Prismatica Magazine

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Roadtrip” by Kathleen Myers and is read by Audrey Stolze.Kathleen Myers (she/her) is a writer of short stories and novels. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from Juniata College, and has worked in St. Louis, Northern Iraq, and is now based in Denver, where she teaches full time. "Roadtrip" is her first published work.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “A Warmth in the Forest: Pt 1” by Kylie Yockey and is read by Audrey Stolze.Kylie Ayn Yockey (she/her) is a queer southern creative with a BA in Creative Writing & Literature. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in Glyph Magazine, Meow Meow Pow Pow Lit, Night Music Journal, Gravitas, Ordinary Madness, Stray Branch, and Not Very Quiet. She has edited for Glyph, The Louisville Review, Ink & Voices, and is poetry editor for Blood Tree Literature.Evening Fall Harp Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Long Road Ahead Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Bittersweet Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Interloper Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Standardized” by Briar Ripley Page and is read by R. Lee Fryar.R. Lee Fryar (she/her) is a writer living in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. When she’s not writing stories, she works as a small animal veterinarian, homeschools her children, and acts as chief servant and personal attendant to three cats, two dogs, and six spoiled brat chickens. She also paints watercolors of her characters and settings whenever she feels inspired.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Val-kerry” by Colin Fisher and is read by Ellie Mars.Colin Fisher (he/they) is from the American Rust Belt and currently lives in Reykjavík, Iceland, where he studies folklore and procrastinates on everything else. He has had poems published in Pithead Chapel and Pidgeonholes. You can bother him at @bear_euphemism on Twitter. Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Stars Like Teeth in Summer's Dark Maw” by Briar Ripley Page and is read by Jameson Hampton.Briar Ripley Page (they/them) writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in Central Pennsylvania, where they reside with their cat and a lot of spiders. They have lived and traveled extensively in the American Southeast; the overgrown quarry described in this story is a real place, although Briar never saw any aliens there. Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the poems “Venus" and "Sappho" by Percy Delatte and is read by Ellie Mars.Percy Delatte (they/them) is the aesthetic coordinator for Periwinkle Literary Magazine and a grad student. They are a writer and an illustrator, and they also make jewelry, embroider, and speak Italian. They are currently working on a debut YA sci-fi/fantasy series, and their poetry has been published by F(r)iction and The Mark Literary Review.Twitter: @percy_kirklandTheme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “The Sea of Faith” by K. Noel Moore and is read by Ellie Mars.K. Noel Moore (they/them) is a writer of fiction (mostly genre) and poetry from Atlanta. Their work has previously been featured in Twist In Time Magazine, Homology Lit, Bewildering Stories, and many more; their most recent book, the fantasy novella Incendiary Devices, was released in December.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Worship” by Esme Fenn and is read by Ellie Mars.Esme Fenn (they/them) is a first-year double major in creative writing and journalism & professional writing. They are based in Ohio, although they have lived in a wide range of states. Their passions include cats, embroidery, Mamma Mia, and frogs. This is their first time publishing, but it won’t be the last! For any updates, follow them on twitter @esmefenn. Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Friday Morning Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “At Your Dream's Edge” by S. Qiouyi Lu and is read by Ellie Mars.S. Qiouyi Lu (they/them) writes, translates, and edits between two coasts of the Pacific. Their fiction and poetry have appeared in Asimov’s, F&SF, and Strange Horizons, and their translations have appeared in Clarkesworld. They edit the flash fiction and poetry magazine Arsenika. You can find out more about S. at their website, https://s.qiouyi.lu Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Beauty Flow Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Dream Catcher Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Half-Mystery Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Limit 70 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

This episode is an interview with Mara Johnstone conducted by Prismatica Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Olvera.Mara Johnstone (she/her) grew up in a house on a hill, of which the top floor was built first. She split er time between climbing trees, drawing fantastical things, reading books, and writing her own. She has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing an continues to write, draw, and climb things.Her anthology, "We're the Weird Aliens," is currently open for submission at her website: https://maralynnjohnstone.com/anthology-open-call-for-submissions-we-re-the-weird-aliens

