The history of the Old World is shrouded in secrecy. Creatures and forces unimaginable inhabited this realm for eons, long before any human navigated the surface of the earth. As the Old Ones have slumbered or observed from afar, humans have assembled civilization upon this fragile planet. Yet the whispers from the elders have been growing stronger, their energy once again seeping into the world. These whispers are being felt throughout the earth; from the roots of our flora to the dreams of our children. They are preparing us for what is to come.
In Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror the most intuitive dreamers have been assembled to give us glimpses into these ancient terrors and their whispered warnings. Featuring authors Joyce Carol Oates, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Lois Gresh, Gemma Files, Nancy Kilpatrick, Elizabeth Bear, Storm Constantine and others accompanied by the lavish artwork of Daniele Serra, Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror is a representation of some of the finest cosmic horror and weird fiction from female authors in the field today.
If you have any questions regarding how to pledge/your pledge or any other questions please e-mail us at: dreamsdrp@gmail.com
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Featuring Original Artwork by Award-Winning Italian Artist Daniele Serra
With your support in reaching the Indiegogo campaign fundraising goal we can commission artist Daniele Serra to create an original full page illustration to accompany each story, expand the book with extra stories and much more. All original artworks created for the book will be available for sale here on the campaign page as they become available as well as other original artworks by Dani. These artworks are being sold in the Add-Ons section below.
By joining us during the campaign you contribute to our goal of expanding the book for everyone with additional artwork, stories and other materials. Please note that this campaign ends at midnight on Sunday, March 1st 2015.
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Including a Novelette from Bestselling Author Joyce Carol Oates and Stories from Caitlín R. Kiernan, Lois Gresh, Gemma Files and Open Fiction Submissions
In Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror we are delighted to publish the novelette Shadows of the Evening by world renowned and award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates who will also be signing the leather-bound deluxe slipcased limited edition hardcover. Renowned female authors like Caitlín R. Kiernan, Lois Gresh, Gemma Files, Elizabeth Bear, Nancy Kilpatrick, Storm Constantine and many others are also writing stories for the anthology.
Dreams from the Witch House will have an open submissions window for the duration of the Indiegogo campaign. For submission guidelines, please continue to read through the campaign page.
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Dark Regions Weird Fiction #2: Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror
Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror continues the new Dark Regions Weird Fiction line, an imprint dedicated to Lovecraftian horror, cosmic horror and weird fiction. The first book in the imprint, World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories had a successful Indiegogo campaign that resulted in 23 original color illustrations, three extra stories and an illustrated signature sheet being created for the book.
Dark Regions Press is an award-winning independent specialty publisher of horror, fantasy and science fiction in business since 1985. We publish ebooks, trade paperbacks and signed limited edition hardcovers from some of the top names in the industry.
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Open Fiction Submissions Information for Dreams from the Witch House
For the duration of the Indiegogo campaign we will be accepting fiction submissions for the anthology from female authors with stories of Lovecraftian horror, cosmic horror or weird fiction. Please follow the guidelines below when submitting:
Submission Window: 01/27/2015 through 03/01/2015
Word Count: 2,000 to 10,000
Genre: Lovecraftian Horror/Cosmic Horror/Weird Fiction
Compensation: $0.05/word (5,000 words or less), $0.03/word (more than 5,000 words)
Format: Word DOC/RTF in SFWA Proper Manuscript Format for short stories
Response time: 90 days
Send submission to: witchesdreams@gmail.com
No reprints, no multiple submissions, female authors only, electronic submissions only. Thank you, we look forward to reading your stories!
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To purchase an add-on, simply click on the "CONTRIBUTE NOW" button at the top of the page. In the Contribute menu, enter the amount for of the add-on(s) that you wish to purchase then select "No perk, I Just want to contribute."
After completing the process, please e-mail us at: dreamsdrp@gmail.com and tell us which add-ons you purchased with your new contribution. Your add-ons will then be included when we ship your reward package.
Dark Regions Press Collectors Club Exclusive Add-Ons (Numbered)
We give extra perks to members of the Dark Regions Press Collectors Club. For more information about the Collectors Club click here.
1. Free (Optional) - Exclusive Collectors Club Brown Leatherette Slipcase with Special Design Stamped in Gold for Deluxe Hardcover Edition
2. Free (Optional) - Author of Choice Will Personalize Deluxe Edition Signature Page to Member
3. Free - 10% Off Price of Any Original Painting Offered During Campaign (up to $300 in savings)
4. Free - Requested Number Fulfillment for Deluxe Hardcover Edition on Limitation Page
Standard Add-Ons
$40 - Dark Regions Weird Fiction #1: World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories signed limited edition hardcover ($60 retail value)
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$25 - Signed 11" x 17" full color artwork poster of "Last Man Standing" by artist M. Wayne Miller.
