Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Lost Colony A quarterly magazine of mid-length science fiction and fantasy ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Posts](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/posts/) - [Lost Colony on Hiatus](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/lost-colony-on-hiatus/) - Hi all, I wanted to let everyone know that it has become necessary to put Lost Colony on hiatus. I have a new slate of professional responsibilities that have taken us pretty much all of my time, so I don't have the time I need to dedicate to the magazine. I hope that this hiatus - [Tenzin](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/tenzin/) - Tenzin is stationed on a distant planet with a human to figure out if either species can use it as a colony. As they are forced to work side by side, they may discover that they can live together, and maybe even discover a new way of life together. - [Endure](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/endure/) - Baedo has spent his entire life as a slave on a small planet in the outer reaches of the empire. But the birth of his daughter inspires him to run for her freedom, and perhaps the freedom of the galaxy. - [Submission Stats - September 2023](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-september-2023/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Gwendolyn Greene and the Moondog Coronation Ball of 1957](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/gwendolyn-greene-and-the-moondog-coronation-ball-of-1957/) - When Gwendolyn Greene’s Australian shepherd McKenna is selected to be the first animal in space, they are on a path to Cold War glory and worldwide stardom. So why did she beg her childhood friend to come rescue her from it all? - [Silent Running](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/silent-running/) - Their mission is to uncover the secrets of the Lethe Cluster, a dangerous and mysterious intergalactic anomaly. But there are others who will do anything they can to keep those secrets for themselves. - [Submission Stats - April 2023](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-april-2023/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Submission Stats - February 2023](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-february-2023/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [The Volume 1 Kickstarter funded!](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/the-volume-1-kickstarter-funded/) - Our Kickstarter campaign has reached its funding goal! We are so excited to send the Limited Edition of Lost Colony: Volume 1 to you and put these masterfully crafted stories in your hands! And if you haven’t backed yet, you still have time! But act fast because the campaign, along with your chance to get the Limited - [Submission Stats - January 2023](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-january-2023/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [The Volume 1 Kickstarter is launching soon!](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/the-volume-1-kickstarter-is-launching-soon/) - We are getting ready for the publication of our very first anthology book, Lost Colony: Volume 1, by launching a Kickstarter campaign. Through the campaign, you'll be able to get the Limited Edition of Volume 1 along with a bunch of other extras that are only available through Kickstarter. Volume 1 collects all four of - [Submission Stats - December 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-december-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [2022 Awards Eligibility](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/2022-awards-eligibility/) - Novellas "Three Past Desolation Cut" by Grant Stone Armed with only three bullets, an old map, and a score to settle, Bonnie Murtaugh may be in the Splintered Man’s territory, but she won’t let anything come between her and vengeance. Novelettes "Rox" by Mark Bilsborough Forced into a risky mission to the outer reaches of - [Assimilation](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/assimilation/) - When a boy at school is converted into a VIM, a human consciousness merged with that of an interstellar refugee, Jennifer Baynes wants to make him feel welcome. She soon finds that the VIM’s objectives aren’t what they seem. - [Submission Stats - November 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-november-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Submission Stats - October 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-october-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [The Duchess's Case](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/the-duchesss-case/) - With her career and her family’s prospects at stake, Eleanor Marjoy, a young solicitor, is asked to judge the case of a wealthy and cunning duchess, a case that could condemn a man to his death. - [Submission Stats - September 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-september-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Another Chance to Win a Subscription to Lost Colony!](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/another-chance-to-win-a-subscription-to-lost-colony/) - Just like I did for the Nebula Awards, I'm giving you a chance to win a 1-year electronic subscription to Lost Colony. All you have to do is join the Lost Colony email list (if you have not already joined) and use the form below to predict the winner of each category of the Hugo - [Submission Stats - July 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-july-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [The Weasel](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/the-weasel/) - In a country ravaged by revolution and monsters, a young girl and boy from opposite sides of the conflict are charged with protecting their god from his enemies. - [Submission Stats - June 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-june-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Introducing Lost Colony and Call For Submissions!](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/news-test/) - I am proud to announce the launch of Lost Colony and put out a call for submissions. I am looking for mid-length (10,000-25,000 words) stories of speculative fiction (science fiction and fantasy in all of their manifestations). I will publish one story per quarter for free here on this website (with ads) and for 99 cents as - [A Note on the Editor’s Note](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/a-note-on-the-editors-note/) - Like a lot of aspiring writers, I’ve listened with rapt attention any time an editor is willing to impart their pearls of wisdom on what they look for in the submissions that they read. Much of what I have heard has been one of two things: horror stories about the craziest, most absurd submissions they - [Rox](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/rox/) - Forced into a risky mission to the outer reaches of the solar system, Roxanne “Rox” Weaver is about to confront a horror from her past, and a threat to humanity’s future. - [Submission Stats - February 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-february-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Submission Stats - March 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-march-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Three Past Desolation