Joshua Ladd
@joshualadd
Author | Publishing grad student at Western Colorado University | Intern at WordFire Press | Intern at Baen Books
And here is the call for submissions for next year's MA in #Publishing fiction anthology from Western Colorado University. This will be a fun one, and you bet I'll be submitting! (BTW, it pays full PRO rates at 8¢ per word.) Guidelines: wordfirewestern.moksha.io/publication/... #writingcommunity
I've officially earned an MA in #Publishing from Western Colorado University. It was an honor having SF/F legend Kevin J. Anderson and editor badass Allyson Longueira as mentors over the past year, and I'm incredibly proud of all that my cohort and I accomplished.
Last night's book launch event was a resounding success. My first book signing and my 47th birthday to boot. It was wonderful evening. #publishing
It’s book release day for INTO THE, DEEP DARK WOODS, a fiction anthology from my MA in #Publishing cohort. We whittled down 998 submissions to the very best 28 woods-related short stories and poems, spanning every genre. I hope you’ll check it out. 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/int... #booksky
Gorgeous day at Lake Irwin (10K feet) and Crested Butte with the great Kevin J. Anderson and the MA in Publishing cohort.
Back on campus for the last week of residency, book launch, and graduation. Likely my last days as a college student. Excited to celebrate all that my MA in #Publishing cohort has accomplished this past year. #forevergrateful
It's book release day for our final MA in #Publishing reissue. THE GIRL FROM FARRIS'S, a lost classic from @edgarriceburroughs.bsky.social, creator of Tarzan and John Carter, featuring a new foreword from best-selling fantasy author Mercedes Lackey. 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/the... #booksky
INTO THE DEEP, DARK WOODS, our student anthology featuring more than twenty curated stories and poems, releases next Tuesday. Preorders are open 👇 wordfirepress.com/products/int... #booksky #publishing
This week's release from my MA in #Publishing cohort is the classic #murdermystery MURDER IN THE MAZE by J.J. Connington, featuring a new foreword by author and critic Paul Di Filippo. 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/mur... #booksky
This week's release from my MA in #Publishing program is A VOLTAIRE TRIPTYCH: PLATO'S DREAM, MICROMEGAS, CANDIDE. British scholar Adam Roberts adds fresh insights into these classic literary works. 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/a-v... #booksky #voltaire #candide
This week's release from my MA in #Publishing cohort is a new edition of THE LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Foreword is written by Keri Wilt, the author's great-great-granddaughter! Too cool. 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/a-l... #booksky
THE SECRETS OF DR. TAVERNER is now shipping! Is it fiction or something more? Find out for yourself by clicking that link. 👇 wordfirepress.com/products/he-... #booksky #occulthorror #publishing
It's release day for my MA in #Publishing thesis project: a new edition of THE SECRETS OF DR. TAVERNER by Dion Fortune, with a new foreword by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. For fans of #SherlockHolmes, #supernaturalmysteries, and #occulthorror! 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/he-... #booksky #occult
Happy release day to this new edition of THE MASTER OF THE WORLD by Jules Verne. Foreword author is Victoria Price, daughter of legendary horror actor Vincent Price, who starred in the 1961 film adaptation. How fucking cool is that?! 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/mas... #booksky #publishing
The next release from my MA in #Publishing cohort is a fine new edition of THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY by G.K. Chesterton. #booksky 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/the...
The next release from my #publishing cohort at Western Colorado University is a special edition reissue of THE SECRET GARDEN! New foreword by award-winning writer, editor, and designer Allyson Longueira. How gorgeous is this new cover? 👉 wordfirepress.com/products/the... #booksky
This fine new edition of THUVIA, MAID OF MARS, the fourth book in the John Carter series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is now available from my MA in #Publishing cohort. New foreword by author Christopher Ruocchio. #booksky 👉 wordfirepress.com/.../thuvia-m...
Here is the first book release from the Masters in #Publishing 2026 cohort at Western Colorado University! THE HORRORS OF JEKYLL AND MOREAU - a double feature of classic horror with a new foreword by legendary visual artist Graham Humphreys. Edited by LA Selby. Link in comments. #booksky
Exciting news: The book release schedule for my MA in #publishing cohort begins next week and continues every Tuesday for the next several months. These fine new editions of literary classics include a new cover designed by us and a new foreword from an expert. Stay tuned! #booksky
Heightened Anxiety - an anthology of thriller and mystery stories from Inkd Publishing. I'm excited about this one! #kickstarter is live: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink... #booksky #publishing
Applications for the MA in Publishing program at Western Colorado University are now open for the 2026-2027 year, and application fees are waived. Deep dive into the #publishing industry under the mentorship of bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson in this low-residency program. Questions? DM me!
Cover reveal for INTO THE DEEP, DARK WOODS, the new fiction anthology from me and my fellow publishing Jedi at Western Colorado University, coming this summer! Preorder here: wordfirepress.com/products/int... #booksky #publishing
Search for the Any Key is now shipping! Order your copy to read my humorous sci-fi story "The Blueflower Egg." 👉https://www.wolfsingerpubs.com/search-for-the-any-key Use discount code NR2026 to save 15% before Feb 15! #booksky #writing #publishing
Up your game as a publisher and indie writer. Hands-on, intensive MA degree all online except for 1 week in summer. Taught by NYT bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson and big-name industry pros. Applications open now, classes start this summer. More info at wordfire.com/publishing-m... #publishing