The Editor's Picks
Highlighted works of interest from independent writers/artists
Editor’s Note:
My goal for The Editor’s Picks is to highlight and share all the cool projects that are being developed by great independent writers and artists. Below you will find my personal picks for the month of October that I believe deserve great attention of our readers.
Enjoy,
- Frank Theodat
Men’s Adventure Fiction Podcast
L.S. Goozdich and Nathanael Hummel are on a mission to help resurrect Men’s Adventure Fiction and have started a podcast to discuss the genre at length covering history, movies, guns, tobacco, novels, and short stories.
Goozdich is a novelist with three books under his belt and dozens of short stories on his blog Narrative Compass.
Hummel is a filmmaker, writer, and creator of The Adventure of Wanderers series on YouTube.
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know these guys over the last 5 months. Their passion, energy, and commitment to brining back adventure fiction for men is truly inspiring to watch in real time.
Kickstarter Spotlights
If You Enjoy Reading Sword and Sorcery
Be sure to check out
and his new kickstarter The Known World of Aterra: The Prisoner of Ruhak TowerTrellen of Ulliea is a cursed man... and cursed men are dangerous. He has traveled the known world, seeking a way to lift his curse. So far, he has not found what he is looking for.
When Trellen arrives in the city of Anchi, in the nation of Par-Abah, he meets a cold reception. The desert nation is unforgiving, its people have proven untrustworthy, and the locals have no love for foreigners.
Now a wealthy stranger offers to lift Trellen’s curse for a price, and he must make a choice: seek a solution elsewhere, or risk imprisonment in the Tower of Ruhak... a place from whence no man has ever escaped.
The Prisoner of Ruhak Tower is the first in a planned series set in the Known world of Aterra. Aterra is a vast and dangerous place, filled with wonder, magic, monsters and myth! Ancient treasures lost to time, warring nations, sinister sorcerers, and the call of high adventure! The inhabitants of Aterra have yet to reach the edge of the world, so they are not exactly sure if they are alone.Â
You can support Grayson’s Kickstarter here
For Fans of G.A. Henty
Three Fold Word publishing is reprinting The Dragon and the Raven - A Historical Adventure Novel, A Deluxe Hardcover of G.A. Henty's classic tale of courage and battle during the time of King Alfred. Original art work done by Pedro De Elizalde.
In the late 9th century AD, Danish Vikings raid and pillage the British Isle at will. One by one, the Saxon kingdoms fall. Everyone, from the highest to the lowest, suffers the loss of life and property to these savage invaders.
After the death of his father at Viking hands, young Edmund enters the service of King Alfred as he battles on land and sea to secure freedom for his people. Along the way, he'll test out new military tactics, build a ship capable of chasing down Danish longboats, get captured, help lift the siege of Paris, and finally, rescue the woman he loves from a fearsome left-handed villain.
As Edmund grows from a naive young man to a seasoned warrior, readers will be immersed in the history of Medieval England and explore themes of courage, freedom, and the cost of war.
If you loved the the setting of Netflix's series The Last Kingdom, you and your family will love this book, suitable for all ages.
You can back the kickstarter here
Mind Tuner Theater - P3’s Audio Anthology
Two weeks ago we launched Mind Tuner Theater as our premier audio anthology of speculative horror and dark fantasy. Tune into the first episode below. Our second installment will drop this Halloween.
Be on the lookout for next month’s Editor’s Picks to see what incredible independent works are being produced.
What an honor to be featured in this! Thanks so much Frank!