Food is an essential part of life—not just for energy and exotic flavors, but as a unifier during social events, a focal point for establishing culture, and shared experience to put people at ease. In GALACTIC STEW, readers will sit down at the communal table and sup upon stories centered on food. Whether it’s a tense treaty negotiation over a full course meal or a trap devised by the fae to chain you to their realm, these stories are certain to be delectable. Come and savor these delicacies…and hope the taste doesn’t mask a deadly poison!
A thwarted female defense attorney releases the baying of the hounds under a full moon, signaling the death of an era—and the birth of a new one under the Old Gods.
Most funerals are celebrations for the living—unless the guests decide to tempt fate and the guest of honor.
A bicycle ride becomes a contest of egos, but the male pursuers aren’t the only ones hungry for the race to end.
These women are going to cut the world and let it bleed.
This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.
The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages–and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents–combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more–make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.
This fifteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.
The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages–and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents–combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more–make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.
The Anthology will only be available for pick up at JordanCon in the Charity Auction Room. The books will NOT be shipped. A limited number of the books will be available onsite for purchase, but are not guaranteed. Pre-ordering is the only way to ensure that you will receive a copy.
Price includes all taxes and fees but is non-refundable. Net proceeds will go to the Mayo Clinic via JordanCon Charities.
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Eight Ghost Stories, by Eight Authors, for Eight Dollars? What’s Not To Love?
- Eight ghost stories sure to put a chill along your spine.
Santa Muerte’s Ghost by J.D. Blackrose
The Girl in the Pool by Samantha Bryant
Going Nowhere by R. Michael Burns
The Slaver’s Shade by Paige L. Christie
The Cave by Jason Gilbert
Was He Faithful? by Tally Johnson
Don’t Go There… by Suzette Vaughn
Sniff-sniff by Robert W. Walker
Series Editor: Jason T. Graves