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Editorials for the magazine

Introduction to Poetry in Issue 58

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Editor

Introduction to Poetry in Issue 58 Welcome to the spring issue full of remarkable poetry. I did my best to enhance the experience with artwork (some as found, others combined/overlaid in PowerPoint with image effects applied). A few comments on … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Science Fiction Stories

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Editor

In my library is a small volume titled My Favorite Science Fiction Story edited Martin H. Greenberg (DAW, 1999). Greenberg asked a number of prominent SF writers to name their favorite reads, and it contains tales beloved of Connie Willis, … Continue reading →

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January 2016 Poetry Introduction

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Editor

January 2016 Poetry Introduction I am delighted to present these poems to kick off the 2016 season. Out of hundreds of submissions, these poems offer something fresh. The issue opens with Time Clock By Christiaan Sabatelli (Highland, NY) with the … Continue reading →

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1Q 2016 Editorial: Miracles on a Shoestring

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Editor

A&A once was described as doing miracles on a shoestring. That was nice, if a little misplaced. And no, this is not a plea for money. It’s about you, the writer. Many of you may not be aware of what … Continue reading →

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Human Wave Science Fiction

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Editor

Human Wave Science Fiction “Depressing is the book ending with the protagonist dropping his sword as he dies. Human wave is one sentence more — where someone picks up the sword again and continues on, inspired.” – SJ Chase. “ … Continue reading →

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On Acceptances

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Editor

On Acceptances First, for an informative but humorous take on rejections, please read my short editorial on the subject of Rejectomancy. Obvious things like lots of spelling or grammatical errors will nix a story, as will sending stories outside of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Abyss & Apex Poetry, Issue 54

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Editor

Hello readers of good poetry, I am delighted to present another excellent slate of poems to you from various regions of the country. The poetry in this issue is heavily surreal and fantastic. It opens with a sixth-sense type of … Continue reading →

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A&A and the Hugos

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Editor

By now you may have heard that Abyss & Apex was on the 2015 “Sad Puppies 3″ (SP3) slate of potential Hugo nominees, in the Best Semiprozine category. (ETA: And yes, we were nominated.) I detest the term “hate speech,” … Continue reading →

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“Introduction to Abyss & Apex Poetry, January 2015” by editor John C. Mannone

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Editor

Dear Readers, I am excited to present a mixture of poems from some highly regarded poets. Though I usually don’t present work in alphabetical order (by author), it had worked out that way for this edition. I am always careful … Continue reading →

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1Q 2015 Editorial: Where are they now?

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Editor

Abyss & Apex has a deserved reputation for helping to launch writing careers.  Where are some of our authors, now? Here, in alphabetical order, are just a few of the writers that started, at least in part, with us. We … Continue reading →

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