CALLIHOO Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------------------- Market News for Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Vol. 7 No. 43 Editor: Julia West April 25, 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Web page: http://www.sff.net/people/julia.west/CALLIHOO/index.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS Don't forget the May Day challenge--"Fleeing From the Law." We should be able to get some interesting stories from that theme! * * * CONduit 10: Night of the Living CONduit is coming up! (May 19- 21). See http://conduit.sfcon.org/ for more details. Many CALLIHOOligans and E-CALLIHOOts will attend either as guests or participants. Come join the fun! DEADLINES Check out the CALLIHOO website, listed above, for more information on these contests, magazine issues, and anthologies. (Where it says "GLs in Vol. X No. Y," these are volume and issue of the CALLIHOO newsletter.) =Starlight 3= anthology, deadline "summer 2000". [SF/F, pays 7- 1/2 cents/wd., no upper word limit, (GLs in Vol. 6, No. 38)] =The Asylum Volume 2: The Violent Ward=, deadline 30 April 2000. [Print anthology, H 2500-5000 wds, pays 1 cent/wd. as advance of royalties, on pub (Jun 2000). No reprints. Prefer E-mail subm. to victorheck@darktales.com. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 38)] =The Darker Side of Eternity, Volume II=, contest deadline 1 May 2000. [contest/print antho, H (SF/F elements okay) stories. Must be member of World Horror Convention. Short to 2500 wd, long to 10,000 wd stories. 1st prize (short) $100, (long) $300. Runners-up 3 cents/wd. Pays on pub. No reprints or E-mail subm. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 24)] The 6th =Chiaroscuro= Short Story Contest--the Piggies, deadline 15 May 2000. [Contest, H/DF to 5000 words, no reprints or mult subm, only E-mail subm, First place pub in Gothic.net= at 23 cents/wd., second place pub in =Chiaroscuro= at 7 cents/wd., third place pub in =Twilight Showcase= at 4 cents/wd. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 37)] =Brainbox: The Real Horror= electronic anthology, submissions accepted 1 February to 31 May 2000. [E-antho, H (and nonfic tale of what inspired it) 2500-10,000 wds, pays 2-4% quarterly royalties. E-mail subm only, no mult. subm. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 35)] =Red Work= anthology, deadline 15 June 2000. [Electronic antho, stories of professional killers 4500 - 10,000 wds, pays approx 3% royalty, no reprints or E-mail subm. (GLs Vol. 7 No. 39)] The 42nd Annual Utah Original Writing Competition, open 15 May to 26 June 2000. [Annual contest, various categories of entries (long and short fiction and nonfiction), various 1st ($1000 or $300) and 2nd ($750 or $200) prizes, =no entry fee=, must be Utah resident. (GLs in Vol. 7, No. 43)] Warner Books' First Novel Contest, deadline June 30, 2000. [SF/F novels. Synopsis + first several chapters (up to 60 pages maximum). No entry fee. Prizes: Publication with advance and royalties.] =Writers of the Future=, 3rd quarter 2000, deadline 30 June 2000 [$1000 first, $750 2nd, $500 3rd place. =No entry fee=. L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, P.O. Box 1630-JBW, Los Angeles, CA 90078. (GLs in Vol. 6, No. 10)] =Cemetery Sonata= volume 2 deadline 1 July 2000. [Print antho, ghost stories 500-6000 words, pays 3 cents/wd. on pub., reprints okay. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 39)] Eighth Annual Garden State Horror Writers Short Story Contest, deadline 31 Jul 2000. [Annual contest, SF/F/H to 2500 wds, prizes--$50 1st, $25 2nd, $15 3rd, =$10 entry fee=, (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 42)] =Chillers= anthology, deadline 1 August 2000. [Electronic antho, H 1500-5000 wds, pays share of royalties, no reprints or sim subs, E-mail and mult subm okay. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 39)] =On Spec= Theme Issue ("World Beat") deadline 31 Aug 2000. [Canadian print mag, theme of non-North American-based (different cultures) SF/F/H to 5000 wds, pays $50-$180C on accept., no reprints, faxed, or E-mail subs. (GLs in Vol. 7 No. 31)] =Byline= genre fiction contest, deadline September 5, 2000. [Short story that fits category: romance, sci-fi, confession, mystery, western, etc. No children's stories. 5,000 words max. =Entry fee $5.