The Nightmarish Realm

Gate of Souls Book Review live!

2009-08-19T15:23:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

I just found out that The Chris Chat Reviews has posted a review of Gate of Souls, A Familiar's Tale Book One online. Great review! Go check it out!

Sincerely,

Joe :-)

2009-07-23T12:01:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

I hope this announcement finds everyone well. Recently, Aberrant Dreams has hit a spot of bad luck with many different factors. Not too long ago, we were infected by a Trojan virus which occurred because our web host was compromised, and a text document containing numerous FTP passwords was stolen, our being among the list. Though I have fixed the problem, relapses have been occurring from time to time. Additionally, our email has been functional only intermitted at best, which has made direct communication very difficult. There have been many other issues to arise, but I won’t go into them here.

For all the headaches and frustrations this has caused, I apologize, and now make this announcement publically, in an effort, albeit a bit late in the game, to at least explain where things are with Aberrant Dreams.

Because of all of the problems we have been experiencing, I am in the process of re-designing the site from the ground up and moving to a new hest host. This should resolve the recurring virus attacks we have been experiencing. The new site design will also allow for easier updates and reduce the lag time between content additions. The re-launch of Aberrant Dreams will be in December 2009.

All of that being said, I am sure the first question that comes to mind is in regards to stories and poems already accepted and in queue for publication. For these cases, please feel free to send these along to other publications, and once things return to normal at Aberrant Dreams, I will contact the authors to inquire as to the continued availability of their works.

The only exceptions to this are for those stories to be included in the Aberrant Dreams I, The Awakening anthology. The work on the anthology is continuing, and though delayed several times due to various reasons, it is slated for late 2009 or early 2010 release. I will be in direct contact with those authors involved soon in regards to this with galleys, once the final proofread is completed, and additional details.

Again, I apologize for the frustrations, and I hope that all of you will continue to have patients with us as we get things back in order.

More details will be made available soon.

Sincerely,

Joe Dickerson
Aberrant Dreams

New Aberrant Dreams Content Available - April 2009, Part 1 of 2

2009-04-19T21:42:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

New content is available on Aberrant Dreams. For details see below:

Fiction

Children of the Fire, by Melissa Mead
Dione, by Jess Kaan (Translated by Sheryl Curtis)
Gilding the Dandelion, by Marissa K. Lingen

Additional content to be posted over the course of the next week.

Sincerely,

Joe

Down but Not Out

2009-02-27T17:22:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

Just wanted to take a moment to explain that the Aberrant Dreams site is down, but it is only a temporary thing! Our web host has come under a virus attack that they seem to be unable to resolve. The outage has lasted since Monday (2/23/2009) evening, so I truly hope it is nearing an end.

I will keep you posted as things change.

Sincerely,

Joe :-)

P.S. Incidentially, our email is currently still working so if anyone has a question, feel free to drop me a line

Aberrant Dreams Podcast Ep004: Nobodies and Somebodies

2008-10-27T10:33:00.001-05:00

The fourth episode of the Aberrant Dreams Podcast is available for your listening pleasure.

For this episode, Nobodies and Somebodies, By Eugie Foster. Read by Cori Samuel.

You can find it at the following URL: AD Ep004: Nobodies and Somebodies

Sincerely,

Joe :-)

New Aberrant Dreams Content Available - October 2008 !

2008-10-22T16:17:00.003-05:00

Greeting, new Aberrant Dreams content is now available online! Details can be found below.

*****New Fiction*****
Souling Night, By Kelly Dunn
The Girl Who Swallowed the Sky, By Jacqueline Bowen
Metal, By Larry Dunn
The Bloodstone Queen, Prequel to Gate of Souls, By Verna McKinnon

*****New Poetry*****
Family Ritual - Romania, 2004, By Jacqueline West
Hidden Spells, By Kurt Kirchmeier
Dr. Holt's House of Hormones, By Karen A. Romanko
The Creator of Tongues, By Kristine Ong Muslim

*****Movie Reviews*****
The Deaths of Ian Stone
Undead or Alive
Black Sheep

We hope you enjoy.

Sincerely,

Joe

Call for Editors !!

2008-07-03T16:01:00.003-05:00

Aberrant Dreams is looking for four additional speculative fiction editors who would be willing to donate their time to help out and join our virtual family. There is at this time no funds from which to pull payment for these services, but that may change at a future date.

