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It's been a crazy year so far, and it isn't getting less crazy, but those of us in NewPub are working hard to give you, the audience something to take your mind off the chaos. So here are ten projects to give you that escapism you crave!
The first project is the above Fantastic Schools, a Magical School anthology, and the sixth one at that! If you haven't yet read the old entries you now have six books to catch up on! Today we are focusing on the brand new release in the series.
The description:
Have you ever wanted to go to magic school? To cast spells and brew potions and fly on broomsticks and—perhaps—battle threats both common and supernatural? Come with us into worlds of magic, where students become magicians and teachers do everything in their power to ensure the kids survive long enough to graduate. Welcome to ... Fantastic Schools.
Meet a student who discovers the hard way what happens when he is transformed into a monster, another who mixes magic and music to remarkable effect, a student who wants to trigger a magical industrial revolution, an assassin posing as a tutor with a mission he cannot deny, two students who have to learn to work together – or else – and a student who starts her school newspaper and discovers a conspiracy that strikes at the heart of a proud institution …
… And many more.
Stories by:
Christopher G. Nuttall, N. R. Lapoint, Gorg Huff & Paula Goodlett, Roger Strahan, Thomas K. Carpenter, Erin N.H. Furby, James Pyles, J.F. Posthumus, Declan Finn, Des M. Astor, Cathy Smith, Shana M. Buck, Andrew Young, E.F. Buckles, C. E. Perez
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Jacob Calta, creator of 365 Infantry, is a writer on a mission to entertain! This is a man who has a vision, and will do anything to reach it. His vision? To bring fun back into your life by any means. Trust me, this is someone you'll be seeing a lot of in the years to come!
The above anthology collects the first year of 365 Infantry stories in one place. It is the best place to get started. But if you prefer digital, there is another option. The original 365 Infantry stories can be found here on the Substack! You can read them for free there, if you wish, or subscribe. It is up to the reader to decide!
The description of the anthology is as follows:
For the brave wolven warriors of the 365th Infantry, the fight against the strange creations of the sentient computer A.C.E.S. is a nonstop war for the freedom of the Wastelands and those in the heart of the distorted metropolis Haven. A war of nerves, a war of force, and a war waged in denim, leather, & chrome.
Creator Jacob Calta takes readers on a fantastic journey into a savage world, a post-apocalyptic circus that is as much a celebration of classic science fiction as it is a salute to hot rods, chopped hogs, and heavy metal, all with a unique and stylish vision from the multi-talented author, composer, and filmmaker. Enjoy 25 exciting tales across multiple series within the setting, including a brand-new spy thriller NEVER BEFORE RELEASED! Hop in and hang on for the most savage hounds this side of the Bomb!
Once more, you can find the first collection of fun stories here!
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The modern master of weird returns with Savage Headhunters! For those unaware, J. Manfred Weichsel has been in the scene for years injecting his own brand of unique, surprisingly moral, horror and weird tales, into the scene. Always interesting, always worth delving into, his new story is finally out now! In fact, it came out a few days ago.
The description:
Chased by cannibals through an Amazonian jungle, an archeologist takes refuge within an old pyramid, only to confront an evil worse than the man-eaters without.
You see, inside the pyramid is a little old lady who collects books. But hers are not standard editions. Each putrid publication in her sickening study is so disgusting that nobody can flip through one without doing a rainbow cough.
The librarian makes a deal with the archeologist: if he can read just one retched record from her bibliotheca of bile, she will help him escape the cannibals. But if he tosses his breakfast, he will become their lunch!
The horrible hardcover he must read is a gory history of American servicemen on Guadalcanal in World War II, who collect the skulls of dead Japanese soldiers. This abominable account is a narrative so nasty that there’s no way he’ll be able to cram it all in without regurgitating everything he’s learned.
Can you read this book without throwing up? Do you take the challenge?
Again, you can find Savage Headhunters here!
