate Perceptions”, Non-Fiction Journal of UFOs, History, Native Spirituality, and Paranormal Phenomena. Yeah, I know… All that fun ‘unsolved mystery’ kind of stuff. To my knowledge, they’ve switched to an irregular online format: http://www.mysterious-america.net/

Here’s what the magazine and editorial staff were all about:

http://www.answers.com/topic/alternate-perceptions

The links above are all that remains of this once great magazine. When I walked into Borders with my mother and saw Issue#46 on the magazine rack, she told me how proud of me she was. After all, this was my first non-fiction sale. I was only 25. Other features to this issue included an article on Nostradamus by Dr. Greg Little. Also, non-fiction by Dr. Susan Shumsky, Al Fry, Scott Dow, Brent Raynes (editor), and Dr. Berthold Schwarz MD, among others…

Until next time… 😉

Lawrence R. Dagstine

Pablo Lennis #240, Nov. 2007… (appearances)

Posted on November 3, 2007

Acceptance/Appearance No. 281 comes today to Pablo Lennis #240, one of the oldest small press fanzines of science fiction, fantasy and horror out there. The November 2007 Issue. You can own a copy for just $2.00, they’re based in Indiana, with a tiny but decent circulation. And they’re published by Oort Cloud Publications, Vachume Press.

PABLO LENNIS #240, November 2007…

Snail Mail Submissions or Orders only:

PABLO LENNIS

30 N. 19th Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47904

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Unplanned Parenthood 1”

Sounds of the Night, February 2008… (acceptance)

Posted on November 2, 2007

I have a small correction to make to one of my late October blog entries. Acceptances 279 and 280 will go to the following Sam’s Dot Publishing PRINT publications next year. The editor just emailed me this evening. Both stories are reprints. The change would be for a publication called SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT (link to guidelines below):

LINK: http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/soundsGL.htm

Sample cover:

Paying Acceptance No. 279: Sounds of the Night, February 2008…

Paying Acceptance No. 280: Beyond Centauri, July 2008…

Sounds of the Night is a science fiction & fantasy publication which features romantic, mild erotic, and sensual tales set on far-off worlds.

The story is called: “The Romance of Vegada.”

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits, Unplanned Parenthood 1”

“The Curious Accounts of The Imaginary Friend”…

Posted on October 30, 2007

First, I would like to wish all of my blog readers and viewers a Happy Halloween. It’s true what they say, that for many of us horror writers there is no holiday we hold dearest than All Hallow’s Eve. So for this Halloween blog entry, I would like to give someone else a plug for once. He is my greatest friend in the written world and a peer, who clearly exercises a style better than most of his contemporaries. He’s the 21st century answer to Edgar Allan Poe… His name is P.S. Gifford… And he has a NEW PRINT BOOK out.

THE CURIOUS ACCOUNTS OF THE IMAGINARY FRIEND

P.S. GIFFORD

“A collection you must own, a collection to die for…”

ORDER HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Accounts-Imaginary-Friend/dp/1897442025

AUTHOR HOMEPAGE: www.psgifford.com

Short Biography of Horror Author P.S. Gifford:

P.S. Gifford was born and raised in Birmingham, England. From a remarkably early age, he discovered that he was completely fascinated with the written word. By the age of nine he was devouring several books a week, and had more importantly begun to write. In the early 1980’s he relocated to the California coast, where he continued to write and dream. His work is remarkably varied, ranging from mind-numbing horror to light humor to inspiring romance. And he has been published in an equally wide range of print and online publications.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 😉

Other New Entries: “Author Links (P.S. Gifford)”

Beyond Centauri, July 2008… (2 print acceptances!)

Posted on October 27, 2007

Today brings in TWO print acceptances. No. 279 and 280 on the road to 300. Both tales were accepted by Sam’s Dot Publishing. The first one, a reprint entitled The Romance of Vegada, which will go into the February 2008 Print Issue of “Sounds of the Night”.

Next, we have a young adult speculative fiction story called I Want My Alien Back, which will go in the July 2008 issue of Beyond Centauri. The kids should enjoy the humorous end of that one. Below you will find a “Sample Cover” of what Beyond Centauri looks like:

Beyond Centauri: http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/beyondguide.htm

Sam’s Dot Publishing Main Page: www.samsdotpublishing.com

Purchase back issues from Clarkesworld Books: http://www.clarkesworldbooks.com/BCMAG.html

Other New Entries: “Bibliography, Magazine Credits”

Purpleverse #3… (the final issue; coming soon)

Posted on October 27, 2007

Word arrived this evening that the final issue of Purpleverse, Issue #3, will be coming out sometime in December. Authors will include Darren Randle, P.S. Gifford, Faye Sizemore, Bas de Jong, Caleb L. Mabry, Mark R. Masters, and Lawrence Dagstine. Chris Kinney’s Lunacy Machine will decorate the interior pages, from what I’ve read. Joseph Pocs and Zach Pennington get together for the cover art and interior illustrations.

