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Rob Howell is the publisher of New Mythology Press (chriskennedypublishing.com/new-mythology-press/), including his work as editor of the Libri Valoris and Libri Mysteriorum anthologies of heroic fantasy.

He is one of the founders of the Eldros Legacy (eldroslegacy.com/) and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe (mercenaryguild.org). He writes primarily epic fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history.

He is a reformed medieval academic, a former IT professional, and a retired soda jerk.

His parents discovered quickly books were the only way to keep Rob quiet. He latched onto the Hardy Boys series first and then anything he could reach. Without books, it’s unlikely all three would have survived.

You can find him online at: robhowell.org, on Amazon at amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0, and his blog at robhowell.org/blog.

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We Dare: An Anthology of Augmented Humanity May 30, 2019

by Chris Kennedy, Jamie Ibson, Christopher Woods, Kevin Steverson, J.F. Holmes, Quincy J. Allen, Philip Wohlrab, Rob Howell, Luke R. J. Maynard, Jason Cordova, Jack Clemons, Kevin Ikenberry, Robert E. Hampson, Marisa Wolf, Kacey Ezell, Josh Hayes

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Fifteen outstanding authors. Fifteen stories of augmented humanity!

All I need is an edge! As long as humans have competed with each other (for food, profit, and love), people have looked for ways to get an edge on the competition—how to be better, faster, and smarter than the opposition. With better science and technology, many things are now possible, and there will be many more in the future! Gene splicing will augment your abilities. Implants will make you smarter. Cybernetic systems will make you stronger.

Edited by Jamie Ibson and Chris Kennedy, “We Dare” is a collection of 15 all-new stories that explores the use of augmented humanity in the near future. From getting a new personality loaded with the skills you need for a mission to nanobots that keep you from being killed to creating an indestructible tank, anything is possible!

But just because we can augment humanity doesn’t necessarily mean we should, and there are cautionary tales inside as well. Along with the “good” that might be possible, there is also the potential for augmentation to be used for more…nefarious…ends. Will augmentation make better criminals? What happens when someone with implants has their mind taken over?

One thing is certain, though—people will dare to augment themselves to get an edge. Our authors dared to write these stories of augmented humanity; will you now dare to read them?

Inside you’ll find:
Preface by Chris Kennedy
Kade by Christopher Woods
Taming the Beast by Kevin Steverson
Tank by J.F. Holmes
Cradle and All by Quincy J. Allen
Do or Die by Jamie Ibson
Yellow in the Night by Philip Wohlrab
The Chaos of Well-Seeming Forms by Rob Howell
Forty Acres and a Mule by Luke R. J. Maynard
Imperfect Mind by Jason Cordova
Bag Man by Jack Clemons
Come Up Screaming by Kevin Ikenberry
Angel by Robert E. Hampson
To Dust by Marisa Wolf
Now You See Me by Kacey Ezell
Now You Don’t by Josh Hayes

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Legacy of Legends: The Door into Winter (Eldros Legacy Book 4) May 4, 2022

by Rob Howell

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In the Halls of Winter, a wounded Giant awaits.

Irina, Ausartxango, Valentin, and Geirr chase him to Svellheim, a land of ice and secrets as old as the mountains themselves.

The wounded Giant, filled with wrath, is aided by his old and faithful servants, corrupt nobles, and those ruled by greed, hate, and rage. He awaits his pursuers, setting a trap to claim his vengeance.

His pursuers are mighty, but they are merely human. Will their prowess prove enough against the greatest enemy Shijuren has ever known? Or will the Giant bring back an evil thought destroyed two thousand years ago?

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We Dare: Semper Paratus: An Anthology of the Apocalypse Aug 11, 2020

by Chris Kennedy, Jamie Ibson, Robert E. Hampson, Rob Howell, Kevin Steverson, Kevin Ikenberry, Jon R. Osborne, Christopher Woods, Marisa Wolf, Jason Cordova, Marie Whittaker, Brent Roeder, Christopher L. Smith, Kevin Fritz Fotovich, Philip Wohlrab

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Fifteen outstanding authors. Fifteen stories of rising from the ashes!

