A weird western illustrated novel set in the Children of Gaia fantasy universe. Deep in the dustbowl of the newly formed Republic of Draven, the old aristocracy coexists with a new democratic government in an uneasy peace that’s often broken by conflict. Famine and drought wrack the once-fertile region—and violence is a spark to dry grass. Into the midst of the chaos walks a shadowy figure: the Triggerman. The only thing certain about him is that he leaves a trail of chaos in his wake. Following that trail is writer Landon Ford, a journalist documenting the Triggerman’s exploits and digging for the truth of his identity. "War & Horses" is Ford’s work: a series of dime-store books popular in both Terra and the new world of Rendaraia...and whispered by some to be ridiculous fiction. But the Triggerman is very real—and his true purpose may become the story of Ford’s life. "War & Horses" is the second full-length book in the Children of Gaia series, following "The Great Nations of Rendaraia" and two short comics: "Refuge" and "Carrying Iron."
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This Saturday afternoon, the creative team behind "War & Horses" will live-stream a Q&A...and you're invited!
Author Peter Lampasona, illustrators Chris Covelli and Jayel Draco, and editor Lynsey G. will all be LIVE on Twitch! And we want to hear all your questions about the book, the larger Children of Gaia fantasy universe, the soundtrack by Jack Schell, and everything else!
Wondering what a "weird western" is? Or how the Triggerman fits into the larger Children of Gaia story? Pondering how to work on your own collaborative fantasy book? Have art-making questions?
Bring it on!
Just sign in to Jayel Draco's channel on Twitch (it's free and super easy!) this Saturday! We'll be live from 1:00 pm MDT (that's 3:00 Eastern, 12:00 noon Pacific) to around 3:00. Join us to take part in the live chat, ask your questions, and get lots of answers!
We can't wait to see you there!
Yeehaw! It hasn't even been a week since we launched the Kickstarter, and already we've blown past the 50% mark!
As promised, we're releasing another track from Jack Schell's Great Nations Soundtrack album to accompany this funding milestone. Please click the link below to download and enjoy "Moonlit Gardens," a tribute to romance in the Great Nation of Danrock.
http://oneshipress.com/downloads/02-Moonlit-Gardens.mp3
Please note: These mighty special songs are meant to be exclusive for now. Please don't share them with anybody who hasn't backed the Kickstarter. We're right thankful for your support.
And, if we might ask a favor... Can you help to keep this campaign going strong by telling other folks about it on social media? If you use the hashtag #WarandHorses, we can track it and say thank! If you could share it here and there, we'd be mighty obliged.