Creative Aces Publishing Is Live!

Publishing news isn’t rare, but making an announcement yourself is, and I’m so thrilled to say I have some news today!

Creative Aces Publishing was a brainchild I first had in 2015, and thanks to other aces over the years we published two community projects: What You See, an art book featuring two dozen aces, and Unburied Fables, an LGBTQ charity anthology benefiting The Trevor Project.

If you heard of us before, here’s how we’ve changed since then. Unlike other indie publishers, we seek to build from a community standpoint. Not only saying we put authors first, but also paying them a highly competitive rate unheard of for a group so small. Offering upwards of 50% royalty, and sometimes even an author advance.

As a full-service publisher, authors can also expect a professional looking cover design, comprehensive editing, a personalized marketing plan, training and support as an author from signing and beyond at no cost.

All made possible by a slow and steady mentality that makes sure you don’t get lost in a sea of other authors. Because of this, we aren’t currently open for submissions, but already have signed authors and will be making more announcements soon.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@creativeacespublishing.com.

Here’s what this means for anyone who knows me personally, I’ve been dealt a hand of cards that allows me to take the project to a level I always wanted and make it a full-fledged publisher.

I’ve been working for various publishers since 2015, and love helping authors. But I also see areas where many barely even get a chance because of factors around their disability or identity. As the company’s co-founder and creative director, I can’t fix the industry as a whole, but I can set a standard I believe in. One who’s core goal takes pride in creating art and supporting those artists.

New Year, New Books

A lot of people will make lists full of self help books around this time of year. And those books can be great, but at lot of times they aren’t really that life changing so instead of filling the little free library with books that might slightly changing someone’s point of view I decided to think of any book fiction or non-fiction that drastically changed how I go about things about life and the world around me. No need to count down from ten, because this short and sweet list won’t keep you long!

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

You know how titles are meant to encapsulate the whole book’s theme? Boil everything down to a moment or message? Nothing does that as well as More Happy Than Not. It’s a beautiful and sad book about identity and reminds me of a YA version of The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind. But unlike the story, I actually repeat this title back to myself on rough days. I remind myself if I’m more happy than not, then my troubles are just troubles. There isn’t anything that needs fixing.

The Dictator’s Handbook

Did I give you whiplash with that sharp turn? This non-fiction book subtitled Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics is something I think back on a lot these days. Every time something weird and “un-presidented” happens I think about the stats laid out in this book and what it can mean for (us). If you can’t afford a copy right now, check out these two video summary of sorts: Rules for Rules and Death & Dynasties.  No matter what party you are, no matter what country you are from this book will change how you view political power and how those with it gain it and often keep it.

This chart stuck with me the most after reading the book. Maybe it was timing, maybe it was wishful thinking. Either way I find it such a simple and interesting stat collection. Other gems in the book is discussing how the Art of War shouldn’t be your reference for non-war things.

Happy First Day of Fall & Release of Bone Diggers!

My new novel is here to help you celebrate in all of its chaotic bi-energy. You can grab this VR adventure in ebook and paperback for the first time today!!

If you like Warcross, Ready Player One, or simply thought Assassin’s Creed needed more LGBTQ+ rep, this is the book for you. In it we explore and comment on fandoms and the things they taught me about the importance of seeing yourself in a video game. If the book seems like your type of thing, I hope you check it out!

Ace Ebooks Under $5!

Books can be expensive, so here’s a list of ebooks under five dollars. And if that still isn’t your pace check out our Kindle Unlimited list.  Or scroll to the bottom of this list. While Unlimited is a paid service you can normally get a month for free. But if you read slowly like me buying is often the best option 🙂 All prices should be their standard price so this list should be accurate no matter the date. For more details about these books, here’s our master list.

Comics:
Moonlighters Issue 1 & 2

Sci-Fi:
Bone Diggers
Hello World
Fourth World
The Deadly Nightshade
A Word and A Bullet
No More Heroes

Fantasy:
The Traitor’s Tunnel
Chameleon Moon
Poison Kiss
Sere from the Green
Sinners
Allaha of the Mountain
Dragonoak
Oathbound
Deadly Sweet Lies
Thief of Souls
The Last Chronomancer
Plastic Wings
Teeth
Keeper of the Dawn
No Man of Woman Born

Romance:
Blank Spaces
The Life and Death of Elie and Jay
How Now To Summon Your True Love
Heels Over Head
A Date With An Angel
Overexposed
Thaw
The Pardoner’s Tale
Learning Curves
Eligible
Carrie Pilby
We Awaken
Interface

Anthologies:
Unburied Fables
Ace and Proud

Free!:
The Alpha and His Ace
The Foxhole Court
Enemies Like These
The Beast of Callaire

Budget Ace Ebooks All Under $

Budget Ace Ebooks. Do they exist? Totally!
Are they good? Absolutely! Here’s our list for ace books under fiver dollars!