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the poems “The Huntress,” "Prosperine," and "Hecate" by Percy Delatte and is read by Ellie Mars.Percy Delatte (they/them) is the aesthetic coordinator for Periwinkle Literary Magazine and a grad student. They are a writer and an illustrator, and they also make jewelry, embroider, and speak Italian. They are currently working on a debut YA sci-fi/fantasy series, and their poetry has been published by F(r)iction and The Mark Literary Review.Twitter: @percy_kirklandTheme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)All other music also by Kevin MacLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “From the Ashes” by Alexis Ames and is read by K.A. Smith.Alexis Ames (she/her) first picked up a pen when she was eleven years old and hasn’t put it down since. Science fiction is her preferred genre–more specifically, exploring the intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence. It’s rare that she’ll write a story without a robot (or three). Angst is her lifeblood. World-building is her favorite part of writing. Writing the middle of the story is the worst. Nothing makes her happier than a good conversation about all things Star Trek.In her spare time, she runs, hikes, reads, and dreams up ways to make robots sad.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Ascending the Vale Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Devastation and Revenge Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Magic Forest Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Twisting Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “A Fortune Told” by Steve Carr and is read by Andrew Olvera.Steve Carr (he/him), who lives in Richmond, Virginia, has had over 320 short stories published internationally in print and online magazines, literary journals and anthologies since June, 2016. Four collections of his short stories, Sand, Rain, Heat, and The Tales of Talker Knock, have been published. His plays have been produced in several states in the U.S. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize twice.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Trio for Piano Violin and Viola Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Sonatina Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Quicker Liquor” by Mara Johnstone and is read by Ellie Mars.Mara Johnstone (she/her) grew up in a house on a hill, of which the top floor was built first. She split er time between climbing trees, drawing fantastical things, reading books, and writing her own. She has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing an continues to write, draw, and climb things.Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Morgana Rides Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Myst on the Moor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Twisting Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Wholesome Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Editor-in-Chief Andrew Olvera sits down to have a chat with K.D. Edwards, author of The Tarot Sequence.K.D. Edwards is the author of The Tarot Sequence urban fantasy series. The Hanged Man (PYR; December 17, 2019) is the follow-up to Edwards debut The Last Sun.Edwards lives and writes in North Carolina, but has spent time in Massachusetts, Maine, Colorado, New Hampshire, Montana, and Washington.Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Ascending the Vale Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Song of the Monsoon” by Steve Carr and is read by Audrey Stolze.Steve Carr (he/him), who lives in Richmond, Virginia, has had over 320 short stories published internationally in print and online magazines, literary journals and anthologies since June, 2016. Four collections of his short stories, Sand, Rain, Heat, and The Tales of Talker Knock, have been published. His plays have been produced in several states in the U.S. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize twice. Theme Song: Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Dhaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Jalandhar Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Lotus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Nightdreams Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)River Flute Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “A Warmth in the Forest: Pt 1” by Kylie Yockey and is read by Audrey Stolze.Kylie Ayn Yockey (she/her) is a queer southern creative with a BA in Creative Writing & Literature. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in Glyph Magazine, Meow Meow Pow Pow Lit, Night Music Journal, Gravitas, Ordinary Madness, Stray Branch, and Not Very Quiet. She has edited for Glyph, The Louisville Review, Ink & Voices, and is poetry editor for Blood Tree Literature.Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Ascending the Vale Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Myst on the Moor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Magic Forest Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the poem “Naja Snake” written and performed by Valium, with an introduction by Audrey Stolze.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “The Sinking of the Jade Rabbit” by Steve Carr and is read by Andrew Olvera.Steve Carr (he/him), who lives in Richmond, Virginia, has had over 280 short stories published internationally in print and online magazines, literary journals and anthologies since June, 2016. Four collections of his short stories, Sand, Rain, Heat, and The Tales of Talker Knock, have been published. His plays have been produced in several states in the U.S. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize twice. His Twitter is @carrsteven960. His website is https://www.stevecarr960.com/. He is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.carr.35977 Theme Song:Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Other Music:Chee Zee Beach Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Danse Morialta Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Laid Back Guitars Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Port Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)With the Sea Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Somnambulist” by Carling Mars and is read by Venus Davis.Carling Mars (she/her) is queer, genderqueer, mentally ill, and disabled (those last two go together). Her book, feeling things in public places, is available now on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com (Eliezer Tristan Publishing). Her two writing/book arts projects, e/x and antihistamine, are available for purchase through carlingmars.com. She helps run the Writers with Mental Illness book club (which you should totally join!). She lives in SLC with a wife, a rabbit, and a cat.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Without the Moon” by Jameson Hampton and is read by Venus Davis.Jameson Hampton (they/them) is a nonbinary adventurer from Buffalo, NY who wishes they were immortal so they'd have time to visit every coffee shop in the world. Their writing has been published in Moonchild Mag, Rhythm & Bones Lit, and several comics and tabletop gaming anthologies, including Uncaged. They spend their free time burning art in the woods.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features four poems by Kwasi Shade, titled "Nobody Thinks with Their Liver", "I Saw the Future Like a Woman", "We Will be Fire", and "Thrilling Bird".

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features three poems by Dani Putney, titled "Mantis", "Parasitism", and "Mosquitoes.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Future Resurrections of Heavy Metal Country Music James Dean” by Thursday Simpson and is read by Venus Davis.Thursday Simpson (she/her) is a multimedia artist and a co-founding editor at OUT/CAST, a journal for queer & Midwestern writers. She lives between Peoria, Illinois, and Iowa City, Iowa. Her first chapbook, Three Gothic Stories, is published with Moonchaps. She is currently living as a kind-of-trans-lesbian Bruiser Brody. Her Twitter is @JeanBava and her full publication history can be found at https://www.thursdaysimpson.com/.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Temporal Affairs” by Alexis Ames and is read by Audrey Stolze.Alexis Ames first picked up a pen when she was eleven years old and hasn't put it down since. She is a science fiction writer currently living in Colorado, and her work has previously appeared in publications such as The New Accelerator and The Corvus Review.

This episode of the Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story “Oh, Nereus” by Steve Carr and is read by Andrew Olvera.Steve began his writing career as a military journalist and has had over 230 short stories published internationally in print and online magazines, literary journals, and anthologies since June 2016. His Young Adult collection of stories, The Tales of Talker Knock, is out now.

This episode of Prismatica Magazine Podcast features the story "When Wizards Sing" written by Steve Carr and read by Edmund Withnell.Steve Carr, who lives in Richmond, Va., began his writing career as a military journalist and has had over 230 short stories published internationally in print and online magazines, literary journals and anthologies since June, 2016. He has two collections of short stories, Sand and Rain, that have been published by Clarendon House Publications. His third collection of short stories, Heat, was published by Czykmate Productions. His YA collection of stories, The Tales of Talker Knock, is scheduled to be published by the end of 2018 by Clarendon House. His plays have been produced in several states in the U.S. He was a 2017 Pushcart Prize nominee. His website is https://www.stevecarr960.com/. He is on Twitter @carrsteven960.

Today's story is called "The Middle", by Andrew Olvera. It is a contemporary, light sci-fi piece. It was read by Edmund Withnell.