http://www.shimmerzine.com Speculative fiction for a miscreant world. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:43:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're working on some changes to the site; everything should be back in order shortly. To help ease the difficulty of navigation, here are some links: The Art Issue The Subscription Page Thanks for your patience! -Beth http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /excuse-our-dust The Fix Reviewed Shimmer's Art Issue." ...this is a solid example of good fantastical short fiction, and an issue of Shimmer well worth acquiring."Be sure to check out the rest of the review, which covers the strengths and weaknesses of every story in the issue.And click here to purchase the ... http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /art-issue-review Angela Slatter's story "The Little Match Girl," from the Spring 2006 issue, is up at Pseudopod for your listening pleasure. Click here to listen. Click here to purchase the Spring 2006 issue. http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /the-little-match-girl-pseudopod Today is the last day to submit your Clockwork Jungle book story. Information here. http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /a-reminder-sumbission-deadline-today Angela Slatter has been short listed for the Ditmars, The Australian SF Achievement Awards. Congratulations, Angela! http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /congrats-angela-slatter Coming February 20th. You can pre-order your copy today. Click here to view the table of contents. For this issue, the art comes first. We selected art, and then invited some Shimmery favorites to write stories inspired by the images. Our cover image is Penny’s Grave, by award-winning artist John Picacio; ... http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /the-art-issue-pre-order Our subscription drive is over at the end of today, January 10. It is the last day to get a four issue subscription at our old rates, and your last chance to get the Ken Scholes signed chapbook. You have until midnight (mountain time), so subscribe now! http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /last-day-of-subscription-drive The Spoils of Springfield - Alex Wilson Jaguar Woman - Silvia Moreno-Garcia River Water - Becca De La Rosa The Fox and the King's Beard - Jessica Wick A Painter, A sheep..." - Nir Yaniv http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /recent-acquisitions The Clockwork Jungle Book Shimmer is pleased to announce The Clockwork Jungle Book. Think steampunk animal parables! It’s a special double-length issue, guest-edited by George Mann of Solaris Books, scheduled for Autumn 2008. Now accepting submissions. Read the guidelines for more details. Now GET WRITING! http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /new-themed-issue Grasping for the Wind had this to say: These ten stories and 1 interview are well written, and were good choices for a speculative fiction magazine’s issue on pirates. The fantasy, horror and/or sci-fi elements were neatly incorporated into the pirate stories. Check out the full review here. They also have an ... http://www.shimmerzine.com/news /pirate-review-and-interview-with-jja