The World of Myth Bits Podcast

Tim revisits May 2022 with a review of Issue 107 of The World of Myth Magazine. He covers Dark Myth updates, and standout work from Gabriella Balcom, Jim Bates, Stephanie J. Bardy, Dawn DeBraal, David K. Montoya, Lynn Phillips, and more. It is a nostalgic look at another packed issue as the magazine moves closer to its 150th milestone.

Tim Law welcomes Dark Myth president David K. Montoya for an open, wide ranging conversation about where the company stands at the start of 2026. They talk honestly about the current Ayot Nom Kickstarter, publishing realities, Myth Mart support, and why transparency matters when things do not go exactly as planned. The discussion also covers the future of the Open Contract Challenge, anthology plans, magazine voting, creative burnout, long term goals, and what it means to keep building even when the road gets rough. It is a relaxed but thoughtful episode that feels like a real behind the scenes check in with two people who care deeply about the work and the community around it.

Tim Law goes back to the Wayback Machine, returning to Issue 96 from May 2021. He walks you through a dense, creative issue packed with drabbles, flash fiction, fantasy, poetry, artwork, and reviews, while reflecting on the magazine’s history and growth. Tim highlights standout work from Dawn DeBraal, Gabriella Balcom, Jim Bates, James Rumpel, Stephanie J. Bardy, and others, along with updates on Dark Myth projects, Myth Mart releases, and submission deadlines. It is a passionate, section by section breakdown that shows why this era of the magazine still holds up today.

Tim Law looks back at Issue 95 from April 2021 and delivers a thorough, personal review of one of the magazine’s busiest periods. He highlights a strong Drabble and Flash lineup, major fantasy entries including the early chapters of The Picturesque Picaresque, and standout work from David K. Montoya, Gabriella Balcom, Jeff R. Young, Jim Bates, Dawn DeBraal, and many others. Tim also reflects on serial storytelling, the creative challenges of lockdown life, memorable artwork, and a packed review section that captures the energy of the time. It is a deep, thoughtful episode that shows how much ambition and experimentation shaped this era of the magazine.