''Redstone Science Fiction'' was an

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. The first issue was published June 1, 2010 and maintained a regular monthly schedule until the September 1, 2012 issue. ''Redstone Science Fiction'' (often called ''Redstone SF'') has published fiction by

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, Cat Rambo,

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, and others. The magazine has conducted interviews with many editors and authors in the science fiction field, including Lou Anders,

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, Mary Robinette Kowal, Vylar Kaftan, Cat Rambo, Lavie Tidhar, and others. ''Redstone SF'' has also published essays on

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literary criticism and the writing craft. The magazine initiated a writing contest in June 2010 to draw attention to issues of disability in science fiction.

Staff

* Michael Ray, Co-Publisher, Editor *

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, Publisher, Co-Editor *Cassondra Link, Assistant Editor *Ferlie, Assistant Editor *Mary Ann Locke, Assistant Editor

Critical reaction

''Redstone Science Fiction'' was listed by ''Vision: A Resource for Writers'' as one of the top four places to submit science fiction short stories, along with ''

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'', and '' Lightspeed'' magazines. In June 2011, ''Redstone Science Fiction'' was recognized as a professional market, a "Qualifying Short Fiction Venue", for membership in the

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References

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External links

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