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Gillian Whitaker

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Myths, Gods & Immortals | Contents Announcement | Anansi

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We’re delighted to announce the list of authors in our Anansi book! Publishing in January 2025 alongside Circe, Anansi joins our new series focusing on Myths, Gods & Immortals. This latest title features a foreword by Emily Zobel Marshall and an extended essay by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori exploring the folkloric origins and interpretations of Anansi. Sixteen stories written by modern authors were selected from submissions, reimagining and celebrating this figure for new and old audiences. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a story for consideration, and congratulations to the selected authors!

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Myths, Gods & Immortals | Contents Announcement | Circe

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We’re very excited to present the authors in our Circe book! Following Medusa and Odin, this latest title publishes in January 2025 at the same time as Anansi. The book explores the fascinating figure of Circe through modern voices and tales, alongside a comprehensive introduction delving into the original myths. We are delighted with the 15 selected stories, all of which are entirely brand new, publishing for the first time in this collection. Our thanks go again to everyone who submitted a story for consideration on this theme, with congratulations to the below.

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Gothic Fantasy | Successful Submissions | Moon Falling

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We’re very pleased to announce the list of authors in Moon Falling Short Stories! Publishing in October 2024, this latest anthology in our Gothic Fantasy series is a companion edition to Sun Rising Short Stories. The book features a foreword by astrophysicist Ben Moore, and presents a range of captivating tales from ancient sources to the modern day. Stories by modern authors sit alongside classic tales, folklore and myths exploring the significance, appeal and human connection to our fascinating moon. Once more, our thanks go to all authors who submitted stories for consideration, with congratulations to the below!

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Gothic Fantasy | Successful Submissions | Sun Rising

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We’re delighted to present the authors selected for inclusion in Sun Rising Short StoriesPublishing in October 2024, this latest book in our Gothic Fantasy series features the usual mix of new and old: fresh stories by modern writers selected from submissions, alongside classic tales about the sun from storytelling traditions around the world. With a foreword by planetary scientist Ravit Helled, the book explores the enduring fascination with solar entities, including our own star, in life and fiction. Many thanks to all authors who submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and congratulations to the below!

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Myths, Gods & Immortals | Contents Announcement | Medusa

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We’re delighted to announce the list of stories in our new book on Medusa! Launching our series of Myths, Gods & Immortals along with Odin, Medusa explores this fascinating mythological figure and the various interpretations of her from ancient times to the present day. Selected from open submissions, 17 captivating tales by modern authors feature alongside a foreword by Miriam Robbins Dexter and an introductory essay by Liv Albert. We can’t wait for this one, publishing in September 2024, and available in North America from October! Our thanks, once again, go to everyone that submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and many congratulations to the below.

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Myths, Gods & Immortals | Contents Announcement | Odin

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We’re very excited to reveal the list of stories in our new book Odin! One of the first two titles in our Myths, Gods and Immortals series, Odin includes a foreword by Carolyne Larrington, an introductory essay by Charlie Shotton exploring the cultural and mythological roots of Odin, and 17 fantastic tales by modern authors selected from open submissions. The book publishes in September 2024 and is available in North America from October 2024. Many thanks to everyone who submitted stories for consideration on this theme, and huge congratulations to the below!

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African Ghost Short Stories | Author Q&A | Best Stories & Writing Practices

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African Ghost Short Stories is our latest anthology release! Packed with classic folktales as well as new stories by modern authors, it’s a treasure trove of African supernatural writing, with an introduction by Prof. Divine Che Neba, a foreword by Nuzo Onoh and editorial support from Chinelo Onwualu. In the first part of this Q&A, some of the book’s authors spoke about the inspiration behind their story. Now, they return with recommendations of other books, films, TV and short stories on the theme, as well as revealing the various writing methods they use for their own work…

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African Ghost Short Stories | Author Q&A | Story Inspirations

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Our latest release, African Ghost Short Stories, explores the deep-seated supernatural element in African storytelling, from ancient tales and folklore to the vibrancy of today’s African horror. The anthology includes a foreword by award-winning Nigerian-British writer Nuzo Onoh and an introduction by Prof. Divine Che Neba, and was created with invaluable editorial support from writer and editor Chinelo Onwualu. We also worked with the wonderful Conscious Dreams Publishing to help get the word out on submissions for this theme. To celebrate its publication, some of the modern authors tell us more about the inspiration behind their story – so read on for a fascinating glimpse of the book’s contents!

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Shadows on the Water | Author Q&A | Best Stories & Writing Practices

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Out now, Shadows on the Water is a fascinating anthology filled with new and classic stories of water-based horror, fantasy and folklore. In the first part of this Q&A, modern authors from the collection told us about the inspiration behind their tale in the book. Now, they return to offer details of their own favourites on this theme, as well as casting light on their writing processes!

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Shadows on the Water | Author Q&A | Story Inspirations

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Our latest anthology, Shadows on the Water, gathers together short stories selected from open submissions, along with classic fiction, myths and folklore from around the world. With tales of rivers, lakes, bogland and the sea, there’s a fascinating mix of mysterious creatures, guardian spirits and elemental forces at play in stories both old and new. In this Q&A, authors reveal the inspiration behind their contribution, offering a glimpse into the range of tales to be found in the book…

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