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 - October 2023
Dear fellow rogues,
Thanks for following along with all the latest news at Rogue Owl Press! We’re excited to share all the latest from the publishing house and our authors.
Press Updates
We’re working hard to plan two future anthologies to launch in spring and fall of 2023. These anthologies will launch first on Kickstarter and then release widely to bookstores following the campaign. We’re also working with our authors to publish a monthly short story and poetry series, which will be free to read via the Rogue Owl Press website. More news on these big projects coming soon!
We’re also proud to share that Rogue Owl Press is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association! We’re excited to be part of the largest association of independent presses in the world, which will enable us to better support our writers and will provide more opportunities produce and distribute excellent books for our readers.
Upcoming Book Release
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the fantastic anthology of sea-themed horror stories, Horrors of the Deep: Startling Sea Stories, sails into bookstores worldwide on October 12th!
The anthology features sixteen seafaring tales that explore deep into the mysterious aquatic realm, bringing back to the surface tales of terror, intrigue, and adventure.
The anthology is now available for preorder at your favorite online bookstore.
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ROP Author Spotlight
Franklin Ard’s short story, “The Sensation of Falling,” appears in the latest issue of Marrow Magazine. Read the story online here: https://marrowmagazine.com/the-sensation-of-falling/
Elizabeth Beechwood will be co-facilitating an online workshop, "Creating Nonhuman Characters" with fellow writer, Katherine Quevedo, on November 18th, 2023. This workshop is offered through Hugo House and appropriate for all levels of writers. Availability is limited. Sign up online at https://hugohouse.org/product/creating-nonhuman-characters-2/
Additionally, Elizabeth's collection of speculative short stories and poems, "Strange Memories," is due to be released in December 2023. More information on this collection coming soon!
The fear is getting real as Horror Writers Association member Paul Carro releases his latest novel, Abject Fear, on October 20th! Click here to preorder: https://books2read.com/u/4A2Gkq
Shane Collins is launching a new Kickstarter this month through his tabletop roleplaying game company, Headless Hydra Press. The campaign aims to support the publication of an original tabletop roleplaying system called Alive Inside, a modern horror survival game set amidst the apocalypse. Click here to be notified on launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shanecollins/alive-inside
John Christopher Nelson’s flash memoir, “Ephemeral Piss & Vinegar on Route 95,” is featured in the October issue of The Blotter. Check it out here.
In late September, John’s flash fiction, “Fish Story,” was published at Every Day Fiction: https://everydayfiction.com/fish-story-by-john-christopher-nelson/
What Are You Reading?
We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line and tell us the best thing you’ve read recently. We’re voracious readers here at Rogue Owl Press, and we’d love to find our next great book.
Best,
Frank
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.
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