The Seeing-Spectacles of Aberdeen Gray: a Short Story / Zine by Jess Smart Smiley Check out this 8-page mini zine I made out of a single sheet of paper and keep reading to find out how you can print and fold your own copy! What’s Inside The whole story is in this tiny, pocket-size zine…
Tag: Short story
The Seeing-Spectacles of Aberdeen Gray
A Short Story by Jess Smart Smiley 4-5 minute read Aberdeen Gray was convinced she was cursed. She claimed that her eyes were made blind by her husband—“The Conjurer” she called him—because she refused the “singularly ugly and frightful” portrait he had gifted his bride for their wedding. Young Frederick was shocked by Aberdeen’s response,…
Wardenclyffe’s Presentation (A Short Story for Fyretober)
Wardenclyffe’s Presentation Jess Smart Smiley I have chosen my subject. My tools and supplies are arrayed before me. Master Wardenclyffe tends to the maintenance and construction of the other machines. The warehouse is substantial and frequented often by Master Wardenclyffe’s countless investors and admirers. Many financiers, heads of state, cultural mavens, and military leaders observe…
Halloween Zines by Jess Smart Smiley
It’s spooky season, baybeeeee! I love this time of year. Things seem to turn quieter, more contemplative. AND DON’T FORGET ALL THE SPOOKY! In case my monster look-n-find book, collection of spooky comics, cutesy vampire graphic novels, magical, mystery, maze comic, witchy paper pictures, and series of monster-filled picture books don’t SCREAM my love for…
*WINNER*
Last month I offered my first book giveaway on this blog, and am excited to announce the winner (the winner was picked at random, using the generator from random.org). The winner of A Map in the Dirt, a short story in comic form, is the 14th comment since the giveaway began, making Alice the winner! Congratulations,…
WIN THIS BOOK! (LAST CHANCE)
Just three days left to win your own copy of my short story in comics form, A Map in the Dirt! All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between now and October 31. I’ll pick a comment at random and the winner will receive a copy of A Map in the Dirt….
FREE BOOK GIVE-AWAY
Welcome, all new subscribers, and happy October! I’m giving away a copy of my comic, A Map in the Dirt, right here on the blog. All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between now and October 31. I’ll pick a comment at random and the winner will receive a copy…
CALL FOR STORIES, ART
Cygnus is a journal of speculative fiction headed by writer, editor and epic beard-grower, Casey Winters. The journal (which is listed on Duotrope’s Digest) will feature six to nine short stories, as well as speculative works of art (arguably, anyone could look at my pictures and speculate as to whether or not it is really…
CALL FOR SHORT STORIES
Ben Housley, author of Into the Dark: Escape of the Nomad, is putting together an anthology of moon settlement stories and needs your submission. Submissions are due August 21 and can be sent to wasatchwildman@hotmail.com. Winners will receive 5 cents per words compensation, as well as their story published in The Great Moon Rush, in both e-book…
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