= Prizes: $50, $30, $15.] Nineteenth Annual Science Fiction/Fantasy Short Story Contest Sponsored by Science Fiction Writers of Earth, deadline 30 October 2000. [Annual contest, SF/F by unpubl authors, 2000 to 7500 wds. =Entry fee $5 for 1st ms. (gives memb to SFWoE), $2 for each other ms.= Prizes $200 1st, $100 2nd, $50 3rd. (GLs in Vol. 7, No. 33)] The Best of Soft Science Fiction Contest opens 1 Oct 2000, closes 15 Dec 2000. [Annual contest, soft SF, to 7000 wds, published or offered for pub during year, enter as many as want, =no entry fee=, prizes 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25. GLs in Vol. 7 No. 33] CONTEST The 42nd Annual Utah Original Writing Competition [Annual contest, various categories of entries (long and short fiction and nonfiction), various 1st ($1000 or $300) and 2nd ($750 or $200) prizes, no entry fee, must be Utah resident, open 15 May to 26 June 2000.] Utah Arts Council 617 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84102 http://www.dced.state.ut.us/arts/programs/litcomp.html Each year since 1958, the Annual Utah Original Writing Competition has awarded recognition and cash prizes to some of Utah's finest writers. These winners attract the attention of the wider literary world to our state and our literary community. Often these winners also go on to win national prizes, acclaim and publication. With funds provided in part by the Utah State Legislature, the Utah Arts Council's Literature Program has worked to provide the best possible judges for the competition and the largest possible prizes to the winners. In this, its 42nd year, the Utah Original Writing Competition continues to honor those Utah writers who through their literary excellence, bring recognition and prestige to our state. Categories: Class A: The Novel First Prize $1,000; Second Prize $750. Minimum length: 60,000 words. Manuscripts need not be bound, but should at least be contained in a box. No part of the novel may have been previously published in book form or accepted for publication as a book at the time of entry. Class B: Nonfiction Book First Prize $1,000; Second Prize $750. Minimum length: 60,000 words. Nonfiction book with biographical emphasis. Manuscripts need not be bound, but should at least be contained in a box. No part of the book may have been previously published in book form or accepted for publication as a book at the time of entry. (Please note: This category rotates every other year. Next year it will be Autobiography/Biography.) Class C: Book-length Collection of Poems First Prize $1,000; Second Prize $750. Minimum 50 pages, maximum 100 pages. Manuscripts need not be bound, but should at least be contained in a box. No part of the collection may have been previously published in book form or accepted for publication as a book at the time of entry. (Please note: This category rotates every other year. Next year this category will be Book-length Collection of Short Stories.) Class D: Juvenile Book First Prize $1,000; Second Prize $750. Fact, fiction or biography, appealing to juvenile readers ages 6 through 13. Compilations of juvenile stories will be accepted. Manuscripts need not be bound, but should at least be contained in a box. No part of the book may have been previously published in book form or accepted for publication as a book at the time of entry. (Please note: This category rotates every other year. Next year this category will be Young Adult Book.) Class E: Poetry First Prize $300; Second Prize $200. A collection of 10 poems for adults, not to exceed 1,000 lines total. No part of the manuscript may have been previously published in book form or accepted for book publication at the time of entry. Class F: Short Story First Prize $300; Second Prize $200. Fiction for adults, not to exceed 7,500 words. No part of the manuscript may have been previously published in book form or accepted for book publication at the time of entry. Class G: Personal Essay First Prize $300; Second Prize $200. Nonfiction for adults, not to exceed 7,500 words. No part of the manuscript may have been previously published in book form or accepted for book publication at the time of entry. Please note: No manuscripts will be returned. Please keep a copy. RULES: 1. Due Date: Entries will be accepted between Monday, May 15 and Friday, June 30, 2000. This is a postmark deadline. Late manuscripts will not be considered. 