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Short Fiction

New Book Release: “Corporate Catharsis: The Work From Home Edition”

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest anthology, Corporate Catharsis: The Work From Home Edition! The pandemic came and the world changed. Lives have changed; work has changed. The boundaries between reality and fantasy have become as blurred as those between life and work.Corporate Catharsis: The Work From Home Edition explores the impact of the COVID pandemic on everyone's personal and professional lives through speculative fiction, featuring stories by Alicia Adams, Antaeus, Pauline Barmby, Steven D. Brewer, Dominick Cancilla, Adrienne Canino, Graham J. Darling, Derek Des Anges, Manny Frishberg, Alex Grehy, Jon Hansen, Alexa Kellow, Jack Nash,...

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New Short Fiction: “Business Cards” by Laureen Hudson

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of "Business Cards" by Laureen Hudson. This story encompasses five jobs, four managers, and a shocking number of actual occurrences and people. And if you recognize yourself here, well … I'm sorry about what happened next, but I was on assignment … Available now in trade paperback and digital editions from most online booksellers, "Business Cards" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Philip Brewer

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Philip Brewer

We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Philip Brewer to publish his story, “A Classic Beginner's Mistake”, as part of our Dragon Gems short fiction program. Philip’s stories often involve genetic engineering and money — perhaps not surprising, as everyone else in his family is some sort of naturalist and he has a degree in economics. His work has appeared in Asimov’s Science Fiction, Futurismic, Redstone Science Fiction, and Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet. Philip’s story, “A Classic Beginner's Mistake”, is currently scheduled for publication in early 2023. We welcome Philip to our Water Dragon...

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New Short Fiction: “Way Crosser” by Mia Ram

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of "Way Crosser" by Mia Ram. After being thrown off-course by a savage storm, a crew of sailors find themselves enthralled by the mystery of a supernatural island and its graveyard of ships. Available now in trade paperback and digital editions from most online booksellers, "Way Crosser" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Jo Miles

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Jo Miles

We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Joanna Miles to publish their story, “Choose Your Truth”, as part of our Dragon Gems short fiction program. Jo Miles writes optimistic science fiction and fantasy. Their short fiction has appeared in numerous places, including Lightspeed, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Analog, and Fireside. Jo is a graduate of the Viable Paradise and Taos Toolbox writers’ workshops, and their story “The Longest Season in the Garden of the Tea Fish” in Strange Horizons was nominated for a WSFA Small Press Award. Jo lives in Maryland,...

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New Short Fiction: “Gift of Silence” by Alfred Smith

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of "Gift of Silence" by Alfred Smith. Mara’s son is at the center of her burning city and his song out of control. She may not be able to save them both. Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Gift of Silence" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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New Audio Edition: “Songs of a Dead Forest” by Travis Wade Beaty

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Songs of a Dead Forest

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of the audio edition of "Songs of a Dead Forest" written by Travis Wade Beaty and read by Jenn Broda. A beleaguered dryad in search of safe harbor in a land ravaged by an invasive fungus finds herself at odds with a young dryad who wields the blasphemous magic of men.The two of them must find a way to work together before a vicious sorcerer hunts them down and puts an end to them both. The audio edition of "Songs of a Dead Forest" is available now from Audible, Amazon, and Apple...

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New Book Release: “The Future’s So Bright”

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest anthology, The Future's So Bright! Out of the darkness of the present comes the light of the days ahead … From all the good things provided by advanced AI to the innocence of discovering new worlds, join our authors as they present uplifting stories of science fiction and fantasy. Featuring stories by Kevin David Anderson, Maureen Bowden, Steven D. Brewer, Nels Challinor, Regina Clarke, Stephen C. Curro, Jetse de Vries, Nestor Delfino, Gail Ann Gibbs, Henry Herz, Gwen C. Katz, Brandon Ketchum, Julia LaFond, R. Jean Mathieu, Syn McDonald, Christopher Muscato, Alfred Smith, A.M. Weald, and David Wright. The Future's So Bright is available now in hardcover, trade paperback, and digital editions.

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New Short Fiction: “Crossing the Streams” by Steven D. Brewer

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We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Crossing the Streams", the fourth story in the "Revin's Heart" series, by Steven D. Brewer. Revin and the Professor must go undercover to investigate a mysterious device that has the power to generate storms and may threaten their very existence. But securing the information and getting out alive may be trickier than they bargained for. Available now in digital and trade paperback editions from most online booksellers, "Crossing the Streams" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Alfred Smith

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We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Alfred Smith to publish his story, "Gift of Silence", as part of our Dragon Gems short fiction program. Alfred Smith is a father and rowing coach from Erie, Pennsylvania. He found himself telling stories from a young age, and then made the logical step into running Dungeons and Dragons games when he was only 9 years old. He has settled in Erie, Pennsylvania for the foreseeable future with his wife, Emily, his daughter, Hope, and their cat, Lord Squeaky. Alfred has run the Parsec SFF Short Story...

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