Kickstarter project and a Fae book bundle

Kristine Kathryn Rusch has a new Kickstarter: Barkson’s Journey. It’s the newest book in her Fay series.

In Barkson’s Journey, Lucinda Barkson sets out on a trip to save an entire family. She travels across a continent and encounters unrest and magic, evildoers and people with surprising skills.

It’s almost a standalone novel. Rusch explains:

[Y]ou will enjoy it if you read it first, but better to read The Kirilli Matter (which you can get in this Kickstarter). You don’t have to read the entire first Fey saga at all…unless you want to.

12 days left. It’s already funded and reached the first stretch goal so backers will get an additional ebook Flower Fairies. The rewards include two workshops: How to Create and Use Fantasy Maps and How to Create Great Fantasy Main Characters.

Storybundle has a wonderful new bundle: The Fantastic Fae Bundle: Curated by Anthea Sharp: Top fantasy authors bring you a dozen books, each one filled with otherwordly magic. Which portal will you open first? They all lead to adventure, but beware the bargains of the fae…

The bestselling authors in this StoryBundle are known for their deft use of traditional faerie lore. Don’t expect twinkles and sweetness here! Instead, you’ll encounter the treacherous and lovely denizens of the Realm of Faerie, in all their guises. Whether it’s a mortal stolen into the Faerie courts, or a half-blood changeling struggling to live in the human world, fae magic imbues each of these books with perilous magic.

21 days left.

Humblebundle has Shogun the Asian saga bundle.

Lose yourself in the stirring fiction of James Clavell with this audiobook bundle, sure to whisk you away to lands of conflict, power, and transformation. Shogun, the masterpiece of historical fiction from which the hit FX TV drama was adapted, transports you to feudal Japan, where intrigue, strategy, and a clash of cultures unfold through the eyes of an English navigator. King Rat, set in a WWII POW camp, reveals the resilience of the human spirit amidst despair and deprivation. Pay what you want for this collection of rousing audiobooks—8 titles in all—and help support First Book with your purchase.

5 days left.

 

Galactic Mystery Bundle at Storybundle

Storybundle has an interesting new bundle: The Galactic Mystery Bundle Curated by Simon Kewin:

Discover ancient interstellar secrets, mythical alien races and mind-blowing technologies! I’ve curated the Galactic Mystery bundle for StoryBundle: a collection of eleven awe-inspiring novels by bestselling authors and rising stars.

9 days left.

 

Twisted folklore histories at Storybundle

Storybundle has an interesting new bundle: The Twisted Folklore Histories Bundle curated by Mike Allen:

Every culture, every people has their own myths and monsters, their own magics and unfathomable mysteries, and when the storytellers of today take these bedrock elements of their heritage and frame them in new ways — whether it be alternate realities or histories, collisions with modernity, or futuristic extrapolations — the results astound. Some new twists lead to frightening places. Others unleash surprising and glorious light.

Spanning folklore from Africa to Southeast Asia, from all corners of the American continents, from Eastern Europe, Japan, the Philippines, and more, the Twisted Folklore Histories StoryBundle gathers a bevy of award-winning and award-nominated authors, some well established, some rising talents, all masters of their craft. Their perspectives encompass home countries and diasporas, gritty realities and mind-bending flights of fancy. As curator I’m thrilled by the breadth and depth of treasures I get to offer you.

19 days to go.

 

Humble Bundle and Storybundle deals

Humble bundle has three books and comics bundles:

Romantasy dramatized audiobooks:

Tempt your paranormal desires with this bundle of sexy fantasy romance audiobooks, including pitch-perfect adaptations of beloved novels from some of the most revered authors in the genre! In Jeaniene Frost’s Halfway To The Grave, you’ll join half-vampire Catherine Crawfield on a mission for revenge alongside an irresistible vampire partner whose motives seem mostly pure. Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks stars Lily Yu, a detective investigating a series of murders that have “werewolf” written all over them, which puts her on a collision course with a sexy lycanthrope who appears eager to help. An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris (of True Blood fame) takes you to a fractured, alternate history United States where rogue wizards meet hardened gunslingers in an inventive Wild West setting.

19 days to go.

Radiant Black and the Massive-verse:

Dive into the Massive-Verse, the interconnected comic universe that bridges genres, artistic styles, and even mediums to offer some of the boldest superhero stories out there! This bundle, packed with 15 volumes, will get you up to speed on these essential stories. Start at the beginning with Radiant Black, which follows a down-on-his-luck 30 year old who discovers immense cosmic power… and its attendant perils. You’ll also get Inferno Radiant Red, Radiant Pink, Inferno Girl, and a ton more series collections and one-shots, serving as the perfect vehicle for immersion into this hot new universe. Pay what you want for this killer bundle and help support charity!

18 days to go.

