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Periodic Table Of Writing Elements, Turkey City Lexicon Edition
The Periodic Table of Writing Elements (PDF) Copyrighted by the author unless otherwise noted. Art Director: Bonnie Brunish
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Introduction to Abyss & Apex Poetry, October 2014
Introduction to Abyss & Apex Poetry, October 2014 Please enjoy this ecclectic mix of poems, many of which are tangentially connected to form a loose theme. “Dust of Creation” by Heather M. Browne (CA) and “Supernova Sunday” by Ralph Monday … Continue reading
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Introduction to Poetry in July 2014 Issue
We are proud to present six fine poets for the July 2014 issue. The opening poem, “Medusa’s Garden: A Vampire’s Lament” (Gina Marie Bernard, Wilton, MN), presents a wonderfully speculative question. Gina Marie wrote, “staring at the ceiling, unable to … Continue reading
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Guest Editorial: To Russia, With Apologies
(A&A Author Jamie Mason needed a signal boost of his apology to various governments. Posting it here was the least we could do. – Ed.) “IT’S NOT MINE!” Reflections from the cultural echo chamber by Jamie Mason Like all catastrophes, … Continue reading
Authentic Voice or Clarity? A Conversation
Wendy Speaks: Yesterday , while we were working on editing an A&A story containing patois, there was a genre kerfuffle and Twit storm about a Strange Horizons reviewer who complained there was too much dialect in a piece by a … Continue reading
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Our 50th Edition
This issue marks the 50th edition of Abyss & Apex Magazine of Speculative Fiction. We think it’s worth pausing here to note the occasion, and to see where we have been and where we are going. Just surviving in such … Continue reading
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Introduction to the April 2014 poetry of Abyss & Apex
We are pleased to present another excellent slate of poets for the April 2014 issue of Abyss & Apex. As usual, my style is to arrange poems in an emotional or thematic arc as opposed to alphabetical order by author’s … Continue reading
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Intro to Poetry 1Q2014
It is appropriate to begin a new year with a New Year’s poem. Jane Yolen treats us to this holiday bonus feature, “Everything Old Becomes New.” The selection of the next six poems is an eclectic mix. “Metal Lark” by … Continue reading
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Back In the Saddle
Dear Readers, I am back in the saddle again. This will be the first edition with the reins firmly back in my hands. Trying to hand-off A&A to a willing editor was a learning experience, and while the switch did … Continue reading
Poetry, January 2014 issue of Abyss & Apex
Introduction to the January 2014 issue of Abyss & Apex, Poetry I am exceedingly proud to begin my tenure with Abyss & Apex with the following slate of wonderful poems. The poems are arranged in an emotional or thematic arc … Continue reading
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