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Bards and Sages


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Established in 2002, Bards and Sages Publishing publishes speculative fiction and roleplaying games. We sponsor an annual writing contest for charity. Visit our site to learn more about our projects and programs.

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Website: http://www.bardsandsages.com
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Blog: http://bardsandsages.gather.com

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Folklore and Fairy Tales of the East    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $2.99 USD. 24150 words. Published by Bards and Sages on February 1, 2013. .
Compiled from a variety of classic works, Folklore and Fairy Tales of the East introduces readers to the rich and wonderful storytelling heritage of China, India, Japan, Persia, the Phillipines, and Tibet. Explore 15 whimsical, amusing, and thought-provoking tales.
Pantheon Building    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $2.99 USD. 4280 words. Published by Bards and Sages on January 31, 2013. .
Whether you are designing a new campaign setting for a roleplaying game or looking to create a world for your fantasy fiction, the creation of a pantheon will be an important part of the process. Pantheon Building provides a short primer on the issues to consider while developing your pantheon.
Return of the Dead Men (and Women) Walking    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $2.99 USD. 48480 words. Published by Bards and Sages on September 30, 2012. .
The undead return with more strange, terrifying, and bizarre tales of the unlife beyond life. Zombies, ghouls, vampires, and other things that should not be shamble through the pages of this anthology. Collection includes 14 tales.
World Building 101    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $2.99 USD. 6830 words. Published by Bards and Sages on August 17, 2012. .
Originally designed for a seminar conducted by author and game designer Julie Ann Dawson at Suny College, World Building 101 provides both writers and RPG designers with an easy-to-follow process through which to create a functional and believable setting.
Bardic Tales and Sage Advice (Volume IV)    by Lynn Veach Sadler
Price: $2.99 USD. 30740 words. Published by Bards and Sages on August 16, 2012. .
Though originally meant as a standalone anthology, the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection has evolved into an annual celebration of speculative fiction. The collection is now an invitation-only anthology. Each volume features the winners of our annual writing competition, the winners of our annual Reader's Choice Awards, and select private invitation authors.
Don't Pet the Sweaty Things    by KJ Hannah Greenberg
Price: $5.99 USD. 67040 words. Published by Bards and Sages on March 27, 2012. .
Pushcart Prize nominee, National Endowment for the Humanities awardee, and designated Keeper of the Hibernaculum of Imaginary Hedgehogs KJ Hannah Greenberg shares her whimsical and peculiar vision with Don't Pet the Sweaty Things. This collection of seventy flash fiction and short stories will delight, amuse, and, in some cases, pleasantly confuse readers.
In Our House: Tantalizing Tales of Terror    by Peter Balaskas
Price: $5.99 USD. 72270 words. Published by Bards and Sages on November 14, 2011. .
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Award-winning author Peter A. Balaskas unleashes his unique style of mesmerizing horror once again. This collection of short stories takes readers on a dark journey into that shadow realm between the real and surreal, where ordinary people find themselves confronted by extraordinary things. Close the windows. Lock the doors. Check under the bed. And make yourself at home…In Our House.
Beneath The Surface of Things    by Kevin Wallis
Price: $5.99 USD. 79200 words. Published by Bards and Sages on August 30, 2010. .
A homeless man trapped in a hell of his own making finds a reason to hope in "Redemption Song." A camping trip turns into a race for survival after the discovery of a bizarre artifact in "The Taking of Michael McConnolly." A man begins to question his sanity as patrons at a cafe begin to vanish one by one in "Charlie's Lunch." Over two dozen exceptional tales of terror.
A Game of Blood    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $5.99 USD. 88100 words. Published by Bards and Sages on July 21, 2010. .
A series of kidnappings leads detective Mitch Grogan to the home of the wealthy but eccentric Darius Hawthorne. What he discovers unleashes a chain of events that not only threatens his life, but also his sanity. Grogan finds himself caught up in a deadly game with a three hundred year old vampire looking for a worthy adversary to relieve his boredom. But what does the vampire really want?
Redemption Song    by Kevin Wallis
Price: Free! 1860 words. Published by Bards and Sages on July 17, 2010. .
A homeless man is haunted by more than his memories when he discovers the body of a dead woman in the park. Redemption Song is one of the tales told in Beneath the Surface of Things, the debut short story collection by Kevin Wallis.
The Golden Path    by Brian Pettera
Price: $2.99 USD. 22390 words. Published by Bards and Sages on January 29, 2010. .
"Tell your Padishah that the stars fortell that this deed you do will be returned one hundred fold. That the Eye of Kali will be your reward. It will be waiting for you in Kabool." A bloodthirsty clan of vampires. An ancient sword of unimaginable power. And a path that leads straight into the lair of a mythical adversary. The debut novella by Brian Pettera.
The Doom Guardian    by Julie Ann Dawson
Price: $5.99 USD. 86950 words. Published by Bards and Sages on December 20, 2009. .
Cursed in life. Damned in death. The only person capable of stopping a terrible prophecy, is the one born to fulfill it. Nadia Gareth knows all too well the evil of the Necromancers. Born a dhampir as a result of their experiments, she now uses her cursed gifts to wage war against them. But all of her power may not be enough to hold back the undead hordes waiting for the Spirit Wall to fall.
Not Dreamt of in Your Philosophy    by Lynn Veach Sadler
Price: $5.99 USD. 88730 words. Published by Bards and Sages on October 15, 2009. .
A secret society of cats that pull the strings of history...the strange relationship between trolls and football...a congressional hearing concerning terrorists and dance lessons. You've never dreamt of things like this. Award winning author and poet Lynn Veach Sadler presents over twenty of her speculative stories in this unique collection.
The Grandmaster    by Peter Balaskas
Price: $2.99 USD. 38350 words. Published by Bards and Sages on October 15, 2009. .
Dr. Johann Wagner has guides his team of paranormal investigators in solving supernatural crimes and unlocking the secrets of the human mind. But now a horror from his past has come back to destroy not only Wagner, but everything he has built. Wagner once used his powers to escape the horrors of the Holocaust, but can his aging mind and body stop the terror that has returned to claim him?
Of Angelic Blood    by Phillip Collins
Price: $2.99 USD. 21360 words. Published by Bards and Sages on October 15, 2009. .
Sacrifice. Love. Loss. Salvation. These are the themes that weave throughout this tale of a self-loathing angel in love with humanity. Sophia is an angel raised as a human, with no memory of her divine origins. But she knows that somehow she must help the emotionally isolated Filo realize his own worth. Together they seek to understand the truth of what it means to be human before it is too late.
Foot Ways    by Lynn Veach Sadler
Price: $2.99 USD. 34030 words. Published by Bards and Sages on October 9, 2009. .
Polly Junior never understood why the womenfolk in her sleepy little town would get so worked up over the arrival of Mr. Rufe. Why did everyone feel obligated to open their homes to this wanderer, who arrived each spring to the delight of the ladies and the dismay of the menfolk? Nothing is what it seems, and soon it becomes apparent the seemingly harmless tradition carries a darker purpose.

