Here you will find the personal blog of Phil Slattery, writer, and publisher of The Chamber Magazine and Rural Fiction Magazine. Posts include musings, thoughts, updates on his work, and anything else that he finds interesting.
New Issue of The Chamber Coming April 7
With a minimum of 40,000 words of prose (Prose alone! Poetry is a bonus!) in each issue, every month you receive the equivalent of a small novel. Visit The Chamber Magazine now and subscribe so you don’t miss out.
Keep readingNew Issue of The Chamber Coming April 7
With a minimum of 40,000 words of prose (Prose alone! Poetry is a bonus!) in each issue, every month you receive the equivalent of a small novel. Visit The Chamber Magazine now and subscribe so you don’t miss out.
Keep reading
The March Issue of The Chamber Magazine is Out!
The March issue of The Chamber Magazine is out! Read it here!
Keep readingMy Short Story “Letters” to be Published in Fiction on the Web on January 13
Just now, I received word that my short story “Letters” will appear in Fiction on the Web, a UK online magazine published by Charlie Fish, on January 13. Charlie has some impressive writing credentials (see the Fiction on the Web About page) and I am always honored to be published by him.
Keep readingMy Short Story “Letters” to be Published in Fiction on the Web on January 13
Just now, I received word that my short story “Letters” will appear in Fiction on the Web, a UK online magazine published by Charlie Fish, on January 13. Charlie has some impressive writing credentials (see the Fiction on the Web About page) and I am always honored to be published by him.
Keep readingRural Fiction Magazine is Seeking Submissions
Rural Fiction Magazine, a sister publication of The Chamber, is seeking submissions. As with The Chamber, there is no pay except exposure, and, as with The Chamber, Rural Fiction Magazine (RFM) is endeavoring to reach a worldwide audience and is therefore seeking submissions from around the world. If you have something you think would interest…
Keep readingRural Fiction Magazine is Seeking Submissions
Rural Fiction Magazine, a sister publication of The Chamber, is seeking submissions. As with The Chamber, there is no pay except exposure, and, as with The Chamber, Rural Fiction Magazine (RFM) is endeavoring to reach a worldwide audience and is therefore seeking submissions from around the world. If you have something you think would interest…
Keep readingQuick Sidenote: My Thoughts on What to Do if a Cop Stops Your Car
I was just now reading an article on why cops touch the back of your car during a traffic stop. It turns out that they are a) checking to see that the trunk lid is lock and no one will pop out and ambush them (which has happened) and b) to leave fingerprints in case…
Keep readingMy Current Thoughts on Bladerunner
Here are a couple of thoughts I had tonight about Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi/ cyberpunk movie, Bladerunner and what I see as a theme behind it.
Keep readingRural Fiction Magazine is Seeking Submissions
Rural Fiction Magazine, a sister publication of The Chamber, is seeking submissions. As with The Chamber, there is no pay except exposure, and, as with The Chamber, Rural Fiction Magazine (RFM) is endeavoring to reach a worldwide audience and is therefore seeking submissions from around the world. If you have something you think would interest…
Keep readingRural Fiction Magazine is Seeking Submissions
Rural Fiction Magazine, a sister publication of The Chamber, is seeking submissions. As with The Chamber, there is no pay except exposure, and, as with The Chamber, Rural Fiction Magazine (RFM) is endeavoring to reach a worldwide audience and is therefore seeking submissions from around the world. If you have something you think would interest…
Keep reading“Invictus” Poem by William Ernest Henley
Phil’s note: This is one of my favorite poems of all time. Incredibly powerful. It’s said that Nelson Mandela used to recite it to other prisoners when he was incarcerated at Robben Island to give them strength…
Keep readingHistorical Accuracy in Works of Fiction
A week or so ago, a contributor submitted a work of historical fiction that had an error in it that was obvious to me, though it probably wasn’t to a lot of readers. I replied that I would reconsider the work (it was nicely written and had a good plot and ending) if he would…
Keep readingRights and the Small Publisher
Last night, I posted a rather lengthy comment to a post in Lit Mag News about rights and reprints. It was so long that I thought it would be a shame for it to be seen only there and so I thought I would post an expanded and refined version here for your enjoyment and…
Keep reading
You are Invited to The Chamber Magazine’s Commemoration of Jack the Ripper’s Murder Spree (August 31-November 9)
In the spirit of the horror and true crime genres, over the next several weeks in its blog, The Chamber is commemorating the horrific murder spree of the infamous Jack the Ripper during the late summer and early fall of 1888.
