Midnight Horror, January-Feb. 2008… (appearances)

Posted on February 17, 2008

This one must have skipped my mind. Midnight Horror is a small amateur-paying webzine, put out by a free web host (Fortunecity), and features a decent line-up of authors. The reading is free for the picking, so why not check them out? I have a short in it called Zombie Camp.

MIDNIGHT HORROR – January/February 2008

Homepage: http://midnighthorror.fortunecity.com/

Fiction Page: http://midnighthorror.fortunecity.com/authors.html

Featuring Fiction by: Tom Conoboy, Jonathan Daniel, Herbert Tinsley, Nathan Tyree, Tracie McBride, R.S. Pyne, Tom Johnstone, Brian G. Ross, Dawn Sholun, Sophie Bachard, Eric S. Brown, Guy Belleranti, David Byron, John Towler, Lawrence Dagstine, and Aurelio Rico Lopez III.

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In other news, I guess you can see that I’ve changed my blog template. It looks more like a regular website now, which was the feel I was going for to celebrate over 10,000 hits in just a few months time. I’m sure those are not all unique hits, but it’s still pretty decent in my opinion. Another reason is because change is always needed when something big and wonderful is about to happen not too far down the road. Could it have something to do with my new Lightning Source book account to retrieve authors for pay rates of 3 to 7 cents per word? Does it mark the beginning of my small press art gig, Soberiffic? Editing services? A recent book deal? A crossover to non-fiction? Wait, 300 publishing credits is coming to you, ain’t it? Well, yes, it is. Soon. That will probably be a blog entry by itself; and it’s pretty obvious this site will be under heavy renovation for some time to come.

Be aware, some things have changed: – About Me now features a small curriculum vitae, with my educational background. Average education for an average guy — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I dumped Movies & Videos; it served no purpose. Unplanned Parenthood is now called Family Album. And last but not least, a new story is up in Short Fiction Sample for your reading pleasure, entitled: “Devil Child”. Enjoy… 😉

Other New Entries: “About Me, Family Album, Short Fiction Sample & Soberiffic Arts”

Midnight Times; Darkness e-Zine… (acceptance)

Posted on February 13, 2008

Acceptance No. 295 will come sometime later this year to Editor Jay Manning’s Midnight Times web magazine; A Darkness e-Zine for Creative Minds. Themed, too. This would be my second acceptance with the publication — I first appeared four years ago with The Ghouls of Charon, and back then I had only sixty credits to my name (the old bio brought back some fond memories).

Homepage: www.midnighttimes.com

The Ghouls of Charon by Lawrence Dagstine:

http://towerweb.net/mt/006_summer04.shtml

(Summer 2004 Back Issue – Free Reading)

In terms of webzines, I would have to say Midnight Times is one of the longest running in regards to supernatural and traditional horror; articles centered around the paranormal, too. I first found them listed in the Writer’s Market back in 2004. Nice to see they’re still around…

Other New Entries: “About Me, Magazine Credits”

Written Word Magazine… (4th acceptance)

Posted on February 12, 2008

I’ve just received my 4th acceptance to Written Word Online Magazine. Editor Ace Masters, and co-editor Barb McCaffrey, have emailed me to tell me how delighted they are with the work I have submitted to them as of late. They also seem interested in a 5th tale, and I plan to make the suggested revisions to it for them in the next couple of months.

Written Word Online Magazine

www.writtenwordmag.com

In other news, Peter Tennant and D of Whispers of Wickedness have promoted me. I’m now a forum moderator for their short story & anthology marketing sections.

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Sounds of the Night, Feb. 2008… (Now Available!)

Posted on February 6, 2008

My latest print appearance comes to Sounds of the Night, Issue #2. This new magazine, published semi-annually by Sam’s Dot, features a wonderful array of mild erotic poetry and sensual or romantic short stories within the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Imagine the sexy, steamy love story meets the interplanetary explorer’s tale — or better yet, a werewolf encounter full of romanticisms, and you get my story.