The apocalypse is coming! Scientists and science fiction novelists have long predicted various forms of the apocalypse, from plagues to wars to aliens. If there’s a way to end civilization, someone has probably prophesized it. Civilizations rise and civilizations fall…but are you ready for it to happen to you? How will you survive and thrive in the event of an apocalypse?

Edited by Jamie Ibson and Chris Kennedy, “We Dare: Semper Paratus” is a collection of 15 all-new stories that explore the apocalypse and what happens next—from surviving the fall to getting through those first perilous days, to learning how to adapt and survive in the new world survivors find themselves in.

What happens when the nations of Earth fall to a nuclear war, and you’re trapped between the combatants on Mars? What if you need to cross a continent to get to the only safe place? How do you survive living in a Fallen World?

One thing is certain—like every civilization before ours, at some point, ours will fall. Will you be ready when that happens? Our authors have dared to look at every type of apocalypse from nuclear war to shadow monsters to darkness falling, and they are ready for the end of the world…are you prepared as well?

With stories by:
Chris Kennedy
Jamie Ibson
Robert E. Hampson
Rob Howell
Kevin Steverson
Kevin Ikenberry
Jon R. Osborne
Christopher Woods
Marisa Wolf
Jason Cordova
Marie Whittaker
Brent Roeder
Christopher L. Smith
Kevin Fritz Fotovich
Philip Wohlrab

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For a Few Credits More: More Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe (The Revelations Cycle Book 7) Sep 12, 2017

by Chris Kennedy, Peter Cawdron, Rob Howell, Scott Moon, Josh Hayes, JR Handley, Corey Truax, Tim C. Taylor, Mark Wandrey, Terry Mixon, Thomas A. Mays, Ian J. Malone, Troy Carrol Bucher, Chris Winder, James Young, Nick Cole, Jake Bible, Kacey Ezell

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More authors. More stories. The same bestselling universe.

It’s the Twenty-Second Century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we’ve found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races, environments, and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, our position is readily apparent—we’re at the bottom of the food chain.

Welcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. While some of the stories inside deal with mercenaries, others introduce readers to the other guilds, organizations, and races that make up the landscape of the Four Horsemen universe, and many of them provide background information to the mainline novels. There’s even a new form of life to get acquainted with and a look at alien interaction at its youngest level!

Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Mark Wandrey and Chris Kennedy, “For a Few Credits More” includes sixteen all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors—and some you may not have heard of…yet. It’s a world where you can get anything you want. Some things, though, are only available for a few credits more!

Inside you’ll find:
Foreword by David Weber
“Butch and Sundance” by Peter Cawdron
“Where Enemies Sit” by Rob Howell
“Boss” by Scott Moon
“Leverage” by Josh Hayes
“Luck of the Draw” by JR Handley & Corey D. Truax
“Contract Fulfilled” by Tim C. Taylor
“Emancipation” by Mark Wandrey
“Forbidden Science” by Terry Mixon
“Change of Command” by Thomas A. Mays
“A Family Tradition” by Ian J. Malone
“Go for Bait” by Troy Carrol Bucher
“The Kra’daar” by Chris Winder
“Blood of Innocents” by James Young
“Messenger” by Nick Cole
“Faith” by Chris Kennedy
“Tinkerman” by Jake Bible
“The Start of Something Beautiful” by Kacey Ezell

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It Takes All Kinds (The Coalition Book 9) Sep 11, 2021

by Kevin Steverson, Chris Kennedy, William Webb, Alex Rath, Quincy Allen, Marisa Wolf, Christopher Woods, Rob Howell, Ian Malone, Tim Taylog, Melissa Olthoff, Mark Stallings, Robert E. Hampson, Jason Cordova, Benjamin Tyler Smith

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It Takes All Kinds…Of Aliens!

Harmon Tomeral and his friends wanted nothing more than to go to space, and they have beaten the odds, time and again. They developed a mech and won the Top Fleet Marine Competition. They brought back a battlecruiser from an unknown system and made it their own. They made allies who helped them achieve great victories, and they ultimately founded new colonies in what has become known as the Salvage System.

