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10 Things About Kaaron Warren’s ‘The Five Loves of Ishtar’!!

Dying to know just that little bit more about the ideas behind Kaaron’s story? Well, here’s 10 Things! 10 Things About Ishtar: ‘The Five Loves of Ishtar’ I don’t want to give my story way, so instead of listing ten … Continue reading

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Behind Kaaron Warren’s ‘Five Loves of Ishtar’

Here at Gilgamesh Press, we want to continue with the sneak peaks into our debut book, Ishtar! The first story in the Ishtar collection is a historical piece, written by the lovely Kaaron Warren. Here are her thoughts behind why … Continue reading

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10 Things About Cat Sparks’ ‘Ishtar’!

In addition to giving us a sneak about about the world in her Ishtar story, Cat Sparks has also written the top 10 Things about her tale!! 10 Things about Ishtar: (‘The Sleeping and the Dead’) 10.    The nuns collate … Continue reading

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Ishtar: The Sleeping and the Dead

The wonderful Cat Sparks, author of ‘The Sleeping and the Dead’ from Ishtar, has written about her world and the ideas behind her story. It is a must read! ‘The Sleeping and the Dead’ It always bothers me when stories … Continue reading

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Ishtar – One month to go!

It’s hard to believe that there is only 1 month left to go until Gilgamesh Press’ first book, Ishtar, will be launched!! It will be available as an ebook first, then print, so there will be no delay in getting … Continue reading

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Ishtar: Sparks

From Kaaron Warren’s blog: “Sometimes when I’m reading one of Deborah Biancotti’s stories I feel actually, physically, chilled to the bone. That’s how good she is. ‘And the Dead Shall Outnumber the Living’ The true spark for my upcoming Ishtar … Continue reading

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No God of the Week

As you may have noticed — or not — there have been no gods of the weeks. Unfortunately, I have been far, far too busy to write anything up. I am going to have to change this to a god … Continue reading

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God of the Week: You pick

Well, we’re 5 gods into the thousands that populate Assyrian mythology. This is such a rich field, and sometimes it’s hard to pick which god/dess to focus on. So…I’m going to let you pick. Please comment here as to a … Continue reading

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God of the Week: Ninhursag

It’s time for a goddess. I can’t believe that the folks at Gilgamesh Press have just focused on interviewing gods. I mean, they’re gods. They’re men. They’re boring. I, on the other hand, am much more interesting. It’s hard not … Continue reading

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God of the Week: Kingu

These are the last words I will ever inscribe upon clay. My fellow god, Marduk, wants my head. I do not intend to allow him to take it. This whole debacle began many, many moons ago and will hopefully end … Continue reading

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