Shortwave's 2026 Subscription Book Boxes

A project in Portland, OR by Alan Lastufka
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Shortwave will publish fifteen new titles in 2026. Get them all, discounted in our new Subscription Book Boxes!
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $305

Funded: $11,295 of $8,000
Dates: Oct 17th -> Nov 16th (31 days)
Project By: Alan Lastufka
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Latest News

Important Title Update!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfortunately, due to events outside of Shortwave's control, we have to delay Jamie Flanagan's collection WHEN until 2027. WHEN will no longer be included in our 2026 Subscription Book Boxes. Taking WHEN's place in our 2026 catalog is an exciting new... (Read More)

I KNOW A PLACE cover reveal!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Time for another cover reveal from one of your 2026 Book Boxes! I KNOW A PLACE: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours is a new collection by Nat Cassidy, featuring over a dozen stories, novelettes, and a novella! I really enjoyed designing this cover for... (Read More)

Over a Dozen Dark Detours...

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
New Deal Announcement, as a little Halloween treat! 🎃 I KNOW A PLACE: REST STOP AND OTHER DARK DETOURS is the first collection from Nat Cassidy! I KNOW A PLACE features over a dozen stories and novelettes, will publish 5/5/2026, and will be... (Read More)

Surprise New Title!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just announced a new title for 2026 and it will be included in your book boxes at no extra charge! I DO NOT APOLOGIZE FOR MY POSITION ON MEN, is a collection by Rae Wilde of standalone sapphic horror short stories, a quadrilogy of connected... (Read More)

Our first 2026 Cover Reveal!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First, we hit our goal on our very first day! Thank you so much to everyone who has backed our 2026 Subscription Book Boxes so far. We recognize a lot of you from last year, but also see some new names. Welcome back! And welcome! We really appreciate... (Read More)

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