Books

Bards and Sages Quarterly (April 2013)    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 45790 words. Published on April 1, 2013. Fiction.
Since 2009, each issue of the Bards and Sages Quarterly has delivered a unique variety of character-driven speculative fiction short stories from both new and established writers. Our writers include first-time authors, Pushcart Prize nominees and Nebula award winners. This issue features 21 original stories from Wil Ogden, KJ Hannah Greenberg, Jamie Lackey, Brenda Stokes Barron, and many others.
Bards and Sages Quarterly (January 2013)    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 36390 words. Published on January 10, 2013. Fiction.
Since 2009, each issue of the Bards and Sages Quarterly has delivered a unique variety of character-driven speculative fiction short stories from both new and established writers. Our writers include first-time authors, Pushcart Prize nominees and Nebula award winners.
America the Horrific: An Anthology of Horror    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 68290 words. Published on October 15, 2011. Fiction.
An empty stretch of highway. A freak electrical storm. A bus full of strangers. And a mysterious bus driver with a rather peculiar agenda. America the Horrific: An Anthology of Horror presents eleven tales of terror in the tradition of classic storytelling.
Bardic Tales and Sage Advice (Volume 3)    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 37000 words. Published on July 2, 2011. Fiction.
Volume Three of Bardic Tales and Sage Advice continues our tradition of presenting some of the most amazing voices in the speculative fiction field. Pushcart Prize nominees Kurt Bachard and Todd Austin Hunt, USA Book News Best Book Finalist Peter A. Balaskas, Best Horror of the Year Honorable Mention Kevin Wallis, and other exciting authors offer their unique visions for readers to explore.
Bardic Tales and Sage Advice, Vol. 2    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 51950 words. Published on September 26, 2010. Fiction.
Ten tales of epic adventure that explore everything from the darkest recesses of the human mind to the strangest corners of outer space. Escape the mundane world with this exciting journey into the varied realms of speculative fiction.
Dead Men (and Women) Walking    by Bards and Sages
Price: $2.99 USD. 65240 words. Published on October 15, 2009. Fiction.
Zombies. Vampires. Undead things that should not be. Now the dead share their tales, with over two dozen tales of brain-feasting, blood-drinking, revenge-seeking horror. Follow the walking dead through playgrounds, shopping centers, deserted towns, and corporate complexes as they continue their relentless quests.
Bardic Tales and Sage Advice    by Bards and Sages
Price: $0.99 USD. 46450 words. Published on October 15, 2009. Fiction.
As the gods prepare for their long sleep, a young woman must bear the burden of keeping their memory alive in "Winter of the Gods". A Police Officer discovers you can ban the weapons of destruction, but not humanity's destructive nature in "Netherlands Roulette". A Young Man develops a new perspective thanks to a stolen antique in "The Glass Eye". These tales and others await.
Legendary Horrors    by Bards and Sages
Price: $0.99 USD. 53490 words. Published on October 15, 2009. Fiction.
A tourist unlocks a terrible secret that has cursed a small town for generations. A man desperate to hold on to his love at all costs makes a deal with too high of a price. A quiet vacation in a cabin turns into a nightmare for an elderly couple. An investigative reporter gets the interview of the century...with the Boogeyman. These tales and others await.

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