Peasant Magazine

Peasant Magazine is a fantasy / historical fiction literary magazine produced by fantasy author Charles Moffat with the help of volunteers.

The 8.5x11 inch print version typically sells for $4.99 to $7.99 (depending upon distribution) and the PDF version of Peasant Magazine is free.

For printing purposes we have opted for Amazon's print-on-demand because it is reasonably priced, doesn't require that we print thousands of copies, we can update the file if need be, and there's zero upfront cost. Oh and potentially free shipping.

We will accept any well-written fantasy or historical fiction story that is between 1,000 and 12,000 words that fits our criteria. Anything larger than that will be considered a hard sell for us.

We prefer stories that are set in a prehistoric, ancient, medieval, or renaissance setting. Any pre-industrial setting (pre-1750) will do. Stories set after 1750 will be automatically rejected. We do not accept fan fiction, poetry or R-rated fiction. Submissions must be your original work and either family friendly or the equivalent of PG-13 (limit of one F-bomb per story).

We expect all submissions to be polished before submission. This doesn't mean that it has be perfectly edited, but you should at least make an effort to fix any issues with the manuscript before submission. If a submission is rife with spelling or grammar mistakes, or is difficult to understand, then it will lead to an automatic rejection. 

To learn more visit: fiction.charlesmoffat.com/peasantmagazine/

UPDATE: Starting in Issue 4...

Going forward Peasant Magazine will now be paying authors a stipend of $1 to $6 for their literary contributions, and illustrators will be paid $5 for cover artwork and $1 for each interior illustration.

People seeking to submit their manuscripts or artwork/illustrations to Peasant Magazine should email peasantmagazine@gmail.com.

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Peasant Magazine, Issue Three - Spring 2025

Journey once more through a portal that takes you back in time to historical eras and across dimensions to fantasy realms within the pages of Peasant Magazine, a literary magazine will captivate your mind, ensnare your senses, and breathe new life into ancient legends. In our third issue you may lose yourself in realms forgotten and far away lands as our storytellers immerse you in the mystical words that whisper of epochs long ago.

Formats Available: Free PDF or 8x11 Magazine

CONTENTS

• "The Battle of Fire God Island" by Jeffrey J. Hoy
• "What the Devilkin spake to the Ocean" by Doug Ironside
• "The Undying Island" by Caleb James K.
• "Rhymes with Orange" by J. D. Dresner
• "A Goddess in Godom" by David Carter
• "The Peasant Child" by Lita Kurth
• "Fear" by Sean Mooney
• "The Felling" by Brigham Magnusson
• "A Thief of Baghdad" by Elliott Capon
• "Wolfsbane and Belladonna" by Charles Moffat

 

 

 

 

Peasant Magazine, Issue Two - May 1st 2024

Step into an enchanting voyage through historical eras and fantasy realms with Peasant Magazine, a literary magazine seamlessly blending the allure of fantasy with the richness of historical fiction. In our second issue, immerse yourself in a tapestry of ten captivating narratives, each penned by a masterful storyteller. Delve into worlds brimming with ancient mystique and mystical allure, where unlikely heroes rise and forgotten epochs echo with whispers of the past.

Formats Available: Free PDF or 8x11 Magazine

CONTENTS

• "A Loyal Man" by Helen E. Patterson
• "The Bed of Penitence" by André Medeiros
• "The Clock Meister's Revenge" by Geoff Nelder
• "A Stable Master's Gambit" by J. VanZile
• "Nuttingham" by Arin Lee Kambitsis
• "Lights of the Lidth" by Alexis Veenendaal
• "The Mists of Gaulion" by Daniel Cano
• "Violence's Red End" by Joel Glover
• "The Owl" by J. J. Egosi
• "Raiders of Pravda Vremya" by Charles Moffat

Peasant Magazine, Issue One - October 1st 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through time and imagination with Peasant Magazine, a literary journal weaving together the realms of fantasy and historical fiction. Within the crisp pages of our inaugural issue, twelve brilliant voices converge to bring enchanting worlds to life. Each tale is a portal, inviting readers to traverse ancient lands and magical dimensions, enjoy the heroism of unlikely characters, and the echoes of forgotten epochs.

Formats Available: Free PDF or 8x11 Magazine

CONTENTS

• "The Pale Lady in White" by Charles Moffat
• "The Selkie's Silver Comb" by Alistair Grant
• "The Glamouring of Brond Col" by Carl F. Northwood
• "The Tone of Truth" by Sean Mooney
• "The Choosing" by Len Berry
• "The Selkie" by C. M. Neary
• "Drifting" by Brigham Magnusson
• "The Tale of the Key of Darkness" by Jeffrey J. Hoy
• "Beyond Anwar" by D. G. Ironside
• "The Hunt" by Liam Porter
• "The Last Lesson" by Frankie G.
• "With the Death of Kings" by Denise Longrie