Author Archives: Matthew X. Gomez

Issue 11 Is Live!

Posted on October 14, 2019

In our 11th issue we’re excited to bring you: Aaron Emmel’s story “A Protector on the Road,” his follow up to the story “Irini,” which we originally published in issue five. James Kane graces us with a story where sword … Continue reading →

Posted in New Issue | Tagged elves, fantasy, issue 11, new pulp, Pulp, retro sci-fi, weird western, wizard | Leave a comment

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

Posted on October 1, 2019

Once again, your humble editors have taken leave of their collective senses and have decided to once more call for stories. If you read this and it is after October 31, 2019… our deepest condolences but the window has closed, … Continue reading →

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Pulp Consumption: The Dark Crystal

Posted on September 23, 2019

“The Dark Crystal,” for anyone that doesn’t know, was a 1982 film by Jim Henson that follows Jen, the presumed last of the Gelflings, as he tries to fulfill a prophecy. The prophecy in question relates to the titular Dark … Continue reading →

Posted in Pulp Consumption | Tagged dark crystal, Jim Henson, movies we love, muppets, nightmare fuel | 2 Comments

Pulp Consumption: Tough 2 (Crime Stories)

Posted on September 9, 2019

One of the unexpected side benefits to starting Broadsword and Blasters was discovering the plethora of other short fiction being published, especially by small independent presses. One of those happens to be Tough, headed by Rusty Barnes. Tough is primarily … Continue reading →

Posted in Pulp Appeal | Tagged Alec Cizak, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Appalachia, C.A. Rowland, Chris McGinley, crime stories, Evelyn Deshane, indie fiction, magazine review, Mary Thorson, Matt Mattilla, Michael Bracken, muder, Nick Kolakowski, noir, Preston Lang, Rob McClure-Smith, rural noir, Rusty Barnes, S.A. Cosby, Thomas Pluck, Tough, true crime, William Soldan | 4 Comments

Pulp Appeal: Switchblade #10

Posted on August 19, 2019

It’s no secret that we enjoy Switchblade here at Broadswords and Blasters, and issue 10 is no exception. It features the usual short sharp fiction, each set apart by an illustration that really sets the mood for each piece. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Pulp Appeal | Tagged boxing, crime fiction, criminals, diners, Dundalk, Los Angeles, noir, Switchblade magazine | 1 Comment

Pulp Appeal: Storyhack #3

Posted on August 5, 2019

Design wise, Storyhack continues to set a high bar. Full illustrations grace every story, with additional small cartoons interspersed within the stories. The full-sized layout of the magazine is a good choice, as is the double columns, leaving room for … Continue reading →

Posted in Pulp Appeal | Tagged heist, jungle action, organized crime, storyhack, sword and sorcery, thieves, wilderness adventure | 1 Comment

Pulp Appeal: Blood Standard by Laird Barron (Guest post by Anthony Perconti)

Posted on July 22, 2019

(Editor’s Note: Anthony Perconti lives and works in the hinterlands of New Jersey with his wife and kids. He enjoys well-crafted and engaging stories across a variety of genres and mediums. His articles have appeared in several online venues and … Continue reading →

Posted in guest post, Pulp Appeal | Tagged Alaska, Blood Standard, crime fiction, guest post, noir | 1 Comment