We’re excited to announce the publication of the Iron Pen Anthology: Volume 1.
This is a collection of stories written by members of Mythic Scribes. Each of these stories was written for one of our Iron Pen contests, which challenge writers to come up with fantasy stories based on four prompts.
This anthology features eight winning entries, which have been further expanded and polished, as well as a bonus story.
The collection includes:
- Jack of Lies by Michael Poretski
- A Winter to Remember by Anita Howitt
- Perfection by Philip Overby
- The Lamp by Robert MacAnthony
- Madness by Tim Goff
- Broken Promises by John Wong
- Man in White by Brian W. Foster
- Painted Truths by Martin Spernau
- Seven Undying by Kassan Warrad
You can learn more about these stories and their authors at Cracked Anvil Press.
No themes. No shared worlds. Just stories that have earned the Iron Pen.
Ebook Giveaway
In celebration of the anthology’s publication, we are giving away two digital copies. The winners will be able to choose between Kindle and Nook formats.
For a chance to win, simply volunteer a prompt for a future Iron Pen contest. Here are some sample prompts that have been used in the past:
- The site of a costly battle
- Something unexpected
- A secret buried
- A survivor
Leave your prompt in the comments below. If we decide to use it, you will be one of the two winners.
Check out the Iron Pen Anthology: Volume 1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
A date with Janus.
Interesting – I’ll have to keep this in mind and tweet/share!
That looks amazing, I can’t wait to read it! The title that caught my eye was ‘Madness’. I’m shivering and rubbing my hands together, that’s how much I want to read it. XD
Prompt: A dark wizard’s confession
A surprise encounter
Congrats to them all!
Prompt: In a Free Fall
Congratulations to all the winners!
Prompt: A wicked sound.
Congratulations to all in Iron Pen Anthology!
Prompt: A sentient memory
Waking up somewhere unexpected
This is truly inspiring. I will definitely be submitting to the Iron Pen in the future.
As for my prompt entry for the free copy…
A living artifact
A death that creates life
A portal opens in the middle of a suburban street.
A hero with a cursed destiny
The betrayal of someone you love
Congrats on getting the Anthology out there and congrats to all the authors who have their stories included!
A fallen woman with a hidden agenda