| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 42 |
[Jun. 15th, 2009|11:27 am] |
 Volume 42: June 2009
Hello,
Welcome to the Edge of Propinquity. Volume 42 is now published. The hot month of June brings with hotter tempers. For one person, it gets the best of their friendship. For another person, it leads to everlasting vengeance. In another story, we have vengeance from the past affecting the present and we have a choice mad, not in anger, but in care and thought.
Luminations - Curve by Rick Silva AKA ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) shaharazad
Twenty-five years ago, Bobby Whittaker betrayed and helped to murder Mattie Ives. Now Mattie is on a path of vengeance against all of the people responsible for her death. Bobby Whittaker died in a car wreck seven years after he helped kill Mattie. But Mattie isn't about to let that little detail get in the way of her revenge.
Santa Maria - Stars by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Daphne gets one last message from Rodina and her son has news for her, too. Brady and Calliope grow closer while Ant tries to calm Rod down, only to be interrupted with another crisis.
Solstice - Spring, Part Three by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
The best-laid plans of gods and men are often undone by a single whim, and as Vulcan succumbs to his capricious temper, a nighttime chase unfolds through the winding hills of the countryside - a chase which can have only a single winner.
Danyael - If At First You Don't Succeed by Nick Bergeron
Doing good can be a lot more complicated than it seems. If you don't think about what you're doing, you can often do more ill than good, or find yourself in dire straights. They say that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Mine was paved with quarters.
June - Choice by Alma Alexander AKA anghara
It is Essen's birthday and as a birthday gift, an angel gives Essen the choice to have the life that could have been. But Essen is wary as gifts come with a price and she isn't sure she wants to pay the price to have a life she's only dreamed of.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com
http://www.edgeofpropinquity.net/default.asp |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 41 |
[May. 15th, 2009|10:31 am] |
Volume 41: May 2009
Hello,
Welcome to the Edge of Propinquity. Volume 41 is now published. May is Spring in full bloom and high spirits. All of nature is shifting and growing. Just like the Edge of Propinquity. This month we have the first step of a long journey, the first step in a plan of revenge, the first murder of a new darkness, the first acceptance that not everything can be done as planned and a new relationship growing out of an old one.
Luminations - Connections by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Private investigator Chester Hall is tracking down the men who murdered Mattie Ives, but it's a job that he can't do alone. Reluctantly, he begins reestablishing old connections. He'll have to learn to accept some help, because with what Chess is up against, he'll need more than just Mattie's disembodied spirit on his side.
Santa Maria - Encounters by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
The Chroniclers shed some light on Ant's odd experience while Skipping, Calliope and Brady have a chance encounter while search for missing Joel. Mackenzie has an encounter at the beach leaving him worried but relieved while Rod has an encounter that leaves him horrified.
Solstice - Spring, Part Two by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Vulcan's kept Bacchus sober (or nearly) the last two days, working to come up with a plan to discredit or disgrace Mars, the God of War, returning home from a tour in Iraq. But spring sets our minds to pleasure more often than to penitence, and once on the barstool, old habits die hard.
Danyael - Call to Adventure by Nick Bergeron
I love mornings. Everything is fresh and filled with energy. I've set myself up to start anew with the morning, and I think the universe is finally going to let things line up for me. After all, when I'm doing the work of an angel, how can I go wrong? I just need to hit the unemployment office and fill out a few forms.
Guest Author - Choking on Red Flowers by Mari Ness AKA mariness
When a small grey girl invades his dreams and the dreams of his friend, almost killing her, David knows something is horribly wrong. The two of them join together to figure out what the little grey girl wants before one of them winds up dead.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com
http://www.edgeofpropinquity.net/default.asp |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 40 |
[Apr. 14th, 2009|10:53 pm] |
Volume 40: April 2009
Greetings,
Welcome to The Edge of Propinquity. Volume 40 is now published. April is a month full of tricks and traps. This month, we have a trap sprung on an enemy, a trap planned for another enemy, the trick of dealing with the truth, the effort of avoiding a trap and the trick of compromising one's faith. April is a tough one and the bloodshed is painful.
Luminations - Falls by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Mattie Ives begins working her way down her hit list, following a trail of clues left by a man who once handled Richard Harrington's finances. Her investigation leads her to a burned-out house in a small town, and to evidence of a past horror. But being trapped in the body of a man suspected of murder becomes a big problem once the police get involved. Especially when the cop doing the investigating happens to be one of the names on Mattie's list.
