Looking for a new fantasy series, but can't quite decide where to start? I've got you covered!
10 short stories. 10 authors. Every short story ties into a different series.
The 2026 edition of the anthology pulls together 9 fantastic authors from across the Midwest and one special guest from beyond our region to offer you a sampling platter of stories certain to appeal to every taste, whether you prefer grimdark or noblebright, classic high fantasy or romantasy.
This year’s edition also features beautiful, decorative page designs, borders, chapter headers, and numerous full-page illustrations, as well as a map of the Midwest with our author locations.
Get it on sale for its release for a short while!
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Curated by Justin Rose with stories by:
J.D.L. Rosell – Featuring a story set in the world of “Legend of Tal”
Christopher D. Schmitz – featuring a story from “Curse of the Fey Duelist”
D. E. Carlson – featuring a story from “Empire of Ash and Song”
E. A. Burnett – Featuring a story from “Enchantress Rising”
Justin Rose – Featuring a story from “Nations End.”
K. R. Solberg – Featuring a story from “The Palimar Saga”
L. James Rice – Featuring a story from “Sundering the Gods”
Richard Sweitzer Featuring a story from “ODE: The Scion of Nerikan”
R. M. Krogman – Featuring a story from “Keepers of Midgate”
Starr Z. Davies – Featuring a story from “The Stormborn Chronicles”
Looking for a new fantasy series, but can't quite decide where to start? I've got you covered!
10 short stories. 10 authors. Every short story ties into a different series.
The 2026 edition of the anthology pulls together 9 fantastic authors from across the Midwest and one special guest from beyond our region to offer you a sampling platter of stories certain to appeal to every taste, whether you prefer grimdark or noblebright, classic high fantasy or romantasy.
This year’s edition also features beautiful, decorative page designs, borders, chapter headers, and numerous full-page illustrations, as well as a map of the Midwest with our author locations.
Get it on sale for its release for a short while!
***
Curated by Justin Rose with stories by:
J.D.L. Rosell – Featuring a story set in the world of “Legend of Tal”
Christopher D. Schmitz – featuring a story from “Curse of the Fey Duelist”
D. E. Carlson – featuring a story from “Empire of Ash and Song”
E. A. Burnett – Featuring a story from “Enchantress Rising”
Justin Rose – Featuring a story from “Nations End.”
K. R. Solberg – Featuring a story from “The Palimar Saga”
L. James Rice – Featuring a story from “Sundering the Gods”
Richard Sweitzer Featuring a story from “ODE: The Scion of Nerikan”
R. M. Krogman – Featuring a story from “Keepers of Midgate”
Starr Z. Davies – Featuring a story from “The Stormborn Chronicles”
