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The New Hero: Volume 2

Every generation fits the time-honored constants of the hero tale to its own needs. Today’s serial adventurers, whether they burst from re-envisioned histories or ply the humming foredecks of an imagined future, ride a cresting cultural wave. Through thirteen thrilling

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The New Hero: Vol. 1

Older than the written word and more popular than ever today, the hero story crosses cultures as an eternal constant. The New Hero gathers an unexpected team of writers, celebrated and emerging, to deliver fourteen thrilling and distinctive variations on

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Shotguns v. Cthulhu

Pulse-pounding action meets cosmic horror in this exciting collection from the rising stars of the New Cthulhuiana. Steel your nerves, reach into your weapons locker, and tie tight your running shoes as humanity takes up arms against the monsters and

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Video Interview with the Secret DM

In this Gamerati interview, conducted by with David Melmo, the Secret DM, I discuss Stone Skin Press’ mandate and talent casting approach to author recruitment. Start at the beginning for my various other fiction and gaming projects, or zero in

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A Few Thoughts On Where A Hero Came From

Richard Dansky’s New Hero Character So the main character in my story in Stone Skin Press’ upcoming anthology, The New Hero (vol. 1) is a Magical Pirate Rabbi. That’s how I describe him when people ask about the story, and

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New Hero Brief: Story Requirements

With Stone Skin Press’ first books headed for pre-release roll-out, I thought you might enjoy a look inside the process, at the brief I sent out when inviting contributors to take part in The New Hero (and its later follow-up,

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New Hero Brief: What Makes an Iconic Hero?

With Stone Skin Press’ first books headed for pre-release roll-out, I thought you might enjoy a look inside the process, at the brief I sent out when inviting contributors to take part in The New Hero (and its later follow-up,

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Would you prefer to receive information on our various projects via Facebook? If so, our new Facebook page is for you. Head over there and Like the page to get Stone Skin Press news delivered to your feed of choice.

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International Short Story Day – New Hero Launch

To celebrate International Short Story Day on Wednesday 20th June, we’ll be launching a preview edition of The New Hero at The London Book Club with Comma Press. Stone Skin Press writers Adam Marek and Janqui Mehta will be there

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Shotguns v. Cthulhu Cover Preview

Here’s a peek at the cover for Shotguns v. Cthulhu, our upcoming anthology of action-oriented Lovecraftian tales. Jason Morningstar brilliantly captured the bold, graphic look we’re pursuing for the line with his double-barreled, multi-tentacled retake of the skull and crossbones

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