Santa Maria - Omens by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Ant experiences something new and impossible, Rodrigo worries about Jackson Montgomery- and he should. Meanwhile Mac gets back to nature and his mother has another run-in with Rodina. Later Daphne makes an alarming discovery.
Solstice - Spring, Part One by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Spring brings new life, new awakenings, and new trouble to old friendships in Solstice. When you've spent your life sheltering someone from the unpleasant truth, how can you deny them when they ask for help - no matter what that help might be?
Danyael - Scorched Earth by Nick Bergeron
Sometimes when I clean I go a little overboard. Still, the satisfaction of a newly sparkling house and the feeling of a fresh start make it worthwhile. It's too bad that our lives are more difficult to scrub clean.
Guest Author - The Sound of Gears by Ferrett Steinmetz
Herbert is a man who lost everything to one of the greatest conspiracies in the world. The only thing he has left is to work for that conspiracy to try to help those in the conspiracy's eye so that they do not also lose what is most important to them. It is a deal with a devil made of gears and blood.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| Volume 39, March 2009 |
[Mar. 15th, 2009|11:42 am] |
Volume 39: March 2009
Greetings,
Welcome to The Edge of Propinquity. Volume 39 is now published. March is a time of changes for good or ill. Transitions are never easy. This month we have the compromise of principles for the greater good, a new but uneasy alliance, a debt of blood taken on by an innocent, a search for meaning and a sacrifice of blood family for chosen family.
Luminations - Exorcisms by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Chester Hall gets hired to expose a charlatan on the set of a paranormal investigation reality TV show. It takes a hoaxer to know one, and Chess knows that Ronald Dietrich has plenty of experience when it comes to hoaxes. But by allowing an old enemy into to become an ally, has Chess incurred the wrath of a new enemy who is far more dangerous?
Santa Maria - Introductions by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Ant’s faction, the Gamin, and the dreaded Ghost Lords meet up and plan to work together giving Brady and Kaliope a chance to spend some time together. Mac gets to know his two adopted brothers, who may be more than they seem. A cousin of Bree whom Rodrigo never knew about introduces himself.
Solstice - Winter, Part Three by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Old foes face each other once more in a dingy apartment building on Solstice's east side, and as a blood-price from the dawn of time is exacted, new friendships are forged in the light of a new day.
Danyael - Communion by Nick Bergeron
When people are confused or depressed, often they'll turn to food. I tried that, and it didn't work out so well. Then, they'll turn to religion seeking answers. I also tried that. I didn't like the answers I got.
Guest Author - Ducks by Brendan Detzner
Sometimes, family is more than just blood. It is the people and creatures you care about more than yourself. Greta loves feeding the ducks. The only problem is that her caretaker knows there are no ducks in the area. When he is faced with a set up by Greta's grandson, Greta proves she can take care of her chosen family despite her age.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 38 |
[Feb. 15th, 2009|10:52 pm] |
Volume 38: February 2009Hello Everyone,
Welcome to The Edge of Propinquity. Volume 38 is now published. February is a time for love, sweets and gifts of appreciation. This month we have a brand new love in the making, the ultimate sacrifice for love, the opposite of love (which is not hate but apathy), a new direction and an old relationship.
Luminations - List by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Mattie Ives returns to the scene of her murder with the help of a psychic she has recruited. She wants to look back to the night of her killing, but a dark barrier of fear has blocked her from the memory of her own final moments. Now Mattie needs to find a way through that darkness before she can set foot on the path of vengeance.
Santa Maria - Unions by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Brady meets the Ghost Lord Acolyte Kalliope against the backdrop of the Supernaturals of Santa Maria welcoming the Ghost Lords. Daphne believes she has specter in her home and Ant and Rod face down a haunting of their own.
Solstice - Winter, Part Two by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Mayor Long and Corbin have their new friend safely ensconced in Solstice … but what good will she do them if she never leaves the house? Calling in a favor means bringing in the dogs.
Danyael - A Case of the Mondays by Nick Bergeron
I have a hard time getting the energy to make it to work on Monday morning. I've been accused of leading a mixed up and confused life, but I don't think I can be blamed. It's not every day you wake up already late, and have to try to make it through a work day with an angel waiting at home for you.