Click here for a high-res version of the illustration.
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$25 - Limited edition Dreams from the Witch House black t-shirt. Design by Daniele Serra. 100% cotton, sizes available: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
$10 - Campaign-exclusive ebook edition of Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror
$25 - Campaign-Exclusive Trade Paperback + Ebook
$45 - Dark Regions Press Signed Limited Hardcover Edition of your choice (up to $55 retail value)
$200 - Campaign-Exclusive Deluxe Leather-Bound Slipcased Limited Edition Hardcover Signed by All Contributors
Original Paintings (click for larger versions)
Artist Daniele Serra is offering these original paintings for sale during the Dreams from the Witch House campaign. Framing can be arranged and paid for separately.
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Dreams from the Witch House Original Wraparound Cover Artwork - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$3,000
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Alien - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$2,500
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Lonely - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$2,000
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Pan's Labyrinth - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$3,000
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Monsters - Watercolor - 12"x12"
$1,500
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Deep Like the River Original Wraparound Cover Artwork - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$2,500
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Shadows of the Evening - Watercolor - 12"x18"
$2,000 - Based on Story by Joyce Carol Oates within Dreams from the Witch House
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UNLOCKED - $17,000 by midnight (PST) Friday, February 20th - Dreams from the Witch House Deluxe Slipcased Hardcover Editions will feature a fully illustrated signature sheet by artist Daniele Serra + New Add-Ons like T-Shirts, bookmarks and more unlocked!
UNLOCKED - $15,000 by midnight (PST) Friday, February 13th - All campaign backers receive a Lovecraftian ebook from Dark Regions Press!
UNLOCKED - $10,000 by midnight (PST) Friday, February 6th - All campaign backers receive $10 in store credit on DarkRegions.com and the digital art book from World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories.
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UNLOCKED - $17,000 (initial fundraising goal) - If our initial fundraising goal is reached before the campaign ends on March 1st artist Daniele Serra will create an original full page illustration for every story within Dreams from the Witch House.
UNLOCKED - $22,000 (stretch goal) - All interior illustrations by artist Daniele Serra will be created and printed in full color in the book.
UNLOCKED - $23,500 (stretch goal) - Artist Daniele Serra creates another color illustration which will only appear in campaign-exclusive editions of the ebook, trade paperback and digital art book + All campaign funders receive HD Dreams from the Witch House digital art book.
UNLOCKED - $25,000 (stretch goal) - Daniele Serra's artwork will be incorporated into the design of the book with spot illos, chapter headings and design elements + all campaign backers receive $10 in store credit on DarkRegions.com.
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For our United States based backers, shipping is included in each perk. All backer packages will be shipped via USPS, and most via Media Mail (some Parcel Post).
For our backers outside of the United States, we have additional postage amounts for each respective package dependent on location. To add the additional shipping funds, please select the Perk that you wish from the list, then on the next page select "Additional Contribution" in the "Custom" box. Then, please enter the additional USD amount as noted via the chart below.
Please note: for optimal accuracy backer package fulfillment will begin when every single backer package is staged and ready to be shipped.
