40 YEARS by Bernd Struben

They knew only war. They would know only war.

For twelve hundred years humanity has raced against the alien Pfrlanx to secure the galaxy’s last habitable planets at any cost. Humanity’s Soldiers – the Augmented Combat Personnel – are bioengineered to be the finest warriors Earth has ever known. They are kept in stasis for years on end, awakened only to fight for new ground.

Using overwhelming military might, the ACP brutally subdue the inhabitants of each new planet prior to human settlement. The Pfrlanx alternative is far worse, as the alien conquerors methodically eradicate each world’s population before moving in.

When the inhabitants of a remote planet 40 years from the nearest military Staging Area refuse to surrender despite staggering losses, the ACP Soldiers are forced to contemplate Pfrlanx-style genocide. With the fate of billions in his hands, veteran commander Brink D’Mar desperately searches for other options.

But time is running out.

Coming December 2008.

The Adelsverein Trilogy by Celia B. Hayes

The Adelsverein settlers came to the far Frontier. They brought their hopes and their Children ... and a will to Survive!

In 1847 a number of German settlers left their home for Texas, under the auspices of the Mainzer Adelsverein--the society of noblemen of Mainz who sought to fill a settlement in Texas with German farmers and craftsmen. The Adelsverein Trilogy is about the Steinmetz family and their struggles to survive and endure, and make their mark in their new land.

Adelsverein: The Gathering, volume 1 of the trilogy, is the saga of family and community loyalties, and the challenge of building a new life on the hostile frontier.

Ideals, friendships, and cruel circumstances collide during the Civil War in Adelsverein: The Sowing. The second volume of the trilogy continues the epic of story of how one family of German immigrants became Americans.

The author's website can be found at www.celiahayes.com.

Coming December 2008.

VISIONS: Chronicles of the Visionary Universe

Featuring the writing talents of Brian Augustyn, Michael S. Katz, Nathan Meyer, C. Edward Sellner, Bernd Struben, Dianne Salerni, Barry Yelton, Bryan Baugh and more! Illustrations provided by Azim Akberali, Ale Aragon, C. Edward Sellner, Bryan Baugh and many others!

Visionary Comics, in partnership with Strider Nolan Media, launches VISIONS: Chronicles of the Visionary Universe, a bi-monthly collection of 200+ page short stories, pulp fiction style. From over the top adventure to sword and sorcery fantasy, from terrifying horror to high-flying science fiction. These collections of stand alone stories and ongoing serials are sure to entertain! Early issues will feature the likes of Gamble, The Silver Lady, The Forlorn Hope, Duke's Dish, Genesis Chronicles, Legend of FireMane, and SoulStar!

Visionary Comics is a growing comic book studio that brings new talent together with established industry giants, like Bryan Augustyn, Pat Broderick, and Josef Rubenstein. Further information can be found on their website, www.visionarycomics.com.

Coming January 2009.