Bards and Sages
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Bards and Sages is an American
publisher of speculative fiction
and role-playing games. The company was founded in 2002 by horror writer and game designer Julie Ann Dawson
. The company produces both print and electronic media. The company was nominated for best electronic publisher in 2006 in the annual Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll.
While the company published a limited number of print products, its primary focus is on electronic media for role-playing games. Bards and Sages is one of the few women-owned and operated companies in the gaming industry. According to the New York Times, only about 10% of the people working in the gaming industry are women. The lack of women involved in both video and tabletop game production is often a topic of conversation among hobbyists, leading to lengthy forum arguments and hundreds of articles on the subject.
In January 2005, Bards and Sages published Dawson's short story and poetry collect, September and Other Stories, to positive reviews.
Since January 2009, Bards and Sages has published Bards and Sages Quarterly
, a speculative fiction magazine.
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publisher of speculative fiction
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
and role-playing games. The company was founded in 2002 by horror writer and game designer Julie Ann Dawson
Julie Ann Dawson
Julie Ann Dawson , is an American horror fiction writer, RPG designer, and publisher.-Early life:Dawson was born in Millville, New Jersey. While attending high school, she was inspired by Stephen King's novel Salem's Lot to become a writer. She also worked for her high school newspaper...
. The company produces both print and electronic media. The company was nominated for best electronic publisher in 2006 in the annual Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll.
While the company published a limited number of print products, its primary focus is on electronic media for role-playing games. Bards and Sages is one of the few women-owned and operated companies in the gaming industry. According to the New York Times, only about 10% of the people working in the gaming industry are women. The lack of women involved in both video and tabletop game production is often a topic of conversation among hobbyists, leading to lengthy forum arguments and hundreds of articles on the subject.
In January 2005, Bards and Sages published Dawson's short story and poetry collect, September and Other Stories, to positive reviews.
Since January 2009, Bards and Sages has published Bards and Sages Quarterly
Bards and Sages Quarterly
Bards and Sages Quarterly is a fantasy, horror, and science fiction literary magazine published by Bards and Sages, and edited by Julie Ann Dawson. Its first issue was released in January 2009. Quarterly issues have been released since, with the latest in January 2011. Bards and Sages Quarterly is...
, a speculative fiction magazine.
Role-playing Games
- Neiyar: Land of Heaven and the Abyss, a d20D20 SystemThe d20 System is a role-playing game system published in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast originally developed for the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons...
campaign setting - Koboldnomicon, d20 product focusing on kobolds in gamingKobolds in gamingThe first modern role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, depicted Kobolds as a race of weak, humanoid draconic monsters formed into primitive tribes populating the sorts of dungeons explored by low-level adventurers...
- Adventure Havens Series, a series of d20 supplements
Speculative Fiction
- Bards and Sages QuarterlyBards and Sages QuarterlyBards and Sages Quarterly is a fantasy, horror, and science fiction literary magazine published by Bards and Sages, and edited by Julie Ann Dawson. Its first issue was released in January 2009. Quarterly issues have been released since, with the latest in January 2011. Bards and Sages Quarterly is...
, quarterly speculative fiction magazine since January 2009