The galaxy is a big place, though, peopled with thousands of races, and most haven’t graced the pages of a Salvage Title book…until now.

“It Takes All Kinds” contains fourteen all-new stories showcasing some of the aliens in the Salvage Universe, and helps give a wider view of the galaxy as events continue to transpire in The Coalition series. From smugglers you’ve seen before to races and their pets that you haven’t, one thing’s for sure—Harmon Tomeral will be there to stick up for the little guy. From aliens looking for that special guitar to AI’s looking for a little more life, it’s all in here. Just remember, though—Laney ain’t recruiting!

Inside are potential allies for Harmon Tomeral and his friends…as well as some of the adversaries who are lining up against Salvage System. Who are these new races? Take a look inside and find out!

With Stories by:
Kevin Steverson
William Webb
Alex Rath
Quincy J. Allen
Marisa Wolf
Chris Woods
Rob Howell
Ian Malone
Tim C. Taylor
Melissa Olthoff
Mark Stallings
Robert E. Hampson
Jason Cordova
Benjamin Tyler Smith

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It Came From the Trailer Park: Volume 1 Oct 19, 2021

by Bill Oberst Jr., Sara Brooke, Mel Todd, Charity Ayres, Amie Gibbons, William Alan Web, William Joseph Roberts, Philip K. Booker, J.F. Posthumus, JL Curtis, John Drake, Michael K. Falciani, Michael Gants, Rob Howell, R.J. Ladon, LawDog, Benjamin Tyler Smith, Kevin Steverson, Christopher Woods, Jenny Wren

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Do you love sparkly vampires? Well too bad, because you won’t find a single one of those fancy-dancy bloodsuckers anywhere in this collection!

It Came From The Trailer Park began as a fun idea to revisit the Classic Horror and Old-School Creature Feature genres with a hefty helping of B-rate tropes thrown in for good measure. Who doesn’t love a good Bruce Cambell or classic Vincent Price flick on a dark and dreary night?

Emmy award winner Bill Oberst Jr. opens the collection and sets the stage for the stories to come. From aliens to demons to werewolves and so many more, you’re sure to fall in love with these tales of the Macabre.

So come on in. Take a load off. And get yourself ready for nineteen unforgettable tales, straight from the Trailer Park.

Stories written by: Sara Brooke, Mel Todd, Charity Ayres, Amie Gibbons, William Alan Webb, Philip K. Booker, J.F. Posthumus, JL Curtis, John Drake, Michael K. Falciani, Michael Gants, Rob Howell, R.J. Ladon, LawDog, Benjamin Tyler Smith, Kevin Steverson, Christopher Woods, Jenny Wren, and William Joseph Roberts.

From Trailer-trash to armageddon survivalists, this book ROCKS!

--Faith Hunter NYT and USAToday bestseller

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Keen Edge of Valor (Libri Valoris Book 3) Mar 22, 2022

by Rob Howell, Chris Kennedy, Jon R. Osborne, Aaron Rosenberg, Jamie Ibson, Casey Moores, Mark Wandrey, Mel Todd, D.J. Butler, Glen Cook, Chris Hepler, Nathan Balyeat, J.A. Miller, Benjamin Tyler Smith, Sam Witt, C.M. DeMott

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Fourteen Tremendous Authors. Fourteen Extraordinary Stories. One Amazing Anthology.

An ancient spear of legend warded by a torturer.

Swords that define families, for good and ill.

Magic too powerful not to use, but too dangerous to keep.

It’s all here, along with dragons, ogres, and gods both old and new. These fourteen great stories continue universes you know and love, including Glen Cook’s Black Company, Jon R. Osborne’s Milesian Accords, and D.J. Butler’s Tales of Indrajit & Fix. And there are fresh new voices bringing worlds you’re going to love.

Turn the page and read of valorous deeds and the keen edge of steel, shining in battle.

