October 2024 Based Book Projects
John C. Wright, Hypergamouse, Bob Moran, Matthew Quinn, Declan Finn, and More!
New Launches & Crowdfunds!
John C. Wright: Starquest Book 1
Space Pirates of Andromeda
Space Opera must be Great! Gallant! Gigantic! Grandiose!
This tale told by a Grandmaster vows to return the glory that was lost!
Remember the days gone by, when science fiction was fun?
Now new hope is here!
If you are weary of weak, wan, woke and wasted works, your wait is ended!
Here is an epic, as grand as any tale of old -- here you will hear wonders told!
Of course there is a Space Princess, and Space Pirates galore, and an Evil Galactic Empire.
Of course there is a super-weapon known only as the Great Eye of Darkness!
Here meet Athos Lone, Ace of Star Patrol, in his one-man mission of vengeance!
The Ancient Mariner, like an iron ghost, when slain, seems to rise again!
The mysterious spymaster called Nightshadow walks in dark worlds but serves the light!
An Imperial Deathtrooper must reverse his loyalties, and fight his own clone-brothers!
Fate has set these unlikely heroes against the Four Dark Overlords
An utmost evil the unwary galaxy thinks long dead!
Can Darkness fail and Light prevail?
Read On! For All True Tales are but Part of a Greater!
Lacey Fairchild: Hypergamouse Book Crowdfund
HYPERGAMOUSE is the most popular of the hundreds of comics on Arktoons. Prior to the Arktoons launch, it was also one of the top comics in its category when it ran weekly on Webtoons. Illustrated and colored by illustrator Lacey Fairchild, HYPERGAMOUSE features a cast of unforgettable characters, including the loyal and lovable Mari and the quixotic, irrepressible Jami. From the fears of the shy athlete pursuing the hot girl to the intergenerational conflict between Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials, HYPERGAMOUSE always has something interesting to say.
HYPERGAMOUSE is popular with both male and female readers alike, as it regularly portrays romances and relationships from both perspectives, and adroitly addresses everyday issues in an intelligent manner that is always entertaining.
Bob Moran: Cartoons 2020-2024
His poignant cartoons raised spirits during the darkest days of the COVID lockdowns.
Now cartoonist Bob Moran’s book is available for order with shipping world-wide.
Matthew Quinn: The Walking Worm: The Long War #3
The third novel in Matthew W. Quinn's "The Long War" horror series, featuring secret government agents battling terrifying new threat.
Atlanta author Matthew W. Quinn brought Lovecraftian cosmic horror to small-town Georgia with THE THING IN THE WOODS and to the big city with THE ATLANTA INCURSION. Now THE WALKING WORM, the third novel in his "Long War" series, continues the saga at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
At long last James Daly has finally gotten to UNC Chapel Hill , but every dream comes with a cost. James works for MJ-12, a covert agency that has fought extraterrestrial colonization since the 1940s, and now faces a threat much closer to home…
New From Declan Finn: The Neck Romancer
They're going to make it to the Church on time. And God help anyone who gets in their way.
Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt have survived vampires legions, unkillable demons, supernatural assassins and a full on army of darkness. With their allies, they have taken down a paranormal Illuminati called simply "The Council."
Now they have to deal with their next threat: marriage.
Can Marco and Amanda survive the preparations for their own wedding? And if they manage that, can they fight their way through their honeymoon?
But the biggest question of all: Who invited the zombies to the ceremony?
Collaborative Efforts
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Let's start by looking at other projects where based authors work together to promote each other and their work.
The Everyday Based Book Sale!
Now updated for Fall 2024 with over a hundred titles, the Everyday Based Book Sale has great offerings for readers of all genres.
The Everyday $0.99 or Free Based Book Bargains Sale
Email subscribers will want to click on the title to go to the online version of this massive post.
Upstream Reviews
Reviews are a great way anyone can help promote their favorite based books. Not only can you (and should you!) write reviews to post on Amazon and elsewhere, but if you’re feeling ambitious, write reviews for a wider audience. That’s the mission of Upstream Reviews.
Upstream Reviews posts about the best in indie and traditionally published fiction, in addition to reporting on the latest in Sci-Fi and Fantasy culture and current events. Their authors are authors and fans themselves, written with an eye for entertainment and accuracy.
Check them out if you’re looking for new book suggestions, or if you have a favorite book you think deserves more attention, and you want to write a review.
