Sam Asher and The Cosmic Background Kickstarter

By Angelique Fawns

Sam Asher writes strange, beautiful, and slightly disturbing prose. (I bought his collection of short stories Really, Shockingly Bad Things at the mass autograph session at World Fantasy Con 2024.) He also runs an e-zine called The Cosmic Background where he bought a story of mine when the magazine first launched, called “The Sentient Sea of Sargassum.”

You can read it here: https://www.thecosmicbackground.com/stories/angelique-fawns-the-sentient-sea-of-sargassum

This is my second time interviewing Asher, and I thought it would be nice to touch base again as he is running a kickstarter. 

Check it out here!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecosmicbackground/the-cosmic-background-year-two/rewards

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Angela Yuriko Smith and her Space and Time Kickstarter

By Angelique Fawns

Space and Time magazine has been publishing speculative fiction for 50 years, and is one of the oldest flagship markets in North America. Angela Yuriko Smith, a two-time Bram Stoker Award Winner, is the publisher of Space and Time and is running a Kickstarter to celebrate five decades of bringing innovation, discovery, and storytelling to the world.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angela-yuriko-smith/space-and-time-celebrating-50-years-of-speculative-fiction

I was honored to have a story purchased by Smith in the Fall/Winter issue 147 this year called “Gragon and the Neptune Nit Infestation,”  along with a close friend of mine, R.J.K. Lee, who shared the TOC with his tale, “What Devil or Dove Guards the Girl.”

Smith also runs a popular newsletter called Authortunities on Substack where she lists industry news and open calls. Writers can find paid opportunities, contests, awards, workshops, and grants. I’ll confess, I’ve cribbed a few things from her list for my own monthly posts. 

I asked Angela Yuriko Smith a few questions:

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Jason Palmatier- Life After Winning Writers of the Future

By Angelique Fawns

Jason Palmatier won Writer’s of the Future and appeared in volume 39 with his story “Under My Cypresses.”  I met him at World Fantasy Con this October in Niagara Falls and thought I’d ask him where his career has gone after his dream accomplishment. Learn more at his website! https://jasonpalmatier.com/about-me/

If his last name is familiar, his brother Joshua Palmatier runs the Zombies Needs Brain, LLC. (Rumor has it they will probably be opening for subs in the spring!)

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Dragon Mythicana: Kickstarting a Fantastical Collection of Dragon Tales

An Interview with Kevin A Davis

By Angelique Fawns

Inkd Pub is creating a gorgeous anthology full of fire-breathing, magical dragons. Eighteen authors have stories flying in these pages, including my own creation, “The Emotional Support Dragon.” The Kickstarter, which is running now till December 14.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkd/dragon-mythicana

Kevin A Davis, a publisher at Inkd Pub, shared more details about this fantasy offering.

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Laura Crenshaw and her book on creator-audience relationships – Sweeter than Silence – Kickstarter

By Angelique Fawns

The inventor of the inspirational Mythulu Creation Cards invites you to check out her campaign for her book “Sweeter than Silence” which “loving explores rejection by rethinking desire, courage, and the heart of innovation.” I met Laura at Superstars Writing Seminar in 2024 and was blown away by her creativity.

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Jessica Guernsey and Once Upon A Moonless Night

By Angelique Fawns

On her Instagram feed, Jessica calls herself, “A slushpile reader by day, short story writer by night.” Her business cards give her the title “The Crusher of Dreams.” I met her at Superstars Writing Seminar 2024 and immediately loved her gregarious and welcoming personality. She contacted me recently about listing a new anthology she is working on with “The Brothers Uber” in my monthly market list.

What a wonderful opportunity to get the inside scoop on what she is looking for and get to know her better! 

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James Fox and his expanding universe

REVELATION

By Angelique Fawns

James Fox is on a mission to make the world a better place and brings his visions to life through writing and film. The founder of the media company Dawnrunner Inc, this native Californian released the third novel in his Sol Saga trilogy this spring. Revelation features the stunning conclusion of the sci-fi drama which began with Revolution and continued with Retaliation.

I met James Fox at the Superstars 2024 Writing Seminar and was blown away by his passion and talent. I’m also thrilled to chat with him about his latest book and future projects.   

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