About

We are a collective of indie authors from all over the globe who write science fiction and fantasy. We chose the phoenix as our logo because we believe the phoenix represents the transformative power of story. There is always hope, even in the darkest situations, and new life often springs from ashes.

We believe in supporting each other and promoting each others’ work. We were doing it already. This collective was formed so we could do it more effectively.

 

In 2017 our editor-in-chief E.B. Dawson read about a marketing collective of all women indie authors who pooled their resources and audience for the benefit of all. That’s when the idea for a speculative fiction collection sparked in her mind. Later that year she was able to meet two of her favorite indies (Hannah Heath and Beth Wangler) in person. She started putting out feelers in conversation and the response was overwhelmingly positive. That fall she reached out to five other science fiction and fantasy authors and PFW was born December 20th, 2017.

 

We exist to support each other (marketing, beta reading, editing, graphics etc.), to empower the indie author community, and to help our readers find more indie books that they love!

You can check out all of our member authors, and their works, on the “Author” drop-down menu.

 

 

You will find that a lot of our books have overlapping themes. We also share a similar philosophy on writing: we don’t believe compelling stories have to be bleak, depressing, overly graphic, or contain adult content. Those of us who do explore the darker aspects of reality do so in order to get a greater message across. We want to change the world with our stories, through tears or laughter. There is a time for everything, after all.

 

 

Interact with us on social media! We love to hear from you! And if you sign up for our newsletter, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming books and amazing deals!

 

 

E.B. Dawson: Editor-in-Chief, Website Manager, Social Media. Keeps all the things running. Oversees all other positions. 

 

K.L + Pierce: Blog Coordinator, Website Assistant. Supports the Editor-in-Chief with her technical know-how. Maintains the weekly blog. Assists with website maintenance. 

 

Hannah Heath: Multimedia Manager. Hosts and coordinates the PFW Podcast. Manages the YouTube channel. Assists in promotion and marketing. 

 

Beth Wangler: Art Director. Asissts in merchandise design. Creates custom art for PFW. Helps with Promotion/Marketing and visual branding. Manages Instagram.

 

J.E. Purrazzi: Managing Editor. Works directly with the Editor-in-Chief to assist in all the operations of PFW, especially in the areas of social media, acquisitions, development, marketing, and team management. 

 

Nate Philbrick: Graphic Design. Oversees the visual branding for PFW. Designs anthology covers. Designs all major promotional graphics.

 

Kyle Robert Shultz: Marketing Development. Researches new marketing strategies. Advises the PFW team as well as individual members concerning marketing techniques and tools. 

 

Janelle Garrett: Special Projects Manager. Manges the monthly newsletter. Assists the Editor-in-Chief on anthologies, sales, and other specialty projects. 

 

C. Scott Frank– Operational Support. Works directly with the Editor-in-Chief to assist in the operations of PFW, especially in the areas of research and development, website maintenance, special projects, and logistical support.