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James Krake is another newer writer on the scene injecting his own style into the mix with unique results. His fun first approach lends much needed comfort to a scene that has a tendency to take itself too seriously. Infinite Money Glitch is one such book. Be sure to check it out!
The description:
The most advanced videogame in the world is so popular that the in-game gold is a recognized currency on Earth, but that does not mean it was programmed particularly well. Some of the sentient NPCs have just discovered an exploit in the market and it might just be time to buy their world back from the players. If they can pull it off that is.
Infinite Money Glitch is a hilarious hybrid of a heist and an adventure pulled off by the last group of people anyone would ever expect. After all, who actually remembers the merchant from the tutorial zone? But, he remembers you.
Once more, you can find it here!
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Now for something a bit more traditional, but still new! Lori Janeski's short stories might be known by you (also in the our of print Planetary Anthology series!) but now you see before you the first book in a brand new series! It's The Carter Files book one, entitled Phoenix! It is time for space cops. I hope you're ready!
The description:
Humanity has colonized the solar system, but crime still doesn’t pay. David Carter is one of the most decorated agents in the Interplanetary Police Forces, but for the last two years, he’s turned reckless, throwing himself into his work—or into the path of a criminal’s bolt pistol. As a specialist in deception analysis and interrogation, Veronique de Tournay has been right where she wants to be: a profiler in the major cases bureau, Division 7.
Unfortunately, the director has reassigned her to Special Agent Carter, and neither of them are happy about it. After they stop a devastating attack on Mars, meant to kill thousands and cripple interplanetary travel, Carter and de Tournay discover evidence of other subversive attacks in the system. With time running out, the reluctant partners may be the only ones standing in the way of a conspiracy that stretches all the way from Luna to the Saturn Space Station.
Remember, you can find Phoenix, book one of The Carter Files here!
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Karina Fabian's DragonEye PI is an Urban Myth series about a dragon solving mysteries in a world not too dissimilar from our own, aside from all the enchantment. They're a bit cozy and a bit funny, but that makes it a unique series unlike anything else you'll see, even in NewPub. Siren Spell is the newest story in the series.
The description:
What could challenge a dragon more than being human?
When a curse turns Vern human, he does not have time to deal with it; Sister Grace’s cousin has gone missing in the Mundane. Besides, how hard could humaning be? He might even enjoy it for a while.
But from stubbed toes to fever dreams of emus, he discovers that humaning is not as easy as it seems. When women throw themselves at him, the unfamiliar hormones catch him off guard – especially because his heart, dragon and human, belongs to the nun who is his best friend.
Can he master his new emotions and solve the mystery before Grace becomes the kidnapper’s next victim?
Don't forget, you can find Siren Spell here!
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We've covered the first book in Moe Lane's Tom Vargas Mysteries series before, but now it's time for the second one! This one is entitled Tinsel Rain, and it's more of what you enjoyed from the first go around. Kickstarted like the first, the series has gone on to be a crowdfund favorite, possibly for how out of the norm it is. How bizarre is it? Well, let's get to that.
The description:
323% funded on Kickstarter!
Tinsel Rain returns us to the post-apocalyptic world of Cin City, glittering tinsel crown of the Kingdom of New California. When an old not-quite-friend of Shamus Tom Vargas is found dead, Tom gets pulled into a case of murder, magic, and mystery! Sinister archmages! Bodies in alleys! An actual high-speed car ride! And as many bad jokes as the author could cram in! Truly, you deserve to read this book!
Of course, you can find Tinsel Rain here!
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Speaking of Kickstarter, we are in the final days of Cirsova's campaign to collect the last stories of Jim Breyfogle's modern classic Mongoose & Meerkat series of swords, sorcery, and adventure! If you haven't backed yet, you might want to hurry. You can also get all the volumes in a bundle if you are new.
But hurry! Not only is it the final volume, but time is quickly running low! You might not get another chance. Only two days left!
The description:
Two years have passed since the fall of Alness. And two years have passed since the brash young sellsword Mangos teamed up with Kat, the mysterious Alnessi rogue. Together, they have made a name for themselves as the Mongoose and Meerkat!