Kodasha Award-Winning and Nominated Manga:

Get ready to discover your new favorite manga with this amazing bundle from Kodansha, full of fan-favorite titles that span the genres! In The Drops of God, you’ll witness the gripping human drama surrounding an inheritance battle over a wine collection worth millions. Nina the Starry Bride tells the captivating tale of an orphan turned princess navigating royal deceit and unexpected love. In Shangri-la Frontier, you’ll join a seasoned gamer as he faces formidable foes and mysterious figures in a captivating and deadly virtual world. Pay what you want for this incredible bundle packed with dozens of volumes and help support the Book Industry Charitable Foundation!

17 days to go.

Storybundle has two book bundles:

Black Girls Magic Bundle:

Running from Black History Month to the first day of Women’s History Month, the Black Girl Magic StoryBundle is sure to enchant! Containing a curated selection of bestselling authors, award-winners, and rising stars, this bundle explores the unique ways Black girls (and women) are magical, even within fantastic settings.

Each story features a Black girl or woman on a mission, from young adult supernatural mysteries, dark fantasy adventures, paranormal women’s fiction, lesbian vampire romance, new adult urban fantasy, and so much more!

24 days to go.

Papercut Beginners Bundle:

Unleash your consumer tech’s potential with our exclusive user guides. Papercut Ltd has been providing print and digital publications that teach people about technology in simple language for over 23 years. We have produced a range of best-selling guides that provide holistic technology education. The team behind Papercut is passionate and dedicated to staying on top of all things technology-related.

2 days to go

 

Bookmas ebook gifts

Every day until Christmas, Angela James and the Book Boss team are giving an ebook gift in her Bookmas holiday giveaway. Most are ebooks or even whole series of ebooks from various writers. If you download a book, you agree to join the author’s email list. Each book is available for one day only.

 

HumbleBundle and StoryBundle collections

Humble bundle has three great comics bundles: a collection of Hellboy comics, Doctor Who comics megabundle, and Dragon Age and Mass Effects bundle.

Storybundle has The Assassins & Rogues Bundle – Curated by Thomas K. Carpenter: Not every challenge yields to the brute force of a front-door approach. At times, the subtle art of a well-placed blade or the finesse of deftly wielded lockpicks becomes the necessity for success. In this exclusive collection of ten novels (15 counting the omnibusses!), delve into the enthralling worlds of assassins and rogues, spanning a diverse spectrum of settings and genres. These gripping tales offer a thrilling sojourn into the shadowy realms of adventure, all from the comfort and safety of your own home.

 

John Scalzi bundle at Humblebundle

Humble bundle has John Scalzi bundle: Immerse yourself in the rich sci-fi worlds of multiple Hugo Award–winning author John Scalzi! Explore themes of life extension, mortality, and humanity amidst the backdrop of alien war in the groundbreaking Old Man’s War series, from first novel to its thrilling conclusion in The End of All Things. Also included are the mind-bending Lock In series, the sprawling Interdependency series, and beloved standalone novels like Redshirts—and much more!

20 days to go.

 

Five Storybundle bundles

The 2023 Halloween Bundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch: “New York Times bestsellers, international bestsellers, winners and nominees of the ITW Thriller Award, the Stoker award, the World Fantasy Award, and the GoodReads Choice For Horror. Omnibuses. Novels and spooky collections. Four exclusives. This StoryBundle has all of that and more. And…the most important part…great reading.”

10 days to go.

The 2023 Novel Writing Tools Bundle, curated by Kevin J. Anderson: “This time of year, writers like to challenge themselves to increase their productivity, improve their craft, and learn more about the business. This Writing Tools StoryBundle is packed full of resources for all aspects of your writing career.”

38 days to go.

The Goosebumps Bundle: “October—affectionately dubbed “Spooky Season” by Halloween fiends—is a time when kids and adults alike indulge their spectral imaginations and live their best creepy lives. This month’s Goosebumps bundle is excellent for adults who want to revisit the creepy nostalgia of their childhoods—or introduce these timeless tales to new generations for shared thrills and chills. The Goosebumps series strikes a balance between horror and humor, with timeless (and wildly entertaining) stories that appeal to a wide age range.”

32 days to go.

The Many Ways of Weird Fiction Bundle – Curated by Robert Jeschonek: “Something doesn’t feel quite right. The world around you seems a little…off. Things turn strange and fluid, as if you’re trapped inside a dream…but you aren’t. Something about you might have changed in a fundamental way that you sense but can’t understand.

This is what weird fiction at its best feels like. It’s more about unsettling dread than outright terror. It’s more about the mysterious influence than the in-your-face threat. It’s more about questioning the nature of reality than wondering what’s about to jump out of the shadows at you.”

17 days to go.

The Heroines of Magic and Might Bundle – Curated by Arizona Tape: “I think the best thing about fantasy and urban fantasy books is that anything is possible. For the Heroines Of Magic And Might bundle, I banded together with nine amazing authors who all included books about heroines who find themselves embroiled in unusual magical situations, either in fantastical lands or in modern day cities. When they have time for romance, these heroines prefer the company of other women but there’s always a lot else going on. Whether it’s casting spells, tangling with mythical creatures, or sailing fantastical seas, there’s never a boring moment.

