The Indescribable Alien Encounter, by Andrew G. McCann

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Indescribable” by Andrew G. McCann Story © 2004 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration © 2004 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 42 (contents)

Science (Non)Fiction: The Story of Planet Magazine, by Andrew G. McCann

Black-and-white collage of retro astronauts, robots and a rocket around the title Planet Magazine

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Note: This article was originally written for the Jan/Feb 2003 issue of "Matrix", published by the British Science Fiction Association (http://www.bsfa.co.uk/). Planet Magazine is a free quarterly Web-zine of short science fiction and fantasy that was first published in March 1994. When I began putting the … Continue reading Science (Non)Fiction: The Story of Planet Magazine, by Andrew G. McCann →

Two SciFaiku, by Andrew G. McCann

Psychedelic symmetrical painting of a grinning face with a bow tie and a smiling frog-like face below

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). MansterThe brilliant machineand its beautiful androidcreate a human Monster's FrankensteinThe genius monsterand his gorgeous assistantcreate a doctor Poem © 2002 by Andrew G. McCann Artwork © 2002 by Robert Sorensen ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 37 (contents)

Interview with a Psychic Vampire, by Andrew G. McCann

Cartoon of a round-headed pale vampire with yellow eyes, fangs and a houndstooth jacket on a pink background

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 35 (September 2002). Illustration by Andrew G. McCann The Planet Magazine Interview This Month:Interview With a Psychic VampireConducted by Andrew G. McCann Planet Magazine: We are here today interviewing the famed horror writer and psychic vampire Letat Cest Moi, who frankly has been reluctant to be interviewed, which we … Continue reading Interview with a Psychic Vampire, by Andrew G. McCann →

Devour, by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. McCann

Black-and-white woodcut-style drawing of a hooded alien creature with a coiled body and a planet with bubbles beside it

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 35 (September 2002). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago They were holy, kindpraying with our innocentsfor galactic peace We let them all intransported by their storiesone by one they struck false their cloak of trustdread hunters from the abyssdark walks among us Poem © 2002 by Romeo Esparrago & Andrew G. … Continue reading Devour, by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. McCann →

TolKu, by Andrew G. McCann

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Not the One Ring” by Andrew G. McCann Planet humbly presents a brilliant new sub-branch of Haiku that we have created -- "TolKu", which is haiku inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Note: All Tolkien characters are the property of their copyright and trademark … Continue reading TolKu, by Andrew G. McCann →

Paint the Planet Red, by Andrew G. McCann

Stylized drawing of a dark alien with a glowing ribcage standing among red and blue flames, a flying saucer above

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). Illustration: “Audela” by Robert Sorensen I have been to Mars:there's no night-life at all, yet...the mornings are fierce Haiku copyright 2001 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration ("Audela") copyright 2001 by Robert Sorensen ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 32 (contents)

Corythosaurus Ranch, by Andrew G. McCann

Painting of a brown-and-white spotted crested dinosaur (Corythosaurus) lying behind a fence like livestock, with farm silos behind

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Inspired by the artwork “Dino Farm” by Thomas Miller How now, brown dino?Plucked from the late CretaceousWho knew? Delicious! Haiku copyright © 1999 by Andrew G. McCann Inspired by the artwork "Dino Farm" copyright © 1999 by Thomas Miller ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 23 … Continue reading Corythosaurus Ranch, by Andrew G. McCann →

Trokar ‘Poem’, by Trokar

Colored drawing of a blue-skinned warrior in yellow armor sitting on purple rocks, with a huge red tentacled creature curled behind him

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Trokar sez – decap that yap!” by Lee Ward Me, Trokar, no understand this poetry.Weak!!!Prefer smashing, crushing, eating things!!!!Grrrrrrr [Note: "This apparent poem was found among the imploded ruins of Lunar University in the fall of 2151 by Space Marines Inquisitor Tom Wagner, who was … Continue reading Trokar ‘Poem’, by Trokar →

Fugitive, by Andrew G. McCann

Dark digital image of a glowing green, mask-like alien face inside a purple-rimmed oval porthole set in a wall of fine gold grid lines

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Cutthroat” by Nicola Stratford Babysnatchers flee through black holes,Cutthroats withdraw through worm holes,I seize a new body and stay. Poem copyright © 1999 by Andrew G. McCann Artwork "Cutthroat" © 1999 by Nicola Stratford ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 22 (contents)