International Shipping Rates Based on Perk and Location (please add these amounts to total pledge based on Perk and location):
- ($25) Trade Paperback + Ebook: Canada & Mexico: $10 | United Kingdom: $14 | Rest of Eurasia: $16 | Australia: $18 | Japan: $20 | Everywhere Else: $24
- ($40) 2x Trade Paperbacks + Ebook: Canada & Mexico: $12 | United Kingdom: $16 | Rest of Eurasia: $18 | Australia: $20 | Japan: $22 | Everywhere Else: $26
- ($45) The Lovecraft Box: Canada & Mexico: $30 | United Kingdom: $45 | Rest of Eurasia: $50 | Australia: $55 | Japan: $65 | Everywhere Else: $70
- ($55) Final Week Special #1: Canada & Mexico: $20 | United Kingdom: $30 | Rest of Eurasia: $40 | Australia: $45 | Japan: $55 | Everywhere Else: $60
- ($80) Lovecraft Fan Pack: Canada & Mexico: $15 | United Kingdom: $20 | Rest of Eurasia: $22 | Australia: $24 | Japan: $26 | Everywhere Else: $30
- ($88) Final Week Daily Special #2: Canada & Mexico: $25 | United Kingdom: $30 | Rest of Eurasia: $42 | Australia: $44 | Japan: $46 | Everywhere Else: $50
- ($99) Dark Regions Press Bundle #1: Canada & Mexico: $25 | United Kingdom: $40 | Rest of Eurasia: $44 | Australia: $50 | Japan: $60 | Everywhere Else: $70
- ($99) Trade Paperback Mega Bundle: Canada & Mexico: $35 | United Kingdom: $50 | Rest of Eurasia: $54 | Australia: $60 | Japan: $70 | Everywhere Else: $80
- ($175) Dark Regions Press Bundle #2: Canada & Mexico: $30 | United Kingdom: $45 | Rest of Eurasia: $50 | Australia: $55 | Japan: $65 | Everywhere Else: $70
- ($200) Deluxe Hardcover Signed by All: Canada & Mexico: $15 | United Kingdom: $20 | Rest of Eurasia: $22 | Australia: $24 | Japan: $26 | Everywhere Else: $30
- ($300) Weird Fiction Deluxe Bundle: Canada & Mexico: $25 | United Kingdom: $40 | Rest of Eurasia: $44 | Australia: $50 | Japan: $60 | Everywhere Else: $70
- ($300) The End is Nigh: Canada & Mexico: $35 | United Kingdom: $50 | Rest of Eurasia: $54 | Australia: $60 | Japan: $70 | Everywhere Else: $80
- ($400) Get Tuckerized Into a Story: Canada & Mexico: $17 | United Kingdom: $22 | Rest of Eurasia: $24 | Australia: $26 | Japan: $28 | Everywhere Else: $32
- ($500) Brainstorm Editor & Publisher: Canada & Mexico: $17 | United Kingdom: $22 | Rest of Eurasia: $24 | Australia: $26 | Japan: $28 | Everywhere Else: $32
- ($700) Dark Regions Press Bundle #3: Canada & Mexico: $40 | United Kingdom: $55 | Rest of Eurasia: $60 | Australia: $65 | Japan: $75 | Everywhere Else: $80
- ($1,500) Custom Illustration by Dani: Canada & Mexico: $45 | United Kingdom: $55 | Rest of Eurasia: $60 | Australia: $65 | Japan: $75 | Everywhere Else: $85
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Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror has the potential to be expanded far beyond its originally planned production. This campaign (if successful) will enable us to commission award-winning artist Daniele Serra to create multiple new original artworks for the book and acquire more stories. This campaign should be considered an interactive preorder; not only are you securing your campaign-exclusive edition of Dark Regions Weird Fiction #2: Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror, you are also contributing to the success and possible expansion of the project itself.
If you have any questions during the campaign please do not message us on Indiegogo but instead e-mail us at: dreamsdrp@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror.
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Lynne Jamneck - Editor
Lynne Jamneck is a fiction writer and editor. She has been nominated for the Sir Julius Vogel and Lambda Awards and holds an MA in English Literature from Auckland University, New Zealand. Her fiction has appeared in Unconventional Fantasy, A Celebration of Forty Years of the World Fantasy Convention, Fantastique Unfettered, H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror, Jabberwocky, Tales from the Bell Club, Something Wicked and the SJV award-winning anthology Tales For Canterbury. She edited the Lambda Award shortlisted SF anthology, Periphery and has published non-fiction for amongst others Weird Tales, Strange Horizons, Fantasy Magazine and the Lovecraft Annual. With S.T. Joshi, she is co-editing Gothic Lovecraft, due out in 2015.
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Daniele Serra - Artist
Daniele Serra was born and lives in Italy. He works as illustrator and comic artist, his work has been published in Europe, Australia, United States and Japan. He has worked for Dark Regions Press, DC Comics, Image Comics, Cemetery Dance, Weird Tales magazine, PS Publishing and other publications. He is a winner of the British Fantasy Award.
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Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is the author of more than 70 books, including novels, short story collections, poetry volumes, plays, essays, and criticism, including the national bestsellers We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. Among her many honors are the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction and the National Book Award. Oates is the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University, and has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 1978.
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Caitlín R. Kiernan
Caitlín R. Kiernan is the author of nine novels, including Silk, Threshold, Low Red Moon, Murder of Angels, Daughter of Hounds, and The Red Tree. Her award-winning short fiction has been collected in six volumes, including Tales of Pain and Wonder; To Charles Fort, With Love; Alabaster; and, most recently, A is for Alien. She has also published two volumes of erotica, Frog Toes and Tentacles and Tales from the Woeful Platypus. Trained as a vertebrate paleontologist, she currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Lois Gresh
Lois H. Gresh is the New York Times Best-Selling Author (6 times), Publishers Weekly Best-Selling Paperback Author, Publishers Weekly Best-Selling Paperback Children's Author, and USA Today Best-Selling Author of 27 books and 55 short stories. She has 1 million books in print in 22 languages. Lois has received a Bram Stoker Award, Nebula Award, Theodore Sturgeon Award, and International Horror Guild Award nominations for her work.
