UPDATE: Particles and Galaxies Comics

Ballyhoo Stories is back with four online comics on the theme "Particles and Galaxies": In Maris Wicks "Coping with Death" a young man confronts Death with his fists; Shawn Cheng lets us in on the thoughts of an astronaut before take off in "Countdown"; in Matthew Bernier's "Antoine" a crashed fighter pilot is confronted by both the immense and the miniscule; and Claudia Dávila's "The Grass Seed" reveals the fuel behind the entire universe.

Read what PopMatters calls "an eclectic mix of imagination and talent, with the quirky featured as prominently as the poignant" at ballyhoostories.com.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Paul Pope Creates the Covers for Sin and Redemption

Art by comics superstar Paul Pope will be featured on the front and back covers of the "Sin and Redemption" issue of Ballyhoo Stories. Paul Pope's work includes his groundbreaking self-published THB, which debuted in 1995. Since then, he’s produced work for DC and Vertigo (Batman: Year 100, Heavy Liquid, 100%), Dark Horse (One-Trick Ripoff) and manga publisher, Kodansha (Supertrouble).

Don't miss seven great pieces of fiction and six amazing comics. Order now and get THREE issues of Ballyhoo Stories for the price of two: Sin and Redemption (SPRING 2007 No. 4), Particles and Galaxies (SPRING 2008 No. 5), and Portraits and Snapshots (SPRING 2005 No. 1) for just $16.

The "Sin and Redemption" contributors include: Charles H. Antin, David Barringer, JP Coovert, Stephanie Dickinson, Ray Fenwick, Mary Grabar, Andy Hartzell, Charles Haverty, Joseph Holsapple, Simone Lia, Corinne Mucha, Will Nixon, Susan Woodring

Preorder the "Sin and Redemption" issue here

ANNOUCEMENT: Comics Editor Joel Priddy in Best American Comics 2006

We'd like to congratulate Joel Priddy, Comics Editor, on the inclusion of "The Amazing Life of Onion Jack" in Best American Comics 2006. The 2006 edition is guest edited by Harvey Pekar and is the first in the newest series from Best American. The book is a great read from start to finish and an excellent way for those new to comics to get an idea of the scope of the form. Joel's piece is a definite highlight and we encourage you all to go out and buy it as soon as possible. We also think you should subscribe to Ballyhoo Stories so you can read six great comics in our upcoming "Sin and Redemption" issue.

SUBMISSIONS: Particles and Galaxies

Ballyhoo Stories is looking for submissions for our 2008 issue "Particles and Galaxies." We are looking for both literal and imaginative interpretations on the theme. Stories do not have to be based in the sciences, although we are happy to read fiction and creative nonfiction that is rooted in the sciences. Those wishing to submit sci-fi please be warned that it should go beyond the usual confines of the genre. Those interested in submitting comics please see our guidelines and query Joel Priddy, Comics Editor, at comics at ballyhoostories dot com

Our full submissions guidelines are available at here. Sample issues and subscriptions can be purchased at our store. Those in the New York who are interested in submitting either prose or comics can get a good idea of what we look for by attending the event at Think Coffee on February 1st and February 21st.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Big Changes At Ballyhoo Stories

We at Ballyhoo Stories have been spending the summer months assessing the work we've done over the last three issues and have come to some fairly strong conclusions. We are incredibly proud of the work we've published thus far, but we think we can do more. More stories, more promotion, more of everything. To do more, however, we are going to have to publish fewer issues. So beginning immediately we are switching to an annual.

Those of you who submitted to our "Sin & Redemption" issue should know that the issue is now scheduled to print Spring 2007. We are still going to try to get acceptance and rejection letters out sooner than later, but if your work is accepted elsewhere please e-mail editors at ballyhoostories dot com and let us know.

We will also begin publishing comics with "Sin and Redemption," and our pleased to announce that comic artist Joel Priddy has enthusiastically agreed to be Ballyhoo Stories's comics editor. Joel is the author of Pulpatoon Pilgrimage and his work has been featurd in AdHouse Books' acclaimed anthologies Project Telstar, Project Superior (sorry, but the very last copy was purchased by Ballyhoo Stories. Really.), and the upcoming Project Romantic.

The guidelines for submitting comics to the "Sin & Redemption" issue of Ballyhoo Stories are as follows:

Page size: 8.25” x 10.75”
Safe Area: 6.75” x 8.25”
8 pages, Black and White

Please submit files for consideration as 150 dpi
JPEGs. Higher resolution images will be requested of
accepted stories. Files may be submitted via email
(comics at ballyhoostories dot com), or mailed on CD to:
Joel Priddy/ Ballyhoo Comics Editor
c/o Memphis College of Art
Overton Park
Memphis, TN 38111

You should be familiar with current trends in comics and graphic novles and familiar with the work of artists like those being published by AdHouse Books. Please, no pornography.

We are very excited about these changes and hope all of you are as well. Currently, you can order "Sin and Redemption" and our most recent issue, "Crossroads and Weigh Stations" at our online store.