The first issue of Alt Hist magazine is available. The current issue 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 […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction, Historical Fiction, Writing Resources on November 18th, 2010 | No Comments »
A classic retelling of Marie de France’s medieval romance, “Bisclavret (The Werewolf)” by Mark Lord is set in France during the 14th century. The story is a first-person narrative, told by the daughter of the late lord of Trigoff. Interestingly enough, Mark uses a woman as the main character to tell the story, and he […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction, Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Fantasy on July 26th, 2010 | No Comments »
I’ve been doing research, trying to find e-zines that publish short stories focused on historical fiction or fantasy. Using the 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market book, I’ve compiled the following list. Some publications accept historical fiction, others accept fantasy, and then some accept any genre of fiction as long as it’s good writing. […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction, Publishing on August 3rd, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The goal this month — while I’m still awaiting feedback from those reading my novel — is to submit some of my short stories to online publications. I’m leaning toward online publications because I think that would have a wider audience and give me more exposure than a traditional print publication. Plus, I’m not even […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction on May 4th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I’ve finally finished writing and editing my latest short story: “Exeter Burning.” While the medieval backdrop/settting (i.e. - general details) behind the story are accurate for that period, the storyline and characters are entirely fictional — though it is based loosely on an actual event that took place at Exeter Cathedral and the rivalry between […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction, Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Historical Fiction on December 24th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m still working on getting a new short story posted to my site. I’m nearly half-way through editing the first draft now. Then, I’ll post it to Critique Circle, and once I have feedback from other readers, it will go through a few more cycles of editing and revising until it’s ready. Critique Circle’s website […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction, Creative Writing on November 14th, 2008 | No Comments »
I’m currently in the process of typing out and editing a new short story. It’s another medieval historical fiction piece set in medieval England. It centers around a cathedral and the theft of a golden cross and the defacing of a saint’s effigy … and murder. After I finish typing and revising, I’ll submit it […]
Filed under: Short Stories, Short Fiction on October 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve posted a new short story in the writing section of my site. The Sea-Ghost is historical fiction set in early 13th century medieval England. The story follows a knight and his squire in route to Wales by boat. They are traveling to Wales in order to join their lord, Earl William de Longespée, and King John’s […]
Filed under: Short Fiction, Short Stories, Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Historical Fiction, Creative Writing on August 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Over the weekend, I went back and edited one of my works of short fiction. I’ve submitted it to a couple of critique group sites for review: www.critiquecircle.com and www.writerscafe.org.
Critique Circle is a great online group for peer reviewing. The majority of the reviewers really take the time to read and critique your stories. The […]
Filed under: Short Fiction, Creative Writing on July 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