February - The Mask of Deslow Mansion by Gabriel Beyers
Every year, five children must play the Mansion's game. Chosen by dreams, if the chosen didn't come, the Mansion would open its doors, drawing to itself an evil that would consume the time between this Halloween and the next. This year, one child is determined to make sure the Mansion would not win.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 37 |
[Jan. 15th, 2009|12:29 pm] |
Volume 37: January, 2009Hello Everyone!
Welcome to a new year of The Edge of Propinquity. Volume 37 is now published. This year we have one new author and two new universe story lines. As the cold January winds blow, this year begins with an unexpected connection between crimes, a multitude of changes in an already chaotic city, the death of an established woman, the finding of something extraordinary and the change to finally get revenge.
Luminations - Subprime by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Private investigator Chester Hall takes on his first case in more than two years when an old acquaintance hires him to look into a mortgage scam. Chess feels he owes a debt to his client, a woman he met when he first became entangled in the strange affair of Christina Kenney and Mattie Ives. Chess is eager to help, but Mattie's ghost has plans of her own. And since she's taken up residence in Chester Hall's head, Mattie is not all that easy to ignore.
Santa Maria - Changes by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Ant and Rodrigo share quality time as new parents and discuss their new roles in the hidden world and reflect on the past. Daphne gets an offer she can't refuse while Mac and Everett discover a potential new threat to Santa Maria, which leads the newly formed Council Dictum to make a difficult decision.
Solstice - Winter, Part One by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
As the sun rises over the valley, we meet and say farewell to one of Solstice's oldest residents - which means a full workload for Corbin Byrne, the man charged with finding a substitute.
Danyael - Dumpster Diving by Nick Bergeron
When I was a kid I found a bird with a broken wing, so I brought it home and nursed it back to health. When it was well, I let it go, and it came back every day for food. A few months ago I found another set of broken wings, but this time they belonged to an angel.
Guest Author - Ledger Entries by Glenn Lewis Gillette
What would you do if you found a ledger that had the names, dates, times of death and cause for people all over your city? Would you keep it? What if that ledger had information of the death of your loved one... and who killed them. What would you do then?
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| More Preditor's and Editor's Poll (Open until 1/14/2009) |
[Jan. 3rd, 2009|11:09 am] |
Thank you to everyone who has voted so far. Keep it coming!
Important Bits
Fiction E-zine page for my e-zine The Edge of Propinquity.
Also, two people put me up for editor. I wasn't gonna do it myself but I'm pleased as punched. Fiction E-zine Editor page for my editing of my e-zine The Edge of Propinquity.
Rambles
When last I looked, The Edge of Propinquity was in the number one spot for e-zines. I am chuffed beyond words. However, with Apex, Black Gate and Jim Baen's Universe in the competition, I can't imagine TEoP will be there for long. Still, I'm happy to have people who love TEoP.
As for the editor, I'm in seventh and, at this point, I'm just happy to be nominated and in the top ten. With people like Jason Sizemore, Reece Noltey and Rhonda Parrish on the list, I'm in fine company. |
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| TEoP 2008 End of the Year Letter |
[Dec. 18th, 2008|12:46 pm] |
Dear Everyone,
Thus ends the third year of The Edge of Propinquity and we are all very happy on how it turned out. "Kendrick," "Vorare" and "Luminations" completed their third year story arcs while "Santa Maria" completed its second year story arc. All of them ended on a very good note. Also, with guest authors like Alana Joli Abbot, Dylan, Birtolo, Patrice Sarath and Seanan McGuire, our Guest Quarters were well filled this year.
The Edge of Propinquity webzine will continue publication into 2009 and its fourth year. However, all good things must come to an end. Universe stories "Kendrick" by Jennifer Brozek and "Vorare" by Ivan Ewert have ended their respective runs. Their stories have been told and it is time to put them to bed. All is not lost, both Jennifer and Ivan will be staying on with The Edge of Propinquity.
Beginning next year, we will return to with the fourth year of "Luminations" by Rick Silva and the third year of "Santa Maria" by James M. Sullivan. We will also return with two brand new universes: "Solstice" by Ivan Ewert and "Danyael" by Nick Bergeron. "Solstice" centers around a community of people who cannot quite remember who or what they are while "Danyael" centers around a single man confronted by a personal mystery.