Keep readingReturned to Rohwer War Relocation Center Today
I have been trying lately to create my own YouTube videos and develop The Chamber’s (and mine) YouTube channel to a greater degree to attract an audience. Over the last few nights, I have made a few videos utilizing my iPhone and a photographer’s tripod. This combination makes excellent videos. However, I do have a…
Keep readingMy Short Story “Letters” to be Published in Fiction on the Web on January 13
Just now, I received word that my short story “Letters” will appear in Fiction on the Web, a UK online magazine published by Charlie Fish, on January 13. Charlie has some impressive writing credentials (see the Fiction on the Web About page) and I am always honored to be published by him.
Keep reading
Update: Commencing Search for an Agent
Now that I am over halfway finished with the final draft of Shadows and Stars, I am starting my search for an agent.
Keep readingUpdate: Progress on My Novel Shadows and Stars
For the last week I have been focusing on completing the final draft of my novel Shadows and Stars. Tonight, I reached the halfway point, page 165 of 330. The end is coming into view. After I finish this draft, I will start looking for an agent.
Keep readingYou are Invited to The Chamber Magazine’s Commemoration of Jack the Ripper’s Murder Spree (August 31-November 9)
In the spirit of the horror and true crime genres, over the next several weeks in its blog, The Chamber is commemorating the horrific murder spree of the infamous Jack the Ripper during the late summer and early fall of 1888.
Keep reading
Few Changes Made to The Chamber
I just want to drop a quick note that I made some changes to The Chamber today and I have more planned…
Keep readingYou are Invited to The Chamber Magazine’s Commemoration of Jack the Ripper’s Murder Spree (August 31-November 9)
In the spirit of the horror and true crime genres, over the next several weeks in its blog, The Chamber is commemorating the horrific murder spree of the infamous Jack the Ripper during the late summer and early fall of 1888.
Keep readingIn the Latest Issue
“His Assitant”, Dark Fiction by Patrick Crossen, is now live at The Chamber.
Keep reading
Subscribe to My Nascent YouTube Channel
I am planning to develop a fully fledged YouTube channel, as I have developed The Chamber, and see where it takes me.
Keep readingYou are Invited to The Chamber Magazine’s Commemoration of Jack the Ripper’s Murder Spree (August 31-November 9)
In the spirit of the horror and true crime genres, over the next several weeks in its blog, The Chamber is commemorating the horrific murder spree of the infamous Jack the Ripper during the late summer and early fall of 1888.
Keep readingLoading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Bio
While I have always enjoyed reading, writing has been another matter. Over the years, my various careers have necessitated that I write professionally. As a byproduct of this, I have developed a taste for writing as well as reading fiction. My published works so far have been short stories and poems, but I am now working on a play and two novels, which I hope will be completed before long.
In late 2015, I founded the Farmington (New Mexico) Writers’ Circle, which focuses on the publicity and marketing of writers works, rather than on the art of writing.
In December 2020, I resurrected a long-dead project of establishing an online magazine called The Chamber. It has been steadily growing since them and as of August, 2022, it has had over 50,000 hits. Contributors and readers come from around the world with some, like Niles Reddick (England) and Marcelo Medone (Argentina) being established, professional authors.
In 2021, I started Slattery Publishing to bring several of my endeavors under one roof. Currently, Slattery Publishing publishes only my own works and blank notebooks (with beautiful covers) via Amazon. Hopefully, production will expand one day to include other works. Go to the Books link on the website’s homepage to see what is available.
I can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and LinkedIn, and elsewhere but this is my primary website/weblog.
To find out more, check the blog above or follow this link to the page containing my interviews over the past several years.
You can also find me on Goodreads.
Phil Slattery, Writer, Publisher 
Congratulations, Phil!
I have nominated your blog for the Versatile Blogger Award.
The rules of this award are at: http://bellnight.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/versatile-blogger-award-thanks-dear-kitty/
LikeLike
I really like your wordpress page, very friendly, intriguing. Thanks for being so generous with your information and sharing! I too love horror. Brian Evenson. Is writing some of the greatest horror of our day. His ability to utilize perception, perspectives, telling a story from many points of view, or from unconventional points of view – to bring about the psychological commentary – the reflection of experience in disproportion to societal-realities. His writing, is masterful. – Check him out.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you very much. I will definitely check out Brian Evenson.
LikeLike
Phil, we have an original picture from 1890 of H. H. Holmes and Benjamin Pitezel doing an autopsy over a cadaver. Please contact us.
Thanks,
Jacque Walker
Cedar Rapids, IA
LikeLike
I’m curious. Why are you contacting me?
LikeLike
Horror… I have to dabble on that for sure. And we have another thing in common, both have been in the military. Although I just got to corporal in the infantry, I hate water and boats. You’re very educated man and obviously very qualified for this job, and I also had to add that the last comment that this Jacque Walker said, it was kind of weird. But since you write horror,….that comment might actually give me and idea to write about.
LikeLike