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Editorials for the magazine

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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Periodic Table Of Writing Elements, Turkey City Lexicon Edition

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Editor

(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 →

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