Dark Trails: An Anthology of Weird Western Stories.

A project in Chapmanville, WV by Michael Knost
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Saddle up your horses and get ready for Dark Western fiction that will merge the horror and western genres like never before!
Backers: 93
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $3,071 of $16,000
Dates: Jan 13th -> Feb 17th (36 days)
Project By: Michael Knost
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Latest News

We need a major push.

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I know things looks bleak. We're just six days away from the end of the campaign, but I am convinced if we all give this an enormous push over the next week, we could easily reach the goal. So please consider promoting the Kickstarter as much as you... (Read More)

Joe McKinney Tuckerization Had Been Claimed!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A backer has claimed the tuckerization by Joe McKinney!  A tuckerization is the term for the author putting you in the story as a character! Check out the other tuckerization options still available!  (Read More)

The Artwork of Cortney Skinner!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  Cortney Skinner will be the cover artist for Dark Trails. This video will give you a good idea of the fantastic works he produces. You'll see a wide variety of styles and... (Read More)

Story critique and four-week online writing course

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Bram Stoker Award-winner Michael Knost is offering a written critique of your short story, up to 7,000 words, plus an enrollment in a four-week online writing course as a pledge reward of $350.00! Plus, you will receive the limited hardcover edition... (Read More)

BE A CHARACTER IN A DARK TRAILS STORY!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CHARACTER IN A DARK TRAILS STORY? Did you know you could be a character in a Jonathan Maberry story? You could also be a character in stories by Steve Rasnic Tem, Gary A. Braunbeck, Laird Barron, Tim Waggoner, Elizabeth... (Read More)

So, do you want to submit something? Here are the Submission Guidelines

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
These guidelines are for unsolicited submissions and will apply ONLY if we reach our Kickstarter goal. Dark Trails will be a traditional western anthology with science fiction, fantasy, or horror elements from Dead Cactus Press. Bram Stoker... (Read More)

Thanks for your support

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to take a second or two to say thank you for your Dark Trails support! I hope you will consider passing the word on to others so we can reach our goal. I will have some update news very shortly. In the meantime, help me gather the posse it... (Read More)

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