Publisher Jason Sizemore writes of the February issue of Apex Magazine: “This month editor Catherynne M. Valente has put together an all-star issue of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We welcome first-timers Cat Rambo, Forrest Aguirre, Nalo Hopkinson, and Nicole Kornher-Stace. Welcome back to FJ Bergmann! This issue marks the second issue following our new distribution model. In short, we wanted to give a premium to those who subscribe digitally and/or purchase each issue by making the content available to them one month prior to its release on our website. This means that full text of the stories and poetry will be available the first Monday of on our web site, along with sneak peeks of this issue’s contents.”
The table of contents for the February issue includes:
Original Fiction:
“Close Your Eyes” by Cat Rambo
“Langknech and Tzi-Tzi in the Land of the Mad” by Forrest Aguirre
Reprint Fiction:
“A Raggy Dog, a Shaggy Dog” by Nalo Hopkinson (first published in Lust for Life: Tales of Sex and Love)
Poetry:
“House of Shadows” by F.J. Bergmann
“The Witch’s House” by Nicole Kornher-Stace