Darkwater Syndicate

Now On Kickstarter - Illustrated R.A.G.E.!

6/30/2015

By now you may have heard of R.A.G.E., our Roleplay Adventure Gaming Engine. In a nutshell, its our very own roleplaying game system. It's original, fast, flexible, and fun. Here's what else it is - it's getting better!

We've launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for fantasy art illustrations. Project investors will be rewarded! Spread the word and show your support!

The link to our Kickstarter campaign is:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/268758882/illustrated-rage-fantasy-art-for-a-fantastic-rolep

Calling All Authors! Now Accepting Submissions!

6/27/2015

At Darkwater Syndicate, we believe in the power of a good story. That's why now, we're opening our doors to you - we want your manuscripts! We want riveting, impacting, unforgettable novels. We want stories that hook you at the beginning and don't let go until the end.

We are seeking unsolicited manuscripts between 60,000 to 90,000 words in length. No agent is required.

Want to submit to us? Please review our submission guidelines and fill in our online query form.

Gullwing Takes The Gold At The Pacific Book Awards

6/5/2015

Courtesy of the Pacific Book Review:

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PACIFIC BOOK REVIEW ANNOUNCES WINNERS & FINALISTS IN 2015 PACIFIC BOOK AWARDS

Much Anticipated Award Contest Gains Recognition for Acclaimed Authors and New Authors Alike

JUNE 3, 2015: The Second Annual Pacific Book Awards Winners & Finalists were announced on www.pacificbookreview.com on May 27th, 2015. Among the genres new for this year included categories for cover design and various children’s groupings. The award contest was open to all authors whether or not they had their book reviewed and promoted by Pacific Book Review.

“This has been an exciting event and frankly lots of fun for the judges as well as the authors,” said Nicole Sorkin, Founder of Pacific Book Review and Pacific Book Awards. “We congratulate all of the entries this year and look forward to their participation in future contests.”

Winners & Finalists for 2015 Pacific Book Awards:

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Winner (Humor) Title: The Gullwing Odyssey
Author: Antonio Simon, Jr.

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The judging was open to books for submittal in which an entry scoring sheet was developed for quantifying the rating of the book on a point system from 40 to 70. Judging was in areas of originality, character development, structural underpinnings and plot machinations, as well as cover design. Other genres, for example poetry and children’s books, had qualifying criteria pursuant to excellence in those groupings.

“We’re very thankful for all the participants and judges this year,” said Beth Adams of Pacific Book Awards. Ms. Adams headed up the judging of the event.

The close of the 2015 Awards begins the opening of the 2016 Awards Contest – details and entry applications are available on the website.

Winners & Finalists received a Certificate Award with their book information signed by PBR, Winner or Finalist stickers for placement on their books (as well as a JPG format for their website), and other Internet promotion.

For a full list of the Winners & Finalists please visit: http://www.pacificbookreview.com/pacific-book-awards-contest/

ABOUT PACIFIC BOOK REVIEW:
Founded in 2005, Pacific Book Review is a recognizable name in the business for publishers, authors, literary agents and the media. They specialize in authoritative, objective book reviews, written by specialists selected for their knowledge and expertise in each genre. Its reviews have received accolades from all aspects of the publishing industry, e-Commerce recognition, scholastic recognition, news media and personal praise from most every author. For more information, please visit www.pacificbookreview.com

About Pacific Book Awards:Founded by Nicole Sorkin in 2013 an entrepreneur who has helped countless authors. We have listened to our colleagues talk about the ever-growing challenges when promoting books, we decided that since there were so many books being done well, we wanted to celebrate the physical book in print. We consider cover and interior design, promotional text, aesthetic components and other factors that demonstrate outstanding presentation, in addition to the writing. We accept fiction and non-fiction books in a wide range of topics and categories including mystery, romance, business, self-help, memoirs, inspiration, and many more.

Nicole Sorkin adds, “Pacific Book Awards success begins with the enthusiastic participation of authors and publishers and continues with our distinguished panel of industry judges who bring to the table their extensive editorial, PR, marketing, and design expertise.”

Pacific Book Awards/Pacific Book Reviews covers books from all sections of the publishing industry—mainstream, independent, & self-published. More information can be found at: http://www.pacificbookreview.com

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Text courtesy of and Copyright © 2014 Pacific Book Review.
http://www.pacificbookreview.com/2015-press-release/

All Aboard! Transit Dreams Audiobook Pulls Into Station!

6/3/2015

All aboard! This train has finally pulled into station. Your conductor is John Feather, a veteran stage and voice actor whose versatile talent draws you right into each of these twenty-two stories and vignettes. Sit down.

"Transit Dreams" is an eclectic mix of vignettes loosely themed around travel. Want to hear how an old Buick kicked a shopping cart into a tree? Want to hear what happens when you plop a missile launch base next door to an airport? The ticket counter is below. Click the button to get on your way.

Strap in. Welcome aboard Transit Dreams - you’re in for a ride.

Click below for a sample (via YouTube), or visit Audible to purchase your copy. The audiobook will soon also be available on iTunes.

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The "Many Deaths..." Has Come Alive In Audiobook!

6/1/2015

Better bring a raincoat - the blood's about to fly. The Many Deaths of Cyan Wraithwate is now available as an audiobook. Accompanying you on this journey is your narrator, Matt Weight. His sarcastic lilt puts a wickedly fun twist on the already ironic tale.

This hack-and-slash fantasy has everything you've come to see: ferocious battles, explosive magic, cunning dragons, epic quests - and of course, gruesome deaths. Lots of them, all happening to the same person, over and over again. Cyan's going to die a bunch of times on his journey to rid himself of immortality.

Click below for a sample (via YouTube), or visit Audible to purchase your copy. The audiobook will soon also be available on iTunes.

In the sample below, immortal warrior Cyan Wraithwate faces off against the equally immortal water dragon, Imhra, and gets chomped on by her pet shark.