Queen of Swords by Tais Teng

With a lovely bit of synchronicity on this the 26th of May, we begin our springtime stroll through Issue 26. Guarding the gates to the worlds and words beyond is the stunning Queen of Swords by cover artist Tais Teng.

The fifth cover painting by Tais for Pulp Literature, this regal rendering is part of his Plucky Girls and Fearsome Ladies series. She is in the company of Grand-Admiral Isabella and the Hanged Queen of Lizards.

Hail the queen and turn the page with us every Tuesday as we bring you excerpts and insights from the stories, poems, and authors of Issue 26.

Order your copy of Issue 26, Spring 2020 here.

And to discover more of Tais Teng’s work, visit him on deviantart.com or his website.

Tais Teng’s previous pieces for Pulp Literature include Youth Hostels of the Faery (Issue 3), Pesky Summer Jobs (Issue 6), Dieselpunk Explorers (Issue 9), and After the Tsunami (Issue 19). The Dutch artist has also written a hundred books for both adults and children. His story ‘Growing up with your Dead Sister’ appeared in Issue 8.