Cut](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/three-past-desolation-cut/) - Armed with only three bullets, an old map, and a score to settle, Bonnie Murtaugh may be in the Splintered Man’s territory, but she won’t let anything come between her and vengeance. - [Win a Free 1-Year Subscription to Lost Colony!](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/win-a-free-1-year-subscription-to-lost-colony/) - In anticipation of the 2021 Nebula Awards, which will be announced on May 20–22, 2022, I am giving you a chance to win a 1-year electronic subscription to Lost Colony. All you have to do is join the Lost Colony email list (if you have not already joined) use the form below to predict the - [Submission Stats - April 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-april-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last - [Submission Stats - May 2022](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submission-stats-may-2022/) - In the interest of editorial transparency, and in the same vein as the Editor's Note, I thought that I would publicly share the latest stats on submissions and responses. Here are the statistics on what I’ve done editorially over the past month and year. All stats are accurate as of 11:59 p.m. on the last ## Pages - [Latest Fiction](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/) - Lost Colony on Hiatus Hi all, I wanted to let everyone know that it has become necessary to put Lost Colony on hiatus. I have a new slate of professional responsibilities that have taken us pretty much all of my time, so I don’t have the time I need to dedicate to the magazine. I - [Submissions](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/submissions/) - Unfortunately, submissions are closed with Lost Colony is on hiatus. I hope to be able to open submissions again in the not-too-distant future. Thank you for your interest in Lost Colony. That you are even visiting the website and reading these words means a lot to me. Since you are visiting this page, I'm guessing that - [Teresa Milbrodt](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/teresa-milbrodt/) - Teresa Milbrodt is the author of three short story collections: Instances of Head-Switching, Bearded Women: Stories, and Work Opportunities. She has also published a novel, The Patron Saint of Unattractive People, and a flash fiction collection, Larissa Takes Flight: Stories. Her fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous literary magazines. From the Author - [Authors](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/) - Ali Abbas Mark Bilsborough Rebecca Marshal Teresa Milbrodt M.E. Pickett Robin Pond Jonathan Sherwood Grant Stone Subodhana Wijeyeratne Email Signup/FREE Issue - [Jonathan Sherwood](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/jonathan-sherwood/) - Jonathan Sherwood has written about science and scientists for research universities for more than two decades, and science fiction for even longer. He holds a bachelors in science writing from Cornell University and an MA in English from the University of Rochester. His fiction has appeared in Asimov’s, Analog, and others, and he is currently - [Awards & Acclaim](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/awards-acclaim/) - "Quite fun." — Karen Burnham on Rox by Mark Bilsborough, Locus "Gwendolyn Greene and the Moondog Coronation Ball of 1957 is excellent, as I expected. It reminded me of everything I loved about The Captive Condition. Much like Donald Ray Pollock's stories, it churns on its own weird, relentless engine. I particularly like the rhythm and economy - [Ali Abbas](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/ali-abbas/) - Ali Abbas is the author of Like Clockwork, a steampunk mystery published by Transmundane Press. His shorter fiction has been published by Mad Scientist Journal, Transmundane Press, Death’s Head Press and Darkhouse Books, and has been featured in Every Day Fiction, Scarlet Leaf Review and Crimson Streets. Ali maintains a blog at www.aliabbasali.com and a - [Kevin P. Keating](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/kevin-p-keating/) - Kevin P. Keating’s first novel, The Natural Order of Things (Vintage 2013), was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes/First Fiction award and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. His second novel, The Captive Condition (Pantheon 2015) was launched at the San Diego Comic-Con International and received starred reviews from Publishers - [Robin Pond](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/robin-pond/) - Robin Pond is a Toronto-based writer and playwright. His plays, mainly comedies, have received hundreds of performances and publication with Eldridge and YouthPLAYS and in numerous anthologies. Robin’s mystery novel, Last Voyage, was published as an ebook in 2018 and he has also had numerous short stories and a poem parody accepted for publication in - [Email Signup](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/email-signup/) - Join the Lost Colony email list and get a FREE copy of our first issue in the format of your choice. You'll also receive updates on new stories and other exciting news from Lost Colony in your inbox. All you need to do is enter your email address below. SubmitSubmitting form Processing… Success! Check your - [Contact](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/contact/) - Something on your mind? 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From the Author The Duchess's Case With her career and her family’s prospects at stake, Eleanor Marjoy, a young solicitor, is asked to judge the case of a wealthy and cunning duchess, a case that could condemn a man - [Mark Bilsborough](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/mark-bilsborough/) - Mark Bilsborough is an English writer of stories that tend to involve alternate dimensions or time travel (sometimes both). He's been published a few times in places like The Colored Lens, Every Day Fiction and Electric Spec. Find him at www.markbilsborough.com and @MarkBils From the Author Rox Forced into a risky mission to the outer - [M.E. Pickett](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/m-e-pickett/) - I’m M.E. Pickett, but you can call me Mike. As far as credentials, go, I have a B.A. in English Literature from Brigham Young University (Go Cougars!), an M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College (Go…Lions…I think?), and a J.D. from the University of Texas (Hook ’em Horns!). The J.D. probably doesn’t help much when - [Grant Stone](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/authors/grant-stone/) - Grant Stone's fiction has appeared in Shimmer, Strange Horizons, Island, and has twice won New Zealand's Sir Julius Vogel Award. He's @discorobot on Twitter and occasionally blogs at https://grant-stone.com/. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand, which is handy because that's where all his stuff is. From the Author Three Past Desolation Cut Armed with only - [About](https://lostcolonymagazine.com/about/) - Lost Colony publishes one masterfully crafted mid-length (10,000-25,000 words) story of speculative fiction (science fiction and fantasy in all of their manifestations) every quarter. Quarterly stories are published for free on our website (with ads) and for a small cost as an ebook (without ads). 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