Spectra Magazine - Issue 1

by Spanner Spencer (Editor), Paul Andrews

Spectra is the new digital magazine bringing you the best in new sci-fi, horror and fantasy short fiction, news and reviews. With four new stories from established writers and rising talent every issue, Spectra Magazine delivers the cutting edge of digital fiction direct to your favourite eBook platform. Spectra Magazine is the first science fiction, fantasy and horror short fiction publication dedicated to digital reading, delivering the best in genre-based literary entertainment. Each month, four brand new short stories are curated from award-winning genre writers and new talent alike, bringing you electrifying fiction in a host of different styles. We believe that sci-fi, fantasy and short fiction should dazzle and excite even the most seasoned reader, and we only select authors who are sure to blow your mind, ignite your imagination or turn your dreams into nightmares. Written and designed specifically for the e-book generation and e-reader technology, Spectra Magazine is essential for everyone with a passion for science fiction, fantasy, horror, or anyone looking for something fresh and exciting to bring their e-Reader to life. The future of short fiction is here.

Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2010

About the author

Video game writer, providing narrative design, character development, story and creative writing, editorial and localisation services to game developers.

I'm also one of the founders, editors and contributors to the digital sci-fi, fantasy and horror short fiction publication Spectra Magazine (http://spectramagazine.com).

I've placed film scripts in the finals of three worldwide screen writing competitions, and I'm a member of the Sci-fi & Fantasy Writers of America (despite being terminally English).

Reviews

[Vani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5 stars

Songbirds: Interesting concept
A Distant Sound of Hammers: Gory, disturbing, and compelling. This story will stay with me.
When the Arizona Moon Meets the Arizona Sun: I want more of this world! The Federal Bureau of Magic sounds fascinating.
Wolf Being: Evocative and sad, with a hopeful ending.

[Spanner Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I agree - the future of short fiction is here. Of course, I would agree, given that I'm one of Spectra Magazine's editors, but I still mean it :-)

The short fiction we curated for the first six month publishing run has completely renewed my enthusiasm for, and faith in, short fiction. Reading all our submissions has me so excited about the sci-fi, fantasy and horror genres, and short story writing, that I just can't stop writing.

[Spectra Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the owner of Spectra Magazine, this review is naturally biased, but I did want to say how much we appreciated so many authors delivering such outstanding work during our submissions period. It was immensely difficult choosing the content for Issue 1, but we're incredibly proud of how it turned out - and it's all thanks to our authors.

[S. Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great magazine that died a too-early death, the first issue was fabulous, with quality stories from all the players. I'll be honest, my story, "A Distant Sound of Hammers" was good (for what that's worth coming from the writer), but it probably wasn't as good as the others. Some amazing stories by my TOC-mates make this a book worth picking up.

[Fraser MacInnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome new sci-fi, fantasy and horror short fiction digital magazine with a great accompanying website.