2. Residency Requirement: The competition is open to all legal residents of the State of Utah. 3. Limits on Entries: Only one entry per class per contestant is allowed. Winners of first or second prize in any category of the 1999 competition are not eligible to enter the class in which they received the 1999 award. In the case of rotating categories, winners of the 1998 competition are not eligible to enter the class in which they received the 1998 award. However, the winners of these classes for 1999 and 1998 are eligible to enter the other classes. 4. Include Card: Each entry must include the attached Submission Card, completed and signed. 5. Previous Publication: Acknowledgment of previously published work should not be included with your entry. 6. No Returns: No manuscripts will be returned. Be sure to keep your own copy of each entry. Judges will dispose of all submissions but those of first and second place winners. 7. Judges' Decisions are Final: Judges have sole and final authority in evaluating manuscripts. If, in the opinion of the judges, no manuscript entered in a class is of sufficient quality to merit an award, none will be given. 8. Winning Manuscripts to Remain on File: The manuscripts of the first and second place winners in each class must remain with the Utah Arts Council for our permanent collection. In the event a winning entry is later published, the Utah Arts Council would appreciate receiving a published copy of the work. 9. Rights: Authors of winning entries retain all rights of publication. 10. Disqualification: Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification. Calendar: May 15: Earliest manuscript acceptance at U.A.C. June 27: Recommended latest in-state entry mailing date. June 30: ENTRIES DUE by 4 p.m. at Utah Arts Council. July 14: Manuscripts mailed to judges. September 15: Winners contacted. To be announced: Awards Celebration. All participants are invited. Publication Prize: One Prize Only: $5,000. One of the book-length first-place winners (classes A, B, C, and D) from the 2000 competition will receive a prize designed specifically to expedite publication and to ensure a high-quality presentation and wide publicity for the chosen work. The prize money may only be used to assist a reputable publisher with the production and distribution of the work. All eligible works will be considered; no application is necessary. No prize will be given if, in the opinion of the judges, none of the eligible works is worthy of national publication. (Any eligible manuscript accepted for publication during the year before the prize is awarded cannot be considered for the prize.) CHECKLIST: Before submitting, please be certain you have complied with the following: * Submission card completed and signed. * Manuscript-sized cover folder or envelope, blank except for class designation, for each entry. * Box or binding for book-length manuscripts. * No name or address anywhere on the manuscript. * Include self-addressed, stamped postcard so U.A.C. may acknowledge receipt of your entry. [http://www.dced.state.ut.us/arts/programs/comprules.html] MARKET GUIDELINES =The Dark Matter Chronicles= [Biweekly E-zine, reviews of SF websites $5 for 500-750 wd. review, fiction SF/F/H to 3000 wds, pays 1/4 cent/wd.] Raechel Henderson, editor Subm: dark_matter@eggplant-productions.com www.eggplant-productions.com/darkmatter/ Attention writers: We're looking for people to review sites for =Dark Matter Chronicles=. We pay $5 per each 500-750 word review upon publication, buying One Time Rights. If you are interested in writing reviews for =Dark Matter Chronicles=, send an e-mail to dark_matter@eggplant-productions.com. For reviews, it can work one of 2 ways (and it'll probably work both). First of all, I'll state now that my bias is going to be towards electronic publications, websites, etc. Since I'm an electronic publisher, and since there is little or no attention paid to web fantasy, science fiction and horror, I want this to be the premiere guide for e-entertainment. That doesn't mean I won't consider print publications, movies or comics, but I'd prefer to see reviews of other e-zines and e-books and the like. So this is how I envision it working. You can either send me a review that you've written of a website/book/comic/movie/ what-have-you, I'll look it over and