I thought I’d put together a list of ways you can support our small press, Atthis Arts, by buying our books for gifts. Remember: this doesn’t just apply for the end-of-year holidays, but also for birthdays, mothers/fathers/parents day, valentine’s day, teacher gifts – or anyone that deserves a special thank you! (That can include gifts for you, too. You do deserve it.)
Hard to shop for – or just loves reading!
Not sure what someone reads? We have three short story collections with all different types of stories! Each is very short, not much commitment. So if they don’t like one story, the next will be different. These are really fun and are just perfect for gifts! Stories from all over the world; they are so fun.
As Told By Things – 25 stories told from the perspective of inanimate objects. A quirky collection for sure.
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/as-told-by-things/
Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove – 59 stories taking place over the course of five minutes, past, present, or future, all at the same, legendary hotel.
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/five-minutes-at-hotel-stormcove/
Community of Magic Pens (2020, pre-order now) – Stories evoking the idea of magic pens – and if you pre-order a print copy for a gift, you’ll get included an ebook for yourself. Limited-edition hardcovers also still available!
https://magicpens.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Would enjoy a sweet page-turner about life, friendships, and each other
The last president of the SFWA, Cat Rambo, referred to this book as “one of the best fantasy books of 2019” and blogger Maria Haskins listed it on her 12 recommended novels of 2019 list. I really can’t emphasize enough how good we think this book is. A really solid, wonderful gift, and you don’t need to be a fantasy reader – it’s really a contemporary, literary book with a backdrop that includes ghosts. Sweet, funny, serious, all at once. See the page for more, including a summary and reviews from Andrea Hairston, the San Francisco Book Review, and more. The Traveling Triple-C Incorporeal Circus by Alanna McFall –
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/the-traveling-triple-c-incorporeal-circus/
Would enjoy an easy-reading, ghostly feud
Our best-selling titles, readers have loved the story of Dr. Anna Roberts, a free clinic doctor who realizes she can interact with ghosts. Set in Kansas City, we think the juxtaposition of a doctor’s clinical mind with the paranormal elements of an ancient ghost feud is pretty awesome. And there is a full three-book series for you to give all at once, or be set for the next three gifts. : ) The series is called Anna’s Nightmare and the three books (in order) are When They Come Calling, When They Come True, and When They Come Alive by Sarah Fleming Mountford –
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/when-they-come-calling/
Loves graphic novels, art, and awesome storytelling
Have you seen the stunning art of our upcoming graphic novels? The art speaks for itself (it really does) and I will tell you that the author is a wonderful, immersive storyteller as well. I am so excited for these. Available in 2020, these will make amazing gifts, and original art and limited-editions are still available! Remember with our pre-orders, you can order a print copy for someone and get a digital copy for you! Icarus and Jellinek by Gregory A. Wilson with art by Áthila Fabbio –
https://icarus.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
For kids! (or for anyone; they are really charming)
We love our middle-grade titles. The exact age depends greatly on the reader (these would be perfect for many adults), but usually 9-12ish.
This first book, a short, sci-fi novella that’s short and thus really great to read together, is a fun, hopeful space adventure – written by a 12 year old! I love this book so much. A Spatial Surprise by Symthasree Sarojini Koganti – https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/a-spatial-surprise/
The next, a trilogy that will complete in 2020, is a classic, fantasy with modern twists and a “big kid” feel. Not overly violent and without romance, the trilogy (which keeps getting better as it goes along, by the way) features young Anna Lieay as she battles the wicked wraiths, along with her close-knit army unit, and tries to save humanity. When my nephew was 13, he called the first book the best book he’d ever read! Descent of Shadows Trilogy by Ryanne Glenn –
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/descent-of-shadows/
What about a really just fun, weird, quirky adventure? This adventure fantasy is full of big imagery, big imagination, and two of the most fun children’s characters I’ve ever read. The book is available as three chapter books or one omnibus – and we’re working on having the whole trilogy in audiobook as well! (Part 01 is available in audio now.) Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure by K.J. Quint –
https://www.atthisarts.com/dd-product/foreverafter-an-odd-adventure/
What about you, Emily? Don’t you write too? Isn’t this your page?
Aww, I do have a thing I’m working on. Ten unique little novellas – finishing up this October. They look super cute on a shelf and you could buy them in two sets: 01-05 now and 06-10 next year. My books are experimental fantasy, with themes of connectedness, non-violence, identity, friendship, and freedom. The readers for this serial are very devoted; I get private messages frequently from people telling me how much the serial has meant to them. Buying them for yourself or for gifts would make me very happy. And since it’s a serial, you can try it in parts. (By the end of Part 02 you will know if you’re going to enjoy it.) Diamondsong by E.D.E. Bell –
edebell.com/diamondsong
And you can order signed copies of Diamondsong or my first four novels at http://store.edebell.com/. (A few numbered copies are still available of each!)
What about other presses?
Yes, great question! Our books have a definite vibe to them (https://www.atthisarts.com/about-atthis-arts/ describes this more) – if you’re looking for something different, send us a note at atthis@atthisarts.com and we can see what we can come up with. A few quick ideas: (There are just so many, I’ll try and add more over time.)
For top-quality horror, science fiction, and fantasy, check out Apex Publications at https://www.apexbookcompany.com/ – I really enjoyed Pimp My Airship, a witty afrofuturistic steampunk taking place in alternate Indianapolis. And for exciting tales and awesome collections, check out DefCon One Publishing at http://www.defconone.com/ – did you know I have a story in I Didn’t Break the Lamp? (And I’m really proud of it.)
Love sexy romance with rock stars and glam? Check out Rock Star’s Heart by Kella Campbell –
http://kellacampbell.com/rockstarsheart/
Prefer urban fantasy? Author T.J. Lockwood has three gray morality books for you –
http://mechapandapublishing.com/catalogue/
What about YA? Oh, good point! Turns out my main Diamondsong editor also writes hopeful, beautiful young adult fantasy –
http://catherinejonespayne.com/
And more middle-grade, this lovely series features child angels and a whole world of wonder, and is suitable for both religious and secular readers! The Rafe Ryder Series by L.L. Reynolds –
https://llreynolds.com/rafe-ryder-and-the-well-of-wisdom/
I hope this was helpful! Thanks so much for supporting indie fiction!
♥ Emily.
P.S. Contact us at sales@atthisarts.com if you’d like a price break on multiple copies.