Sounds of the Night; February 2008

http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/purchasecenter/magazines.htm

Sounds of the Night is available at… THE GENRE MALL

Featuring Fiction & Poetry by: Sarah Kelderman, Domyelle Rhyse, L.A. Story Houry, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Tim Ahrens & Neil Riebe, Cathy Buburuz, Edward M. Turner, RH Fay, Marge Simon, Tyree Campbell, Kimberly Ann Creighton, Toni V. Sweeney, Jennifer Crow, Lee Clarke Zumpe, Aurelio Rico Lopez III, Rena Sherwood, Todd Hanks, and with a review of Ken Goldman’s new book…

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Written Word Magazine… (3rd acceptance)

Posted on February 5, 2008

After an extensive rewrite on one of my 2007 stories, I’ve had yet another acceptance to Written Word Online Magazine. Overall, this would be my third acceptance in total with them. I just have to make some grammatical changes in the next month and this will go down as No. 293 once I start putting together my fiction bibliography.

Written Word Online Magazine

www.writtenwordmag.com

What you see above are back issues (I have a story in Issue #4). Issue #8 just came out, pictured below, and it features fiction & poetry from the following authors: Christopher Hivner, Gayla Chaney, Edward Dudart, Ian R. Faulkner, Angela N. Hunt, Rick Novy, Ray Succre, I.E. Lester, Sarah Wagner, Michael Lee Johnson, and Al Carty.

That link again: www.writtenwordmag.com

In other exciting news, I’ve had three non-fiction pieces accepted since Friday — yup, all short articles — and this has never happened to me in the course of one weekend. After I settle down with work, hobbies, the little one begins walking properly, I might start a blog independent of this one for my journalism. After 2008, there is a chance I could be taking a short break from genre, too, to pursue non-fiction a little further.

But, hopefully, you’ll all be here for the grand premiere of my short story collection…

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Congratulations to… THE NEW YORK GIANTS!

Posted on February 4, 2008

Well-deserved and well-played — and with only thirty-five seconds left on the clock — we defeated New England with what will probably go down as one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl History. Congratulations to my home team, The New York Giants.

Champions & Winners of Super Bowl XLII

The Willows Magazine Contest… (announcement!)

Posted on February 2, 2008

Are you a subscriber to this magazine? Well, for heaven’s sake, you should be! This entry will be a small plug for one of the fastest growing, hottest selling publications centered around Victorian horror and pre-World War 2 weird tales — THE WILLOWS MAGAZINE. Published bimonthly by Ben Thomas (see author links), the magazine offers up a wide array of stories with a Lovecraftian feel.

I’ll also be part of a special “Feature Author” contest for the magazine, so stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, be sure to visit their homepage.

The Willows Magazine; January 2008

(upcoming contest author Lawrence Dagstine)

Homepage: www.thewillowsmagazine.com

The Willows MySpace: www.myspace.com/the_willows_magazine

Featured Authors: David Tallerman, G.D. Falksen, W.M. Stillwaters, John Clewarth, Paul Mannering, and non-fiction by Skadi meic Beorh.

Previous Issues, still available, featuring Lawrence R. Dagstine (November 2007)

Pablo Lennis #243, February 2008… (appearances)

Posted on January 30, 2008

My latest acceptance/appearance comes to the longest running fanzine of science fiction and science fact, Pablo Lennis. Oort Cloud Publications, VacHume Press. Edited by John Thiel. The pages of PL are also where I made my first amateur appearance back in 1996.

Pablo Lennis #243, February 2008

Fiction & Poetry by: Jeffrey Marzi, Lawrence Dagstine, Gerald Heyder, Joanne Tolson, Bob Bolin, Tracy Milletary, Albert J. Manachino, Gary Every, R.W. Marino Jr., Walter M. Chellberg, Hazil the Witch, Paul Truttman, Herbert Jerry Baker, Steve Sneyd, reviews by Elmwood Kraemer & John Thiel. Art/Illustrations by Ramos Fumes.

For submissions or ordering info, snail mail only:

PABLO LENNIS

30 N. 19th Street

Lafayette, IN 47904

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Satirica Anthology, Edited by Dudgeon… (update!)

Posted on January 28, 2008

I have an update on the speculative fiction anthology Satirica. It now stands at 110,000 words in length, and features more than 24 stories by a plethora of talented authors from all walks of life (and many countries, too). I’m honored to have a story in it for later on in the year. Two of the authors who have been added include Steven J. Dines and Kevin Spiess.

COMING SOON…

A fictional compendium featuring today’s giants of speculative literature.

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, Steven J. Dines, and Kevin Spiess.