Again, this is a chance to work with us, help build a lasting literary institution, and to put your two cents in for the stories we select. What we will offer is that while you are working with us you will receive a contributor’s copy for the annual anthology, a brief bio for you will be included on the site.

For those interested, contact me at jdickerson@hd-image.com; the subject line should stated "FICTION EDITOR TRYOUT." I will administer tests to those that contact me.

New Aberrant Dreams Content Available !

2008-06-08T22:44:00.002-05:00

Greeting, new Aberrant Dreams content is now available online! Details can be found below.

*****New Fiction*****

B. A. C. Squared, By Kave Catheson
The Trouble with Witches, By Verna McKinnon
The Ides of February, By Bruce Holland Rogers and Jay Lake
A Hasty Decision, By Starra Andrews

*****New Poetry*****

Allison Gross Speaks of the Worm, By Gwynne Garfinkle
Beware the Werecanary!, By Bruce Boston
Boarding House, By K. J. Kirby

*****New Podcast*****

Episode 2: The Misfortunes of Bar Dan, By E. N. Wilson, Read by Jodi Krangle

We hope you enjoy.

Sincerely,

Joe

The Aberrant Dreams Podcast is Now Live!

2008-05-30T09:32:00.003-05:00

The Aberrant dreams podcast is now live at the following URL:

http://www.hd-image.com/podcast

The first episode features Robert A. Madle's story, The Infinite Vision, which is read by me. Check it out!

Future planned episodes will include the following stories:

The Misfortunes of Bar Dan, By E. N. Wilson
Nobodies and Somebodies, By Eugie Foster
Without Omens, By Rob Shelsky
...and many more!

Hope you enjoy the podcast, and I have to say that doing it was a lot of fun :-)

Sincerely,

Joe

New Aberrant Dreams Content Available

2008-04-14T12:03:00.006-05:00

Greeting,

New Aberrant Dreams content is now available online! Details can be found below.

*****New Fiction*****

Mr. Templar, by Jason Sizemore

Things that Go..., by C. Vincent Pritt

I Found Love on Channel Three, by Bruce Golden

The Toy Car, by Luisa Maria Garcia Velasco

*****New Poetry*****

My Kids Went to Barbados, by F. J. Bergmann

Briar Witches, by Amal El-Mohtar and Jessica P. Wick

a 24th century reflection on emptiness, by Kit O'Connell

Table Manners, by Mary Cook

*****Departments*****

Myles Cabot Presents...An Interview with Michael Swanwick

Review of Alastair Reynolds' new novel, The Prefect.

We hope you enjoy.

Joe

New Aberrant Dreams Content on the Way!

2007-12-07T18:55:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

I am in the process of updating the website for new content. It will happen in the next week or so (definitely before Christmas). And it will be one of our largest.

At least six stories (maybe more--haven't decided yet *shrugs*) and at least nine poems.

More details will be released as they arise. Thought y'all should know.

Joe :-)

Recent News from the Bookshelf

2007-11-08T11:29:00.000-05:00

Greetings everyone! Wow, it has been a while since the last update of Aberrant Dreams. Well, that is about to change. I am currently working on a large, really large, content update that will be going up as soon as it is ready. Look for it over the next couple of weeks.

As to the reason for the delay, those who visit our forums will notice that there has been some landmark activity from us. Namely, we have released our first published novel, Gate of Souls, A Familiar's Tale, Book One, by Verna McKinnon. You can see the cover below:

This title is for sale in our store...

Skull on a Shelf $23.00

...as well as all of the following sites:

Barnes and Noble $28.76
Borders $35.95
Books A Million $25.16
Amazon $23.73

Up next, we are currently working on the first Aberrant Dreams Anthology as well as a new dark urban fantasy novel. Details on the new novel will be available as it arrises.

The last thing I need to mention is in regards to submissions for Aberrant Dreams. We are behind in responding because of the needed attention for other projects, but we are starting to make a little head way on them. For those waiting, please try to be patient as we trudge through them. I hope to get caught up soon.

Sincerely,

Joe

Accepting Submissions for Comic Collections

2007-07-10T10:38:00.000-05:00

Lonny came up with a neat idea and I thought I would mention it here. HD-IMAGE has been in small press publishing for roughly three years, featuring mainly speculative fiction. However, we're looking to open our catalogue a little wider.

