Books by Zimbell House Publishing

Chasing the promise of freedom, wealth, or fame, many will play the game, but none will win. In The Dead Game, the lines between the real and the imaginary, the dead and the living blur together, as competitors, motivated by greed, curiosity, or survival, compete for their prizes. When players' arrogance, vanity, or disregard for the rules begins to emerge, a roll of the dice, a click of the mouse, or even a childish prank or game of hide-and-seek can quickly seal their fate.No matter how strong, skilled, or cunning the players may be, they can never trounce the will of a vindictive ghost, a grief-stricken lover, or a merciless deck of cards.Can you resist the call to play The Dead Game?Featured Contributors: Rekha Ambardar ♦ T. C. Anderson ♦ Josiah Arsenault ♦ Max Carrey ♦ Scott Chaddon ♦ Dawn DeBraal ♦ John Dewald ♦ E. W. Farnsworth ♦ Katerina Grace ♦ Brooke MacKenzie ♦ Bruce Markuson ♦ Alyssa Meier ♦ G. Milton ♦ Adam Narimatsu ♦ Don Noel ♦ Lincoln Reed ♦ Taylor Rigsby ♦ and Wendy Steele

The Guardians of Time showcases ten new writers thrilling us with daring time travelers that face the task of righting the wrongs of the past.The League of the Guardians has selected its most worthy candidates to make the trip. The travelers risk it all as they go back in time to prevent nuclear destruction, serial murder, the depletion of Earth''s resources, and other historical imbalances. Changing alliances, political regimes, and unanticipated ripple effects further complicate their missions.Will the travelers have the strength to follow through with their assignments and forever change the future?Which tale will be your favorite? Featured Contributors:E. W. Farnsworth ΓÖª Megan Lam ΓÖª Bruce H. Markuson with Frank Pipp ΓÖª Owen Morgan ΓÖª Edwardo Perez ΓÖª Bob Price ΓÖª Lincoln Reed ΓÖª Taylor Roth ΓÖª Wendy Steele ΓÖª  and Lyle Stiles

The water, home to mermaids, selkies, and pirates alike, serves as a vessel for secrets, though it is not always airtight. A secret may sink to the bottom as a treasure long forgotten, or it may breach the surface, wrapping its tendrils around an innocent victim. Secrets in the Water showcases 31 mystical tales of deception, illusion, and enchantment, tales of seafaring witches, a seemingly magical family heirloom, the enticing call of a siren, and other secrets obscured by the waves. Which will be your favorite?

The year is 2525. Interplanetary territory fighting has created 'Sanctuary Cities' on non-neutral planets. Those safe zones are now under attack.Ten new voices contributed to this anthology to show you what their sanctuary would look like. Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Andrew Adams Andy BetzBrianna WitteE.W. FarnsworthJennifer KimKeith RaymondLiz HartMichael MeilarecMichelle Roppand W. C. Dowden

Eleven of our most suspenseful new voices spin tales to intrigue you on both foreign and domestic shores.Murder, missing persons, espionage, hit-men, and love gone wrong fill the pages of this tome all for the pleasure of your inner sleuth.Featured Contributors:Donald Best, Curtis Dewey, E. W. Farnsworth, Ben Fine, J. Patrick Henry, Stephen McQuiggan, Alec Robertson, D.J. Tyrer,  Priya Vennapusa, Stephanie Wexler, and Matthew Wilson. 

A Collection of Community Based Short StoriesA Zimbell House AnthologyNovember Falls features nine short stories about community that may just surprise you.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Aimee Bingham Osinski ♦ Asma Al Jailani ♦ Chris Espenshade ♦ Don Noel ♦ Katherine DeGilio ♦ Leslie D. Soule ♦ Lora Kempka ♦ Steve Carr ♦ and Tyson West

Imagine if you will that your evening news has just announced that Vampires are real. It's not a hoax ...Midnight Rising is a collection of seven tales that delve into what that may look like in today's society.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Glen Damian Campbell ♦  Michael Grantham ♦ Kathleen Halecki ♦ Katie Krantz ♦ R. S. Pyne ♦ Abiran Raveenthiram ♦ and Leslie D. Soule