With stories by:
Jon R. Osborne
Aaron Rosenberg
Jamie Ibson
Casey Moores
Mark Wandrey
Mel Todd
D.J. Butler
Glen Cook
Chris Hepler
Nathan Balyeat
J.A. Miller
Benjamin Tyler Smith
Sam Witt
C.M. DeMott

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The Gates of Hell: More Tales from the Lyon's Den (Four Horsemen Sagas Book 4) Apr 28, 2020

by Chris Kennedy, Mark Wandrey, Kacey Ezell, Zane Voss, Kevin Ikenberry, Richard Alan Chandler, Jon R. Osborne, Kevin Steverson, Terry Mixon, Dan Bridgwater, Rob Howell, William Alan Webb, Casey Moores, Alex Rath, Quincy J. Allen

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15 Awesome Authors. 15 Outstanding Stories. One Amazing Universe.

From the outside, The Lyon’s Den doesn’t look like much; there isn’t even a sign. But Mercs of all species know that if you head to southwest Houston, near the Starport, there’s a particular run-down strip mall that looks like it’s been abandoned for years. The glass door second from the south end of the strip is plastered over on the inside with blue paper, and the faint golden outline of a rampant lion is the only clue.

The door is locked, of course, and beyond the door is nothing but a darkened hallway with a downward slope and a slight curve to it. Once you follow this curve far enough, you are greeted by two very large, very well-armed Lumar. “Welcome to the Lyon’s Den,” the larger of the two says without a translator, and without a trace of an alien accent. “You know the rules?”

Welcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Mark Wandrey and Chris Kennedy, “The Gates of Hell: More Tales from the Lyon’s Den” includes fifteen all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors—and some you may not have heard of…yet. Want to know why Asbaran Solutions changed its logo or where Roland’s head went? Better learn the rules to the Lyon’s Den…and then step inside!

Inside, you’ll find:
Bayonets by Kacey Ezell
The Price Of Victory by Zane Voss
The Bitter End by Mark Wandrey
Freedom Of Maneuver by Kevin Ikenberry and Casey Moores
Jaws Of Defeat by Jon R. Osborne
They Called Him Pops by Kevin Steverson
Bushwhacked! By Terry Mixon
First Steps by Richard Alan Chandler
Unnatural Selection by Dan Bridgwater
Long Live The Huma by Chris Kennedy
Fire From Fire Quickened by Rob Howell
Roland The Headless Mech Driver by William Alan Webb
The Mushroom Farm by Casey Moores
No Good Deed by Alex Rath
The Thelosi Gambit by Quincy J. Allen

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The Ravening of Wolves (Four Horsemen Sagas Book 6) Jun 15, 2021

by Rob Howell

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Duty has crushed the honor of the Stalkers in the Stars.

A battle, one they never wanted to fight, has staggered the Queen Elizabeth’s Own Foresters.

Together, both Zuul and human must pick up the pieces and strike at the ones who betrayed both of them.

But there is no time. They must stand together on the field of honor in a matter of weeks, and they must rebuild their units, garner the weapons they’ll need, and find a way to keep from killing each other.

Their foe awaits, leading four times their numbers, and they know they have scant chance for victory. It’s time for the Stalkers and the Foresters to show their tenacity and versatility to ensure that none forget their courage, their prowess, and, most importantly, their honor.

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Talons and Talismans II (Libri Mysteriorum Book 2) Nov 4, 2021

by Chris Kennedy, Rob Howell, D.J. Butler, Todd Fahnestock, Quincy J. Allen, Mel Todd, Aaron Rosenberg, Jamie Ibson, Mark Stallings, Marie Whittaker, C.M. DeMott, Elowyn Fahnestock, Farrell C.A., Michael Gants, Richard Hailey, Sam Witt

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Hunters and prey. Knights and quests. Wizards and mysteries.

Mix all that with creatures of legend and myth, and you get an anthology with fifteen great stories.

What happens to a Manticore when he gets old and can no longer fulfill his responsibilities? What if the Goblins can’t pick up the trash in the City? Who will stay and guard the gates between worlds?

But wait, there’s more! There are eight exciting stories from the Eldros Legacy, a new shared setting coming soon. Hunters will find more than they expected, kings are betrayed, and who will stand up to the Engraver of Bones?

