Hurricane Beryl just skirted us here in PR, but it’s homing in on Jamaica. Just thought I’d share. Here’s something else to share, or buy, for a loved one! Cool gift, eh?
Now on with the show…
Recent S&S and Adjacent Projects
+ The Tears of Ishtar by Michael Ehart - new edition now on Amazon: “After more than ten years, Michael Ehart’s legendary warrior woman returns in a stunning new edition, with over 15,000 new words, new artwork by MD Jackson and the original foreword by Michael Moorcock.”
+ The Dragon's Hoard 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe featuring stories by Adam Strassberg, Brooksie C. Fontaine, Harding McFadden, Deby Fredericks, J.S. Rogers, Christopher Powers, Laura J. Underwood, Anka B. Troitsky, John Lance, Laura Ruth Loomis, Jonah Jones, Nicholas Samuel Stember, Peter Sartucci, Brian MacDonald, Chad Gayle, Jennifer Caracappa, D.J. Tyrer, A.B. Martin, M. Bloom, Alexandria Wyckoff, Mabel Ginest, and L.A. Knight. (282 pages, June 2024 on Amazon)
+ To Walk on Worlds by Matthew John (254 pages, June 2024 on Amazon). “From the Burning Isle to the hellish depths of Zanzara, beyond the demon-haunted planets circling the Black Rim, only Maxus the Meddler may walk on worlds…and woe to any other who tries.”
+ Tales of Talon (3 book series) by A. A. Warren. Galactic sword and sorcery. Looks interesting! Amazon reviews: “If you like Conan and Star Wars, this book is for you.” and “Sword and Sorcery in Space.”
+ The Hunt: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology from Dragon Soul Press (446 pages, April 2024 on Amazon) featuring stories from S.J. Walker, Sean E. Britten, Ian C. Douglas, Robin Brown, Andrei-Ion Ghircoias, Mario Caric, Jess Monica, Frank Sawielijew, Barend Nieuwstraten III, D.L. Lewellyn, Annie Snow, Kelly Barker, Tim Newton Anderson, Ourliazo Tap, J. VanZile, Pat O'Malley, and J.E. Feldman.
+ Introducing! Elak, Warrior of Atlantis (UK link) by Adrian Cole (Jim Pitts, illustrator, and intro by David C. Smith) from Parallel Universe Publications. Book One in a planned trilogy from Adrian Cole. Check out PUP’s announcement here.
+ Missed this last time, and in case you did too, here’s a new release from John C. Hocking - Conan: City of the Dead (all formats on Amazon.) “Two epics in one hardcover as Conan the mercenary faces hideously transformed wizards and undead creatures in action-packed fantasy combining Robert E. Howard’s trademark sword and sorcery with concepts straight out of Lovecraftian horror. Combines the classic Conan and the Emerald Lotus with the all-new, original Conan and the Living Plague.”
Oh, and read this early and extensive review from Seth Lindberg on Goodreads. (An additional take by ‘Luke’ is also on Goodreads.) Another lengthy review is up at Rough Edges from James Reasoner. By the way, you can check out all of Hocking’s offerings on Amazon here.
Crowdsourcing & Kickstarters
+ From Goodman Games: Caverns of Thracia Legendary Adventure 5E+DCC. “A mega-dungeon that supports a full-year campaign.” (21 days left on Backerkit.)
+ Coming this fall… Silence & Starsong Magazine Volume 2. “Sign up now for early delivery of Silence & Starsong Vol. 2!” (via IndieGoGo)
+ Coming: Even More Tales From the Magicians Skull from Outland Publications - “A magazine of all-new swords & sorcery fiction in the classic pulp style!”
+ 2 Days Left: The Curse of Cthulhu - Strange & Deadly Shores Gamebook: “A branching narrative game set in Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos” from Simon Birks.
+ 36 Hours Left on Backerkit from Crystal Lake Comics: Joe Ledger & Violin - Hearts and Minds Graphic Novel.
+ Conan: The Hyborian Age – The Roleplaying Game from Monolith. Coming to Kickstarter Q4 2024. You can download the Quick Start by following the link.
News, Reviews, and Interviews
+ Jason Ray Carney interviews (on YouTube) Matt Holder, author of Hurled Headlong Flaming, the first novella in Spiral Tower Press’s “Keen Blades” series of print novella length projects that push the boundaries of traditional S&S. (Personal note: I just started reading this an the opening is brutal, blunt, and not for the faint of heart!)
