Golden Visions Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy Online Edition
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Our January 2008 magazine was our premiere issue. We made quite a few mistakes trying to get it ready by the deadline, but the stories are well worth it!
Gustavo Bondoni's well written story about what someone is willing to sacrifice for their art takes place in the not so distant future, and makes you wonder....what would you sacrifice to have your dreams come true?
CrossRoad
Ivy Reisner offers us a look into the world of magic and genies.
Illusions
Mike Rimar brings us a tale of war and choices...a battle in space and the difficulty of making the right decisions.
The Price of Victory
Daniel R. Robichaud II shows us a side of athletic competition in a futuristic Olympic setting with dire consequences
Dust on Crust
David B. Dillard-Wright teaches us a valuable lesson about life, insects and bad choices.
The Gray Widow of Blood Mountain
Sarah Wagner- offers a fantasy tale about female warriors and difficult times.
Moronar's Vessel
Bill Siderski gives a somewhat quirky solution to a serious problem...what do you do when there's more bodies than burial plots available?
The Carpet
plus some bonus stories from our staff
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Our second issue, which came out in April 2008 offered our first installment of our comic book hero, Light Bulb Man.
Ivy Reisner and John Collins teamed up to give us a campy new hero who fights the battle against darkness with the ability to fix anything electric.
Gustavo Bondoni- another great story, this time Gustavo had a story online and in print in the same quarter! His online story got several positive comments from our readers.
Growing Pains in the Womb
Lee Clarke Zumpe- gave us a dark fantasy between good and evil...and put a wicked twist to it. Do good guys win every time?
From Dark Shores
Frank Roger (DeCuyper)- his first story appeared online in January- and we now offer another strange story from this Belgium writer. How much control do you really have in your life? What about everyone else?
Back in the Groove
Fred Obermeyer shows us that being just another face in the crowd isn't always the best way to live
The Anonymous
C.J. Ruff tells us a ghost story- where the lovers are both dead
One Chance
John Erickson- kids in space--and the trouble they can cause.
Where is Justin?
Adrian Ludens- what if your guardian angel got bored with your life and slacked off on the job?
Extraordinary Days
plus a few more stories from talented writers.....
All 2008 issues available in pdf format this May. Tell us which issues you want when you order.
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Our July 2008 issue is dedicated to our Military...and not only has great stories in it, but offers some valuable information to our military vets and their families.
It also has the winners from our very first writing contest.
Shawn Turner- being obsessed with modern technology can have devastating effects on everyone...
Dead Air
Elliot Richard Dorfman- a regular contributor to our site offers us a look at the Civil War and a unique opportunity for a young man with no future
Zack Waters
Bruce Davis- a talented surgeon saves the life of a young man- and reveals a secret about his own life
Voices
Richard S Levine- two brothers come to terms with sibling rivalry in this futuristic river race
Above the Mississippi
C.L.Rossman- Alien hunters learn something about themselves while hunting strange prey
Rough Company
Paul Williams- things aren't always what they seem- don't underestimate a species different from our own.
Flying Low
Ivy Reisner & John Collins- episode #2 of Light Bulb Man
plus a few other mind boggling treats...along with our Freedom contest winners
Robert Merkin- Finally Free First Place
Bruce Davis- Trojan Horse Second Place
AJ Kirby - Survival of the Fittest Third Place
Ritah Rae Chumdermpadetsuk Honorable Mention
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Our October 2008 makes four full issues (one year's worth) of hard work and great stories: it's our biggest issue so far...with more than a dozen stories!!!
Tim Ahrens- a young man on the brink of suicide is rescued by the spirit of a childhood friend
That's Just What Sisters Do
Chad Weiss- love, friendship, trust, and betrayal can be a dangerous combination anytime but especially on...