Nick Bergeron is the newest TEoP author. This is what he had to say about himself: "Nick Bergeron was born and raised in the state of Maine, which may explain why he rides to work on mooseback. He usually parks his moose in a Microsoft parking lot during business hours while on a contract. He spends his free time pretending to be someone he's not and rolling polyhedral dice, or singing his lungs out at the local karaoke joint. From time to time he can also be found attempting to 'master the game', as the kids these days say."
While Jennifer Brozek has put "Kendrick" to rest, there is no rest for the wicked. She will continue on at The Edge of Propinquity as its Editor-in-Chief, reading the slushpile, selecting the Guest Authors, editing the Universe stories and publishing the webzine on the 15th of every month. She is leaving "Kendrick" behind into order to pursue other writing opportunities.
The TEoP family wishes everyone the best of the holiday season. May the wind be ever at your back, your future bright and your stories dark.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 36 |
[Dec. 15th, 2008|09:22 pm] |
Hello Everyone!
Volume 36: December, 2008Hello everyone!
Volume 36 of The Edge of Propinquity has been published. In this final month of the year we have the come to the end of the road for some while coming to new beginnings for others. Retribution is taken for a lost daughter while the death of an innocent is halted. We also have the sacrifice of the highest order and freedom fought for, and then won, for another.
Kendrick - The Righteous Hand by Jennifer Brozek AKA gaaneden
In the final episode of Kendrick, Karen and John organize the supernatural denizens of the city in order to save John Mueller's family. Every group that fights – Bacchanalia Coven, the Makah tribe, the Special Unit and the Brotherhood of Light – loses and gains something in the battle.
Luminations - Intervention, Part Two by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Katy McCormick faces a desperate battle with an enemy who is turning her own mind against her. As she reaches for the strength to fight back, Katy uncovers a connection to a past tragedy even as she struggles to prevent a future one.
Santa Maria - Endings by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Rod, Mac, and everyone escape Melanie's clutches for the moment, but the situation is dire. Our heroes, hindered with an infant, still don't have all the answers and time is running out. How can so many creatures be stopped by so few?
Vorare - Vorare/Ra'ab by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Gordon's battle with the spirits comes to an end as those who work against him come to their own. His hunger is reborn as his world is once more inverted, yet this time, both hunger and world would seem to be turning in his favor.
Guest Author - The Taxman Cometh by Eric R. Lowther
When a vampire gets away with murder and a father is unable to hire an assassin to kill the monster, the Taxman does the only thing he has the power to do to get revenge for his daughter: He audits the culprit.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 35 |
[Nov. 14th, 2008|08:04 pm] |
Hello Everyone!
Volume 35: November, 2008Hello everyone!
Volume 35 of The Edge of Propinquity has been published. The dead of the year is almost upon us and as the end is nigh for this year's story arcs, the body count grows towards the climatic finish. This month, we have a betrayal of trust, a rallying of the troops, the heralding of good news followed by bad, revenge for an old hurt, the death of an old enemy and the makings of a new one.
Kendrick - Breaking Point by Jennifer Brozek AKA gaaneden
Doctor Mercer is dead but there is no time to mourn his violent passing. One of Kendrick's own has been taken – him, his wife and his children. If the Children of Anu have their way, they will be dead by morning. Everyone has to put their differences aside if they want to save the one thing worth saving: innocence.
Luminations - Intervention, Part One by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Katy McCormick has run out of time, and in one cold night, everything falls apart. Abandoned by her friends and delivered into the hands of her enemies, Katy is determined to fight to the end. But even after all that Katy has seen and endured, she is left unprepared for her enemies' one final shocking revelation.
Santa Maria - Tidings by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Mac arrives with good news for Rodrigo and Ant, hoping it will shake Rod from his depression over Bree's death. Jack Dandelion has something important to discuss with Ant, but is interrupted by an unwelcome visitor.
Vorare - Final Fights by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
The flight of Ghouls and the burning of the Farm; the final confrontation between two old foes - and a new confrontation between foes even older.
Guest Author - Let's Pretend by Seanan McGuire AKA seanan_mcguire
Do you remember that friend you had in grade school? The one you swore to be friends with forever? You don't? Well, they remember you and this is what happens to people who forget their promises because some people never forget... or forgive.
