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**shroud** · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject: Shroud Two Status Update

Issue Two is assembled, copyedited (thanks Christa!) and going through layout. I hope to have the layout done before tomorrow, but it might be tough because i am headed out to New Orleans for a long weekend.

The issue took longer this time because of the increase in content. I have some very interesting nonfiction pieces in this issue as well as a marked increase in fiction.

Can you tell me, what are your respective interests in nonfiction? Is it something we should continue? Sparingly? More?

I'd really love to hear.
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Sheldon S. Higdon · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject:

Well it's hard to say without seeing the nonfiction pieces that are in issue two and to whether I can say add more or less is not up to me, but if it's dark in tone or in nature then I'd say why not have it in the magazine.

Once issue two is out and readers get the chance to digest the nonfiction, then you'll have a real good understanding on whether you should add more or not.

But if you keep up with the nonfiction...just remember, you'll have to change the tag for the magazine. No longer can it say, "The Bold New Voice in Fiction". Smile

Just my two cents...
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Rob Davies · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject:

I tend to like a mix of fiction and nonfiction (reviews, articles, etc.) in a magazine, but probably end up reading more of the fiction. I also like interviews and articles that focus on the writing process.

Have fun in New Orleans. It is a great city. My wife and I are going next month for a much needed vacation.

Natalie L. Sin · Grand Master Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 87

Unless it's a subject that I am passionate about or a really cool interview, I tend to skip non-fiction. I'm so lazy that way Confused

Tom Piccirilli · Disciple Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 45

I tend to hit the nonfiction first in magazines. I read the reviews, interviews, essays, and leave the fiction for last, for when I have time to really dig in and enjoy.

Rue Morgue does nonfiction especially well. They cover a wide arena of topics and have some excellent coverage of books, films, etc. With really cool horror focus on haunted travels, visiting HP Lovecraft's house, and stuff like that.
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christammiller · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject:

I really loved the article on 1968. I would definitely be interested to see more of that kind of analysis. I also like articles like "Bodysnatchers" in Issue 1 - real-life, historical, bizarre/"truth is stranger than fiction" types of things. And interviews are always helpful to aspiring writers!

As for reviews, current movie and book reviews are interesting, but honestly they are a dime a dozen if you pay attention to the newspapers/blogs/RottenTomatoes.com/etc. I would really love to see more reviews of older movies and books, classics, cult favorites, forgotten but good, forgotten and awful, etc. (In fact I know a guy who might be into this kind of thing, and will ask him, if you're interested, Tim.)
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Tom Piccirilli · Disciple Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 45

Looking forward to the new issue.
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John P. Wilson · Disciple Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 44

I'm waiting on issue 2 to arrive. Can't wait to check it out.
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Nathaniel Lambert · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

I love nonfiction as long as its completely twisted and absurd. There's real life stories out there that can top any horror done by the masters.

M · Initiate Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Arkham

What is the ETA of ish 2?

rsmccoy · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:51 am Post subject: I got mine baby!!!!!

Yeah!!!!!! Issue 2 looks so f*@#ing sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

Ok, so I'm a little biased because it's the first time seeing my fiction in print, but even without that, it is very cool. Very Happy

Natalie L. Sin · Grand Master Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 87

Just got mine today. It is beautiful! Very Happy

Rob Davies · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject:

I got mine yesterday. It looks great.

Nathaniel Lambert · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

I still have to order a copy.

isaiyan · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject:

I still have to order my copy too