But wait, you might ask: If book 4 of the Steel Empires series is coming out this week, shouldn’t this be the FOURTH Annual State of the Empires? Well, that’s easy to answer. I didn’t come up with this clever idea until last year, when book 3 came out. While I wish I could retcon...
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COVER REVEAL: Steel Time
Undercover: The Meaning Behind the Image This week J.L. Gribble revealed the cover for STEEL TIME on her blog to much approval. We are always excited to share covers and particularly so when the artwork comes from Brad Sharp. While his covers are eye-catching from a distance, what really sets them apart is the level...
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The Dark Feminine and Allyship of Male Gatekeepers
By K.W. Taylor I’ve been writing speculative fiction all my life. In the decade and a half that I’ve gotten pieces accepted for publication, I’ve worked primarily in four genres: science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and horror. The last may be surprising for folks who primarily know my full-length novels—The Curiosity Killers (2016, Dog Star...
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Women in Horror Starter Kit
For everyone who wants a quick introduction to the work being done by women in contemporary horror we have created a Women in Horror Starter Kit. This special bundle deal will be available all throughout February, which is Women in Horror Month, as we continue updating our site with features about our own authors, and...
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Steel Magic Cover Reveal
Title: Steel Magic Series: Steel Empires Book 2 Author: J.L. Gribble Genre: Urban Fantasy/Alternate History Release Date: July 6, 2016 Pre-order Link: http://amzn.to/1Rc17n2 Synopsis: Funerals are usually the end of the story, not the beginning. Newly graduated warrior-mages Toria Connor and Kane Nalamas find themselves the last remaining mages in the city when a mage...