Year: 2020

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2020 Awards Eligibility

Our awards-eligible titles for 2020:

Community of Magic Pens edited by E.D.E. Bell: Anthology, Short Stories, Multi-Genre. Selected stories are available to read for SFWA Members on the SFWA Reading List.

The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen: Novella, Fantasy, Fairy Tale, LGBTQIA+, Trans, All Ages – Note: this work was originally published by another press in 2018 but we believe the revisions and additions are substantial enough to qualify as a new edition.

Icarus by Gregory A. Wilson and Áthila Fabbio: Graphic Novel, High Fantasy, All Ages – Note: this work was originally published by another press in 2016 but this new edition contains all-new art and substantial additional storyline.

Lord’s Dome by E.D.E. Bell: Short Novel, Slipstream Fantasy, Multi-Genre, Self-Published. Available to read for SFWA Members on the SFWA Reading List.

Break of Darkness by Ryanne Glenn: Novel, High Fantasy, Middle Grade.

Diamondsong Part 07: Will, Part 08: Leap, Part 09: Depths, and Part 10: Rise by E.D.E. Bell: Novellas, Quiet Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, Vegan, Self-Published.

Awkward Tomatoes by E.D.E. Bell: Collection, Short Stories, Fantasy, Multi-Genre, Self-Published.

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Gregory A. Wilson

Gregory A. Wilson

Gregory A. Wilson is the author of the novel The Third Sign, the award-winning graphic novel Icarus, called “fluent, fresh, and beautiful” by critics, and the 5E adventure and supplement Tales and Tomes from the Forbidden Library, along with a variety of short stories, academic articles, and books. He is also Professor of English at St. John’s University, where he teaches courses in speculative fiction, creative writing, and Renaissance drama. He is the co-host of the critically acclaimed podcast Speculate!, and under the moniker Arvan Eleron he runs a highly successful TwitchTV channel focused on story and narrative. He lives with his family in a two hundred year old home near the sea in Connecticut.

GregoryAWilson.com
Twitter @GregoryAWilson

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Minerva Cerridwen

Minerva Cerridwen is a genderqueer aromantic asexual writer and pharmacist from Belgium. She enjoys baking, drawing and handlettering.

Since 2013 she has been writing for Paranatellonta, a project combining photography and flash fiction. Her first published work was the queer fairy tale ‘Match Sticks’ in the Unburied Fables anthology (2016). Her short stories have also appeared in Atthis Arts anthologies Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove (2019) and Community of Magic Pens (2020).

For updates on her newest projects, visit her website or follow her on Twitter.

minervacerridwen.wordpress.com
twitter.com/minerva_cerr

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Descent of Shadows Trilogy

High Fantasy Adventure (Middle Grade)

The Descent of Shadows trilogy: A high fantasy adventure for readers ages 9-12 who like the feel of a big kid fantasy tale, or for any reader who would enjoy an exciting coming of age journey rife with military trials, mysterious magic, and the strength of our common bonds.

The author, Coloradan Ryanne Glenn, has been open about her struggles with depression, and while the books are enjoyed by anyone without reading into these themes, Anna’s story provides the light of hope for readers who may themselves struggle with their own wraiths. It reminds us that together, we are strong, and that there is no magic like our kindness.

Descent of Shadows Trilogy Bundle

Descent of Shadows trilogy covers

Book One: Descent of Shadows

At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back.

Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she vows to join the army, despite her age, to help save her home from the wraiths and restore peace to humanity.

Book Two: Ruins of Light

As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war.

Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths’ magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.

Book Three: Break of Darkness

Torn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good.

Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith King Ramiere intends to perform an ancient ritual to destroy humanity. With the final battle looming, Anna tries to fight the demons of her past and push to a brighter future while knowing she may instead become the darkness she’s always fought.

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Community of Magic Pens: Story List

We are proud to announce the authors and stories that will be included in Community of Magic Pens. Story order has not yet been finalized; these are listed alphabetically by author last name.

Pre-orders will be open only for a limited time, likely through the end of March. During this time only, print copies will have an included e-book and limited edition hardcovers are available. Thanks for your support, and for spreading the word. We are looking at an early May release!

Pre-order at: https://magicpens.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Alphabetical list of authors and stories:

Z. AhmadQalam
J. S. BaileyInheritance
E.D.E. BellInk
Gustavo BondoniOld News
Kella CampbellThe Taste of Words
Minerva CerridwenMemory Malfunction
ZZ ClaybournePenultimate
M. R. DeLucaNothing to Write Home About
Anthony W. EichenlaubThe Cemetery Merchant
Joy GivensIllumination
Beth GoderMemories of a Rose Garden
Ethan HedmanA Blank Canvas
Andrew K HoeOf Signatures and Contracts
Victoria HollisMystical Woo
A. P. HowellShared Space
Stella B. JamesWritten with Love
M. KaurThe Healer
Ava KellyThe Confessionist
Robert KingettPointy Chances
Adam KisselPen ID
N.R. LambertDo Not Write to Wrong
Nicole J. LeBoeufOne Story, Two People
Gerri LeenInvisible Ink
Lawrence MillerToday, I am a Fountain Pen
Avery MontavonWerepen
Ether NepenthesWritink
Lena NgMagical Markers
Robert PerezLove in the Library
Mikko RauhalaRekindled
Rai RoccaA Pencil Golden and Rich
Jennifer Lee RossmanWrite Me a Soul
Lorraine ScheinThe Oneiric Archive
Holly SchofieldWrit Large
Elizabeth ShafferMightier
Jannae’ SifontesRhapsody in D Minor
K. Alysee SimonThe Drawing of a Sword
D.A. Xiaolin SpiresScrawls of Squid Ink
Tlotlo TsamaaseMaterialSkin
Vijay VarmanThe Last of Your Kind
Dawn VogelCharcoals from an Unidentified Chicago Artist

We hope you are as excited to read these great stories as we are to present them to you. For the latest, be sure to sign up for our email list at atthisarts.com.