Within the next year, HD-IMAGE would like to add one or two comic collection titles to its catalogue. As a side note, we do list our publications with Ingram catalogue, which places us in the markets for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, etc.

Some things to consider:
-we are not accepting comicbook submissions, only collections (e.g., Calvin and Hobbes, The Farside Gallery, Get Fuzzy, etc.)
-advanced royalties are not being offered, but payment of royalties will meet the industry standard
-currently, only black-and-white/gray scale interior printing is being offered
-humor is a huge selling point
-collections containing graphic violence or pornographic material will not be accepted

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Lonny Harper at comics@hd-image.com. In the email, please state your full name, how long you have been creating comics, the address of your website, and a short blurb about how you promote yourself. Also, attach one (1) .jpeg with an example of your work.

Response time will vary depending on submissions, but is generally two to six weeks.

Feel free to see more about us at HD-IMAGE. Please note that the site does require a Flash player.

July 2007 Content Added

2007-07-06T23:27:00.000-05:00

Four new stories have been added to the site.

1. Little Red Caplets, by S. P. Somtow
2. Living with a Shoulder Monster, by Eugie Foster
3. Lisa's Requiem, by Joshua Thays
4. Amalalaq's Journey, by Lawrence Barker

Five new poems have been added to the site.
1. Armin Meiwes, by S. P. Somtow
2. Grim Faced Hero, by Michael D. Turner
3. An Offering Of Lust, A Sacrifice Of Flesh, by Mikal Trimm
4. The Reaper, by Greg Schwartz
5. Jeffery Dahmer, by S. P. Somtow

What are you doing hanging around here? Go check them out.

We hope you enjoy!

Poetry Submissions Re-Open

2007-06-04T16:48:00.000-05:00

Great news everyone! Aberrant Dreams is once again accepting speculative fiction poetry submissions.

The Store Is Now Online!

2007-05-29T11:40:00.000-05:00

Great news, everyone! The HD-Image store, Skull on a Shelf, is now online for everyone to use. There is still a need for minor tweaking throughout, but the merchandise that is on the store is available for purchase. Go check it out!

You can find it at the following link:

http://www.hd-image.com/store

Those interested in preordering Aberrant Dreams I, the Awakening can do so by going here.

Thanks again for the suppport with everything, and for the great assortment of names for the store. Now the job falls to Lonny, Ernie, and me to fill it with stuff people will want to buy :-)

Joe :-)

May 2007 Content Added

2007-05-25T08:00:00.001-05:00

Three new stories have been added to the site.

1. Dreamcatching, by James Lafond Sutter
2. To Grow the Road, by Wm. Michael Mott
3. The Great God Awto, by Clark Ashton Smith

What are you doing hanging around here? Go check them out.

We hope you enjoy!

Aberrant Dreams I, the Awakening Normal Version Front Cover

2007-05-25T07:56:00.000-05:00

All right guys and gals, below you'll see the final version of the front cover for normal hardcover and paperback version of the first anthology. Click on the image to see a slightly bigger/cleaner version.

Joe :-)

Writer's Challenge Winning Entries

2007-04-27T16:06:00.000-05:00

Hi all,

I thought it time to now post some details about the winning entries for the Writer’s Challenge. We had many excellent entries.

To recap, once again, we posted several pieces of artwork and asked our readers to devise a story synopsis or outline and then choose from a list of pro-authors to actually write the given stories. The winning entries will be included in the yearly Aberrant Dreams anthology released later this year.

I now present the winners. Please congratulate them as appropriate.

Winner 1
Entry by: Stephen Eley
Author Selected: S. P. Somtow
Picture: Into the Light,, by Bill Corbett

Winner 2
Entry by: Byron Merritt
Author Selected: John C. Snider
Picture: Black Widow, by Bill Corbett

Winner 3
Entry by: Lea Schizas
Author Selected: Christina Barber
Picture: Sense of Beauty, by Liiga Smilshkalne

Winner 4
Entry by: Susan Jones
Author Selected: Chesya Burke
Picture: RCH04, by Ryan Church

Winner 5
Entry by: Tina Sena
Author Selected: Ian Watson
Picture: Firefly, by Michael Leadingham

Winner 6
Entry by: Bill Spencer
Author Selected: Alastair Reynalds
Picture: Nomad, by David Deen

Winner 7
Entry by: Angel Nauck
Author Selected: Rob Shelsky
Picture: Archangel, by Melissa Gay

Winner 8
Entry by: Melissa Brown
Author Selected: Jana G. Oliver
Picture: Astronomer, by Melissa Gay

Winner 9
Entry by: Leslie Bailey and Jerry Whitley
Author Selected: Howard V. Hendrix
Picture: Balloon Battle, by Ryan Church

Winner 10
Entry by: Debbie Kennison
Author Selected: Mary Rosenblum
Picture: The Red Sea, by Camille Kuo

As you can see, we have quite an interesting line-up.

