FAQ

If you have questions about Stone Cold Stories, you’ve come to the right page. Our FAQ provides simple answers to a range of common questions. If you have a question we haven’t answered here, please let us know so we can add it.

What is Stone Cold Stories?

Stone Cold Stories is a digital magazine for tales of inanimate transformation and immobilization. You’ll find more details on our submissions page.

Why is it called Stone Cold Stories?

It’s a reference to statues, which are both stone and cold. And, no, we are not affiliated with Steve Austin.

Who’s behind Stone Cold Stories?

Our Editor-in-Chief is Olivia Quinn. She’s joined by a team of slush readers.

When did Stone Cold Stories start?

Olivia registered the domain name on September 15, 2023. Our official start will be when we publish the inaugural issue in January 2024.

Is Stone Cold Stories self-published?

No. Stone Cold Stories is published by Rock Hard Press, a small indie publisher currently soliciting manuscripts and proposals from authors.

How much do you pay your authors?

Our current rate for stories is $0.01 per word.

How much does Stone Cold Stories cost?

Each issue of the digital magazine is $3.

How do I get the magazine?

The magazine will be available on the Kindle Store and through Payhip. All Patreon supporters will receive a free copy.

What’s a Patreon supporter?

We’re so glad you asked! Our Patreon supporters pledge money to our project each month in exchange for a variety of perks. We have all the details on our Patreon page.

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