I love that stories like this exist, with main characters that I can identify with but who also get to have full and rich adventures.”

17 days to go.

 

SF&F and comics bundles

Storybundle has an SF bundle: To the Stars Adventure SF Bundle, curated by Kevin J. Anderson: :

This new StoryBundle will take your autumn, and your e-reader, to the far edges of the universe. Curated by bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, this cosmic batch of eighteen books showcases the range of epic science fiction, from galactic empires to time-travel adventures to alien invasions. These books are from classic award-winning science fiction authors and hot new indie authors.

9 days left.

Humble Bundle has five interesting bundles:

The L. E. Modesitt Collection: Lose yourself in the contemporary epic fantasy and science fiction of bestselling author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.! Journey to a realm where chaos and order clash in all 22 current volumes of Modesitt’s iconic Saga of Recluce series, from The Magic of Recluce to Fairhaven Rising, plus the short story collection Recluce Tales. Discover the history and fate of a lost civilization in all eight novels of the Corean Chronicles. Travel to the far future in standalone science-fiction works including The Hammer of Darkness, Quantum Shadows, and more—and help support World Wildlife Fund with your purchase.

15 days left.

SciFi Classic Audiobooks Collection: In Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s bestselling Hell Divers series, you’ll explore the deadly skies of a blighted, war-ravaged Earth as humanity scavenges to survive. Close your eyes and tune into a selection of iconic sci-fi and fantasy series with this audiobook bundle from Blackstone Publishing! Discover the mysteries of an ancient cosmic artifact of mind-boggling scale in Larry Niven’s Hugo and Nebula award-winning Ringworld series. In the Runelords series by David Farland, you’re thrust into a fantasy world where great power can be transferred between beings—often at great cost. The Bundle also has Lois McMaster Bujold’s wonderful Sharing Knife fantasy series.

8 days left.

Shadowrun Legends Collection

Dive deep into a world where sorcery and cybernetics collide with this collection of Shadowrun novels! Included in this collection of over 40 books are the stories that set the foundation and flesh out the world of this iconic RPG setting. In Never Deal with a Dragon, you’ll get a thrilling look at the frightening powers that drive Shadowrun’s megacorps. In 2XS, a deadly cyberdrug is infesting the streets, and its origins point to something ancient and wicked. Get these and more classic novels that defined this beloved cyberpunk fantasy world, and help support the Legal Defense Fund!

10 days to left.

Eerie Comics Collection from Dark Horse: Looking for some macabre reading for the spookiest season of the year? Fix your gaze upon this massive Eerie archive from Dark Horse, collecting over 130 issues of the long-running horror comics magazine! Featuring terrifying tales and astonishing artwork from legends like Gray Morrow, Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, Neal Adams, and Joe Orlando, this Eerie library is for everyone who loves strange and twisted tales of terror, fantasy, and science fiction. Lose yourself in the Eerie Archives, and help support the Hero Initiative with your purchase!

27 days left

Halo Graphic Novels Collection: Follow the Spartans’ fight against the Covenant, the Flood, the Banished, and other threats to humanity with this graphic novel collection from Dark Horse! Discover tales of legendary Brutes, plasma-scarred battlefields, slip-space travel, and off-the-books genetic engineering in titles like Halo: Rise of Atriox, Halo: Tales from Slipspace, and Halo: Lone Wolf—and those are just the tip of the energy sword. Buckle up for a galaxy-spanning bundle of more than a dozen graphic novels perfect for new and old Halo fans alike, and help support Make-A-Wish with your purchase!

3 days left.

 

Rusch’s new Kickstarter and Trilogies on Storybundle

Storybundle has a huge SF&F bundle: The Trilogies Bundle, curated by Lavie Tidhar.

The basic bundle has five first books in a trilogy: Servant of the Underworld by Aliette de Bodard, the Elifin ship by James P. Blaylock, Rupert Wong, the Cannibal Chef bu Cassandra Khaw, Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee, and the Bookman by Lavie Tidhar.

But the whole bundle has 27 books! Not just the of the five trilogies but also the Complete Worldbreaker Saga by Kameron Hurly, The Complete Machine Dynasty by Madeline Ashby, the Axiom trilogy by Tim Pratt, and the Tao Trilogy by Wesley Chu.

17 days to go.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch is doing a Kickstarter project for her new Diving Universe novel Ivory Trees.

It’s already funded and reached the first stretch goal, so everyone who supported with $5 more, will get a bonus book, Rocket Girls.

It has two very interesting workshops for us writers: one is Technobabble and communications in Science Fiction and the other is Murders, robberies and other crimes in Science Fiction. The rewards have wonderful Diving merchandise but only for US.

The further stretch goals also have fun writing classes.

Ten days to go.