The ravaged northlands still smolder as the warlord Rhygir holds Alness in an iron grip. Rumors swirl that a member of the Alnessi royal family may have survived, but Rhygir is intent on hunting down any resistance that might rally to a rogue prince who escaped the slaughter.
Though Rhygir has been consolidating power in Alness, the Mongoose and Meerkat have been hard at work, gathering resources and making alliances in Alomar and abroad. But can the new allies and old friends overcome the army of Rhygir before it can be bolstered by elite mercenaries?
All of the pieces of the King's Game are in place!
The Redemption of Alness collects the third year of Kat and Mangos's adventures together, including:
* : [We WILL be publishing these stories serially in Cirsova Magazine, however backers of Volume 3 will get these these last two stories before they are published in the Fall and Winter 2023 issues].
- The Flying Mongoose
- Death and Renewal
- Fight of the Sandfishers
- Thunder in the North
- Feast of the Fedai*
- Trapped in the Loop - [Previously unpublished]*
- The Redemption of Alness - [Previously unpublished]*
Additionally, this volume will include the previously unpublished short story Knots in the Thread of Time AND a teaser for Jim Breyfogle's upcoming novel, A Bad Case of Dead!
The last days of the Mongoose & Meerkat Kickstarter can be found here!
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For something coming soon (as in, releasing in a few days), feast your eyes on the new entry in the White OPs space opera series. Declan Finn tends to be a constant on these sorts of lists for a reason, he's always got something new and they are always worth your time. You can now preorder the new volume, due out very soon, right now!
The description:
When Earth First terrorists threaten to assassinate the Pope, the Rangers of White Ops are called in to protect him.
After the hostage situation at Yesdin planet, Sean Patrick Ryan is still bothered by the Renar weapons the terrorists used. When Earth First has the same weaponry, it's clear that something Is wrong on Renar.
Dark forces stalk White Ops. but who will be the prey?
You can grab Gathering Storm right here!
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Last today, but only because it's the furthest out, is a preorder for a new edition of Paula Richey's Penance, a Heroes Unleashed tale. this one is illustrated! Most of the Heroes Unleashed writers are still looking for avenues to re-release their books, and this is one of the first to do so. It's also a bit different than the original release.
The description:
NEW ILLUSTRATED EDITION
Penance Copper won't be a tool for evil any longer!
For as long as Penance can remember, Acid has owned her. Day after day, year after year, he has exploited her electromagnetic superpower for his own gain, while she lives on the streets and scrounges for food and clothing. She copies RFIDs and credit cards, opens electronic locks, causes explosions and havoc, but at least she's never had to kill anybody.
Until now.
The superhero Justice is getting too close to finding out where Acid has been selling trafficked girls, and it's Penance's job to take him out.
She seizes this chance to escape Acid and join up with the good guys in a desperate attempt to gain protection and make a new life for herself. Unfortunately, this is the same day that aliens invade...
Soon, Penance is embroiled in an intergalactic encounter with an alien boy named Kail, who is perhaps as lonely and broken as she is. Even if he is infuriatingly arrogant.
The first young adult series in the Heroes Unleashed universe launches with the Teen Heroes Unleashed series. Readers will love hardworking, sassy Penance as she tries to learn to use her powers to save the world instead of to steal.
Can Penance and Kail find the missing girls and save the Earth from an alien invasion? Or will Acid find her again and punish her for running away?
Read Penance today and find out!
It goes without saying that you can preorder the illustrated version of Penance here!
So there you have, these are ten new releases to show you the current state of publishing in the NewPub world. Even so early in 2023, you can hopefully see just how varied it is, and how many options you have to find what you want.
2023 just started and already the scene is jumping, so don't worry about not being able to find something fun. There is still plenty more to come ahead!
Myself I also have a couple of surprises to announce soon, so keep an eye out. The age of NewPub has only just begun!
JD,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your surprises as wel :)
Thanks, Xavier!
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