Rogue Owl Press is an independent publisher specializing in startling stories. We’re drawn to writing that is entertaining, exciting, and captivating, while simultaneously powerful, complex, and genre-bending. We publish novels, anthologies, and collections, as well as provide resources for writers to hone their craft.
Rogue Owl Press Newsletter - February 2024
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Dear Rogue Owl readers, We hope you’re all doing well and that your February has been fantastic. We have big news to share as this month comes to a close. Please read on for all the details! Phantoms from the Sky: Kickstarter Launching March 27thThe Rogue Owl team is proud to announce Phantoms from the Sky: Stories of First Contact! This alien-themed anthology features fourteen riveting tales that lift the veil between Earth and the cosmos, revealing awe-inspiring encounters with unidentified flying objects and enigmatic beings from beyond. The Phantoms from the Sky Kickstarter campaign is a unique opportunity to support publication of our latest project. Backers may choose from a number of Kickstarter-exclusive rewards, such as a signed first-edition hardcover with specially designed dust jacket. Paperback and ebook versions will also be available, along with book bundles featuring multiple ROP anthologies. We would be honored by your support, which will enable us to publish this collection of top-notch stories. Please visit the prelaunch page and click the "Notify Me on Launch" button to follow the project. Following our prelaunch page will help the project rise in the Kickstarter rankings and ensure a successful launch. Editorial Team UpdatesWe’re excited to announce that Sarah Parke, editor of the Maine Character Energy anthology, has joined the press as Social Media Coordinator. Sarah brings a wealth of publishing industry experience to our team, and we’re thrilled to have her aboard to lead our social media efforts! Joseph Carro, who co-edited the After the Burn anthology, has moved into a new role as Comic Book & Graphic Novel Editor. Joseph has a great deal of experience editing comics, in addition to being a passionate fan of the genre, and we’re excited to share the projects he develops for ROP! Read more about Sarah and Joseph on our editorial staff page. Free Short StoryShane R. Collins, one of our outstanding ROP authors, is providing a truly excellent short story, titled "OpFor (Oppositional Force)," to readers for free. Click here to download to your e-reading device! About the story: Cadet Buehler has just a few months before he graduates college, commissions as a Second Lieutenant, and deploys overseas. He gets a $20,000 loan which he spends with increasing urgency as time runs out. |
Rogue Owl Press
Franklin Ard, Editor-in-Chief
Rogue Owl Press is an independent publisher specializing in startling stories. We’re drawn to writing that is entertaining, exciting, and captivating, while simultaneously powerful, complex, and genre-bending. We publish novels, anthologies, and collections, as well as provide resources for writers to hone their craft.
Dear Rogue Owl readers, The ROP team is excited to announce that our new anthology project has just launched on Kickstarter! Phantoms from the Sky The stars beckon. Cosmic discoveries await. The truth is closer than you think. Brace yourself for a collection of short fiction that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning the boundaries of our reality. In these fourteen tales from acclaimed and emerging authors, the veil between Earth and the cosmos is lifted through...
Dear Rogue Owl readers, We hope you're all having a wonderful March. We have several important updates here at the press as this month comes to a close. Please read on for all the details! Phantoms from the Sky Kickstarter Now Launching April 10th Due to a tough bout with the flu here at Rogue Owl Press headquarters, we've decided to push the launch of the Phantoms from the Sky Kickstarter campaign back by a couple of weeks. The Kickstarter will now launch on April 10th and will be live for...
Hi rogues, I hope this message finds you all well and in great holiday spirits! I’m excited to share Rogue Owl Press news for the month of December. We also have some great free reads in this newsletter from friends in the independent publishing community. Please check those out below! Maine Character Energy Charity Anthology Update In response to the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine mass shooting in October 2023, Rogue Owl Press is publishing a charity collection with 100% of proceeds benefiting...