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Gemma Files
Previously best-known as a film critic, teacher and screenwriter, Gemma Files first broke onto the horror scene when her short story "The Emperor's Old Bones" won the International Horror Guild's 1999 award for Best Short Fiction. Her current bibliography includes two collections of short work and two chapbooks of poetry. Her first novel was published in April 2010.
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Nancy Kilpatrick
Nancy Kilpatrick is a writer and editor. She has published 18 novels, 1 non-fiction book, over 200 short stories, 5 collections of stories, and has edited 12 anthologies.
She writes dark fantasy, horror, mysteries and erotic horror, under her own name, her nom de plume Amarantha Knight, and her newest pen name Desire Knight (Amarantha's younger sister!)
Nancy has been a Bram Stoker finalist three times, a finalist for the Aurora Award five times and, in addition to winning several short fiction contests, won the Arthur Ellis Award for best mystery.
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Molly Tanzer
Molly Tanzer lives in Boulder, Colorado along the front range of the Mountains of Madness, or maybe just the Flatirons. Her work has appeared in, among other venues, The Book of Cthulhu (vols. 1 and 2), Future Lovecraft, and Running with the Pack, and is forthcoming in Fungi and The Starry Wisdom Library.
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Elizabeth Bear
Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, but in a different year. This, coupled with a childhood tendency to read the dictionary for fun, led her inevitably to penury, intransigence, the mispronunciation of common English words, and the writing of speculative fiction.
She lives in Massachusetts with a Giant Ridiculous Dog. Her partner, acclaimed fantasy author Scott Lynch, lives in Wisconsin.
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Storm Constantine
Storm Constantine is a British science fiction and fantasy author, primarily known for her Wraeththu series.
Since the late 1980s she has written more than 20 novels, plus several non-fiction books. She is featured in the Goth Bible and is often included in discussions of alternative sexuality and gender in science fiction and fantasy; many of her novels include same-sex relationships or hermaphrodites or other twists of gender. Magic, mysticism and ancient legends (like the Grigori) also figure strongly in her works.
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Sarah Monette
Katherine Addison is the pseudonym of Sarah Monette. She grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one of the three secret cities of the Manhattan Project, and now lives in a 108-year-old house in the Upper Midwest with a great many books, two cats, one grand piano, and one husband. Her Ph.D. diploma (English Literature, 2004) hangs in the kitchen. She has published more than fifty short stories, two novels (A Companion to Wolves, Tor Books, 2007, The Tempering of Men, Tor Books, 2011) and four short stories with Elizabeth Bear, and hopes to write more. Her first four novels make up the Mélusine fantasy quartet, published by Ace. Her latest novel, The Goblin Emperor, published under the pen name Katherine Addison, came out from Tor in April 2014.
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...And more authors as well! Several more female authors have been invited to write for Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror and we are accepting fiction submissions for the duration of the Indiegogo campaign. Find the submission guidelines higher up on this page.
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Dark Regions Press is an independent specialty publisher of horror, dark fiction, fantasy and science fiction, specializing in horror and dark fiction in business since 1985. We have gained recognition around the world for our creative works in genre fiction and poetry. We were awarded the Horror Writers Association 2010 Specialty Press Award and the Italian 2012 Black Spot award for Excellence in a Foreign Publisher. We produce premium signed hardcover editions for collectors as well as quality trade paperbacks and ebook editions. Our books have received seven Bram Stoker Awards from the Horror Writers Association.
We have published hundreds of authors, artists and poets such as Clive Barker, Joe R. Lansdale, Ramsey Campbell, Kevin J. Anderson, Bentley Little, Michael D. Resnick, Rick Hautala, Bruce Boston, Robert Frazier, W.H. Pugmire, Simon Strantzas, Jeffrey Thomas, Charlee Jacob, Richard Gavin, Tim Waggoner and hundreds more. Dark Regions Press has been creating specialty books and creative projects for over twenty-nine years.
The press has staff throughout the United States working virtually but also has a localized office in Portland, Oregon from where we ship our orders and maintain the primary components of the business. Visit us online at DarkRegions.com.
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