The Nautilus Engine, Spring 2008… (acceptance)

Posted on January 26, 2008

My latest acceptance comes to a fairly new webzine edited by Christian Klaver. I’ll have a reprint appearing this Spring (April-May 2008) in The Nautilus Engine — a magazine with a focus on Robert E. Howard, among others, and tales which contain a speculative mix of ‘weird tale-like’ fantasy and scientific or horrific adventure.

THE NAUTILUS ENGINE:

www.thenautilusengine.com

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Written Word Magazine… (2nd acceptance)

Posted on January 21, 2008

Acceptance No. 290 comes to ‘Written Word Online Magazine‘, and this will be my second appearance within the webzine’s pages. My first time was back around August or September 2007, with a story called Planned Parenthood. This time, I should be making my return later in the year, and I may be working on other stories with the web magazine for possible future publication. A couple of necessary rewrites. Busy, busy, busy…

Link: www.writtenwordmag.com

Other New Entries: “About Me, Magazine Credits”

The Ranfurly Review, March 2008… (acceptance)

Posted on January 16, 2008

My latest acceptance comes to an e-publication for their March 2008 issue. Available for free PDF download, published quarterly and based out of Scotland, The Ranfurly Review features a wide array of genre-eclectic and non-genre based fiction and poetry.

The Ranfurly Review

www.ranfurly-review.co.uk

NOTE: they are looking for fiction that is engaging and thought provoking, maybe a touch humorous or a tearjerker. Whatever it is, it must be well-written and grab them from the outset. Most rejections are decided upon within the first two paragraphs.

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

Other New Author Links: “Ben Thomas”

Other New Author Resources: “Cowboy Logic Press”

The Martian Wave, January 2008… (appearances)

Posted on January 10, 2008

You can now find me in the January 2008 edition of J. Alan Erwine’s The Martian Wave. This would be my 4th appearance with this particular Sam’s Dot Publishing webzine. The stories make for great reading entertainment, and if you’re someone who writes about the exploration of space and other worlds, this might be just the market for you…

The Martian Wave

January 2008; Edition 11, No. 1

Link: http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/tmw/cover.htm

Featuring fiction & poetry by: Lawrence Dagstine, Helen B. Henderson, Mark Lawrence, Robert E. Porter, Aurelio Rico Lopez III, and Marsheila Rockwell. Art by Laura Givens & Edited by J. Alan Erwine (www.jalanerwine.com).

Other New Entries: “Magazine Credits”

Nova SF #22, Late Fall 2008… (4th acceptance)

Posted on January 8, 2008

Earlier today I received my 4th acceptance to Nova Science Fiction. My previous three appearances (Issues #15, #18, and #20) can be found in the November 2007 archives. I’m not sure if I’ll get the dedicated cover art for a fourth time, but for readers and fans of the publication, I’ll be coming to Issue #22. Fall 2008, website below. They pay 1/2 cent per word for quality fiction up to 8,000 words in length.

Website: www.novascifi.com

Snail-Mailing Address for Submissions:

NOVA Science Fiction

17983 Paseo Del Sol

Chino Hills, CA 91709-3947

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

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

More details to follow. Stay tuned…

Lawrence Dagstine, Archives 2007… (Merry X-Mas)

Posted on December 14, 2007

And with this post, I would like to wish everyone who visits here a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year. 2008 is just around the corner, and unless there’s some kind of miracle in the air, I highly doubt I’ll score another acceptance or appearance until early January. If it happens, eh, I’ll post it. Otherwise, it can wait till the confetti settles.

For your reading pleasure, I’ve added a story to the ‘Short Fiction Sample’ section. The name of it: ‘Our Family Awaits’. I’ve also added a new page called About Me. Eventually, a much shorter author bio will go there and replace what’s in Bibliography now. Then, bibliography will become a place for me to list publication dates and names of magazines & zines from May 1996 to the present. Yep, the old switcheroo and chronological listing!

The above is just a shortened recap of the last six months of this blog. Not a bad year. In the last 15 months, I’ve gotten 85 acceptances to paying, print, and online venues. People ask me why I do it. Why write short stories? I have a better question. Why not? All that matters in life is you do what you love. Happiness makes the world go round…

The New & Improved MySpace:

www.myspace.com/lawrencedagstine

HAPPY HOLIDAYS…

Other New Entries: “About Me & Short Fiction Sample”