With stories by:
D.J. Butler
Todd Fahnestock
Quincy J. Allen
Mel Todd
Aaron Rosenberg
Jamie Ibson
Mark Stallings
Marie Whittaker
Rob Howell
C.M. DeMott
Elowyn Fahnestock
C.A. Farrell
Michael Gants
Sam Witt
Richard Hailey

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Luck is Not a Factor: More Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe (Four Horsemen Tales Book 6) Oct 30, 2018

by Chris Kennedy, Mark Wandrey, Jon R. Osborne, Paul E. Cooley, Joseph Capdepon, Christopher Woods, Thomas A. Mays, Jamie Ibson, Rob Howell, Lee Dunning, Brad R Torgersen, Jon Del Arroz, Michael Ciaravella, Philip Wohlrab, T. Allen Diaz, Terry Maggert, Terry Mixon, Kacey Ezell, JR Handley

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Nineteen outstanding authors. Nineteen extraordinary stories. One bestselling universe.

It’s the Twenty-Second Century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: we are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain.

What do you do when the odds are stacked against you? Mercs plan, strategize, and sometimes even scheme, but there is one thing they all believe—luck is never a factor.

Unless it is.

Enter the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey, “Luck is Not a Factor” includes all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors—and some you may not have heard of…yet. The nineteen authors take on various aspects of the universe, giving you additional insight into a galaxy that isn’t at war…but definitely isn’t at peace. There’s only one thing for sure—anything’s possible for a fistful of credits!

Inside, you’ll find:
Preface by Chris Kennedy
“Luck is Not a Factor” by Mark Wandrey
“Jury-Rigged” by Paul E. Cooley
“Hunting Trip” by Jon R. Osborne
“To Sell Your Cloak” by Joseph Capdepon, II
“Sattara” by Christopher Woods
“Test and Devaluation” by Thomas A. Mays
“The Humans Inside” by Jamie Ibson
“A Sword for Striking” by Rob Howell
“Confluence” by Lee Dunning
“Hell Hath No Fury” by Brad R. Torgersen
“All’s Fair in Love and Mercs” by Jon Del Arroz
“The Price of Devotion” by Michael Ciaravella
“A Simple Recon Mission” by Philip Wohlrab
“Three Gladiators” by T. Allen Diaz
“Target of Opportunity” by Terry Maggert
“Scooping the Competition” by Terry Mixon
“A Token of Affection” by Kacey Ezell
“To Save the Earth” by Chris Kennedy
“CASPer’s Widow: The Last Goodbye” by JR Handley

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Brief Lessons in Writing (Author Fundamentals Book 3) Jan 4, 2022

by William Alan Webb, Chris Kennedy, Rob Howell, Kevin Steverson, Marisa Wolf, Matt Novotny, William Joseph Roberts, Mia R. Kleve, Kevin Ikenberry, Mike Jack Stoumbos, Marie Whittaker, Todd Fahnestock, Benjamin Tyler Smith

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Do You Have All the Answers?

It’s okay if you don’t—no one does. Like the saying goes, “If it were easy, everyone would do it.” Just because no one has “all” the answers, though, doesn’t mean that some folks might not have some of them… or maybe even one, especially if they’re already experienced authors.

The hardest thing about being a new author is that you don’t know what you don’t know. Why stumble around, trying to figure everything out, when you can learn from those who have gone before you?

In “Brief Lessons in Writing,” the authors from Chris Kennedy Publishing willingly share one brief lesson they think you might need on your journey to success. These lessons might seem small, yet the stories shared here are all candid, and, in some cases, even raw. Sharing such honest experiences—usually learned through failure—is never easy; sometimes it’s funny and at other times it’s quite painful.

The purpose of this book, edited by veteran authors William Alan Webb and Chris Kennedy, is therefore not to say ‘do this or do that,’ but to share brief lessons that have already been learned by the contributors during their writing journeys, in the hopes that you won’t repeat their mistakes—you’ll have to instead find new ones of your own!

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