Flash Fiction: "A Case Study in Accidents" in Contrary

The new issue of Contrary (one of my favorite journals) is live and I'm pleased that my piece "A Case Study in Accidents" has been included in the Winter 2009 issue.

To read my story: http://www.contrarymagazine.com/Contrary/Accidents.html

To read the entire issue: http://www.contrarymagazine.com/Contrary/Winter-2009.html

And, might I also recommend Jeff McMahon's piece "Skateboarding With Mouloud" (http://www.contrarymagazine.com/Contrary/Mouloud.html) and a piece by Kevin Heath from the Autumn 2008 issue (http://www.contrarymagazine.com/Contrary/Matches.html).

Flash Fiction: "Read the Fine Print" in Keyhole

The handwritten issue of Keyhole Magazine, which includes my piece "Read the Fine Print," is now available. This issue is amazing, a work of art in and of itself. Check it out at

http://www.keyholemagazine.com/magazine

Keyhole, Keyhole, and more Keyhole!

First, this is an amazing offer (valid Nov 10-Nov 17):

http://keyholemagazine.com/updates/one-year-subscription-15

And Issue 5, which is completely handwritten and includes my piece "Read the Fine Print," is available for Pre-order.

http://keyholemagazine.com/magazine

Finally, the 2008 poetry chapbook contest winner's collection is available. I haven't had the pleasure of reading Curtis Criesler's "Spill," but I have my copy on order. If you'd like to purchase a copy:

http://keyholemagazine.com/store

Keyhole Press 2009 Releases

Exciting news!

http://keyholemagazine.com/updates/keyhole-press-2009-full-length-releases

And, while you wait, might I recommend William Walsh's Without Wax, which is highly recommended both for the humanity of its characters and the thoughtfulness of its documentary-style structure.

http://www.casperianbooks.com/catalog/1-934081-01-9.html

E-Panel: Publishing Panel - Upstart Publishers

Very cool.... Peter Cole from Keyhole Books is part of the panel. Check it out:

http://emergingwriters.typepad.com/emerging_writers_network/2008/09/e-panel-publish.html

Flash Fiction: "Dirty Laundromat" in Dogzplot

"Dirty Laundromat" is now available in the Fall 08 issue of Dogzplot:
http://dogzplotfiction.blogspot.com/2008/08/stephanie-johnson.html

To access the full issue:
http://www.dogzplot.com/

Read the NewPages review here: http://www.newpages.com/magazinestand/litmags/default.htm#dogplotz

Flash Fiction: "The Dog and the Bone" in Menda City Review

Menda City Review has published my short "The Dog and the Bone."
http://www.mendacitypress.com/9.2008Johnson.html

Also check out the rest of the issue, including new work by Corey Mesler and stunning artwork by Chris Franko.
http://www.mendacitypress.com/index.html

Flash Fiction: The Real Mrs. Robinson in Juked

"The Real Mrs. Robinson Takes a Moment to Reconsider" is now available in Juked.

http://www.juked.com/2008/06/robinson.asp

Wigleaf's Top 50 (very) Short Fictions of 2008

Wigleaf (http://wigleaf.com/) released their Top 50 (very) Short Fictions of 2008. If you get a chance, check out these stories (including those on the long shortlist). There's a great body of work collected here, and I'm thrilled to be included.

Scott Garson's Foreword: http://wigleaf.com/08top50foreword.htm

Chad Simpson's Introduction: http://wigleaf.com/08top50intro.htm

The first issue of Keyhole is now available online

Flash Fiction: "Baby, Baby" in Pindeldyboz

"Baby, Baby" is now available in Pindeldyboz Online:
http://www.pindeldyboz.com/sjbaby.htm

Three Stories at Keyhole Magazine

My stories from Issue 1 of Keyhole Magazine are now available online:
http://keyholepublications.com/stephaniejohnson.html

Also, check out the all-star lineup on deck for Issue 2:
http://keyholepublications.blogspot.com/2008/02/internet-explorer-and-issue-two.html

Flash Ficton: You Are Not Clark Kent in elimae

elimae has published my story "You Are Not Clark Kent."

Check it out: http://www.elimae.com/2008/February/Clark.html

Podcast from Keyhole Publications

Keyhole's first podcast is now available and includes readings of my three flash pieces (Magdalene, Tennessee Travel Inn, and My Cousin Billy is Dismantled).

Check it out:
http://keyholepublications.blogspot.com/2008/01/podcast.html

If you're old-school and love paper, please consider purchasing a copy of Issue 1 or a subscription: http://www.keyholepublications.com/magazine.html

Short Story: Fluxions

Available in Quay (both in print and online): http://www.quayjournal.org/2_1/fluxions.htm

Flash Fiction: Keyhole Magazine

I'm proud to announce that three pieces of my flash fiction (Tennessee Travel Inn, Circa 1979; Magdalene; and My Cousin Billy is Dismantled) are currently available in Keyhole Magazine. Copies of the issue can be purchased here: http://www.keyholepublications.com/

Flash Fiction: My Neighbor Doesn’t Remember Everything She Forgets

Available in Night Train: http://www.nighttrainmagazine.com/contents/sjohnson_fb.php

Short Story: Thesmophoria

Available in Fickle Muses: http://www.ficklemuses.com/fiction/2007-10-28.html

Short Story: Faux-Finish

Available in the Fall Into Winter 2007 issue of VerbSap:
http://www.verbsap.com/07fallfiction/johnson.html

Stefani Nellen reviewed this issue for NewPages and included mention of my story: http://newpages.com/magazinestand/litmags/2007_11/litmagreviews_2007_11.htm

Short Story: Dragons

Available in the September 2007 issue of Lily: http://freewebs.com/lilylitreview/4_10johnson.html

Flash Fiction: My Great-Aunt Meets Jesus at the Mobil Station in Montana

In Smokelong Quarterly: http://www.smokelong.com/flash/5536.asp

A short interview is also available: http://www.smokelong.com/interview/353.asp

No Do-Overs available in back issues of The Rambler

The Rambler ran my column No Do-Overs between September 2005 and May 2007. If you're interested, back issues can be purchased directly from the magazine at http://www.ramblermagazine.com/issues.html


My short story "In Vino Veritas" was included in the January 2005 issue: http://www.ramblermagazine.com/issue_jan05.html

Read the NewPages review of the November/December 2006 issue here: http://newpages.com/magazinestand/litmags/2007_01/litmagreviews200701.htm

The fine print... Below is a list of which essay was included in which issue:

• “In Sickness and In Health” May/June 2007
• “Look Ma, No Pants” March/April 2007
• “Are There Buffalo in Arkansas?” January/February 2007
• “Girly” November/December 2006
• “Rehearsal” September/October 2006
• “Love in the Time of Salmonella” July/August 2006
• “No Other Way: The Devil We Know” May/June 2006
• "Reclamation” March/April 2006
• “Unleashing Schrödinger’s Cat: The Possibilities of Reading” January/February 2006
• “Home Sweet Home: Physical Places & Creative Spaces” November/December 2005
• "You're Ugly and Your Mama Dresses You Funny: Overcoming the Insult of Rejection" September/October 2005