accept/reject or I will send out a list of places/things that need to be reviewed and you all can volunteer for whichever one's you want to review (in this case I'll consider your volunteering an assignment and so I will publish your review unless it's really, really aweful [sic], in the other case, I'll consider the review an unsolicited submission and reserve the right to reject it). It should go without saying (but I'll say it anyway as a CMA move) that any and all reviews should be more than "2 thumbs up" or "I liked it, I really really did." There should be some meat to it, and it should be fairly obvious that you looked at the whole website, book, movie, what-have-you. Word limit is 500-750, with 500 being preferred and the 750 word limit being firm. We'll buy One Time Rights for $5 per review (meaning that the issues won't be archived). We'll hold on to the rights for 90 days (same as Jackhammer, in fact the contract for =Dark Matter Chronicles= should look pretty much the same as =Jackhammer='s). After that, the review will be yours to do with what you will. =Dark Matter Chronicles= is also now open to fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror) submissions. I'm looking for stories up to 3,000 words. Payment is 1/4 cent a word upon publication for One Time Rights. Send submissions to darkmatter@eggplant- productions.com Attention Webmasters, E-zine Editors and Others: If you have a science fiction, fantasy or horror website and you'd like =Dark Matter Chronicles= to review your site, send an e-mail to darkmatter@eggplant-productions.com. Please note, however, that we at =Dark Matter Chronicles= do have some standards and if your site is nothing more than a collection of links we will not review it. [http://www.eggplant-productions.com/darkmatter/guidelines.asp] =Jackhammer E-zine= [Webzine, format change as of 28 Aug 00, spec fic to 3000 wds. Pays $25 plus 50 cents/day for each day posted (1 mo. to 1 year). Only E-mail subm. Sim subs okay; no reprints. Guidelines for =Jackhammer II= Raechel Henderson, editor Eggplant Productions P.O. Box 2248 Schiller Park, IL 60176 Subm: jackhammer@eggplant-productions.com www.eggplant-productions.com/jackhammer/ Synopsis: Accepting speculative fiction stories up to 3,000 words. Buys First World Electronic Rights. Stories are posted on the website for as long as readers vote for the story (no less than a month and no longer than a year). Payment is an initial $25 (US) and .50 (US) for each day the story is posted on the website. Details: I'm looking for speculative fiction up to 3,000 words. My key criterion in evaluating a story is whether or not the story moves me in some way. I want to care about the characters, their stories, and the world you've created. I have a broad definition of what is speculative fiction, but stories should have an element of speculation or the fantastic to them. The 3,000 word limit is firm. Stories should be submitted as plain text e-mail to submissions@eggplant-productions.com in the body of the message. No attachments. I don't accept snail mail submissions. Please include all pertinent information in the submission (see E-mail Submission Standards for Eggplant Productions for more information). Please make sure that your e-mail address is correct. Taboos: These are stories that either I flat out won't accept or have seen too much of. * Child molestation. * Stories with excessive gore. * Since =Jackhammer E-zine= is available free on the web I want to keep the stories PG-13. Adult language isn't a problem as long as it is in keeping with the story and characters. * Stories involving the God and Devil * Stories based on the idea that humans developed from aliens crash landing millions of years ago * Writer stories. * Excerpts from novels unless they are self-contained episodes Simultaneous submissions are accepted as long as they are disclosed as such in the submission. We do not accept reprints. If the story has appeared anywhere in print, on the web, on a newsgroup or an e-mailed e-zine, it is considered a reprint. The one exception I make is e-mail-based critique groups (such as Critters). If the story has appeared on your webpage (even if the only person who looked at it was your mother) I will still consider it a reprint. [http://www.eggplant-productions.com/j2guidelines.asp] =Spellbound= [Themed quarterly print