Castalia Library: Offering Custom Leatherbound Editions!
Castalia Library is one of the world’s foremost producers of deluxe leatherbound books. Castalia publishes three subscriptions, Castalia Library, Libraria Castalia, and Castalia History, as well as The Junior Classics and the deluxe set of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Incerto.
Last month, Castalia announced they are available to produce custom leatherbound print runs for based authors - the perfect premium offering for your next crowd fund campaign. Commit to at least 30 books retailing at $150 each, and Castalia will deliver beautiful leatherbound editions for your backers. Email books at castaliahouse.com for more information.
Follow their updates here.
Cirsova Magazine
Cirsova, the magazine of thrilling adventure and daring suspense reports the Fall 2024 Cirsova is out now, featuring stories by Bill Willingham, Michael Tierney, Matthew Pungitore, Michael Gallagher, Caroline Furlong, Teel James Glenn, JD Cowan, Declan Finn, Mark Mellon, and Michael Reyes.
Plus through the end of October, Cirsova will begin taking pre-orders for the collected 50th Anniversary Edition of Adrian Cole's Dream Lords.
Renowned British fantasist Adrian Cole debuted in 1975 with A Plague of Nightmares. He has since gone on to publish dozens of novels and short stories, including his Voidal series, Elak of Atlantis, Omaran, Star Requiem, Nick Nightmare and many more! This project will release a definitive edition of Adrian's first series, collecting A Plague of Nightmares, Lord of Nightmares, and Bane of Nightmares in a single prestige volume.
Arkhaven
The Based Book Sale specializes in promoting low-cost, based entertainment, and there’s no lower cost than “free.” Arkhaven Comics offers a wide variety of serialized web-comics absolutely free. Genres include horror, science fiction, fantasy, thriller/adventure, comedy and political cartoons. Some of my personal favorites are:
Arkhaven hosts content from a wide range of based comic creators like Bob Moran, Stonetoss, Ben Garrison, newcomer, Chris Muir of Day-by-Day, and… you? Contact Arkhaven if you have a comic project you’d like to serialize.
You can support Arkhaven for as little as the cost of an ebook a month, keep the servers running, and help fund more exciting, entertaining, and based content.
Call for Submissions: ‘til Death Do Us Part
From editor Misha Burnett:
The anthology will be called ’til Death Do Us Part, and will be a collection of Action/Adventure stories featuring married couples as the heroes and heroines.
Specifically heterosexual, monogamous, committed marriages–and the fact that I have to specify that is a big part of why I feel the need to do this project.
I am looking for stories that show men and women working together as a team to overcome adversity, complementing their strengths, compensating for their weaknesses, and putting their family first, no matter what.
Check out the submission details here.
BasedCon V
BasedCon is a gathering for authors and fans of science fiction and fantasy. Whether you’ve never been to a con before or you’re a frequent con-goer who is tired of woke propaganda, BasedCon is the place for you! BasedCon V is Sept. 5-7, 2025.
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (a hotel about 10 minutes from the GRR airport)
Tentative Guest List: Mike Baron, Bill Willingham, Blaine Pardoe, Rachel Fulton Brown, Alexander Macris, Travis Corcoran and more!
Meet your favorite authors, learn about writing and publishing, play games, socialize, and have fun!
More Great Projects!
Lyn Perry's Swords and Heroes
Erik Waag will be getting back to his much delayed book 3. He will have a story in Lyn Perry's Swords and Heroes soon. Sign up for it FREE right here -
Battleborn Magazine
Korsgaard and IronAge Media are forging the upcoming Sword and Sorcery magazine BATTLEBORN. Action and wonder in heaps. Sign up for updates here-
https://battlebornmagazine.com/
Castalia Library
Castalia Library is one of the world’s foremost producers of deluxe leatherbound books. Castalia publishes three subscriptions, Castalia Library, Libraria Castalia, and Castalia History, as well as The Junior Classics and the deluxe set of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Incerto. Follow their updates here.
Tom Swift
Check out the beginning of this new science fiction novel over at Tom Swift:
Fandom Pulse
They’ve been instrumental in breaking and promoting the Neil Gaiman allegations and other pop culture news. Subscribe to Fandom Pulse for the latest in entertainment journalism.
Any other project launches or crowdfunds coming soon? Let us know in the comments!
Nice having more good books to buy than money to spend - and not just because of the rubbish economy.