Darkness & Moonlight: A Worldsmyths Anthology

Wed Sep 4 '24 Announcement
3 months ago – Wed, Sep 04, 2024 at 06:27:24 PM

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Tue Mar 12 '24 Announcement
9 months ago – Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 01:06:50 PM

Introducing Written in the Wind, a Worldsmyths anthology on the theme of names.

In The Serpent Queen by Freya Bell, the cunning Captain Violet has a treasure to find and a destiny to seize, and no sea serpent will stand in her way, not even the daughter of the Sea King.

In Merchant of Names, D. T. Powel tells us the story of a man whose name has been stolen and sold to a merchant who operates a stall in The Wonder Exchange, a massive bazaar where you can buy anything for a price.

Or if magic merchants and pirates aren't your thing, Dragon's Breath by H. Robert Barlin tells a far darker story; that of a young boy apprenticed to an elderly trapper with a dark, covetous heart. . When they discover a dragon, the young boy must fight for both his survival and the baby dragon's.

What's in a name? Is it a simple collection of symbols and sounds, or something more? A name is one of the first things we are given in this world, and is the first thing we give to others. But names hold power. They can define and divide, unite and re-imagine. A name can truly change your fate.

In the realm of stories, names are more than a combination of sounds and symbols. They shape destinies, lives, and whole worlds. In Worldsmyth's newest anthology, Written in the Wind, you will experience a journey through worlds both strange and familiar. This fourth installment contains tales that explore the profound influence of names; how they can define, divide, and unite.

Our diverse authors have contributed a wide variety of perspectives, styles, and techniques in this collection for your reading pleasure. From humorous and heartwarming to dark and chilling, there's something for every reader to enjoy.

The best way to support Worldsmyths is to purchase a book and leave a review! Below are links to where you can find the book, we hope you enjoy it!

ebook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1J2F7R

paperback - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738773396

smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1515906

goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77089959-written-in-the-wind

Tue Oct 17 '23 Announcement
about 1 year ago – Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 05:41:08 PM

Introducing Written in the Wind: Fantasy Short Stories on the Power of Names.

We have a modest goal of $500 to raise funds for a professional cover and to pay for the extra 6 stories we accepted (18 stories on a goal of 12).

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/written-in-the-wind-professional-cover-campaign/x/26237864#/

Theme: The Power of Names:

What's in a name? Is it a simple collection of symbols and sounds, or something more? A name is one of the first things we are given in this world, and is the first thing we give to others. But names hold power. They can define and divide, unite and reimagine. A name can truly change your fate.

This collection of Fantasy short stories will explore names and the power they hold over us. Featuring stories from the Worldsmyths community, these tales will show you new worlds and open your mind to the power of names.

Sat Mar 5 '22 Announcement
almost 3 years ago – Sat, Mar 05, 2022 at 04:18:14 PM

My Dearest Backers,

We write to you today to inform you that the campaign was a near success - We were a mere $50 short of our $2500 goal. We will soon be launching a Backerkit campaign to try and make some more funds, and to allow those who missed the campaign to contribute.

This means that our stretch goals are still active! If the Backerkit campaign makes enough, we may be able to afford our stretch goals of increased author and editor pay!

Keep an eye on your emails for a Backerkit survey coming soon.