Darren Randle has already shut down the forums and main homepage, but you can still befriend them and learn more at MySpace: www.myspace.com/purpleverse

I’ll post them again, along with back issues, when the last issue officially hits…

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Otherworlds Anthology (SpecFicWorld; acceptance)

Posted on October 24, 2007

My latest acceptance this week comes to a PDF anthology due out around June 2008, and you can find them at Specficworld (www.specficworld.com). Otherworlds Anthology is looking for dark, tightly written science fiction, fantasy and horror. I don’t have a banner for them, but I do have one for Specficworld (where they happen to be located). Why not check them out? They’re still accepting submissions.

OTHERWORLDS ANTHOLOGY

Submission Guidelines: http://www.specficworld.com/publications/anthos/otherworlds.aspx

Other New Entries: “Bibliography, Unplanned Parenthood 1 & 2”

Listening to: “Duende (www.myspace.com/weareduende)“

Silverthought Press, October 2007… (appearances)

Posted on October 23, 2007

I have a sci-fi story appearing in the October 2007 update of Silverthought. ST is not just a fiction site and writer’s discussion forum, but also a book publisher. The story appearing in this month’s online edition is a reprint, entitled: “Plight on Amaros.”

Main Site: www.silverthought.com

Read the story here: http://www.silverthought.com/dagstine58.html

Featuring serialized fiction, short stories, and news by: Scott Lyerly, Georgepat, Andrew Capone, Rob Crandall, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Ken Dean, Dudgeon, Eric Ellert, P.S. Gifford, David S. Grant, Roger Haller, David LaBounty, Paul Mannering, Kimberly Raiser, Michael Simon, Becci Noblit Goodall and Mike Philbin.

Plight on Amaros was one of those tales that I really wanted to turn into something more epic. Something more meaningful and novella-length. In other news, I’ve had a few more acceptances. When I have time, I’ll give them their own plugs/blog entries. Things have been kind of hectic over here with planning a New Years move and getting ready for October 31st. Halloween, my second favorite holiday (next to Christmas). My family might go to the 2007 Pumpkin Festival in Central Park this Saturday. Lots of pumpkin-flavored goodies, and kids and babies dressed up in costumes. Should be fun. We’ve got the baby’s FIRST halloween costume set up, too. He’s going as Wonder Bread! lol. Anyway, I’ll be taking lots of pics — as well as seeing a few horror movies — so I’ll be sure to post them in the “Unplanned Parenthood” section.

Lawrence R. Dagstine

Down in the Cellar (Spring 2008; acceptance)

Posted on October 21, 2007

Paying Acceptance No. 275. They just keep coming. I’m still on the lifetime road to 300. I’ve netted $302.53 in writing checks, too, in two months. Not bad for the small press. I see they get a little higher and higher as time goes on. But then that’s the road…

My 275th acceptance this weekend comes to Down in the Cellar for Spring 2008. This will be my ‘second acceptance/appearance’ with this publication. My first credit was with a semi-pro earning reprint of mine, called, “Thursday’s Children”. Thursday’s Children is one of my more uneasier tales, which almost made the cut in Flesh & Blood.

Link: www.downinthecellar.com

Believe in yourself and you can do anything. There is no excuse for weakness. Confidence is what will help you persevere and destroy any competition that stands in your way. 😉

Other New Entries: “Readings & Reviews (review of Amy Grech at Whispers)”

Whispering Spirits #17, October 2007 (appearances)

Posted on October 19, 2007

You can now find me up in the special Halloween edition of Whispering Spirits. This is my third publication credit with them. The first two times were stories called “The Ghouls of Charon” and a serialized novelette, “Vampire 1970”. This would be Issue #17, and they’re published semi-annually.

Whispering Spirits Digital Magazine, October 2007, No. 2 of 2007

Click Here: http://whisperingspirits.dragynspice.com/issue.html

Featuring fiction by: Dan Berkey, Barton Paul Levenson, Byron D. Howell, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Angeline Hawkes, and Alexis Child. Edited by Diana Cacy Hawkins.

7th Dimension Magazine… (acceptance)

Posted on October 18, 2007

I just had another acceptance, this time to a fairly new small press print zine. It will be for their second promotional issue. They pay $7.00 for science fiction and horror stories between 1,000 and 4,000 words in length, and usually up to 4 authors per issue. 7th Dimension is a quarterly.

7th Dimension Magazine: