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Stars and Sabers
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Publisher of SFF, horror, thrillers, mystery. CEO and Editor-in-Chief: @jendiagammon.bsky.social. Staff: @garethlpowell.bsky.social @authorhelengj.bsky.social @scarlettralgee.bsky.social @denniskcrosby.bsky.social @kcgrifant.bsky.social starsandsabers.com
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Happy December! We've got wonderful gift ideas for your loved ones, or for you! See our 2025 books and preorder a 2026 title at starsandsabers.com/books #books #fantasy #scifi #horror #giftideas
Holiday Gift Ideas Available Now starsandsabers.com/books OF SHADOWS, STARS, AND SABERS - cross-genre anthology edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee. OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE - magic-themed anthology ECHOES AND EMBERS: SPECULATIVE STORIES - by Bram Stoker and Elgin Award Winner Pedro Iniguez - short story collection THE NGA'PHANDILEH WHISPERER - by Solstice, Ignyte, British Fantasy, Locus, and Foreword Indies Award winner Eugen Bacon - sci-fi horror novella THE LEGEND LIMINAL - by acclaimed author Ren Hutchings - sci-fi surreal novella Holiday Gift Ideas Preorder Now February 3, 2026 Release starsandsabers.com/books SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL by Nebula, Aurora, and World Fantasy Award finalist P.A. Cornell - retrofuturistic sci-fi romance novelette
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Behold @cornellwriter.bsky.social’s SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL, with the first print copies unboxed by EIC
@jendiagammon.bsky.social! Cover art by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social, interior illustrations by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social. Preorders are rolling out! www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
November 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories by Bram Stoker and Elgin award winner @pedroiniguez.bsky.social is available now to transport you! Weaving #fantasy and #sciencefiction, #Latinx themes, and traditional pulp stylings, this book collects 21 tales of outsiders, explorers, renegades, and dreamers.
October 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Be our Valentine! Not long until the cover reveal for Nebula finalist @cornellwriter.bsky.social’s SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL, out just in time for Valentine’s Day 2026! This retrofuturistic, sci-fi romance novelette will charm you to the moon and back.
#scifi #books #scifiromance #2026books
Light teal backdrop of retro rockets and space items, and a cover reveal placeholder rectangle in dark teal with yellow and white font and a rocket illustration by Kim Herbst. Cover text reads: Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl, P.A. Cornell, Nebula, Aurora, and World Fantasy Award Finalist. Cover Coming soon! Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo. In pale pink font, February 3, 2026.
October 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The shadows grow longer as enchantment swirls among the embers and whispers of this liminal season. We have 5 perfect books:
#books #sff #scifi #fantasy #horror
Dark book and autumn leaf background. Header text: Our 2025 Books Available Now Top row: OF SHADOWS, STARS, AND SABERS (cross-genre anthology) OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE (magic-themed anthology) ECHOES AND EMBERS: SPECULATIVE STORIES by Bram Stoker & Elgin Award winner Pedro Iniguez THE NGA'PHANDILEH WHISPERER: A Sauútiverse Novella by Solstice, Locus, and British Fantasy Award recipient Eugen Bacon THE LEGEND LIMINAL by acclaimed author Ren Hutchings Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Our #horror anthology OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM has reached 18% funding on Ko-fi, and we have also added prominent editor @scarlettralgee.bsky.social to the updated cover! See the roster and back this stellar book, out in June 2026: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-dre... #Books #HorrorCommunity
OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM 18% FUNDED ON KO-FI!! A HORROR ANTHOLOGY EDITED BY JENDIA GAMMON, GARETH L. POWELL, AND SCARLETT R. ALGEE COVER ART BY NIALL C. GRANT HELP US MEET OUR GOAL! https://www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-dread-decay-and-doom/ Stars and Sabers logo
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Happy book birthday to @voidcricket.bsky.social! THE LEGEND LIMINAL, a surreal found-family road trip novella, is now available. Order from your favorite bookseller or find purchasing links at: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-le...
#books #NewBooks #NewRelease#ScienceFiction #Scifi #Surreal #Family
Picture of THE LEGEND LIMINAL novella by Ren Hutchings against a sparkly. book background Text: Now available from Ren Hutchings. Stars and Sabers logo.
September 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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We are delighted to announce that writing and editing virtuoso @denniskcrosby.bsky.social will join us as Editorial Assistant for Stars and Sabers Publishing! Welcome to the team, Dennis!
#editor #publishing #books
A photo of author and editor Dennis K. Crosby and the text: Dennis K. Crosby joins Stars and Sabers Publishing. Stars and Sabers Publishing logo beneath.
September 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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We are honored to partner with Dash Creative as our official Design Team at Stars and Sabers Publishing! Headed by Mike Trobiano, this magnificent #design team has made our beautiful website and book cover designs come to life. We look forward to more wonderful projects going forward.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented @kcgrifant.bsky.social will be joining us as Associate Editor for Stars and Sabers Publishing! See our About page for more details on our staff, and stay tuned for more announcements: www.starsandsabers.com/about/
#publishing #editors
KC Grifant Joins Stars and Sabers Publishing A picture of author and editor KC Grifant, with chin-length, dark, curly hair and a bright red sweater.
September 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Happy book birthday @genni.bsky.social! The Nga'phandileh Whisperer is out today. Links to buy, or order from your favorite bookseller:
www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-ng...
#newbooks #books #sff #scifi #horror #fantasy
Starry open book background in purple and bronze, with the picture of Eugen Bacon's novella The Nga'phandileh Whisperer in the foreground. Text reads: Now Available From Solstice, Locus, and British Fantasy Award Winner Eugen Bacon Stars and Sabers Publishing logo
September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Works of art. The Nga’phandileh Whisperer -
@genni.bsky.social (Sept. 2); cover - @stephenembleton.bsky.social
Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories - @pedroiniguez.bsky.social (out now); cover - RACRUFI
The Legend Liminal - @voidcricket.bsky.social (Sept. 30); cover - @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
The Nga’phandileh Whisperer by Eugen Bacon, cover art by Stephen Embleton Background abstract mixed media art by Jendia Gammon Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories by Pedro Iniguez, cover art by Raul Cruz (RACRUFI) Background abstract mixed media art by Jendia Gammon. The Legend Liminal by Ren Hutchings, cover art by Kim Herbst. Background abstract mixed media art by Jendia Gammon.
August 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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It’s an #unboxing for @genni.bsky.social’s The Nga’phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella! Available for preorder and out September 2. This is a genre-bending #scifi, #horror, and #fabulism marvel!
Learn more: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-ng...
#sauútiverse #afrofuturism #comingsoon
August 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Fabulous, award-winning author @genni.bsky.social has a new release September 2! The Nga'phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella is filled with sound magic, #scifi, and courage. Set in the #sauútiverse, this is the groundbreaking book you need right now. Preorder today!
#books #fantasy #horror
African Australian multi award-winning author Eugen Bacon in a black tank top holding a hardcover edition of her September 2025 book, The Nga'phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella , publishing via Stars and Sabers Publishing.
August 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Our galaxy of 2025 books offers the perfect escape! Head to starsandsabers.com/books to learn more.
#books #fantasy #scifi #horror
Collect our galaxy of 2025 books! Available now: (left to right) OF SHADOWS, STARS, AND SABERS (29 writers); OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE (31 writers); ECHOES AND EMBERS - SPECULATIVE STORIES by Pedro Iniguez Preorder now (left to right) THE NGA'PHANDILEH WHISPERER by Eugen Bacon (novella) THE LEGEND LIMINAL by Ren Hutchings (novella) Stars and Sabers publishing logo
August 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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On September 30, take a strange trip into the unknown! THE LEGEND LIMINAL by @voidcricket.bsky.social is "Evocative", "Ambitiously original", and "Imaginative and nostalgic". Preorder your copy of this surreal novella today!
Links: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-le...
#books #SFF #scifi
Picture of the cover of THE LEGEND LIMINAL novella by Ren Hutchings against a blue and purple desert road background. Text reads: "Evocative" - Rebecca Fraimow "Ambitiously original" - Claire Winn "Imaginative and nostalgic" - Kate Murray From Critically Acclaimed Author REN HUTCHINGS Preorder Now! Available September 30, 2025 Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo
August 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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New this week: OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE is now available! Read more about our magic-themed anthology here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-enc...
#books #fantasy #newrelease #newbooks #fantasybooks
Dark sparkly background with the purple and copper colored book cover, featuring magical elements, for the anthology OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE, edited by Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell. Stars and Sabers Publishing logo. Text reads: NOW AVAILABLE A MAGIC-THEMED ANTHOLOGY FROM 31 MASTERS OF FANTASTIC FICTION.
August 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Now there are two! Our first two anthologies are available to purchase.
⚔️ Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers - cross-genre
🔮 Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite - magic-themed and #fantasy
Learn more at starsandsabers.com/books
Edited by @jendiagammon.bsky.social and @garethlpowell.bsky.social.
Our 2025 Anthologies Picture of two books: Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers (mostly blue with gold accents); Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite (mostly purple with copper accents) starsandsabers.com/books Stars and Sabers Publishing logo
August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Now available! OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE is a magic-themed anthology featuring 31 authors of fantastic fiction. Order from your favorite bookseller. Links: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-enc... #books #newbooks #newrelease #fantasy #fantasybooks
Image of the anthology OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE against a starry book background. Text: NOW AVAILABLE A magic-themed anthology from 31 masters of fantastic fiction Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo
August 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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One month to the mesmerizing The Nga'phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella by @genni.bsky.social, award-winning queen of Afro-Irreal genre bending. A #scifi and #horror blend, with other worlds, sound magic, fearsome creatures of unreality, and a determined young woman at the center of it all.
From Solstice Award Recipient and Locus Award Winner Eugen Bacon Cover of The Nga’phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella One Month to release! Preorder now. September 2, 2025 Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo
August 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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On September 2, be transported by @genni.bsky.social's powerful, mesmerizing new book, The Nga’phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella! With sound magic, sinister beings, and a captivating heroine, this is groundbreaking speculative fiction: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-ng... #SFF #comingsoon
From 2025 Solstice Award Recipient EUGEN BACON Featuring the cover for The Nga’phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella by Eugen Bacon Review quotes: "Beautiful and timeless" "Enchanting" "Lyrical and atmospheric" Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo Preorder Now! Available September 2, 2025
July 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Discover the spaces in between with THE LEGEND LIMINAL by @voidcricket.bsky.social! Preorder your copy of this moving, surreal novella now. Out September 30 exclusively from Stars and Sabers Publishing. Many thanks to Rebecca Fraimow for the quote. #scifi #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #books
From Critically Acclaimed Author REN HUTCHINGS THE LEGEND LIMINAL "Anyone who's ever felt trapped in their worst moments will find resonance in this evocative slipstream story of empty spaces, endless highways, and the people who give the world meaning when there's nothing else left." - Rebecca Fraimow, author of Locus Award finalist Lady Eve's Last Con Preorder Now! Available September 30, 2025
July 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Editor-in-chief @jendiagammon.bsky.social was on hand as well to support @pedroiniguez.bsky.social:
Editor-in-chief Jendia Gammon in a black and pale purple floral dress and Pedro Iniguez in a StokerCon t-shirt holding his book, Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories.
July 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Thank you to Black Cat Fables bookstore for hosting @pedroiniguez.bsky.social's book signing today for ECHOES AND EMBERS: SPECULATIVE STORIES, available now!
#books #SFF #scifi #fantasy
Black Cat Fables bookstore signing for Pedro Iniguez. Picture of Pedro in a StokerCon shirt and blue jeans signing his short story collection, ECHOES AND EMBERS: SPECULATIVE STORIES for a woman in jeans and a brown shirt. Pedro Iniguez signing Echoes and Embers for a woman in a white shirt and black pants. Pedro Iniguez signing Echoes and Embers for a man in a black tank top and shorts. A group of readers with bags of books signed by Pedro Iniguez, who stands in front of them with arms crossed and smiling.
July 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Thank you UK! Our magical anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite is ranked number 8 in new release fantasy anthologies. Out August 5. Links here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-enc...
#fantasy #books
Screenshot of Amazon UK showing a number 8 ranking in new releases for fantasy anthologies, for OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE.
July 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM