I came across something a few minutes ago I wanted to pass along. Scott Taylor has launched a new project on Kickstarter. It's called Tales of the Emerald Serpent. It's a shared world anthology with a couple of my favorite writers signed on, as well as some I've heard good things about and have been intending to try. The authors are Lynn Flewelling, Harry Connolly, Juliet McKenna, Martha Wells, Robert Mancebo, Julie Czerneda, Todd Lockwood, and Michael Tousignant. This will be an illustrated anthology, with Todd Lockwood, Jeff Laubenstein, and Janet Aulisio providing the art. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, then please click on the link above, read the description, and watch the introductory video.
Even if you don't support this project, you might want to consider supporting other projects on Kickstarter. Several fantasy authors and game producers have recently posted projects on the site. This seems like a good way for niche audiences to find things they like that major publishers would never do.
Even if you don't support this project, you might want to consider supporting other projects on Kickstarter. Several fantasy authors and game producers have recently posted projects on the site. This seems like a good way for niche audiences to find things they like that major publishers would never do.
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2012/03/15/my-toc-ignite-presentation-on-crowd-funding-a-novel/
Thanks for the link, Paul. It was cool to hear Buckell's perspective on Kickstarter. If I had known he was doing that, I would have supported him.
DeleteI do like shared world tales. I'll have a look.
ReplyDeleteWhen done well, shared worlds can be a lot of fun. This one looks like it will be done well.
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