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Symthasree Sarojini Koganti

Symthasree Sarojini Koganti

Symthasree Sarojini Koganti, who goes by Symtha, is a writer who’s in sixth grade at Mantua Elementary in Fairfax County, Virginia. Symtha lives with her parents and her sibling, an older brother. She can typically be found looking at books between the shelves of a library, as she’s an avid reader. Her likes aren’t limited to just that—she’s also an ardent nature lover and fan of music. When trying to have a bolt of inspiration strike her, she tries to observe the great outdoors and passersby. She finds writing to be delightful, but is also intrigued by the thought of pursuing a career in neurology. At the age of seven, her first piece, a short story titled “The Haunted House” was published by Amazing Kids Magazine.

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K.J. Quint

K.J. Quint Photo

K.J. Quint believes everyone has a story to tell. Quint was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, and has always had a passion for writing tales of adventure, and particularly: humor. Humor is his weapon to conquer life’s challenges. He loves a funny story, the sort you can get lost in. He views laughter as essential to life. Not just because something is funny, but just to express joy about life. We all go through trials and challenges, but laughter lets you enjoy life that much more. It gives you that wonderful, big feeling, you can only get through loving life, no matter what comes your way.

K.J. loves the aesthetic qualities of writing – the big picture created by big ideas and a boundless imagination, like peering out at the broad horizon of our beautiful world. He’s especially inspired by his late grandfather, who despite his own high standards, thought K.J. had a real skill, and bragged about him in private to his friends. K.J. loves to learn, loves music and dance and movies, loves to study history, and loves to find answers where other people see questions. He strives to see the world from different perspectives, even if to better understand his own.

In addition to a passion for making others smile, K.J. also has an eighty pound lapdog. Because, just like writing fantasy, there are no limits on your dreams. Or the potential for your adventures.

Visit K.J. Quint on Goodreads and Facebook.

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Ryanne Glenn

Ryanne Glene Photo

R‌yanne Glenn is a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers in Denver, CO, where she works as an image analyst for a bioscience company. She has a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. She loves to golf, though after playing for twelve years, her handicap should be much lower than it is. Between writing and work, she often visits her hometown of Fruita, Colorado, to spend time with her family and dogs, Coco, Pebbles, and Captain Carl.

Ryanne started writing short stories when she was ten and was first published in Fruita’s local newspaper. She took her first creative writing class in high school, and was inspired to expand her writing into poetry and longer stories. After struggling with depression in her first year at college, she turned back to writing as a healthy outlet for her emotions. She wants to write strong female role models and is excited to share her stories with the world.

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Anna’s Nightmare Series

Alternate history meets light romance … there is so much more to this than ghosts.”

– Chelsea Humphrey, thesuspenseisthrillingme.com

Anna’s Nightmare Series

Urban Paranormal (Adult / Mature Young Adult)

Physician Anna Roberts runs a free health clinic in Kansas City where she spends her days taking care of the living and avoiding the spirits of the dead. A late night accident leaves Anna at the mercy of the strange man that saved her life, but Anna soon learns that meeting Jed was no coincidence.

Book One: When They Come Calling

Physician Anna Roberts runs a free health clinic in Kansas City where she spends her days taking care of the living and avoiding the spirits of the dead. A late-night accident leaves Anna at the mercy of the strange man who saved her life, but Anna soon learns that meeting Jed was no coincidence. As Anna is drawn into Jed’s dangerous world and a feud 3000 years in the making, she must come to terms with her own secrets and decide what she will do when they come calling.

Book Two: When They Come True

A strange illness ravages the countryside while Dr. Anna Roberts struggles to recover from her own near-death experience.

She’s falling in love with Jedediah, a three-thousand-year-old ghost, but his guarded alliance with a council of ancient spirits frightens her. Can Jed’s allegiance be trusted?

Haunted by her dreams and driven by her calling, Anna is torn between the worlds of the living and the dead. Is she a healer or an executioner? Will Anna be able to protect those she loves from her nightmares when they come true?

Book Three: When They Come Alive

Racing against time to reunite her ghost’s soul with his body, Dr. Anna Roberts becomes further embroiled in a millennia-old feud. Confronted by powerful spirits, Anna is forced to intervene, using her paranormal powers against those who seek to destroy her.

To the ever-gathering beings, the living are nothing, and so they will stop at nothing to complete their return. Who can Anna protect, when they come alive?

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Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure

Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure is available in mid-grade length chapter-books as well as a combined-novel edition.

Middle Grade Fantasy Fiction (Children)

Floating Island

Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.

Part One: Crash Landers

Odd’s wish finally comes true as a flying island appears over the town and whisks her and Kite away to a far-off place, into a forest of the magical Nightlands where mystic creatures and magical folk roam. It’s up to Audrey and Kite to learn the strange workings of this new world in order to find their way home.

Part Two: Guardians

Odd’s new powers wreak havoc for Kite as clues of a family connection emerge within the magical Nightlands. With the help of their new companions, Kite must protect them both as Odd attempts to understand and control her strange new abilities while searching for answers about her missing father.

Part Three: Run-Away Runaways

There is more to the forest inhabitants than first appeared! Betrayal turns friends against each other as secret plans are put into motion that may destroy the Nightlands. Odd’s fractured group may not prevail as their Nightlands adventure races toward an exciting conclusion.

Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure (Omnibus)

The full-length novel edition of Kite & Odd’s story.