+ Speaking of JRC, did you download your PDF copy of THE BOOK OF THE ROGUE available for free. It’s a sword and sorcery anthology by Jason Ray Carney which features several stories published over the last few years that feature the Rogue!
+ Okay, one more! Here’s a TED Talk on YouTube from Carney - “The Value of Reading Fiction to Make the Present Less Real.” (only 11 min)
+ Hellnotes reviews Charles Allen Gramlich’s Razord Land, a post-disaster SF/Fantasy with an S&S vibe.
+ Lair of the Brain Eaters RPG Adventure Module Now Available from D. M. Ritzlin. “Brain Eaters is a sword-and-sorcery-themed old school dungeon crawl for use with the Lamentations of the Flame Princess game system.”
Conan Corner & Related Pulp
+ The Conan Comics from the early 70s are online in PDF form to download for free from the Internet Archive - 24 issues. How many have you read?
+ Speaking of comics, here’s a review at PorPor Books of “John Carter, Warlord of Mars - Marvel Omnibus, 2012.”
+ Review from Gary Romeo: The Banquet of Souls by Steven Savile, the second Solomon Kane adventure in this Heroic Legends e-book series.
+ Another Solomon Kane review at Paperback Warrior: Solomon Kane - The Right Hand of Doom.
+ Also from Sprague de Camp Fan: Robert E. Howard’s Turlogh Dubh (Part 1), a review by Steve Replogle.
+ “This Lovecraft Adaptation [of “From Beyond”] Has Some of the Best Practical Effects Ever in a Horror Movie” - movie review from Collider.
+ The latest from G. W. Thomas at Dark Worlds Quarterly focuses on Werewolves of the Golden Age (posts on 1930s-1940s, and 1950-1952).
For Writers of All Genres
+ Antho: Harvest of Light & Shadows (sub window open until July 16, 2024) from Burning Branch Publishing - focusing on theme of harvest, light, and shadows.
+ Antho: Calendar of Fools “is seeking your rejected stories for the Intergalactic Rejects anthology.” Looking for stories that have bee rejected multiple times!
Markets from “a place of intent” blog: 12 Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishers Accepting Submissions in 2024.
From Authors Publish blog: 28 Sci-fi and Fantasy Fiction Markets That Pay.
New Market - Silence & Starsong. Also, check out their latest issue: Silence and Starsong Magazine: Spring 2024, Vol 1 Issue 3 Paperback (130 pages, May 2024)
Sword & Scandal: An anthology of NSFW heroic fantasy. Sub window is open.
Submissions for Witch House #4 are OPEN through 21 July 2024!
Schlock! is now open to all submissions. For guidelines, visit here.
Peasant Magazine - submission guidelines are here.
Swords & Sorcery Magazine - new guidelines page is here.
Savage Realms Monthly has submission guidelines here. (send only first 3 pages)
BFS Horizons writers’ guidelines are here. (May open in July.)
Heroic Fantasy Quarterly will open for subs in July 2024.
Three More Roundups
Links of Steel from DMR Books (May 26)
Sensor Sweep from Castalia House (July 1)
Just the Axe, Ma’am from Kevin Beckett (#11, June 29)
S&S and Adjacent Podcasts
The Cromcast - Season 19 Episode 4: The Broken Sword Part III (July 1)
Rogues in the House - Ace Double Duology (June 26) Also, check out the new Rogues Newsletter here.
Dungeons & Damsels - “Blade’s Crew” (Part 1 of 2) ~ S4E5 of the Dungeons & Damsels fantasy adventure series. (June 27)
Monsters, Madness and Magic Podcast - EP#265: By The Heart Of The Cards - An Interview With Dan Green (July 2)
Dark Worlds Podcast: Robert J. Sawyer (June 10)
Baen Free Radio Hour - BFRH 2024 06 28: Steve Miller, In Memoriam; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 58 Video.
Strange Shadows - SS3 011 A Vintage From Atlantis (June 30)
The Worldshapers - Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay (June 30)
Finally, a word from our sponsor…moi! The latest project from Tule Fog Press is available as an e-book, paperback, and hardcover - Sherlock & Friends: Eldritch Investigations. Thanks to all the contributors (including a few S&S writers like Mike Chinn, David A. Riley, and Gustavo Bondoni) and our Kickstarter backers. I'm quite pleased with the results! Now everyone can enjoy it. Thanks for checking it out.
Until next time, keep swinging!
I've noticed a couple of 'sword and planet' mentions in your roundup. If this genre is of interest to your followers then you should check out 'JOVE' by Stephen Pratt. It's a blast!