The Readers’ Guide
What’s in Issue 448
| Novel |
Donas plans to flee with Mak and Rani into the wilderness. Her decision is based on Nakoma’s manipulation, and she hasn’t realized yet that she has nowhere to go: Mary B. McArdle, Give Them Wine
A Disparity of Language, chapter 22
|
|---|---|
| Novella | New contributor Richard M. Smith introduces extraterrestrials whose planet is approaching Earth — and doom: A Bridge to Earth, chapter 1. |
| Serials |
New contributor Dan Reed shows how a crusty old space pilot might rescue — against his better judgment — two young brothers tangling with an interplanetary oligarch: Boys from the Neighborhood, part 1; part 2. New contributor Christine E. Schulze brings together a delicate maiden and a djinn: One Thousand and One Maidens, part 1; part 2. |
| Short Stories |
New contributor Scott D. Coon introduces Krieger, a bomber pilot who discovers and rescues a little girl who laughs just like his bombs: The Laughing Bombs, part 1; conclusion. What if the invisible man were the result of a series of experiments? What indignities might the experimenter suffer? Marina J. Neary, My Salieri Complex, part 1; part 2; conclusion. |
| Flash Fiction |
However one may look at it or think about it, it is what’s up top that counts: Sandra Crook, A Bit More Up Top. Some old rituals remain the same regardless of place or language: LaVerne Zocco, I Was in the Neighborhood. |
| Poetry | Thomas F. Wylie, Recollections |
| Short Poetry |
Allison Grayhurst, Childhood Cracked |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories welcomes Scott D. Coon, Dan Reed, Christine E. Schulze, and Richard M. Smith. |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Don Webb examines pitfalls in Promotion: Three Case Studies. |
| The Photo Album |
Bill and Don in Toronto |
| The Art Gallery |
A randomly rotating selection of Bewildering Stories’ art NASA: Picture of the Day Sky and Telescope, This Week’s Sky at a Glance |
Bewildering Stories News
Serials: Both of the serials — “The Boys from the Neighborhood” and “One Thousand and One Maidens” — are complete on line as of this issue. Follow the “proceed” links or the links in the tables of contents.
Book review: If you might be interested in reviewing Joe R. Lansdale’s Edge of Dark Water — apparently a crime novel — please feel free to contact Mr. Lansdale’s publicist, Tina Hall. Note: Bewildering Stories can consider reviews submitted by veteran contributors only.
Randomly selected Bewildering motto:
Randomly selected classic rejection notice:
Bewildering Stories’ official mottoes:
“Poems are not made with ideas; they are made with words.” — Stéphane Mallarmé
Ars longa, vita brevis. Rough translation: “Proofreading never ends.”
To Bewildering Stories’ schedule: In Times to Come
Readers’ reactions are always welcome.
Please write!
Copyright © September 26, 2011 by Bewildering Stories
