L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40
by L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne, Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, Galen Westlake.
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Pub Date 7 May 2024 | Archive Date 19 Jun 2024
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Description
Spine-tingling
Breathtaking
Mind-blowing
Experience these powerful new voices?vivid, visceral, and visionary?as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.
Open the Writers of the Future and be carried away by stories?and illustrations?that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you see the world in ways you never imagined.
Twelve captivating tales from the best new writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judgesaccompanied by three more from L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration.
Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith
Narrated by: Jim Mesimen ? Taylor Meskimen ? Tamra Meskimen
?When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual world.??The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast? by Sky McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang
No one came to his brother?s funeral. Not even the spirits. Étienne knew it was his fault.??Son, Spirit, Snake? by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.
Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan Guidry is also running out of air?and the nearest help is light years away.??Nonzero? by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer Mellen
Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of history?but this one had some unexpected side effects.??The Last Drop? by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague de Camp, art by Chris Arias
Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what?s left of his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring unexpected hope.??The Imagalisk? by Galen Westlake, art by Arthur Haywood
When a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her wits and the magic of the bayou?no matter the cost to her own soul.??Life and Death and Love in the Bayou? by Stephannie Tallent, art by Ashley Cassaday
Our exodus family awoke on the new world?a paradise inexplicably teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are missing.???Five Days Until Sunset? by Lance Robinson, art by Steve Bentley
Spirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient and hostile to all life.??Shaman Dreams? by S.M. Stirling, art by Dan dos Santos
A new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but it?s not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the present.??The Wall Isn?t a Circle? by Rosalyn Robilliard, art by Guelly Rivera
In the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt?s wendigo hunt, a Native American boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the ultimate prey?America?s Great Chief.??Da-ko-ta? by Amir Agoora, art by Connor Chamberlain
When squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of her own miserable existence to find her client?s daughter?and maybe a way out.??Squiddy? by John Eric Schleicher, art by Tyler Vail
Another outbreak? This time it?s a virus with an eighty percent infection rate that affects personality changes ? permanently.??Halo? by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas Durham
Planet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it?s Rickard?s fault. Now in his twilight years, he?d give an arm and a leg for redemption. Literally.??Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber? by James Davies, art by May Zheng
What if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for love???Summer of Thirty Years? by Lisa Silverthorne, art by Gigi Hooper
Joe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love stories, but that?s unlikely.??Butter Side Down? by Kal M, art by Selena Meraki
24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators
3 Bonus Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard ? Nancy Kress ? S. M. Stirling
Art and Writing Tips by Gregory Benford ? Bob Eggleton ? L. Ron Hubbard ? Dean Wesley Smith
Edited by Jody Lynn Nye
16-page color gallery of artwork ? Cover art by Dan dos Santos
Authors: L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne, Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, and Galen Westlake,
Illustrators: Dan dos Santos, Ashley Cassaday, Gigi Hooper, Jennifer Mellen, Pedro Nascimento, Steve Bentley, Connor Chamberlain, Selena Meraki, Guelly Rivera, Tyler Vail, Carina Zhang, May Zheng, Lucas Durham, and Chris Arias
Advance Praise
""This is where the next stars are born."" —Hugh Howey
""Excellent speculative fiction. They're cutting edge. They're new."" —Nnedi Okorafor
""This is where the next stars are born."" —Hugh Howey
""Excellent speculative fiction. They're cutting edge. They're new."" —Nnedi Okorafor
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781619867741 |
PRICE | US$9.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 448 |
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Featured Reviews
Volume #40 in this excellent anthology series. I have discovered so many new authors and/or characters through this series. Writing a short story requires excellent skills. The writer must capture the readers attention, build the story, and set the perfect reveal all in the same length as a chapter in a novel. And as always, I loved some stories more than others but I appreciate the talent displayed here. Cover art by Dan Dos Santos is so beautiful, it can take your breath away. You can recognize his work anywhere.
Another in the long line of Writers of the Future anthologies, this volume offers a selection of fantasy and sf tales that struck me as generally journeyman efforts. Which, given this is a contest for new writers, makes sense. Still, I felt that prior volumes have brought some more polished work. The contest has an excellent track record of producing fine writers and future winners of major awards, so I do not disparage its propensity for picking winners; I will follow this crew of writers in the future. I was entertained by Butter Side Down, appreciated Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber, and was impressed by Son, Spirit, Snake. Worth picking up.
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