Joe :-)

New Editors Selected--Please Welcome...

2007-04-20T14:24:00.000-05:00

Okay, all those involved have been contacted, and I can now announce all of our new editors. Now, without further ado, please help welcome the new members of Aberrant Dreams.

Colleen Anderson
Sharon Black
Angelyne Bosch
Kave Catheson
Sara King
Richard Raucci
Marcie Tentchoff

Of particular note, with the addition of Marcie Tentchoff, Aberrant Dreams will once again start accepting poetry submissions. Expect to see more information about this in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks to everyone who tried out for the positions.

Joe :-)

Editor Selection Nearing Completion

2007-04-17T14:21:00.000-05:00

Well, the email responses have been sent out to everyone, and the new editors have been selected. There were far more interested editors out there than I had realized--a lot more, and in the week (yes that's one week) we received almost fifty applicants. That is why it took more time to cycle through the trial story edits than I had anticipated.

Once I receive the return emails from the final two, I will announce the new members of our team.

Joe :-)

FantaSciCon Jeopardy Challenge

2007-03-20T16:08:00.000-05:00

Thanks everyone for your participation in the first ever Jeopardy Challege which was held Saturday (3/17/07) at FantaSciCon. The event was an overwhelming success, and we have been asked by at least two other local Cons to host a Jeopardy game at their events as well. I have posted a couple of pictures of the winners below. Unfortunately, I was unable to sync up with all of the winners for a photo-op, so if you participated, and you do not see your picture there, please forgive us.

Thanks again for your participation.

Joe :-)

Call for Fiction Editors

2007-03-09T11:10:00.000-05:00

Well, things have been going great for us around here, especially since the launch of the new web layout. In fact things have been going so well, we have grown to almost 40,000 page views and between 2,000 and 3,000 unique visitors per month. And that number is continuing to grow.

That being said, the amount of submissions has increased to a point that we cannot sufficiently keep up with the heightening workload. Lonny and I spoke about this, and we agreed that it was time to bring in some new blood as fiction editors.

Aberrant Dreams is officially looking for two to three additional speculative fiction editors who would be willing to donate their time to help out and join our virtual family. There is at this time no funds from which to pull payment for these services, but that may change at a future date. This is a change to work with us, help build a lasting literary institution, and to put your two cents in for the stories we select. What we will offer is that while you are working with us you will receive a contributor’s copy for the annual anthology, a brief bio for you will be included on the site, and you will become a part of the Slip of the Pen webcomic family, in which a caricature of you will appear from time to time.

***Edit***

We have received a lot of interest and many editors are currently trying out for the role. We expect to make our choices by the end of next week, and I will let everyone know the results. Thanks to those who have contacted us.

Thanks in advance,

Joe :-)

February 2007 Content Added

2007-02-15T12:18:00.000-05:00

Three new stories have been added to the site.

1. Follow the Monkey, by Tom Pendergrass
2. A. T. T. A., by Greg Beatty
3. A Thousand Souls, by Marie Brennan

What are you doing hanging around here? Go check them out.

We hope you enjoy!

Predators and Editors!

2007-01-15T17:47:00.000-05:00

I just realized that the Predators and Editors voting is underway and will conclude tonight. Please check it out and support us by voting for Aberrant Dreams at the following link:

You Like Us! You Really, Really Like us!