Budget Ace Ebooks

Books can be expensive. There’s so many aces there days and if you might be wondering where to start. We got you covered in a way that doesn’t make your wallet cry.  If your budget is really tight check out our Kindle Unlimited list.  Or scroll to the bottom of this list. While Unlimited is a paid service you can normally get a month for free. But if you read slowly like me buying is often the best option 🙂 All prices should be their standard price so this list should be accurate no matter the date. For more details about these books, here’s our master list.

Comics:
Moonlighters Issue 1 & 2

Budget Ace Ebooks – Sci-Fi:
Bone Diggers
Hello World
Fourth World
The Deadly Nightshade
A Word and A Bullet
No More Heroes

Budget Ace Ebooks – Fantasy:
The Traitor’s Tunnel
Chameleon Moon
Poison Kiss
Sere from the Green
Sinners
Allaha of the Mountain
Dragonoak
Oathbound
Deadly Sweet Lies
Thief of Souls
The Last Chronomancer
Plastic Wings
Teeth
Keeper of the Dawn
No Man of Woman Born

Romance:
Blank Spaces
The Life and Death of Elie and Jay
How Now To Summon Your True Love
Heels Over Head
A Date With An Angel
Overexposed
Thaw
The Pardoner’s Tale
Learning Curves
Eligible
Carrie Pilby
We Awaken
Interface

Anthologies:
Unburied Fables
Ace and Proud

Free!:
The Alpha and His Ace
The Foxhole Court
Enemies Like These
The Beast of Callaire

If you need some reviews before buying, we’ve reviewed a number of these books!

Bone Diggers Release Date!

September 22nd, the fall equinox! 

I’m excited, and I hope you are too! (I also hope you pre-order the ebook or pick up a copy of the paperback when it’s out!) 😉

If you want to know more here’s the blurb:

Dirty little secrets can’t be hidden behind player avatars, because Bone Diggers like Owen expose the lives behind the code. When his two worlds blur, he must decide which is more important: his freedom, or the game. The right choices will be rewarded with fame, fortune, and adventure. A wrong call can cost him both lives. But playing the game is what Owen does, and he’s good at it…as long as his real-life adventures don’t prove more perilous than his digital swordfights. In the real world, there is no walkthrough.

If you missed the shoes, it’s full of queer characters and talks about fandoms, video games, and the cultures of both.

Ace Audiobooks

       

Sometimes ebooks and paperbacks just don’t cut it, during those times you might want an audiobook and I got you covered!

To see which character is which & find more stories, check my master list!

Ace Audiobooks List

Ace Audiobooks not only are they great, there’s plenty these days to choose from!

Ebooks and paperbacks might not cut it depending your schedule. During those times you might want an listen to a story and I got you covered with these ace audiobooks.

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To see which character is which within these ace audiobooks & find more stories, don’t forget about the asexual character database!

Need to know more before you start listening, check out our reviews!

Nemesis Series Review 1 & 2!

Today I’m reviewing two books! Dreadnought and Sovereign both by April Daniels. Here’s a quick overview of the series before I give you my thoughts on each.

About The Book: Danny Tozer has a problem: she just inherited the powers of Dreadnought, the world’s greatest superhero.

Until Dreadnought fell out of the sky and died right in front of her, Danny was trying to keep people from finding out she’s transgender. But before he expired, Dreadnought passed his mantle to her, and those secondhand superpowers transformed Danny’s body into what she’s always thought it should be. Now there’s no hiding that she’s a girl.

Dreadnought’s murderer—a cyborg named Utopia—still haunts the streets of New Port City, threatening destruction. If Danny can’t sort through the confusion of coming out, master her powers, and stop Utopia in time, humanity faces extinction.

Dreadnought

That’s it, that’s my whole blackout poetry inspired review for Dreadnought. Kidding! This book shines by interweaving own voice experiences with a world where a kid picks up the mantle of a famous superhero. It also has the worst bad guys in any story I’ve seen in a very long time. There’s nothing redeemable about them, but since their motivations are so every day I found myself rooting for their downfall even harder.

sovereign

Dreadnought is back! I normally care most about the plot in sequels since when continuing a story the story is a really important factor. But here, I cared more about how Dreadnought was doing. And that answer makes up the majority of the book. It’s also nice that book 2 showed more community issues giving us a bigger picture of both the superhero and transgender world. There were several lines in this book that were simply brilliant and I stopped to think only a thoughtful author like April Daniel could have pulled them off. Villians continue to be the ~worst~ but to my delight, we also get another trans superhero, Kinetiq, who I love dearly.

I don’t want to spoil anything, but I’m pretty happy how this book ended and I’ll be among the first to nervously and hopefully read a book 3 when we get it.

As a series, I give these two ★★★★½ ! I’d suggest this series for anywho who has ever even vaguely enjoyed superheroes, burnt out on the “trend” or not this story has something unique and powerful to offer.