A review by DMR tipped me off to to Broadswords and Blasters, a modern indie pulp magazine which first appeared in 2017. I may have overlooked it because the dark and muddy covers have been far from appealing until now. But DMR assures that the latest “Futures That Never Were” special is worth a look. It’s a 500-page whopper of an issue (with a new style cover), and two tales are especially noted…

“Hawks over Reolis” by H.R. Laurence is definitely a success. Hester Craven is a spunky and resourceful protagonist. She will not be daunted or denied. Great steampunk fun. I would eagerly welcome more stories of her exploits. Finally the story that completely exceeded expectation was the gonzo ride that is “The Vengeance of the Silvern Hand” by Ethan Sabatella. I do not want to give anything away, but you should really read this story. It is certainly everything I love about pulp stories. Not to be missed!