[NEWS] G.I. Joe Explores Amazon!

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Feb 052014
 

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Great news for all lovers of writing, and reading, G.I. Joe centered fan fiction. Amazon.com has opened the doors to Joe, and other, verse based publishing of fan fiction for aspiring and noted authors.

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Courtesty of  BusinessWire.com:

“Hasbro’s Legendary G.I. JOE brand and Warner Bros. fan favorite TV shows Veronica Mars and Ravenswood to launch in the next few months

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon Publishing announced that Kindle Worlds has reached licensing agreements to open up seven new Worlds, including Worlds based on Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE brand, and Warner Bros. TV shows Veronica Mars and Pretty Little Liars’ spinoff Ravenswood. Writers can now choose from more than 20 Worlds to write and sell their own original fiction inspired by popular characters and storylines. These Worlds will open for writers to start publishing stories in the next few months.

“Since 1964, G.I. JOE has inspired the imagination of multiple generations by providing a backdrop of excitement and adventure. Whether exploring the secrets of the mummy’s tomb, or defending freedom from the evil plots of COBRA, G.I. JOE has been there,” said Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “It is with equal excitement that Hasbro now enters a new segment of the business by embracing the concept of open-source storytelling, and officially unlocking the world of G.I. JOE to our fans through Amazon’s Kindle Worlds.”

The new licensing agreement comes at a historic time for the G.I. JOE brand, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014, since the first G.I. JOE action figure was released in 1964. It has become one of Hasbro’s most enduring and recognizable brands with toys, comics, TV series, films and video games. With the launch of the G.I. JOE World, writers will be able to publish their own original fiction starring iconic G.I. JOE characters like DUKE, SNAKE EYES, and COBRA COMMANDER, and sell their work on Amazon.com.

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SPOTLIGHT: Solitude (a novel by darkwise)

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Nov 072013
 

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It’s not often the OG13 staff get Front Paged, let alone the Founders. But something this dark CAN NOT go unheralded. Did you know that our co-founder darkwise has writted and published his own novel, Solitude? Yeah he did, and as I said, it’s pretty freakin’ dark. In fact, I will go on record saying that it is the darkest thing I have ever read. Do yourself a favor, hit the link below and check out the first two chapters posted here at the OG13… it’s guaranteed* not to dissapoint.

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*Not an actual guarantee, seriously. This Front Page is in no way endorsed by darkwise. In fact, don’t be surprised if he deletes it.

Spotlight On Writers (Dipping Your Quill)

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Sep 072012
 

Were you aware that OG13 hosts a cornucopia of  talented authors? From fan fiction, to published works, to round robins, to competitions, OG13 is the proud home to Dipping Your Quill in Ink; a tip of the hat to the glory days of literature. Are you looking for something new to read? Do you want to show off your own work? Are you interested in learning the craft and taking a shot at producing your own tales?

Step inside our hallowed halls, where you will find talent/works such as:

Are you ready to contribute, or just immerse yourself in another world? Open your eyes, hold your breath, and jump.

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