2007-01-04T12:10:00.000-05:00

Well, so far the feedback on the new web site design has been very positive, and that is a load off my (and I'm sure, Lonny's) shoulders. It's funny that when you get ideas in your head and you're not sure how well they will be received, it's kind of like a little gremlin gnawing on the base of your skull with an almost ravenous zeal. But we have been fortunate so far and there has been no negative feedback sent. Yet, there are more things waiting in the wings, as it were--more changes and more content to be uploaded as it is completed. I'm sure the fans out there will enjoy it--hell, I enjoy creating it--yet still the little gremlin nibbles away. Hmm...I may need to seek professional help for that :-)

If there is indeed anything negative at all about the new format is that we have had to suspend unsolicited poetry and artwork submissions (hopefully that will change in the future). Also, there is no longer have a recognizable structure to the individual issues on a less that annual scale. That fact has complicated magazine reviews of Aberrant Dreams a bit, and this is particularly perplexing since the reviews are a source of additional exposure. Over the past two, going on three, years, we have found that exposure has by-and-large been the single hardest obstacle to overcome (well, that and making enough money to support Aberrant Dreams, but I digress).

I had an email discussion about this just yesterday, and it was decided that the reviews would be best derived from the annual anthologies which will be towards the end of 2007. The reasoning for this decision is because the anthology will be a much more completed package for the reviewers, with stories and other content not posted on the web. I look forward to holding one of these anthologies, but alas that's still many months away (*grumble, grumble*).

Major Site Update and Submissions Are Open!

2007-01-02T16:27:00.000-05:00

As you may have already noticed, the site has been completely redesigned from the ground up. This rendition requires Macromedia Flash 8.0 to view properly (it's free from their website). We hope you like it.

Also, submissions are open again!

Writer’s Challenge Entries Now Closed

2006-11-15T02:38:00.000-05:00

Entries for the current Writer’s Challenge are now closed. We will be announcing the winners very soon once the selections are made and the appropriate writers are informed.

Aberrant Dreams Issue #9 Online!

2006-11-14T15:31:00.000-05:00

Aberrant Dreams Issue #9 is now available online! The final line up for the issue is quite impressive as you will see from the details below.

***Featured Story***
Azathoth’s Starship, by Gerald W. Page and Jerry L. Burge

***Fiction***
Desperate Barbarians, by Verna McKinnon
Bradbury County, by Rob Shelsky
Mandatory, by Jon Hansen
The Infinite Vision, by Robert A. Madle
The Locket, by Vera Searles
Plague Ship, by Joseph Green

***Poetry***
The Dragonfly, by Victor Hugo
If God Came to New Orleans, by Gerald W. Page
By Candlelight, by Rie Sheridan Rose
The Black Vulture, by George Sterling

***Departments***
Perpetual Carrots, Editorial
Movie Corner, Movie Reviews
Myles Cabot Presents, An Interview with Greg Bear
Reader’s Eye On…Rob Shelsky

New Merchandise Available

2006-11-14T15:06:00.000-05:00

We have set up a shop on www.spreadshirt.com that contains original t-shirts for Aberrant Dreams, HD-IMAGE, and Slip of the Pen. If you like what we do, feel free to help support our efforts by purchasing one through our merchandise link on left menu bar.

Aberrant Dreams Issue #9 is Coming Soon–I promise!

2006-11-01T15:39:00.000-05:00

Well, after a bit of trouble selecting the final line up for issue #9, we have completed it, and it is under the final round of proofread. This means that Aberrant Dreams #9 will be coming very soon, and I am sure it will be worth the wait! Look for it by the end of the week. At that time, we will also be closing the contest for entries and our editorial staff will begin selecting the winning stories to go to the selected writers. I can’t wait to see what stories come out of it.

Lonny and I have been rebuilding the website from the ground up, and the finished product is much more complete, original, and ultimately, a great expression of who he and I really are. It will combine the aspects of HD-IMAGE, Aberrant Dreams, and Slip of the Pen into a more complete, entertaining package. It is currently stacking up to launch by the first of the year. I hope you like it.

Submissions are Closed!

2006-08-20T14:45:00.000-05:00

Fiction and artwork submissions are closed until January 1, 2007 while we revised many aspects of Aberrant Dreams.

General / Poetry Submissions

2006-07-31T14:54:00.000-05:00

Until further notice, submissions for general fiction and poetry have been closed.

Aberrant Dreams #7 Available for Purchase!

2006-07-26T14:55:00.000-05:00

Well, it seems that ComixPress has finally added Aberrant Dreams #7 to their online store for purchase. You can get your copy here. I truly hope this means that our order is on the way so we can send out the subscription and contributor copies.

