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Water Wives – Swords & Sorcery Magazine

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 8d

"Water Wives" by Priya Sridhar
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The Ring of Azra Kyrn – Swords & Sorcery Magazine

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 8d

"The Ring of Azra Kyrn" by Jeffery Sergent
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Issue 164 • September 2025

Apprentice – Swords & Sorcery Magazine

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 8d

"Apprentice" by R. M. Gulaya
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You, Me, and a Teacup Dragon – Swords & Sorcery Magazine

Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 8d

"You, Me, and a Teacup Dragon" by Julie Graham
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Issue 164 • September 2025

Swords & Sorcery Magazine

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 8d

The September 2025 issue of S&SM, no. 164, is now live for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
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Issue 164 • September 2025

From the Frontlines of Fantasy | Check out 'Battleborn Magazine' on Indiegogo.

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social · 9d

31 hours now...and we're 98% of the way to unlocking our International Shipping Discount - 🇨🇦$5 for Canucks, 🌏$10 off for the rest of the world outside the US!
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Crowdfund progress bar showing $18,089 of $18,300 raised or 98% of the goal.

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social · 11d

🗓Meanwhile DAYS have been replaced by HOURS...🕑
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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 10d

Join me in backing Battleborn. Help them reach their next goal to lock in the date for their second issue. Swords together! www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you everyone for getting The Best of S&SM1 funded. The campaign is still live until Tuesday if you are still considering pledging. Our first stretch goal is doubling pay for our writers. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

Together!

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

We need to get another 1.2k.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

We funded! Thank you to everyone who has backed the campaign. I'm looking forward to the next steps and eventually holding my copy of the book in my hands. In the meantime...there's still time to pledge. The first stretch goal is double pay for the writers. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

Can we get this under $200 left to raise tonight?

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

$4,295 of $4,500
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Just $205 left to raise. We can do this with your help. Pledge now to get a book full of great stories and wonderful art. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 11d

Just $275 left to raise for The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1. Help us get there. Pledge today to get a great book with 14 stories from the first five years of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, with illustrations by artists in the independent comics community. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 12d

Just $365 to raise before The Best of Swords & Sorcery, Vol. 1 is fully funded. That's just 10 average pledges. Or 4 more people going for a hand signed and numbered poster of the cover art. You could be the one who makes this happen. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Minilla Jovovich 🍉 @minillajovovich.bsky.social · 12d

I wasn't in the first 60 issues yet BUTTTT I have it on good faith the editor can't wait to put me in a future Best Of collection so bump this one over dat 100% why don'tcha?

Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 12d

We're now at 92% funded. Help us get the rest of the way by adding some extra copies of the book to your pledge. They make great gifts. Haven't pledged yet...do that to. Get 14 great illustrated tales for your reading pleasure. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 12d

We're now at 92% funded. Help us get the rest of the way by adding some extra copies of the book to your pledge. They make great gifts. Haven't pledged yet...do that to. Get 14 great illustrated tales for your reading pleasure. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 12d

Get this as a poster...or on the cover of a book...by backing The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1. Time is running out, so act now. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

Cover image for The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1, by Alison McGlone. A short barbarian swordswoman stands with her back to a cowled sorcerer casting a spell.

Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 13d

$3,960 of $4,500
107 backers
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We're now at 88%! Back now to get 14 illustrated stories from the early years of Swords & Sorcery Magazine.
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A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 13d

Six days left to back The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1. Thank you to everyone who stepped in yesterday to get us over 80% funded. Pledge today to get 14 great stories, with illustrations. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 14d

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A big thanks to all the folks who jumped on the backer train today. Join them and help us get 14 great stories stories into print. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 14d

Just a week left to back The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1. Support writers and artists by backing it now. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.

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Swords & Sorcery Magazine @curtissandsm.bsky.social · 15d

$2,745 of $4,500
71 backers
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Only 1 week left to back The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1. Get 14 of the best tales from the early years of S&SM, with new illustrations. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.