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer
Chief Cat Herder
The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 34 |
[Oct. 15th, 2008|12:58 pm] |
Volume 34: October, 2008Hello everyone!
Volume 34 of The Edge of Propinquity has been published. The first chill winds of winter come in the middle of October. This month TEoP chills the soul with the death of a loved one, the return of an enemy, the sacrifice of a man looking for redemption and the loss of support for a woman when she needs it most.
Kendrick – The Cost of Redemption by Jennifer Brozek AKA gaaneden
While Susan deals with her grief and her new problems, the Bacchanalia Coven takes a drastic step in order to protect themselves from the Children of Anu. Meanwhile, David and Mason wait to hear from Doctor Mercer who has gone into danger to get needed information.
Luminations - Moments by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Katy McCormick is back at school with time ticking away toward a potentially deadly destiny. As Katy struggles to make sense of what is happening, her enemies launch an attack on her reputation, and the group of friends that had been her strength and her protection begins to crumble.
Santa Maria - Reunions by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Bree struggles to remember what happened when she awakes in the Bethel, only to be ushered out by an old enemy. She begins to understand when she is reunited with many faces from her past.
Vorare – Second Round by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
The battle comes to a head as all three forces arrive upon the Farm, and the Gentleman Ghouls lose their leader to an unexpected foe.
Guest Author – Boy Troop by Noah Copley
Golden is a man in chains doing the bidding of his master. But when a new boy, C, is brought into the fold, he knows this child is different. He tries to protect both his master and the boy and succeeds at neither. (Note: Very mature themes.)
Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?
Thanks!
Jennifer
Chief Cat Herder
The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com |
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| The Edge of Propinquity 2008 Slushpile is Closed (And 2009 is now open)! |
[Sep. 30th, 2008|11:08 am] |
As of 1100 PST, I finished reading the last of the 2008 the Edge of Propinquity "Retaliation" slushpile. I just sent out the last "Yes! You made it" emails to the waiting authors. The final numbers for the year are below. To tell you the truth, I am very pleased that I got as many excellent submissions as I did. Some of these rejections were really hard. Some very good stories. Some not so good stories. I am pleased with the twelve guest stories that I did finally choose.
TEoP Slushpile Scorecard for 2008
114 total submissions read.
102 total rejections.
12 total "Yes!" responses.
So, now what? Well, now that the TEoP 2008 Slushpile is closed, the TEoP 2009 Slushpile is open with an all new theme already written up in the Call for Submissions. Because I am nice and because I want good, on-theme stories, here are the guidelines:
THEME[S] FOR 2009
The theme for the fourth year of TEoP, 2009, is "Compromise." The theme for the first year of the Edge of Propinquity was "Revelations." The theme for the second year was "Consequences." The theme for the third year was "Retaliation." Your story may encompass and expand on the previous themes.
In order to be accepted for publication, stories must fit the webzine's theme and setting. The setting is a modern day story focusing on a character deep within the hidden world that surrounds mundane society. All guest author stories must include an active compromise from one character to another. This can be mundane to supernatural (IE: Man allows monster to live in return for treasure), supernatural to mundane (IE: Werewolf allows kid to live after promised secrecy), supernatural to supernatural (IE: mage versus mage compromising over a stolen artifact) or mundane versus mundane via supernatural means (IE: Murder covered up if allowed on the cheerleading squad).
The hidden world does not have to be supernatural. It may be conspiracy based. No far future, medieval, Heaven/Hell or alternate dimension stories, please.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Your story must be an original, unpublished 2000 - 6000 word, stand-alone short story not based in any of the other Edge of Propinquity story worlds.
2. Send submissions to gaaneden@gmail.com with the subject line "TEoP SUBMISSION: [Title Name]".
3. All submissions must be sent in plain text in the body of the email. Emails with attachments will be deleted without being read. If your story requires specific formatting, use standard plain text formatting techniques.
4. If your story is selected, you will need to provide a 100x100 pixel black and white headshot as well as a 100-150 word biography to be published with your story. Please see the Guest Quarters section of the site for examples.
5. No simultaneous submissions.
6. Note: You should recent a confirmation of receipt of your story within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive acknowledgment, please query. After that, you should receive an answer within 8 weeks of submission. If you do not receive an answer as to whether or not the Edge of Propinquity will retain your story after 8 weeks, please query. |
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