Aberrant Dreams #8 Complete

2006-07-24T14:56:00.000-05:00

The eighth issue of Aberrant Dreams has been uploaded for your viewing pleasure. Unfortunately, this has occurred before the printed copies of Issue #7 have been received. Oh well, we’ll soldier forth nonetheless, and the printed copies for issue #7 will be placed in the mail to our subscribers as soon as they arrive. We apologize for the inconvienience.

The Woes of Printing

2006-07-23T14:59:00.000-05:00

Well, the new issue is nearing completion, but we still have not received our printed copies of the previous issue. This baffles the mind and frustrates us to no end. We originally placed our order for a proof copy on April 28th, and re-ordered mid-June once the proof copy had arrived. Now, here it is July 23rd, and we have had a devil of a time even getting the printer to return our email inquiries. Grrrrrrrr!! The bounds of one’s patients are far from infinite. The main quandry is that the quality for the magazines are really good–the best we’ve seen so far. Unfortunately, this fact is not enough for us to use these same printers again. We’ll keep you posted as to the status.

Aberrant Dreams #7 Complete

2006-05-01T15:01:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay in this release, but Lonny and I have been in some serious discussions about a major site overhaul and reorganization. I cannot get into the specifics of these revisions just yet, but we have been evaluating what is and is not working. I can say that we do not ever want to charge the readers for content on this site. Oh, and there will be more interactivity added using flash animation. The new issue is now released, and I hope you enjoy it greatly.

Also, please check back as the details for our next Writer’s Challenge have not been finalized. I think you will like it!

It’s coming soon, I promise!!

2006-04-05T15:04:00.000-05:00

Hey, I know the new issue of Aberrant Dreams is running a bit late, but it is coming soon. The problem is that most of our editors missed the deadline for this issue dealing with all of the round-out projects for January’s issue, and coming up with the the details of the next Writer’s Challenge. I think you guys and gals will like the next challenge immensely. Expect the new issue up in about a week (give or take) with the printed version available about four weeks later (grumble, grumble).

Aberrant Dreams #6 Complete

2006-01-01T16:05:00.000-05:00

The sixth issue of Aberrant Dreams has been completed and uploaded for your reading pleasure.

New Printing Options!

2005-12-30T16:08:00.000-05:00

Great news, we have found a new printer (www.booksurge.com) that has allowed us to print each copy at a much more economical price. What this allows is for us to finally offer subscriptions for the magazine, and to provide one contributor’s copy as addtional payment.

Chattacon

2005-12-27T16:10:00.000-05:00

Some of our editors will be in attendance at Chattacon this year. For additional information, you can visit their website at http://www.chattacon.org. If you are in the areas, come on out an see us at Chattacon.

Oxford Comics and Games Signing

2005-12-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

Well, the final details of the Oxford Comics & Games Signing have been finalized. The event will take place on Saturday, February 4th, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Oxford Comics & Games in Atlanta, GA. See the flyer below for additional information. If you’re in the Atlanta area, please come out and see us.

Address: Oxford Comics & Games
2855 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305-2767
(404) 233-8682

Aberrant Dreams # 5 Complete

2005-09-30T15:16:00.000-05:00

The fifth issue of Aberrant Dreams has been completed and uploaded for your reading pleasure. Also, a major web revision has been completed as we continuously work to improve the look and function of the website.

Update to the Website

2005-08-23T15:29:00.000-05:00

A big update to the site today. Where to begin? I added the details for the new annual Dreamscapes & Madness Writing Contest. Next, I have begun adding merchandise for sale (this page will be updated frequently). Additionally, I added ways for those who have enjoyed what we do to support us. And lastly, Aberrant Dreams is now accepting advertising for both the website and the printed magazine.

Payment of Stories and Cover Art

2005-07-05T15:30:00.000-05:00

Great news! Aberrant Dreams now pays for accepted story submissions and cover art. The rates are detailed in the submission guidelines.

Aberrant Dreams #4 Complete

2005-07-01T15:30:00.000-05:00

The fourth issue of Aberrant Dreams has been completed and uploaded for your reading pleasure. Please keep those submissions coming.

Aberrant Dreams #3 Complete

2005-04-01T16:31:00.000-05:00

The third issue of Aberrant Dreams has been completed and uploaded for your reading pleasure. Please keep those submissions coming. And this isn’t an April Fools Day joke!

Network Outage?!?