mag, F ages 9-13 to 2500 words, pays $5 on pub. Only E-mail subm.] Raechel Henderson, fiction editor Subm: spellbound@eggplant-productions.com Introduction: =Spellbound= magazine is a fantasy magazine for kids ages 9 to 13. Each issue is filled with quality fiction, articles about the "featured creature," recipes, brain teasers and fun facts. =Spellbound= ships four times a year. =Spellbound= is a quarterly publication of fantasy short stories and poems aimed at 9-13 year olds. Each issue will have a creature of the issue and a sort of holiday theme. The first issue will be released in October, and have a Halloween theme. The next issue, released in December, will have a winter theme. Please remember that our readers are children aged 9-14. Gore and adult situations are simply not a good idea. Humor, mild chills and thrills, gross stuff and thoughtful insights into supernatural creatures are more in line with what we are seeking. Poetry Guidelines: Poetry Editor: Marcie Tentchoff We are looking for short poems, no longer than 36 lines maximum, dealing with fantasy creatures and settings, with a leaning towards the seasonal theme of the issue. In the case of this first issue, that will mean creatures of the night and Halloween type spooky stuff. We will gladly read either free verse or traditionally rhyming poetry, but we are not interested in poems which toss masses of meaningless and conflicting imagery at the reader, in the hope that he or she will be able to make some sense out of the muddled result. We expect rhymes and meter in traditional poetry to be neither forced nor strained. Likewise, all poetry, even free verse, should flow well and have a musical quality. Send poetry submissions to poembound@eggplant-productions.com Poetry will pay $5 and 2 copies. Spellbound Fiction Guidelines: Fiction Editor: Raechel Henderson Word limit = 2,500 Payment = $5 + 2 contributor copies We're looking for stories involving magic, myth, legend and adventure in a fantasy setting. We're especially interested in young protagonists and showing girls in a "heroic" role are welcome. Please send fiction submissions to spellbound@ eggplant-productions.com. Send submissions in the body of the e-mail. No attachments! We're not looking for stories with morals. We want =Spellbound= to introduce children to fantasy in all it's [sic] wonderful forms. And please, no profanity. All payment is upon publication for FNASR. Deadlines: Spring Issue now available! Deadline for the Summer 2000 Issue: May 15, 2000 -- Featured Creature: Dragons Deadline for the Fall 2000 Issue: August 15, 2000 -- Featured Creature: Merfolk Deadline for the Winter 2000 Issue: November 15, 2000 -- Featured Creature: Gargoyles Deadline for the Spring 2001 Issue: February 15, 2001 -- Featured Creature: Griffins and other Winged Monsters Artistic Guidelines: Images should adhere to the following guidelines: * Black and White only. * TIF or GIF format. * 300 dpi. * Full size is 7.5 inches by 4.5 inches (2250 by 1350 pixels). * Half page is either 3.25 inches by 4.5 inches (975 by 1350 pixels) or 7.5 by 2.25 inches (2250 by 675 pixels). * Quarter page is 3.25 by 2.25 inches (975 by 675 pixels) * Pictures of other sizes accepted as long as they are no larger than a full page. * Remember that this is a publication for young adults ages 9 to 13. Please make sure the subject matter of your artwork is appropriate prior to submitting. * Payment is 2 contributor copies for interior artwork and 3 contributor copies for cover art. [www.eggplant-productions.com/spellbound/guidelines.asp, guidelines_poetry.asp, guidelines_fiction.asp, guidelines_themes.asp, guidelines_artistic.asp] =Tales of the Unanticipated= [Annual print mag, SF/F/H to 10,000 wds. Pays 1-1/2 to 2 cents/wd. Occasionally accepts reprints and sim subs (query). Mult subm (to 3 stories) okay. No E-mail subm. Reading 10 May to 15 Jun 2000] Eric M. Heideman, Editor P.O. Box 8036 Lake Street Station Minneapolis, MN 55408 Queries only: TOTU@worldnet.att.net http://home.att.net/~TOTU/ =Tales of the Unanticipated= welcomes submissions from writers, poets, and artists. Please read the following contributors' guidelines before submitting. We are reading submissions for issue #22. Submissions must be postmarked May 10 June 15, 2000. Will respond by September 30, 2000. We give stories the most detailed consideration