“From the Clay of His Heart” published yet again!

“From the Clay of His Heart” is going to be published for the fourth time in August.

This time it’s by Deep Magic, a tremendous e-zine headed by Jeff Wheeler, a hugely popular fantasy author.

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Deep Magic is a bi-monthly electronic magazine that publishes clean short fiction in the fantasy and science fiction genres (epic, paranormal, steampunk, etc.) plus author interviews, art, book reviews, and tips for writers. In this August issue, they feature:

  • An exclusive interview with Rysa Walker on her first graphic novel based on her bestselling series time-travel series, The Chronos Files.
  • Some sage advice on worldbuilding from USA Today bestselling author Shannon Mayer.
  • Short stories from
    • Fantasy legend Eldon Thompson (“Thorns”)
    • John D Brown (“From the Clay of his Heart”)
    • Eleanor Wood (“Her Glimmering Facade”)
    • Stephen S Power (“Catskill Dragon”)
    • Charity Tahmaseb (“Gretel and Hansel”)
    • Beth Powers (“Claimed By The Sea”)
  • An interview of the cover artist
  • An extended sample of Josi Russell’s excellent sci-fi novel (“Caretaker”)

So basically, lots and lots of good stuff.

If you want to read gripping SF&F stories that don’t rely on sex, swearing, and graphic violence, Deep Magic is the right place. You can check it out on Amazon or their website.

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