If you love cross‑genre stories, gorgeous artwork, and ambitious creator‑driven projects, I have something special to share today.
Every once in a while, a project comes along that feels ambitious, beautifully crafted, and powered by creators who genuinely love storytelling. Parallel Truths, the newest anthology from the team behind Author Nation and Reader Nation, is exactly that.
What Is Parallel Truths?
It’s a 248‑page, multi‑genre graphic novel anthology featuring twelve original stories from bestselling authors and legendary comic artists. Think science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, thriller, and literary fiction — all woven together around one central question:
What if another version of your life existed somewhere else? A better one. A worse one. A deadlier one.
This anthology explores identity, memory, grief, ambition, love, and the roads not taken — all through the lens of alternate realities and fractured timelines.
Why This Anthology Matters
Parallel Truths brings together creators whose work you probably already know:
- Andy Weir (The Martian, Project Hail Mary)
- Eloisa James (NYT bestselling romance author)
- JN Chaney (Renegade Star Universe)
- Tony Lee (Doctor Who comics, thriller author Jack Gatland)
Paired with artists who’ve worked on:
- X‑Men
- Star Wars
- Judge Dredd
- Hellblazer
This isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a collaboration between indie authors, comics veterans, and visual storytellers who are pushing the boundaries of what an anthology can be.
What’s Inside
Parallel Truths includes twelve stories across multiple genres, including:
- clones fighting for autonomy
- portals to better (or worse) versions of your life
- lunar miners caught in temporal experiments
- magical creatures navigating broken realities
- romance in parallel timelines
- grief, memory, and the thin line between worlds
It’s a multiverse — but with heart.
The Editions (and Why They’re Gorgeous)
The Kickstarter offers four tiers, all of which include the digital edition. The physical editions are where things get truly stunning:
- Oversized softcover with French flaps and UV spot gloss
- Special Edition hardcover with gilded edges, foil‑stamped slipcase, and custom endpapers
- Collector bundle with both editions
These are designed to be displayed, treasured, and revisited — the kind of books that feel good in your hands.
Why I’m Sharing This With You
As part of the indie author community, I love seeing creators come together to build something ambitious and beautiful. Parallel Truths is one of those projects that reminds me why I love storytelling — the collaboration, the imagination, the willingness to take risks. Our friend Annette Grantham is one of the featured authors.
And because many of you love cross‑genre fiction, graphic novels, and creator‑driven projects, I think this anthology will hit your sweet spot.
If you want to explore the campaign, you can check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorventuresllc/parallel-truths-a-multi-genre-graphic-novel-anthology
You can read more about:
- The anthology overview
- The reward tiers
- The creators involved
Final Thoughts
The stories are written. The art is in production. All that’s missing is readers who love bold, imaginative storytelling.
If Parallel Truths speaks to you, I hope you’ll take a look — and maybe even back the project. Independent creators thrive when readers like you show up.
And honestly? This one is worth showing up for.