Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling is an anthology of short stories, poetry, and essays edited by Monica Valentinelli and Jaym Gates.
Over two dozen authors, ranging from NYT-bestsellers and award winners to debut writers, chose a tired trope or cliche to challenge and surprise readers through their work. Read stories inspired by tropes such as the Chainmaille Bikini, Love... [click here for more]
TWO AGAINST THE WORLD…
Two-gun hacker William “Billy” Bonney and laconic street samurai Cheveyo are holed up after what should have been a straightforward job testing security for one of the megacorporations in the Sixth World. But when a megacorp is involved, nothing is ever easy, and when law enforcement comes looking for the pair of shadowrunners, Billy knows someone’s either... [click here for more]
Rogues. Assassins. Mercenaries. Whether by coin or by blood...you will pay!
A fantasy anthology featuring the deadly, the worldly, and the sneaky! Brigands: A Blackguards Anthology consists of stories from authors that range from wildly successful indie authors to bestsellers. If you enjoy roguish tales of brigands and ne'er-do-wells, this one is for you. ... [click here for more]
Mother. Warrior. Caregiver. Wife. Lover. Survivor. Trickster. Heroine. Leader.
This anthology features 21 stories and six essays about women who defy genre stereotypes.
Here, it's not the hero who acts while the heroine waits to be rescued; Hath No Fury's women are champions, not damsels in distress. Whether they are strong, bold warriors, the silent but powerful type, or the timid who muster... [click here for more]
A medieval swindler gets caught with his proverbial pants down; a foolproof plan to pick up some cash via AI until things take an unexpected and deadly turn; a legendary bodyguard is hired to protect precious carbo, but who will protect the cargo from him?
The protagonist of this Blackguards Anthology are not all anti-heroes telling their side of the story. They are also heroic people faced with hard... [click here for more]