Tales of the Talisman, September 2009… (3rd acceptance)

Posted on October 12, 2008

I’ll have a brand new tale coming your way in a year from now. I know, I know. A long way off. David Lee Summers will publish me for a third time in the September 2009 issue of TALES OF THE TALISMAN (formerly Hadrosaur Tales, for you old-schoolers). You won’t want to miss it. Even though it’s a good ways off, I can’t recommend this magazine enough.

Previous Issues featuring Lawrence R. Dagstine

ORDER HERE: www.talesofthetalisman.com

If you’ve been with me thus far, then don’t go anywhere. There is a lot in the pipeline between now and New Year’s Day. Regardless of economic collapses or doomsday scenarios, there will be scifi magazines and horror publications galore. And speaking of science fiction, I have an Interview over at former Gamepro freelancer, Johnny Guerrero’s new review spot. Read it here:

MY MOTHER WAS A TREKKIE!

www.mymotherwasatrekkie.blogspot.com

Tales of the Talisman Website:

www.talesofthetalisman.com

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Lawrence Dagstine: 340 Publishing Credits…!

Posted on September 24, 2008

I’m sometimes amazed at myself, but I don’t know if I really should be. I mean, for a part-timer, I’ve accomplished something most small press authors only dream about, and in a very short space of time. I’ve made lots of friends and contacts these past few years, and introduced them to other friends and contacts. I’ve helped newer authors get published in print and paying markets. I’ve shared worthwhile publishing experiences and learned lots of beneficial marketing techniques. And if it wasn’t for genre, I doubt I’d be where I’m at today. Proofreading and freelancing! At the same time, I’ve learned stuff about various industries and writing circles, held up a middle finger, and made a handful of enemies. But I’m still here. I keep on trucking. After 340 Publishing Credits I’ve proven to myself that I can work the trenches, and I do it with integrity. When I go to sleep at night my accomplishments seem rather small in comparison to most everybody else, but at least I can stare at myself in the mirror and not look away. I’ve built up a persona and a small fan base — and I have nothing but love and respect for that fan base. I’ve shown many that the Dagstine Recipe not only works, but hey, I sell certain products and entertain the average reader, too.

Some writers herald me as this hero, others a danger to some kind of ridiculous inner sanctum. But when a new writer sends me an email, saying, “Lawrence, thank you so much for suggesting that market. They accepted my story, and I got paid for it!” Then I know I did my job for the day. Matter of fact, I get more enjoyment out of that than my own writing. Seeing other, deserving writers happy.

Between now and next spring you’ll see new anthologies, new webzines, and a ton of magazines featuring yours truly! There’s two collections in the horizon, too. You might see me at a few local signings and events, a few library readings, so stop in to say hi. As I surpass 25,000 blog hits, and 340 magazine and webzine credits, I’d love for you to be here Halloween…and for the next six months to follow…

The milestone celebration begins October 2008, and it lasts for 40 blog entries~ BE HERE!

Cheers,

Lawrence R. Dagstine

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Pablo Lennis #250, September 2008… (appearances)

Posted on September 1, 2008

I’ve missed the last few months worth of fanzine entries, so I’ll start again fresh here. I have a story in the special — and rather thick, might I add — 250th Anniversary Issue of Scifi’s longest running fanzine. PABLO LENNIS, Issue #250… 22 Years in print. And over that 22 year period, tons of great authors and poets, prolific and new, have come and gone. To be honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s one of the last snail mails of its kind left. It’s where my fiction first saw print back in the mid-90’s, and it’s edited by John Thiel of Indiana. John, God Bless, and here’s to the next 250 issues…

PABLO LENNIS: Issue #250, September 2008

250th Anniversary Edition

Submissions or $2.00 per sample issue

SEND TO: PABLO LENNIS, 30 N. 19th Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47904

There’s a ton of reprinted short stories over the last two decades from some very fine and familiar authors — old-schoolers! Not to mention articles on science and religion, book and movie reviews, and SF poetry.

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Aoife’s Kiss #25, June 2008… (appearances)

Posted on June 2, 2008

First, I’d like to thank my readers and author friends who have emailed recently to see how I am doing in the health department. I’ve received an overwhelming amount of letters (a couple of hundred, so it may take time to get back to everybody) — and I thank you. You don’t know how much I really appreciate the support. The people from the messageboards, everyone from the magazine and independent publishing circuits. Family, friends, and fans… You guys are what makes the Small Press and Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror such a great place.

Second, for those interested, I have a science fiction reprint in the 7th Anniversary Issue of AOIFE’S KISS. June 2008, No. #25. Published by Sam’s Dot Publishing (www.samsdotpublishing.com), who’ll also be releasing a collection of mine down the road.

AOIFE’S KISS #25, June 2008

7th Anniversary Issue

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

Featuring fantastic work by: Mel Hiers, Robert Gardner, James McGowan, Bud Webster, Zia Ahmed, J.A. Pollard, Megan Arkenberg, Angelo Niles, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Christina Amsden, Robert L. Slater, Ryan Bruner, Phillip A. Ellis, David Howerton, Gary Every, Cathy Buburuz, Ami Kaye, Mac Warren Brown, Neal Wilgus, Marge Simon, Rachel Olivier, David C. Kopaska-Merkel, Pearl Mary Wilshaw, Tracy Meleca, James B. Livingston, and Sheffield Reynolds. Cover Art by Dan Skinner.

PREVIOUS ISSUES FEATURING LAWRENCE R. DAGSTINE

At this time, I’m doing all right. Just on what you’d call a “Health Holiday”. Keeping strong.

Other New Credits: “Magazines (formerly Magazine Credits)”

Sein Und Werden, Summer 2008… (2nd acceptance)

Posted on May 5, 2008

Today’s acceptance is to Rachel Kendall’s very popular existentialist and surreal literature publication, Sein Und Werden. Available in the UK. They not only feature experimental prose, but artwork and poetry in their print version(s), too. Each issue has featured renowned names in the British short story arena, and has its own unique theme. Next issue’s theme is a “mathematical-meets-speculative” one, if I’m not mistaken (or ologies). The current issue is themed: Clandestine Encounters.

This would be my 2nd upcoming appearance…