“It’s the unknown that gets us. I mean, where are they? They have to be somewhere ...”-AnonymousNo Trace  features fifteen tales of disappearances from some of  today’s  newest  writers  that tell the stories of the vanished. Some are poignant, some are terrifing.  Others you can see unfolding in your mind’s eye.All will leave you wondering. Featured Contributors:Glen Damien Campbell &  Jennifer Gilbert-CampbellAdjie HendersonWilliam S. HubbarttGavin McCallJoseph McCarthy    Rita Mezic    Jesse Mullinix Peter Emmett Naughton    Don Noel    Desiree RoundtreeJessica Simpkiss    Sue Ellen Snape    Chéri Vausé Dale Waters    and Robb T. White 

Dare to live life by your own rules.When wives get together, single women cringe.Who says a woman can’t exact revenge? Be a spy? Or own her own business? In the early twentieth century, times were changing and society needed to catch-up.Featured Contributors:Alana BallantyneJoanna BairE. W. FarnsworthMatt McGee

You woke up dead. You’re in an empty valley. Shortly, someone appears and tells you the valley is called the ‘In-Between’ place. What do you do?This is the writing prompt that spurred our thirteen contributors to spin their tales. What do you think happens? Which tale will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Feliciano Arrieta Jr.Bee BrownCheryl CampbellE. W. FarnsworthMichael GranthamMorgan JensenNick JohnsonKatie KrantzAmanda McHughSandra Ramos O’BriantGary PowerTravis Schuhardtand Renée Shantel 

Seven tales from the deep explore what life is like for the daughters of Poseidon. Not all goes swimmingly when your father is the ruler of the Deep, from learning to protect the realm, to concurring your desires, battling your nature, to discovering what consequences your choices provide, it's never easy when the blood of gods and humans flows in your veins. Featured Contributors:K. T. MorleyYasmin NayrouzJose OsegueraAnna Kaye-RogersBella ShoreLeslie D. Souleand Justine Stella

In Hawai'i, a Queen must decide the fate of her nation.When a ballerina becomes a mother, a choice must be made for her daughter.When true love ... isn't, a Bride must choose her destiny.A young Prince faces the dark forest and ponders, "What if I say no ..."Featured Contributors:Dallas Alexander, Kendall Bartels, Gene J. Parola, and Leslie D. Soule

A Nymph's Tale is a delightful collection of nine whimsical fables for grown-ups, from some of today's newest writers that gently remind us of what is important, and what is not. Featured Contributors:Akasya Benge Andrea Hargrove Jack E. Mohr Dawson Lee Holloway Ezekiel O. Tracy JT Siems Jessica Simpkiss Kristin Towe and Leslie D. Soule

Ever wonder what life is like as a child of Zeus? Eight storytellers ... nine tales ... let the chaos begin!Featured Contributors:Anna Kaye-RogersE. W. FarnsworthKris McIntyreKA MastersLinda M. CrateMelissa CrickardSammi CoxTyler McPherson 

After Effects is a collection of twenty-eight short stories that dig into the downfall of a person, community, or society as a whole; and what the after effects of that ruin entail. Some are humorous, some are touching, but all make us pause and reflect.Featured Contributors:Andrew Mayden, Arthur Carey, Ben Fine, Brandon French, David P. Langlinais, David Massey, E. W. Farnsworth, Jamie Landry,Jessica Naab, Jessica Swearingen, Joe English, J. D. G. Perldeiner, J. N. Clausen, Justin Palmer, Kathryn Schleich, Lisa Clark, Mary Wild, Matthew Jankiewicz, P. A. Wikoff, Shaun Polakow, Stephen J. O’Shea, Steve Carr, Tamar Shapiro-Tamir, TJ Hart, and Zachary T. WiserZimbell House Publishing is dedicated to helping new writers become quality authors.

Six fascinating short science-fiction stories show you what life is like when your planet is under attack. The enemy is not always who you think. Attack of the Federation showcases the talents of some of today's newest writers, each with a different take on just who the Federation is, and it's up to you to decide who is in the right.Featured Contributors:Dr. Oliver BradyKT MorleyOwen MorganVincent MorganKate runnelsand D.L. Smith-Lee

And it came to pass that five voices brought tales of the sons of Hades.One was ignored ... Another unacknowledged ... Two betrayed ... Yet one was loved. Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Christina LengyelLinda M. CrateM. L. AllisonMichelle M. Monaginand Noah Daniels

We've all heard the stories about life on the Trail West. But what about when the Trail Ends? What happens then?Come discover the fates of each of the brave adventurers featured in these nine short tales from eight emerging writers.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Joanna BlairSteve CarrE.W. FarnsworthMatthew GowansAndrea HargroveIngrid Alice LohrJerome McFaddenand Leslie D. Soule