To the Stars Through Stories
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About Us
At Stars and Sabers, we bring you original and powerful stories from new and established writers across a wide array of genres.
Featured Book
Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl
a retrofuturistic sci-fi romance novelette by P.A. Cornell
Will this pair be star-crossed, or will their love launch?
Available February 3, 2026.
PREORDER NOW!
News Blog
Stellar Updates
Stay up-to-date with book releases, author news, and other announcements from Stars and Sabers.
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Eugen Bacon – Preliminary Bram Stoker Award Ballot
We are thrilled for Eugen Bacon, whose book, The Nga’phandileh Whisperer: A Sauútiverse Novella, has made the preliminary ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards for…
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Several BSFA Award Longlist Nominations!
We are thrilled to announce several BSFA Award Longlist nominations for our writers and cover artists! Best NovellaThe Nga’phandileh Whisperer by Eugen BaconThe Legend Liminal by Ren…
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Space Horror Anthology Announcement
We are pleased to announce the addition of another forthcoming themed anthology: The Void and the Darkness: A Space Horror Anthology, edited by Jendia Gammon…
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Adrian Tchaikovsky Returns to Stars and Sabers
Your green-tinted spectacles this time do not deceive you! Hugo Award winner and previous Stars and Sabers anthology (Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers) contributor Adrian…
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Our 2026 Publishing Slate
We are delighted to reveal our currently announced publishing slate for 2026! Each book’s page is linked within its description, so you can learn more…
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Anthology Contributor: Patrick Barb
We’re thrilled to announce author Patrick Barb for our upcoming horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom! Patrick has contributed the short story “Did You…
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Cover Reveal for Imagine a Friend by David Quantick
We’re so pleased to share the gorgeous cover for Imagine a Friend by Emmy Award winner David Quantick, out March 10, 2026! Wonderful cover artist…
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Anthology Contributor: Cassandra Newbould
We’re ecstatic to announce author Cassandra Newbould for our upcoming horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom! Cassandra has contributed the short story “To the…
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Meet Illustrator Ahmed Raafat
Today, we’re delighted to feature illustrator and comic book artist Ahmed Raafat, who made the interior illustrations for P.A. Cornell’s novelette, Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette…
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Cover Reveal for Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl by P.A. Cornell
Introducing the delightful cover for Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl by P.A. Cornell, out February 3, 2026! We’re so thrilled to partner with cover artist…
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Anthology Contributor: Vincent V. Cava
We’re excited to welcome author Vincent V. Cava for our upcoming horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom! Vincent has contributed the short story “Killbilly…
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Welcoming J.L. Worrad as Grimdark Anthology Co-Editor!
We are ecstatic to announce that J.L. Worrad, novelist and short story contributor to several anthologies at Stars and Sabers, has joined Jendia Gammon as…
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Welcoming Ernie Chiara as Oz Anthology Co-Editor!
We are over the rainbow with excitement to announce that Ernie Chiara, writer, editor, and literary agent, has joined Jendia Gammon as co-editor for the…
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Anthology Contributor: Lee Murray
We are delighted to welcome author Lee Murray ONZM for our upcoming horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom! Lee has contributed the short story…
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Anthology Contributor: Diogo Silva Ramos
We are thrilled to kick off the new authors who are on board for our upcoming horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom, starting with…
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Horror Anthology Cover Reveal
Presenting the stunning cover for our horror-themed anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom, out June 16, 2026, whose crowd-funding campaign is now live! Following the…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal for KC Grifant
We are thrilled to announce that we have acquired a cross-genre short story collection from award-winning author KC Grifant: Fantastica Horrifica, to be published in…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal for Eliane Boey
We are completely delighted to announce that we have acquired a cozy science fiction novella from author Eliane Boey, The Ah Huat Engineering Cookbook and…
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Table of Contents Authors for Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite
We received all the short stories for our magic-themed anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite! We can now announce the final roster of authors…
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Closed to Submissions
We are now closed to submissions for standalone author works. We have a fabulous roster of titles from now until early 2027. We will be…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal for Khan Wong
We are delighted to announce that we have acquired a cozy urban fantasy mystery novella from author Khan Wong: Elegant Manifestations for the Beautiful and…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal for Cassandra Newbould
We are thrilled to announce that we have acquired a dark fantasy and horror novella from author Cassandra Newbould: When the Forest Calls, to be…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Second Book Deal for David Quantick
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired a second book from author David Quantick, Emmy-winning writer of VEEP, for his novel, The Hyena!…
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Oz Story Anthology Announcement
Following our debut cross-genre anthology, Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers, and we are currently crowd-funding for the magical-themed Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite, we’re…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Second Book Deal for P.A. Cornell
We are delighted to announce that we have acquired a second book from author P.A. Cornell, a speculative fiction collection titled The Astronaut Among the…
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Spy Thriller Anthology Announcement
With our recently published debut cross-genre anthology, Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers and the magical-themed Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite, now we’re announcing another…
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Stars and Sabers Publishing News: Book Deal for Justine Norton-Kertson
We are thrilled to announce that we have acquired Justine Norton-Kertson‘s debut horror novella, Gutterspace! Press Release for Gutterspace by Justine Norton-Kertson Publishers Jendia Gammon…
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Romantasy Anthology Announcement
Having just published the debut cross-genre anthology, Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers on February 11, and with more anthologies on the way, we’re announcing another…
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Weird West Anthology Announcement
Fresh on the heels of our publishing the debut cross-genre anthology, Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers on February 11, we’re announcing another themed anthology! This…
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Anthology Contributor: Adrian Tchaikovsky
This is our first introduction to each author contributing to our cross-genre anthology, Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers. Today, we are excited to feature Adrian…