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Black Hole Guns For Hire Special Edition & Audiobook

Created by Friday Strout

Reload. Lock In. Lube up. A queer military sci fi novel that follows three perspectives aboard the privateer vessel The Galley on the frontier of contested space as they attempt to survive pirates, cyborg xenos, and a black hole.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Special Edition cover mock up on the way
about 1 month ago – Wed, Oct 07, 2026 at 06:39:53 PM

Hey y'all,

Sorry about the lack of updates. I've had some delays getting this done. We now have our hardcover mock up here. Later this I'll be sending off for print tests and then I'll ship out your books this season when it all looks good.

Thanks for your patience.



Special Edition cover on the way
4 months ago – Wed, Jul 29, 2026 at 07:22:49 AM

Howdy backers.

I wanted to share a little progress we have for the SE cover. The artist HolBat has shared this sketch with me.



This go around instead of dictating the cover entirely, I asked the artist to read the book and pitch some ideas. This is what we got! :D

Once I get the final draft in I'll start the process for the print run and sending out your physical copies. Before that, if you're an ebook reader and see any typos/issues, please report that! (You can email me - isfriday at gmail).

If you've already read the book, one of the things you can do to support me the most is leave a review. Indie authors struggle with visibility more than anything else. 

We funded! Thank you.
4 months ago – Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 09:20:20 AM

Yay! It was a really long Pride Month in a real shitty time, but I want to thank everyone for being so generous with their contributions to the campaign.

Haven't backed yet? Late pledge here.

I have a little update about the cover art by Holbat.



I've chosen the concept on the left which will feature Zuri, Lina, and Andromeda in addition to the mining station & our lovely black hole.

Have you read the book already? Did you know the best free thing you can do to support me as an author is drop a review? Indie authors struggle with visibility more than anything else besides having money for editing, cover art, and printing.

Here's the Goodreads link!

Let me know what you think in the comments! Vote in the poll on who your favorite character is. I'll be away from home for a week but once the payout hits and cover art is done, I can start estimating on delivery dates of printed copies.

Who's Your Favorite Character?
5 months ago – Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 06:12:27 PM

Vote in the new poll!


We have but a week left on the crowdfunding campaign. Help us get to the next stretch goal by sharing with your friends on Discord, socials, and maybe even text it to your mom (if she's an ally)!

Reading the book? Join the Discord!
6 months ago – Sat, May 30, 2026 at 09:04:31 AM

Hey y'all! We're off to a great start for the campaign and I wanted to take a moment to bring y'all together to chat about the ebook that you assuredly have started reading already. Right? Right!?

Join the Discord and check out #🏳️‍🌈-friday-books channel!


https://discord.gg/3AcuAZcdX

Check in on my progress on Book 2 in the series or maybe even sign up to play a TTRPG with me? (Being a pro GM is my day job, heh.)