Back in the autumn of last year... we were hatching up a name for our new fantasy press.
Why Asteria Press?
Asteria is the Greek goddess of shooting stars. This symbol encapsulated our sky-high dreams, and the magic of new beginnings. It also links to the fantasy/mythology genre that we are so passionate about.
Hence our logo is a shooting star!
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New content! We thought you writers might enjoy some helpful writing tips from an author/editor...
What do you make of this one?
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My dad received his copy of my new book #DRECK today. I haven't even got mine yet!
https://cliffjonesjr.com/dreck
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@writingcommunity How do you deal with the excruciatingly long wait between finishing a manuscript and seeing it in print?
My debut novella #DRECK has been waiting with the publisher so long that #dreampunk legend Jeff Noon read it and wrote a nice little review a full year and a half ago (#bragging, #nameDropping). Edits and illustrations are complete, just waiting in line behind one other book now. š„²
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When you know you've got a really great project about to start, the wait can be painful. Read about the experience of developmentally editing our first book.
https://www.asteriapress.com/post/journey-to-publish-developmental-stages
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The Terror of Trout Canyon is a cowboy vs monster story set in the snowy backwoods of the old west. Find it on Kickstarter!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiostellapolaris/the-terror-of-trout-canyon
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Like westerns? Love cryptids? The Kickstarter for my latest graphic novel is NOW LIVE! See the great rewards we have for backers. Find out more at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiostellapolaris/the-terror-of-trout-canyon
Cover by James Bousema, interiors by Cillian Cubstead
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Sharing a cheeky sneak peek of my story, "Where is home for you?", in the Cephalopress anthology "Borders and Belonging". Lots of wonderful writing in there, challenging those artificial borders. You can order it via the Cephalopress website. #writing #books #indiepress
It is here! Check out our shiny new website for Asteria Press. There you can find all the latest news on our publications, keep up to date with #TheIndieBookshelf podcast and read our delightfully bookish blog.
www.asteriapress.com
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I love it when people say nice things about my work. Gives me the warm and fuzzies. š
Read Simonās quick review of my latest collection, REFLECTIONS here, and grab your own free copy too. š
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Want to know how we designed our logo?
Find our podcast, The Indie Bookshelf, where ever you listen to your podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/show/3jRSZoeaDK21oCAfSaafgj
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https://open.spotify.com/show/3jRSZoeaDK21oCAfSaafgj
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As promised, here is the first episode of our podcast, The Indie Bookshelf.
Join us for a cuppa and a chat as we let you in behind the scenes of setting up Asteria Press!
Highlights include telling you about how we chose our name and logo of the shooting star and also about our current goals and projects for 2023.
Use the link below or search The Indie Bookshelf where ever you listen to podcasts.
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QATdvCBxFgy4Htr9kncVS?si=fb2724aaff734fe3
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Nerdy post about paper!
I spent quite some time looking for 90gsm bulky paper that work well with my printer and come in A4 format so that I don't have to store and cut big sheets of offset paper (which is a shame because I really like the Munken Print Cream from Artic Paper).
Turns out one trick is to look into Sketch Paper Pads BUT most pads are not a true A4 size as they count in the spirals. Luckily, I found this thing: Fabriano 1268 Sketch :) #paper #indiepress #dyi #bookbinding
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Bookbinders, assemble!
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If you want to learn more about Space Wizard Science Fantasy, there are a few days left to win seven new books! Sign up right here. Grand prize gets physical books, and two other winners will get ebook versions!
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#bookishadvent #smallpress edition belated day 12 is āā¦and other disastersā by malka ann older! This awesome #shortstory collection, published by mason jar press, freely plays with form and genre to create a vibrant speculative experience.
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Very happy that one of my own short stories, "Where is home for you?", features in the wonderful Cephalopress anthology Borders & Belonging, which you can now order via their website!
This is a beauty of an anthology, with contributions tackling the the themes of movement, identity, longing, and exclusion.
If you don't know what to get your literature-loving pals for Christmas, then get this, and help a hard working indie press out! #writing #indiepress #books
#bookishadvent #smallpress edition, day 11 is Casey Plettās āA Dream of a Womanā! Plett is one of my all-time favorite authors, and writes stunning trans fiction. This book, from Arsenal Pulp Press, weaves interlocking but distinct stories across a novel-length manuscript ā truly a brilliant study in (trans-)form as well as content.
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I'll be with @jamesleestone and @cubstead at the Los Angeles Comic Con on December 2nd-4th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Find us in Artist Alley at table F14.
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Hear Bethlehem Attfield read from her #TAFirstTranslation2022 #shortlisted #translation #TheLostSpell
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