offered by any current SF publication. That takes time. If you require a yes or no in two months, our answer is "no." If you need confirmation that we got your MS., enclose an "MS. received" self-addressed, stamped postcard (SASP) in addition to your self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for our response to your story. If you are reading this after June 15, 2000, do not send unsolicited manuscripts. Write a query letter, enclosing an SASE, to learn when we'll be reading for issue #23, or visit [the] website for reading period/guidelines updates. Please note: TOTU fluctuates between annual and eight-month publication intervals. We aren't open for submissions very often. Send FICTION submissions to Eric M. Heideman, Tales of the Unanticipated, PO Box 8036, Lake Street Station, Minneapolis, MN 55408. Eric does not assume responsibility for art and poetry mailed to the above address. TOTU acquires First North American Serial Rights. Reprints: We occasionally settle for One-Time Reprint Rights on previously published material, but if your piece was previously published, you need to say that in your cover letter. No surprises, please. Simultaneous submissions: We are occasionally willing to look at simultaneous submissions, but again, no surprises; you need to query and obtain our permission before submitting simultaneously. (After several staff members have each devoted hours of consideration to a piece, it doesn't make us happy campers to learn that, in the meantime, unbeknownst to us, you've sold the piece elsewhere.) Multiple submissions: Because of the short reading window, we're willing to consider up to three stories at a time; but please include a separate SASE for each story. E-subs: TOTU does not accept email submissions. (For poetry submissions, see below.) Email submissions to Eric Heideman will be deleted unread and without response. Payment 1-1/2 to 2 cents/word for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and unclassifiable stories, to 10,000 words. No serials. #22 will be a general, non-theme issue. We prefer stories with personality over the factory-made brand. We especially appreciate stories that take old ideas and approaches and turn them sideways and inside out. A story whose whole effect depends upon a "surprise" punchline is usually less effective than a story whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Believable people, good writing, interesting ideas, and a good story, well told, are always appreciated. Don't just read these guidelines. Read the magazine. Please note that Eric and The TOTU staff put a lot of time and care into helping promising writers hone their craft. Writers of originality and vision often need help presenting their material so that their desired effect gets across to readers. That's what editors are supposed to be for. To be helpful, we think it's necessary to be honest. If you see personal editorial feedback as enemy action, please don't waste our time: we have a magazine to put out. If you like getting feedback, we look forward to reading your stuff. NON-FICTION: 1-1/2 to 2 cents/word. Essays for the general reader on speculative fiction writers and themes, speculative science articles, to 6,000 words. Currently backlogged on interviews; no plot summaries masquerading as book reviews. Query/SASE with idea before submitting. POETRY: $7 for speculative poetry, up to two typewritten pages per poem. Send poetry to Laurel Winter, 2708 57th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901-0109; phone: 507-288-4388; email: laurelwinter@misterhouse.net. E-subs: If you give a Compuserve or Internet address, plus your mailing address, no SASE is necessary with poetry submissions. (THIS ONLY APPLIES TO POETRY SUBMISSIONS. Prose submissions sent to Eric without SASE will be discarded unread.) ILLUSTRATIONS AND CARTOONS: $25 for front-cover art, $15 for back-cover art, $12 for commissioned interior illustrations, $7 for cartoons, spot illustrations. For an assignment, send several clear photocopies representing the range of your work. Please do not send original copies unless asked to do so. Send art portfolios to Rodger Gerberding, 1204 S 9th, 1st Floor, Omaha, NE 68108. Send cartoons to Eric Heideman at the address for fiction submissions, above. The editors assume no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. Reasonable