There’s some news about Alt Hist, one of the magazines I edit Update on Alt Hist Issue 5 | Alt Hist: Historical Fiction and Alternate History.
Still looking for some quality stories for the next issue – I’m probably getting pickier in my old age!
There’s some news about Alt Hist, one of the magazines I edit Update on Alt Hist Issue 5 | Alt Hist: Historical Fiction and Alternate History.
Still looking for some quality stories for the next issue – I’m probably getting pickier in my old age!
Here’s a quick update on what I’m up to at the moment:
A first edit of my novel Hell has its Demons. The first two chapters will be up at Critters towards the end of June for critiquing, and probably also on OWW soon as well.
Publishing the fourth issue of Alt Hist Issue 4.
Also recently published the first issue of Fantasy Short Stories with the first author interview now live on the site as well.
Check out the full story over at the Alt Hist website!
Readers of this blog might like to know that the serial that I edit, Alt Hist, has just published it’s second issue. Full details can be found at http://althistfiction.com/current-issue/, where you will find previews of each story. You can buy Alt Hist in eBook format and printed format.
Here are some more details:
Alt Hist is the new magazine of historical fiction and alternate history. The second issue features eight new stories and also three book reviews. From ancient Egypt to World War I, and the death of Abraham Lincoln, there is something for every fan of historical fiction in Alt Hist Issue 2.
Stories featured in Alt Hist Issue 2:
‘Long Nights in Languedoc’ by Andrew Knighton
‘The Apollo Mission’ by David X. Wiggin
‘Son of Flanders’ by William Knight
‘In Cappadocia’ by AshleyRose Sullivan
‘The Orchid Hunters’ by Priya Sharma
‘Death in Theatre’ by Jessica Wilson
‘The Scarab of Thutmose’ by Anna Sykora
‘The Watchmaker of Filigree Street’ by N. K. Pulley
And reviews of:
Historical Fiction Writing: a practical guide and tool-kit by Myfanwy Cook
Ruso and the River of Darkness by R. S. Downie
Rome Burning by Sophia McDougall
Lulu.com has kindly sent me a special promo code granting a 15% discount off copies of Alt Hist Issue 1.
Simply visit the product page for Alt Hist Issue 1 on Lulu and when checking out use the following coupon code:
STOCKING305
It looks like this offer expires on 15th December.
I am offering a special price on the first issue of Alt Hist only for readers of this blog. If you order via Smashwords before the end of October you can get it for $3.99 rather than the list price of $6.99.
Just use this discount coupon: YV98S
Go to http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/27048 to order!
Alt Hist Issue 1, published October 2010
Alt Hist is the new magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History. Lovers of historical fiction for too long have been denied outlets for short pieces of fiction, as the number of print and online magazines for historical short fiction is very limited compared to the popularity of fiction set in past times. Alt Hist’s mission is to provide readers with entertaining and well-written short stories with a historical setting, whether portraying actual events or events that could have happened. If you read and enjoy historical fiction, alternate history or historical fantasy then we think you will like Alt Hist.
The first issue of Alt Hist features six short stories:
“The Silent Judge” by David W. Landrum
“Easter Parade, 1930” by Rob McClure Smith
“Holy Water” by Andrew Knighton
“Lament for Lost Atlanta” by Arlan Andrews
“The Bitterness of Apples” by Priya Sharma
“Travelling by Air” by Ian Sales
Alt Hist Issue 1 also includes an interview with Brandon H. Bell, co-editor of Aether Age, and information about the alternate history anthology Columbia & Britannia.