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Stars and Sabers
Stars and Sabers Publishing is the brainchild of speculative fiction authors and publishers Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell. We have made it our mission to champion and celebrate human creativity, and bring you original and powerful stories from new and established writers across a wide array of genres.
Who We Are
Our Philosophy
We strive to be the kind of publisher that readers trust, and authors and agents enjoy working with. We are therefore committed to the following three values.
Creative Artistry
We uplift and celebrate creativity made by human writers and artists.
Original Content
We bring you original and powerful stories from new and established diverse authors.
Excellence
We provide an exceptional experience for both our readers and writers alike.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jendia Gammon
Jendia Gammon is a Nebula and BSFA Awards finalist author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror novels and short stories. She became a finalist for a 2024 Nebula Award (for The Inn at the Amethyst Lantern, as J. Dianne Dotson) and two 2024 BSFA Awards (as both Jendia Gammon and J. Dianne Dotson). She was also longlisted for the Lodestar Award and for two British Fantasy Awards. Jendia writes compelling characters within rich world-building. Jendia’s campy horror novel, Doomflower, publishes in April 8, 2025 via Encyclopocalypse Publications. Her first thriller novel, with horror and sci-fi elements, Atacama, publishes May 13, 2025, via Sley House Publishing. She has eight books arriving in 2025 and beyond.
MANAGING EDITOR
Gareth L. Powell
Gareth L. Powell writes across multiple genres, including science fiction, horror and thriller, and his books feature relatable characters in extraordinary situations. He is the author of 20 published books, and is probably best known for The Embers of War trilogy, The Continuance Series, The Ack-Ack Macaque trilogy, Light Chaser (written with Peter F. Hamilton), and About Writing, his guide for aspiring authors. He has twice won the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel and has been a finalist for the Locus Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Seiun Award, and the Canopus Award.
EDITORial Assistant
Helen Glynn Jones
Helen Glynn Jones is an author, social media manager, former bookseller, and editing maven. She specializes in speculative fiction as well as romance books. As an author, Helen made her traditional debut in 2024 with the novel, The Last Raven, publishing via One More Chapter/HarperCollins. Helen has written six independently-published novels, and has had short stories in several publications and anthologies. She has lived in both Canada and Australia, but is now settled in her native UK with her family.
Who We Are
Stars and Sabers Submissions
We are not currently open to unsolicited submissions. Literary agents: we will open to manuscript consideration in 2025. Short fiction writers: we will offer limited open calls for submissions, to be announced in mid 2025.
Author Testimonials
Reading Jendia and Gareth has always been great by itself. Working with them couldn’t be any different! They’re highly professional and skilled in what they do. I felt honored and accomplished working with them.
Gareth and Jendia are not only world-class authors, but intuitive editors and professional publishers. They are curating a wealth of diverse voices and genres while setting the standard for the industry. Simply put: they are the future of publishing.
It has been a pleasure and a joy working with this project. I am filled with delight!
It was an honour to work with both Jendia and Gareth. With their decades of experience in the publishing world, their professionalism is second-to-none and I felt supported every step of the way. The publishing team they have built is exceptional!