www.branchesquarterly.com http://www.branchesquarterly.com Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:58:57 +0000 en hourly 1 Mainstream Magazines for the Online Reader http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/28/mainstream-magazines-for-the-online-reader/ http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/28/mainstream-magazines-for-the-online-reader/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.branchesquarterly.com/?p=10 I enjoy reading magazines, but getting them in the mail creates so much waste. Now you can read them online with nothing to recycle or throw away. This site offers many different online publications for all different tastes. Do you like science fiction? How about social issues or celebrity gossip? There are so many to choose from, even educational ones you can get for the kids. My son enjoys magazines about Astronomy or animals. I like to read the ones about cooking, or soap operas. Whatever your likes are they have a publication for you. You can catch up on any subject where ever you have the internet. At work on a coffee break, there is nothing for you to do you can pull up a magazine or other publication and have a little down time. If you have a smart phone and are waiting at a doctor’s office thumbing through their three year old magazines, use your mobile browser and read something you will actually enjoy and that is current. I use this site, as does my son. I recommend it highly to anyone who is a lover of reading, and of convenience. Why not try it for yourself.

]]> http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/28/mainstream-magazines-for-the-online-reader/feed/ 0 Top Ten Online Magazines for Short Story Readers http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/25/top-ten-online-magazines-for-short-story-readers/ http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/25/top-ten-online-magazines-for-short-story-readers/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.branchesquarterly.com/?p=9 Short Story magazines have invaded the Internet over the last few years, running parallel or even replacing their older print versions. With so many out there to choose from, here’s a list of ten sites which are the most interesting.

Blackbird — Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, this online journal focuses on literary fiction which challenges the standards of the genre.

Clarkesworld Magazine — Hugo Award winner for best semiprozine, Clarkesworld’s main focus is science fiction and fantasy.

Everyday Fiction — Each day a work of flash fiction is published to be read during a lunch hour or long bathroom break.

Electica — Home to Pulitzer Prize winners as well as first time authors, Electica offers short stories which cross genres.

Failbetter.com — The monthly online journal focuses on short stories of every genre.

Flashquake — Another flash fiction journal, this time a quarterly, concentrating on literary short stories.

Heroic Fantasy Quarterly — Heroic fantasy short stories are the mainstay of this quarterly journal.

Short Story America — Short stories situated in America and abroad.

Pseudopod — Short stories and flash fiction with a bent toward horror.

Word Riot — This online journal focuses on short stories with an edge.

]]> http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/25/top-ten-online-magazines-for-short-story-readers/feed/ 0 The Top Five Online Sci-Fi Magazines http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/22/the-top-five-online-sci-fi-magazines/ http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/22/the-top-five-online-sci-fi-magazines/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.branchesquarterly.com/?p=8 Internet publishing is a great way to reach a hungry audience that is looking for information on the Sci-Fi world. The successful Sci-Fi Magazine has the potential to reach virtually millions of readers across the globe. Wondering what are the top five online Sci-Fi Magazines? Well, lets take a closer look.

The world of Sci-Fi publishing has certainly gone through a lot of changes thanks to Internet. Printed magazines are now taking to the Internet and finding a whole new audience waiting for their work.

Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine. At the top of many lists in the Sci-Fi realm is Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine. They have been around for several decades. They have introduced some great authors to the public and should continue to do so for many more years.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Many say this is the magazine that truly introduced Science Fiction to the world in a very successful way.

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. This magazine is well recognized in the Sci-Fi world and has a web presence.

Strange Horizons. This one is one of the most popular Sci-Fi Magazine on the Internet.

Another Realm. Opened up the world of Sci-Fi to Internet readers.

]]> http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/22/the-top-five-online-sci-fi-magazines/feed/ 0 What are Zines? An Introduction Online Magazines http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/21/what-are-zines-an-introduction-online-magazines/ http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/21/what-are-zines-an-introduction-online-magazines/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.branchesquarterly.com/?p=7 Those who are familiar with the Internet have probably been exposed to a number of Zines. There are Zines on the Internet in just about any subject that is imaginable. A Zine is a type of Internet magazine that is written for a targeted group of people on a subject that they would like to know more about. The Zine is usually delivered to the email box of the subscriber on a regular basis. The Zine might be emailed out to the subscribe daily, weekly, monthly. Distribution varies widely among Zine Owners which might be one person or even a corporation.

Mailing out a Zine on a regular basis is a very good way to stay in contact and spread the word about hot topics of interest to a targeted group of people. Many are probably wondering what types of Zines are on the Internet. Well, there is at least one type of Zine to match your interest. Take a look around the Internet and it is easy to find a Zine for sci-fi enthusiast, romance lovers, mystery readers, poetry, or horror readers.

Zines are also available in full colored html format or plain text, but Zines in the text format are slowly disappearing from the scene.

]]> http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/21/what-are-zines-an-introduction-online-magazines/feed/ 0 Top Ten Zines to Read With the Family http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/19/top-ten-zines-to-read-with-the-family/ http://www.branchesquarterly.com/2012/02/19/top-ten-zines-to-read-with-the-family/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.branchesquarterly.com/?p=6 1. Parents Magazine. This zine offers great education articles with fun pictures to engage kids. They offer everything from how to save money, to best vacations sites. DIY projects, crafts and games also included.

2. Imagination Cafe. Great educational resource for all subjects that interest kids. Parents and kids can learn together.

3. Family TLC. Provides a wide variety of articles on fun educational activities to do with the whole family. Also offers parenting advice on a variety of topics.

4. Creative Child Online. Provides engaging articles to help simulate a creative environment for children. Offers crafts and fun creative activities with the family.

5. ChickADee Magazine. Educational zine that offers fun puzzles and jokes. Most appropriate for 6-9 year olds.

6. New Moon Gilgs Tween Magazine. Great zine to read with tween girls. Gives them access to bands and fashion while in a safe environment.

7. KidsWorld. Offers games, puzzles, news, contests and more.

8. Your Step Familly LLC. Covers issues dealing with blended families. Articles are researched based. Also offers DIY projects.

9. Cricket for Kids. Geared towards kids and teen interests.

10. Kids Free Soul. Great zine for kids who enjoy writing. Covers grammar and writing skills.

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