When will Tales of Blood and Roses no. 4 ship?
ToBaR no. 4 will be printed and released on August 11, 2026. The physical issue will mail out on 8/11 & 8/12. PDF copies across all pledge levels will email out on 8/11.
Last updated: February 23, 2026 20:53
When will the rest of my Unpopular Publications' subscription be delivered?
After ToBar no 4 is finished in August, production will switch to the next UnPop title (as yet undetermined). We will be attempting a four month turn around. This means that the next issue should be sent out around December/January, then May/June 2027, September/October, and so on. We hope to move to a three month schedule eventually.
Last updated: February 23, 2026 21:01
What genres will the next Unpopular Publications titles focus on?
YOU can help us out with this…go take our ‘What Next?’ poll. As of this writing ‘Weird Fiction’ is leading slightly with ‘Dystopian vs Utopian Tales’ and ‘Spicy Horror’ equal and right behind WF. Email me possible titles to name the publications. [email protected].
Last updated: February 24, 2026 12:28
How many pages will make up Tales of Blood and Roses issue no. 4?
We expect it to exceed 100 pages. We are currently curating content that, with budget and production factors will determine the final page count.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 12:31
Where do you get, and how do you decide on your content?
We usually develop a working theme for the upcoming issue and decide on an open submission call window. We may reach out to some past contributors. We put our submission calls out through various submission databases utilized by creators. These resources will bring us content from around the globe. After the submission window closes, the various editors and I will vote on submissions received. The highest-ranked pieces across the board are then chosen for inclusion. We’ll even break our own rules sometimes if something impresses us.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 20:46
How many pages will Tales of Blood and Roses issue no. 4 be?
We expect it to exceed 100 pages. We are currently curating content that, with budget and production factors will determine the final page count.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 20:45
Where do you get, and how do you decide on your content?
We usually develop a working theme for the upcoming issue and decide on an open submission call window. We may reach out to some past contributors. We put our submission calls out through various submission databases utilized by creators. These resources will bring us content from around the globe. After the submission window closes, the various editors and I will vote on submissions received. The highest-ranked pieces across the board are then chosen for inclusion. We’ll even break our own rules sometimes if something impresses us.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 12:19
What Am I Getting, Is It a Zine or a Journal?
Tales of Blood and Roses was published in three issues between 2011 and 2012. Born out of the indie zine scene, these early issues were more than just marginal zines. While they were rooted in punk ethos, they also carried a strong literary bent, being professionally printed (though hand-assembled), receiving praise from critics, and all exceeding the typical zine format with more than 60 pages per issue.
Issue no. 4 will break this mold wide open, nearly doubling that page count. In this issue, we’re excited to feature a new story from cult favorite author Kevin David Anderson, as well as an interview with author and editor John Gregory Betancourt. With fresh contributors alongside returning talent, ToBaR 4 promises to be an amazing compilation of works, all loosely centered around the theme of Dangerous Games.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 21:36
Why Print at All?
We still love holding a good book in our hands. There’s something great about reading horror in a printed book. But, luckily for you, you’ll also get a digital PDF copy along with every physical issue purchased. That way you can still load the horror right on your phone and carry us everywhere. *While we are providing this to backers in PDF form, reach out if you need another format, be it ePub, mobi, or even CBZ.
Last updated: February 24, 2026 21:49
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