care will be taken, but we're human, and we occasionally screw up. Include a SASE with adequate postage if you want your manuscript returned. Please don't guess what adequate postage is; ask the post office every time you submit. Postage-due manuscripts will be refused. For questions and queries only: TOTU@worldnet.att.net (We check our email several times a month.) [http://home.att.net/~TOTU/guidelines.html] MARKET INFORMATION =Breathless Moments= Website: www.breathlessmoment.com. Stories of romance set in/around a particular city. Upcoming cities Seattle, Boston, Chicago. No erotica or pornography but can be paranormal, fantasy, science-fiction, gothic. Minimum 7 cents/word. [www.speculations.com/rumormill/topic178.htm, 22 Apr 2000] =Cafe Irreal= Website: home.sprynet.com/~awhit/guidelin.htm. Fantastic/magical realism to 2000 words. 1 cent/word. [www.speculations.com/rumormill/topic178.htm, 22 Apr 2000] =Electric Wine= Diana Sharples and James Rasmussen say that =Electric Wine= is looking for Science Fiction. "The July 2000 (Summer) issue of =Electric Wine= will be a special one, running for three months rather than two, and we've got some really fantastic fiction lined up... but oddly enough, no SCIENCE fiction! We're looking for three really stellar (pardon the pun) stories equal in quality to the fantasy and horror we've got scheduled. "We pay $.01 per word upon acceptance, and are looking for stories of 1,000 to 5,000 words in length, and will consider one story of up to 15,000 words. We will also consider reprints. "Please submit your work by email, with the text pasted into the email or sent as a .txt attachment only (sorry... other file formats will be immediately returned) to: electricwine@ netscape.net "And please check out our 'zine at http://www.electricwine.com" [sff.publishing.news, 28 Mar 2000] =Jackhammer E-zine= Editor Raechel Henderson of =Jackhammer E-zine= says, "I've run =Jackhammer= for over 2 years now. It started out as a whine on my part that there were not enough good, paying e-zines out there. It's gone through many looks and it's grown over the last few years. We started with a Question of the Week to draw people back day after day and week after week. It also gave me some structure, a starting point in this whole scary, exciting business. And while =Jackhammer E-zine= has grown as a publication, I feel I have grown as an editor. I feel that I am ready to tackle a new kind of publication. =Jackhammer= isn't dying, it's going through a metamorphosis, like a Phoenix. August 28, 2000 J=ackhammer E-zine= will arise from the fire in a new form. We will stop imitating dead tree publishing. There will be no Question of the Week, there will be no issues. Instead there will be a rotation of stories. And the length of time that the stories stay on the site will be determined by you, the readers (to a certain limit, see the guidelines at www.eggplant-productions.com/j2guidelines.asp for more details). "One frustration in the last year of running =Jackhammer= has been having to turn away great stories because they didn't fit a particular issue. Since I don't want to use a mallet to make pieces fit, I've had to reject the stories. These are stories that I think you would have liked to have read. With the next incarnation of =Jackhammer E-zine=, readers will vote on stories. Those stories that receive highest votes will stay up for new readers. Those that don't will be taken down and new stories put in their place. There could be almost daily updates and in fact I will strive hard to make sure that there is something new up every single day." [Jackhammer Weekly, 24 Apr 2000] =Pulp Audience Magazine= No web site as yet. Pays 5 cents Australian a word, first issue due September. Expect a long response time before the first issue. While the editor finds his way around the style and approach. It will also feature gaming articles and fiction plus interviews and reviews. Jamie McGraw - Editor, 16 Pelican St, Slade Point, QLD 4740, Australia [www.speculations.com/rumormill/topic178.htm, 23 Apr 2000] =Seven Realms Publishing The home company for =Reality's Escape=, 7 Realms Publishing, has a website at http://7realmspublishing.com/ =Tales of the Unanticipated= Tales of the Unanticipated has a new website at http://home.att.net/~TOTU/ ==End of the CALLIHOO newsletter for 25 April 2000==