My 2026 awards eligibility post underlines that this year has been truly phenomenal, with several of my own authored solo books, some short stories, and several titles I edited as well.
As Author Jendia Gammon / J. Dianne Dotson
Here are my eligible works as author for 2026, including long and short fiction:
THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS – Novel; YA Novel – Epic Fantasy, new adult, young adult, rebellious princess, cosmic horror elements, dragons – Published April 7, 2026, via Sley House Publishing
DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL – Game Book, Interactive Book – Choose Your Own Adventure brand book, middle grade, media tie-in, children’s books, horror, fantasy, game writing – Published April 21, 2026, via Chooseco and Penguin Random House
GODFESTATION – Novella – Weird horror novella; fantasy; Appalachia; fabulism; Southern Gothic; bereavement – Published August 11, 2026, via Sley House Publishing
THE DAWN OF DUSK AND TWILIGHT – Novel – Adult prequel to the Nebula & 2X BSFA Finalist Amethyst Lantern Series, writing as J. Dianne Dotson – Science fiction, fantasy, climate fiction, romance, adventure – Publishing October 20, 2026, via Android Press
“The Field Mouse Queen Takes Flight” – Short Story – Fantasy – Featured in OMNIBOZ: TALES FROM THE LAND OF OZ, Stars and Sabers Publishing
“The Stinger of Hellbinder Gulch” – Short Story – Horror; Weird West – Featured in WOMEN OF THE WEIRD WEST, Edited by KC Grifant, Brigid’s Gate Press
“Try It On” – Short Story – Horror – Publication info forthcoming for Autumn 2026
As Editor Jendia Gammon for Stars and Sabers Publishing
Here are my eligible works as editor for Stars and Sabers Publishing:
OMNIBOZ: TALES FROM THE LAND OF OZ, – Fantasy and Horror – Co-edited anthology with Ernie Chiara via Stars and Sabers Publishing, May 15, 2026
OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM – Horror – Co-edited anthology with Gareth L. Powell and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, June 16, 2026
SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL – Science Fiction and Romance – Novelette – Written by P.A. Cornell. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, February 3, 2026
IMAGINE A FRIEND – Fantasy and Magical Realism – Novella – Written by David Quantick. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, March 10, 2026
THE ASTRONAUT AMONG THE FLOWERS AND OTHER STORIES – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror – Collection – Written by P.A. Cornell. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, August 18, 2026
GUTTERSPACE – Horror, Cosmic Horror – Novella – Written by Justine Norton-Kertson. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, October 13, 2026
THE HYENA – Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literature, Surrealism, Alternate History SFF – Novel – Written by David Quantick. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, November 10, 2026
WHEN THE FOREST CALLS – Fantasy, Horror, Fairytale – Novella – Written by Cassandra Newbould. Edited by Jendia Gammon, Gareth L. Powell, and Scarlett R. Algee via Stars and Sabers Publishing, December 8, 2026
Thank you so much for considering these works for awards! It is an honor both to have written my 2026 books and stories as well as to edit those by other writers.
Ad astra,
Jendia