About this episode

Tim and David K. Montoya discuss the current state and future of Dark Myth, including various projects and challenges faced by the company.

Tim sits down with Dark Myth founder David K. Montoya for a wide ranging conversation about the current state and future of the company. They talk about the upcoming Open Contract Challenge, changes to the contest format, the return of access to the company’s publishing vendor, and what it means for Dark Myth titles moving forward. Dave also shares thoughts on MythMart, the Doobie Energy partnership, the Ayot Nom: Cost of Return Kickstarter, Mario Martinez stepping down from his editorial role, and the realities of running an independent publishing company after two decades in operation. It is an honest behind the scenes discussion that pulls back the curtain on how Dark Myth continues to evolve while staying focused on supporting writers, artists, and creative voices.

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