2005-02-25T16:32:00.000-05:00

Well, we’re back. We are not too sure what exactly happened, but there was apparently a problem at our web host. It looks like things are back to normal. Let us hope, anyway.

HD-IMAGE Accepting Novel Submissions

2005-02-08T16:33:00.000-05:00

Yes, you read that correctly. HD-IMAGE is now accepting novel submissions. If you are interested, please check out our submission guidelines. Our editorial staff is looking forward to receiving your stories. Good Luck!

ISSN Registration Part 2

2005-02-04T16:33:00.000-05:00

At last!!! We have received our other ISSN registration and can now offer each issue for purchase through CafePress.

ISSN Registration Part 1

2005-01-11T16:34:00.000-05:00

Finally, The ISSN Registration has come through for the website. For those curious, just check the bottom left of the page. Coming soon (I hope) will be the ISSN number for the printed copy. At that point, we will be offering a printed copy of Aberrant Dreams for sale through Cafe Press. We’re all keeping our fingers crossed on the return of this number.

Aberrant Dreams #2 Complete

2005-01-02T16:35:00.000-05:00

The second issue of Aberrant Dreams has been completed and uploaded for your reading pleasure. Please keep those submissions coming. Additionally, the site has undergone a facelift (we hope you like!).

Writer’s Challenge

2004-10-19T15:35:00.000-05:00

Editors we know repeatedly talk of the first paragraph being the most important. With that in mind, Aberrant Dreams would like to challenge all writers.

Aberrant Dreams Issue #1 Complete

2004-10-01T15:36:00.000-05:00

Huzzah, huzzah!! The first issue of Aberrant Dreams is online and ready for your enjoyment. This project has been a lot of work for a lot of people. Please join me in congratulating the HD-Image staff on a job well done. Now, head on in and enjoy yourselves!!

DragonCon Review Forthcoming

2004-09-07T15:37:00.000-05:00

DragonCon 2004 has come and gone. Our editors were in attendance, scouting out upcoming events and networking with writers and editors in the industry. In the next few weeks, we’ll be posting our experiences for you to enjoy, but for now, it’s time to rest.

October 2004 Issue Teaser

2004-08-02T15:37:00.000-05:00

The first issue of Aberrant Dreams is only two months away. In light of this, and for all those who have been keeping an eye on us, we have decided to post one of the stories that will be included in that issue. It is a tale by one of our own editors entitled, A Simple Choice. We hope you enjoy.

Submissions Still Needed for Oct-2004 Issue

2004-07-12T15:38:00.000-05:00

Do you have a story or art piece ready for publication? Are you waiting to submit your story or artwork because you believe the October 2004 issue of Aberrant Dreams is complete? Well, tarry not, because while submissions are beginning to come in, we still have not selected our completed line-up for the October 2004 issue. So if you are interested, pick up that brush, keep tapping away on that keyboard, and don’t forget to check our submission guidelines. We would love to hear from you.

Quarterly Featured Story Defined

2004-07-07T15:39:00.000-05:00

Each issue, we at Aberrant Dreams will be selecting a single story to serve as that issue’s Feature Story. How is this selected and what is different, you may ask. Well, this is the story that the editors, upon reaching consensus, have decided is the most original, the most professionally crafted, and the most grabbing to the reader. In a sense, it will be our favorite story for that quarter, and as thus, it will be placed upon a virtual pedestal. The most important difference is that the writer will receive a $50.00 payment upon selection of his / her story as the Feature Story, and the said story will be placed first in the line-up on the Table of Contents for that issue.

Website Update and Volume 1 Cover Image

2004-06-14T15:39:00.000-05:00

We made various structural and layout revisions to the website (mostly cosmetic), bringing it one step further towards completion. In other news, we have chosen the cover image for Volume One. Only four months left until launch.

Now Accepting Submissions

2004-03-14T16:40:00.000-05:00

Aberrant Dreams, a quarterly online magazine, is now accepting the submission of short fiction and art for its first issue, which is scheduled for October 2004. Interested? Please review our submission guidelines for details.

Website Update

2004-03-10T16:40:00.000-05:00

The HD-Image webpage has received a drastic appearance overhaul as we continually prepare for the Aberrant Dreams launch date–still five months away.

Website Launch!

2004-03-01T16:41:00.000-05:00

The HD-Image website has been launched. Be sure to check back regularly as further updates occur.