We're gearing up for Space Wizard Year 4 part 2!
If you missed our campaign for, Lesbians in Space: The Sappics Strike Back the pre-order store is open!
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Congratulations to Space Wizard Semi-Finalists!
I'm very happy to announce that FOUR Space Wizard titles are semi-finalists for the 2025 Small Spec Book Awards, which "recognizes and promotes independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction."
They are:
Talio's Codex by J. Alexander Cohen
The Witch and the Ostrich by Jordan A. Werner
Empress of Dust by Alex Kingsley
The Rigel Redemption by Robin C.M. Duncan
Maybe give one a read, if you haven't yet!
What Makes Us Different
Space Wizard Science Fantasy focuses primarily on queer, LGBTQIA, and BIPOC writers and stories. We pride ourselves on making sure our authors get great exposure and marketing for their books. A common problem for small presses is to overreach, and not deliver. Space Wizard aims to stay debt-free on initial releases, as well as giving great royalty rates, wholesale prices for authors to buy their books, up-to-date covers, and effective, continual marketing for all books in our catalog. If you're an indie author who is tired of self-publishing or doesn’t want to handle the marketing side of things, Space Wizard Science Fantasy can do the heavy lifting for you!
We handsell books at 20+ conventions, markets, and pop-ups per year, and we're always looking for new marketing strategies. We also use a crowdfunding campaign every June to raise awareness for the next year of book releases, as well as gathering funds to help pay for great book covers, semi-pro and pro rates for stories, and illustrations. Authors are encouraged to help spread the word during the campaign! It's a great way to get a first batch of preorders for your new novel.
Markets we'll be at in 2025!
Geek and Grub: Durham NC, Sun Jan 12, 11-4pm
Pop Culture Tattoo Con: Charlotte NC, Fri Jan 31 to Sun Feb 2
Geek and Grub: Durham NC, Sun Feb 9, 11-4pm
Ret-Con: Durham NC, Fri-Sun, Feb 21-23
Festival of Legends: Raleigh NC, Sat-Sun April 26-27
Geek and Grub: Apex NC, Sat May 10, 4-9pm
Fullsteam RTP Book Fair: Durham NC, Sat May 17, 2-5 pm
ConCarolinas: Charlotte NC, Fri-Sun May 30 to Jun 1
Space Wizard Science Fantasy Year 4 Campaign! Jun 1 to Jun 30, Online
Geek and Game Expo: Raleigh NC, Sat-Sun Jun 06/07
Winston-Salem Pride: Winston-Salem NC, Sat Jun 14
Raleigh Pride: Raleigh NC, Fri/Sat Jun 20/21
Fayetteville Pride: Fayetteville NC, Sat Jun 21
ConGregate: Winston-Salem NC, Fri-Sun Jul 11 to 13
WorldCon Seattle WA: Thurs-Mon Aug 14-18 (We will have a table in the Dealer's room!)
Holly Springs Pride: Holly Springs, NC, Sat Sep 06
Greensboro Pride: Greensboro NC, Sat Sep 20
Durham Pride: Durham NC, Sat Sep 28
Geekery Market: Charlotte NC, Sat Nov 15
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