The Mysterious Traveler — “Zero Hour”

The Mysterious Traveler (1943-52) aired “Zero Hour” (not to be confused with Ray Bradbury’s story of the same name) on June 22, 1948 as its 159th episode. As with all other episodes of this long running dramatic show featuring stories in the genres of science fiction, horror, mystery, and crime fiction, “Zero Hour” was written …

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Triangulation: Parch, ed. Stephen V. Ramey

Triangulation: Parch

The 2014 Edition of PARSEC Ink’s

Annual Confluence of Speculative Fiction

(2nd edition, September 2014)

Edited by Stephen V. Ramey

 

A Prayer at Noon” by John M. Shade
Koan” by Jacob Edwards
Passages” by Jacques Barbéri (translated by Michael Shreve)
Noah” by Madhvi Ramani
Dust Storm” by Chuck Rothman
Vegan” by Diane Turnshek
Dream Warriors: Ramayan Redux” by Rochelle Potkar
The Well” by Kenneth B. Chiacchia
Floorboards” by Christopher Nadeau
A Fine Selection of Wines and Poisons” by John A. Frochio
The Straw-Mother” by Jamie Lackey
Smitten” by Tinatsu Wallace
Parched in Purnululu” by Jetse de Vries
Bitter Water” by Julia August
Mask of Sleep” by Rosemary Bensko
The Hope of a Thirsty Planet” by Kaitlin McCloughan
Before Bastrop” by Michael Collins
Shuttle Season” by Jen White
A Long-Forgotten Memory” by Elizabeth Spencer
The Way We Were” by Fruma Klass
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Tangent Online Expanding Review Staff

Tangent Online Seeking Additional Reviewers

 

November 25, 2014–

Due to the debut of several new professionally-paying short fiction markets and the recent influx of science fiction, fantasy (and horror) original anthologies coming its way, Tangent Online is seeking to expand its review staff by a minimum of five reviewers. Tangent Online is considered a fanzine and is not a paying market; reviewers give of their time, energy, and expertise for love of genre, and to promote the often overlooked short story field.

Applicants must have English as a first language or be able to exhibit an equivalent knowledge of English if not their first language. A knowledge of the science fiction and fantasy genres is a must. Review experience is strongly recommended, but will work with the right person if the required level of experience is lacking.

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“The Beauty” by Aliya Whiteley

“The Beauty” by Aliya Whiteley (Unsung Stories, September 2014)     [Editor’s Note: This is the second of two reviews of “The Beauty.” The first review by Charles Payseur appears here.] Reviewed by Chuck Rothman Unsung Stories is a new small press that specializes in weird fiction. “The Beauty” by Aliya Whiteley is one of …

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Sam Spade — “The Critical Author Caper”

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective aired “The Critical Author Caper” on August 15, 1948. Sam Spade (1946-51) starred World War II veteran Howard Duff (1913-1990) as Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled detective. Aside from roles in 20+ films, among them The Naked City (1948), While the City Sleeps (1956, with then wife Ida Lupino), and Kramer …

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