This is a bit of a bittersweet release for me. The Lost Breed was the first novel concept I ever had, spanning back over twenty years ago. For some reason, the story continued to roll around in my head, and for this reason or that, I would opt to write a different book instead. But all good things have their time, and perhaps like a bottle of wine it needed to sit and age prior to being opened. But, I am proud to say, twenty long years later, that this fantastic story has f

2026 is shaping up to be a whirlwind of new releases from Bold Mission Media. We have a packed schedule of monsters, myths, and moral dilemmas coming your way. Here is what’s landing on your shelves this year: Vintage Tales: Life (Available Now) We kicked off the year with the debut of Vintage Tales . Its first installment, Life , is a chilling story of soul-sapping creatures desperate to steal the essence of a very special young boy. The Lost Breed (Coming May/June 2026) Cur

January 10, 2026 Bold Mission Media is proud to reveal a stunning new cover design for LIFE , the latest release from author Shawn Murphy. This release marks the debut of the Vintage Tales Vintage Editions , a premium aesthetic designed for collectors and lovers of classic bookmaking. Moving forward, every title in the Vintage Tales series will offer readers a choice between two distinct visual experiences: a gritty, high-energy Thriller Edition and a sophisticated Vintage

December 28, 2025 Shawn Murphy, founder of Bold Mission Media, is proud to announce the launch of Vintage Tales, a new collection of fables designed to explore the depths of morality through the lens of dark fantasy. This announcement coincides with today’s release of the collection’s debut installment, LIFE. ​ A New Medium for Timeless Lessons ​ Inspired by the classic tradition of the Brothers Grimm, the Vintage Tales collection represents a pivot toward shorter, more frequ