The Mountain
Charles Mckelvy- a group of young boys ride their bikes on the path of imagination and compete with Russian astronauts for adventure...take a trip back to the beginning of the space race with this group of kids
Vacant Lot
Irene L. Pynn- the cost of purchasing a pair of mind reading glasses's costs the main character of this story more than a few dollars
Mind Reader
Robert Collins- never underestimate man's greed, selfishness, or stupidity
Always Have, Always Will
Gustavo Bondoni- space travel and sacrifice let a group of travelers to somewhere they would rather not be
Ghetto Galileo
Jeannie Patrick- a bitter-sweet (and false) memory leads an old woman back home for Christmas
Time That Wasn't
Greg Hall-what if you didn't have to get old and fragile- what if your spouse did?
Man and Wife
Neil Riebe- a young man gets more than he bargained for when he travels down a country road with an evil past
The Haunting of Mill Creek Road
Zvi Zacks- take two aspirin and call me in the morning! Raising kids will give you a major headache. Especially on an alien planet.
Kids
Darla Scott-Weaver- Earth settlers try to intoduce some Holiday tradition when they land on an alien planet.
Invited for Dinner
The Boys of Hallford Home-times are tough for two young orphans that discover that magic is real- and lives in your heart. Holmes Gray offers another whimsical look into the world of wonder and true believers.
Ivy Reisner & John Collins- episode #3 of Light Bulb Man- this time he saves Christmas!!
plus even more extras!!!!!! Stories...jokes....trivia.....games....
We have stories that cover Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas from some of your favorite authors...
along with our first online vote winner:
Elliot Richard Dorfman-
with his story
Perfect for Each Other.
The votes are in----- congrats to V.Ulea! Her story will appear in our January 2009 print issue.
Issue #5- Our January 2009 print issue with a whole new look!
Our cover features artwork by an amazing artist- Irene Frenkel. Read about her and find out how you can find more of her breathtaking creations. Information for both Irene and V. Ulea are in our print issue.
Our first online featured author- V.Ulea- winner of our online vote for her story - Expecting A Star. We are delighted to offer her story in print so that readers who might have missed this story online can have a chance to read it, and those that loved it online can see it again and share it with a friend.
Stories by:
Adam Colston brings us a fantasy story about a young man's whose desire to avenge his father's death turns out to reveal a hidden truth. An Innocent Death A first time author to GVM, this talented young man weaves a fine tale combining swordsmanship, revenge and love.
Kenneth C. Goldman offered us this reprint- and we had to put it in print. A wonderful, whimsical story that tickles the imagination and brings out the child in us all- A Tale from Captain Andy is worth checking out.
The Power of Time, by Matthew Wimmer is a funny little story in which we get a chance to see the wacky side of the science world.
C.L Rossman brings us another fast paced story about her space faring hunters. Wayfarer's Privilege is another well written story by this author, whose stories about the tautschen will keep you entertained.
Saul' Delivery, by Michael Drummond is one of the longest stories we've put out. This quirky and unusual story will make you think twice about answering any ads in the paper for jobs....It's funny and scary at the same time. Don't believe in voodoo? Think again.
Something new we've added- a serial by Dean R. Winters. Part I of The Dawning of Darkness is a fantasy story about wizards and magic that will hopefully keep you coming back for more.
Of course, we brought you another campy Light Bulb Man adventure by John Collins and Ivy Reisner. Our cartoon hero battles not only darkness, but evil villains found all over the world- the might cockroach! Not for the queasy or weak stomached individual.
And our Save the Earth Contest Winners:
June Sorenson- our first place winner with Enlightenment
Tala Bar- second place winner with Saving Gaia
Ritah Rae Chumdermpadestuk third place winner with Jewel.
Of course, lots of trivia, odd facts, and wonderful bits of information about upcoming holidays and events are included all through the issue. Our newest cartoon, Across the Universe is returning in our Spring Issue in April 2009- so you don't want to miss that.
All print issues now 60 pages of great new stories.
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April 2009:
Part II of our Dawning of Darkness series by Dean R. Winters- Magic and Medievalist wonders continue.
