L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38

A very good collection of new science fiction authors and a great way to introduce yourself to some that you may be unfamiliar with. As with almost all anthologies, some of the stories are stronger than others but all of them are entertaining.
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This collection of sci-fi short stories is good. I was drawn to it for the Frank Herbert story. The illustrations throughout the book are a interesting addition to the book. Anyone who likes short story collection will love this edition.

I received a free copy via netgalley I exchange for an honest review. This was myfirst experience reading writers of the Future. I enjoyed most of the stories written in this issue. Some favorites were .the book of truths. The mystical Farragutand finnslly the island on the lake. Even though I may not have enjoyed all the stories. 100% of the artwork really deserved their recognition send rewards. Some very talented artists out there. This will become my new thing to look forward to every year. Thanks for the opportunity

This is one of several volumes of Writers of the Future I’ve read and it’s as great as all the others. Of the 13 stories by the new writers, I thought that nine of them were excellent. My two favorites are “The Squid Is My Brother” by Mike Jack Stoumbos and “Lilt of a Lark” by Michael Panter. The essays on writing are excellent as well. Of the three stories by established authors, I liked “The Professor Was a Thief” by L. Ron Hubbard and “The Daddy Box” by Frank Herbert. I can’t single out any specific illustrations as my favorites as I thought that they are all wonderful, so congratulations to all the artists. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who reads the genre. Thank you to Galaxy Press Inc, BooksGoSocial, and Netgalley for the digital review copy.

For fans of L. Ron Hubbard, as well as science fiction in general, there’s a treasure trove to enjoy and explore here. I started reading this for Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert, and I stayed because I found many others to be entertaining.

I love short stories and anthologies. Even the best author must flex their writing skills to deliver quality short stories. In less than a usual chapter length, they must introduce us to the characters and their communities/ back stories, commit to an "event" and then solve it, all while keeping the reader engrossed and flipping pages. I often find that an author will switch genres in an anthology, which gives me an even better appreciation for their talent.
Many have a similar theme with the writers giving their story an unusual “spin” to meet the theme’s intent without copying each other. It is not unusual to find a true gem mixed in with the overall excellent stories, making anthologies a triple threat/ treat.