The Short Story Mag that Wasn’t

In terms of failed projects, I sometimes wonder if I must have some kind of record when it comes to projects going nowhere. In early 2014, I was convinced that the short story magazine, which had been a popular format up until the 60’s, was due for a comeback. I’m a bit of a short story writer myself, and combined with cartoons and editorials, I thought that Sketchy Magazine would be a big hit. It wasn’t. Here is the cover for the very first issue:

You might also recognize the name, since I recorded 1 season worth of shows, with topics ranging from Star Wars to Cold Welding.