Our next collection in the Myths, Gods & Immortals series focuses on the epic hero Gilgamesh! We are delighted to now announce the included authors, all with brilliant new stories exploring and reimagining this fascinating figure from Mesopotamian legend. Publishing in September 2026, the book also includes a foreword by Enrique Jiménez, and an extended introduction by Emily H. Wilson casting light on the original context and tales about Gilgamesh. Thank you again to everyone who submitted stories for consideration, and congratulations to the selected authors below.

Into the Cedar Forest by Rocky Boudreaux

The Last Friend: Reimagining Enkidu by Irene W. Collins

Tyrant, Colonist, Brother by Malina Douglas

Beyond Abzu by Dr. Suvajeet Duttagupta

The Patience of Kings by Murray Eiland

Gilgamesh and the Serpent Goddess by Adrian Gebhard

Flood Protocol by David Horn

The Flood Beneath His Skin by Diyora Kabilova

Primeval Étude by L.K. Keir

A Shade in the Water by Jesse Koehler

Humbaba Versus the World by Russell Hugh McConnell

Trouble at the Door by Kara Race-Moore

The Work of All Mortals by R.K. Richardson

An Excerpt from the Musical, 'Gilgamesh' by Lawrence Rush and Alan Gordon

The Meddling by Layla Sabourian

The Beast of Uruk by Morgan Sampson

About the Series

Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods and Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with completely new stories alongside the original tales and a 30,000-word essay which emphasises ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well-known stories, alongside the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. Published titles in the series so far are Medusa, Odin, Anansi, Circe, Morgana le Fay, Achilles, Loki, Aphrodite, Odysseus and The Valkyries.

This book will be available to buy from September 2026 via book stores, Amazon, and our website page for Gilgamesh!