The conclusion of our Light Bulb Man roach adventure------can our hero overcome this devastating monster? What dreadful fate awaits our brave keeper of the light? What evil lurks in the minds of Ivy Reisner and John Collins as they test the limits of our campy cartoon hero's abilities? And Ivy has given us another story keeping the super hero theme going....Superhero Heaven.
Another great adventure from CL Rossman- as the tautsche march on to new adventures. Also, find out how you can find more books from this author and let the Hunt continue even longer.
Great stories by newcomers to GVM_ Richard Zwicker- Seth Herman- Eric Redmund- James Coy Hall- Liz Sawyer- and more! We have
another thought provoking tale by Gustavo Bondoni and Frank Roger! Two great writers who are featured often here both online and in print.
James P. Wagner- another newcomer to our magazine- offers us a 'gem' of a tale!
Stories ranging from faith, to alien invasions, magic, theatre, and even spies are given the special treatment by these gifted writers, and you won't want to miss a word of it! Order now-
And our online vote winners- both Jeannie Patrick (a non-paid staff member) who received almost 500 votes on her story- JoJi
and Elliot Richard Dorfman- with The Unsung Hero- (a favorite of many of you out there) with over 400 votes. Remember authors you can vote for you own stories. Get your friends to vote- but please- be fair- read all the stories in this and all issues and select your favorite. Give everyone a chance to have their story appear in a future issue. Have your friends sign the Guest Book and tell us what they liked and why.
Beginning in 2009- an author may win only once that year-in order to be fair to all those who have fans who vote. All writers eligible. No cash money for winning. Contributor copy only.
Also returning is our own cartoon series- Across the Universe...and we are holding another contest to name the characters in our cartoon. If your names are chosen, you will win a free print issue...so enter now. See the contest section for details
Contest manager Holmes Gray will select the best of the offered names- so get busy now. Don't know our characters? Order an issue of our winter (October-November-December 2008) to see the whimsical creations of our dear Holmes and send us your suggestions. Enter the 'Name the Characters' Contest now....
We are holding several different contests right now- so in order not to be missed- please indicate your content in our subject line. No attachments will be opened- so only put your entries in the body of the email. We like simple- we like unusual- we like campy.....we don't like vulgar or suggestive themes- we don't like impossible to pronounce things...and symbols are just plain lazy----so get creative. You can enter more than once. You can only win one issue. Depending on the amount of entries- and the timeline- the contest may continue until we have a winner.....they will be announced at the time of the selection and announced on our homepage. It might be April, or it may be July.....we aren't rushing this- we want good names!
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Past print issues are no longer available. Thank you for your orders! Pdf versions now available for purchase. Only 2008 issues qualify for the buy one get one offer. Great stories...wonderful information... And our January 2009 issue features our online vote winner (also our Featured Author) V. Ulea....fantastic cover art by Irene Frenkel.
2009 past print issues can be purchased in pdf for a great price-Save a tree and buy the electric version of our old issues at a price that can't be beat.
January and April are available at this great price- so give it a try!
July 2009 is going to be another great issue- with stories by:
A K Sykora
Dean R winters
John W S Marvin
Tabatha Schroeder
Laura Blackwell
Justin Sherman
Rod Hamon
Dean R Winters
Crystalwizard (who also did our cover art)
With- online vote winner Beth Overmyer - and our Artificial Intelligence Writing Contest Winners, Eric Redmond, Michael Griffiths, James P Wagner and Leslie Johansen. (cash prizes for our winners for the first time ever)
More cartoons from Randy Glasbergen
Along with a Welcome to Columbus section for our Ft. Benning folks- to give them a quick review of some of the great things there are to do in our little town! Who knew? As you all know- every July we dedicate our magazine to our valiant men and women in the military and try to put in something special for them.
Plus as a thanks to some of our past authors- we've got some of their amazing book covers on the back of the magazine- just in case any of you were looking for more great reading! We love our writers and our readers- so pick up your copy quick- supplies are limited! Pdf copies are available for $4.95- print issues are $8.00. Please contact us for your pdf copy.
