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The ominbus edition of all four books of Jaya!, a series of books reimagining the Indian Epic of Mahabharata with a brand new Collectors' Edition Cover. Book One, Pradyutita was an SPFBO semi finalist in 2020 and and Indie Ink Awards Finalist in 2024.
In this spiritual successor and response to "The Wasteland", GULA explores the apocalyptic wasteland of capitalism, greed and environmental collapse in a searing epic poem.
A new short story collection from Publishing Goblin, featuring stories from the world of the Alleyman. Follow Jimmy & Alexcia, find out what happened to Juli & Kent, what does Dr. Okoye get up to? Meet new creatures, friends, foes, and more.
Dungeons and Dragons meets young adult fantasy. The third installment of an expanding series of dark magic and blossoming friendship.
A sci-fi story from the POV of a plucky robot who escapes her life of servitude to help a down-on-his-luck cyborg with his dream of becoming a fashion designer.
The Chosen One Con is the first book in the Lost in the Aether duology—a queer gaslamp fantasy of industrial magic in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions from the author of The Cruel Gods.
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
Shuttered Stanzas, where lens and sonnet intertwine, Pacific Northwest's beauty in poetic design. A Pacific Northwest nature photographer and a contemporary sonneteer unite to present one stunning collection of art and verse. Volume Two!
All-new graphic novel with D&D style shenanigans where the vibe is a fantastic blending of Indiana Jones and Greek myth.
Becoming an adult is already hard. Add in involuntary wanderlust, young love, a swarm of bees, and one extremely sassy octopus — Vivian and Frieda will have their hands full as they start new lives with their new familiars!
Gems and Star Flowers is an upcoming sci-fi queer romance by Amara Lynn and co-written with their best friend. The book will feature a mix of Amara's signature coziness, a helping of angst, and a happy ending.
Fairy Seasons is an anthology of light and darkness, exploring the fickle nature of fairy kind. The stories span from delightful tales of fairy encounters to nightmarish situations within the darkest parts of the magical realm.
The Chosen never return. Samantha refuses to join them. In a world remade by dragons, she escapes forced bonding, navigates political betrayal, and hides in a tower with a stranger whose past is as perilous as hers. An MMF dystopian fantasy.
The Dark Side of Super is an interconnected collection of super-powered shorts. Each features a dark, gritty, realistic take on powers, and adding another layer to the larger story arc being told. Looking to bring it to life as an audio book.
YA urban science fantasy meets queer magical space opera in this sassy epic adventure, with the first book in a new hardcover edition featuring extra scenes, bonus material and custom interior formatting.
Two best friends set out to carry out a foolproof heist. Foolproof, that is, until it fails spectacularly.
A pulpy lesbian romance between an elven thief from another world and a corporate princess whose company is built on her clones. 300,000 and counting, and the woman they're made from wishes they didn't exist. Danger, spice, and everything not-nice.
The voices of Jynelle Brown, Prince Bolton, and Carlos Kasse come together for the audiobook production of Blood Ties: A Collection of Three Covenant of Blood Shorts. Your new fave Urban Fantasy X Historical Fiction book.
Early release of the final chapter in a magical quest. Found family, lost dragons, & harrowing adventure! Perfect for fans of D&D!
The Hero Rebellion is an action-packed YA sci-fi series, featuring psychic mutant animal companions, illegal street races and a kick-ass heroine who won’t take no for an answer.
The TASTIEST campaign you've ever tasted! But it's a picture book... about trying new foods and having a good relationship with food. The tastiest kind!
A new and complete epic fantasy duology with regular and special edition books, following a character-driven story of found family trying to stop a magic-wielding queen from saving the world.
In this heartwarming sequel to "The Odd Dog," Leia brings another touching and educational story for families considering dog adoption. This new tale follows Odd the dog as they welcome a new furry friend into their home.
Bugzee and the Bees is the story of a multigenerational African American family of beekeepers who teach the youngest member lessons about the importance of honeybees.
Relic Trilogy gets a new chapter! Special edition softcovers & special edition hardcovers with bonus scenes, plus early access to two new books to complete the Saga.
A limited deluxe edition book, the first volume in the Mercedes Lackey Library.
Fairy godmothers aren’t supposed to fall in love. This romantasy is perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. This gorgeous limited-edition hardback with beautiful edges and interior art is not to be missed.
The first book in a YA Epic Fantasy series, Ødiri's Board follows a group of young warriors who challenge the world's most powerful army as they fight for justice.
Tools, tips, and techniques for finishing your cosplay... and for having fun doing it!
A group of experienced pose reference models coming together with professional photographers for a weekend long epic group photoshoot to make creative commons pose references for artists.