L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 37
Bestselling Anthology of Award-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories
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The Sci-Fi and Fantasy of Tomorrow Selected by Masters of Today
28 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators
Get ready to get carried away . . . to places no one has ever gone before.
Turn the page . . . from dark fantasy to dystopian nightmare, from magical realism to military science, from paranormal urban fantasy to post-apocalyptic power trips . . . and beyond.
Take flight on a starship powered by a godlike being, willing to go to any length to know what it is to be human. Delve into the psyche of a scientist who must choose between ambition and compassion while compelled to participate in a secret and sadistic government project. Get lost in the chilling Museum of Modern Warfare, where one woman is about to discover life-changing secrets. Experience the stories that challenge our sense of self—and our sense of the world. And that’s just the beginning of your journey. . . .
Discover the mesmerizing power of these new stories, thought-provoking new ideas, brilliant new horizons, and astounding new writers and illustrators—the chosen ones, selected by today’s bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and artists.
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3 Bonus Short Stories by
L. Ron Hubbard • Jody Lynn Nye • Kristine Kathryn Rusch
“The Dangerous Dimension” by L. Ron Hubbard: Meek Dr. Henry Mudge has a dramatic personality change after discovering a mathematical equation that transports him to any place in the universe he can think of. . . .
“The Phoenixes’ War” by Jody Lynn Nye: When a lover’s gift to her king turns out to be a perilous trap, the Phoenixes and their priestess face a test that will decide the fate of two realms. . . .
“Museum of Modern Warfare” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch: When an ambassador is asked to inspect the controversial Museum of Modern Warfare, she discovers life-changing secrets. . . .
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Art and Writing Tips by
L. Ron Hubbard • Orson Scott Card • Craig Elliott
“Magic Out of a Hat” by L. Ron Hubbard: From a challenge to write a story inspired by a completely uninspiring wastebasket, Ron provides timeless insight on generating a solid story idea and also reveals a bit of the effusive spirit that he brought to the magic of writing.
“On Magic Out of a Hat” by Orson Scott Card: Card discusses and expands upon Hubbard’s article breaking down the techniques Ron used to create a story from a simple object. Card also explores the history of memorable speculative fiction and what makes it great.
“The Rewards of Imagination” by Craig Elliott: In addition to his fine-art work, Craig has had a hand in designing many of today’s most popular animated films. Here Craig expounds on the value and need for creative artists and their impact on our society.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This hefty, competent anthology showcases 12 consistently solid short stories, each accompanied by a full-color illustration. Though Farland cites originality, plot, emotional effect, and memorability as criteria for his selections, most of these tales fit a fairly traditional mold. Several stories, including the chilling "Foundations" by Michael Gardner and "Educational Tapes" by Katie Livingston, carry today's technology into unsettling futures. Others, such as Leah Ning's "Yellow and Pink" and F.J. Bergmann's "A Prize in Every Box," explore human frailties in nightmarish worlds. Most effective emotionally are "Stolen Sky" by Storm Humbert, which features a sympathetic alien narrator, and "Trading Ghosts" by David A. Elsensohn, both of which imagine brutal choices necessitated by space travel. Though never mind-blowing, this anthology offers a worthwhile survey of new voices in the field, rounded out with four stories from established authors and three essays on craft. Genre enthusiasts should take note.
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What if ....?
What if you had to transport children with paranormal abilities across a war zone? What if you kept getting visits from your time traveling father at different stages of his life? What if an energy being of limitless power fell in love with you? What if a group of Victorian-era vigilantes banded together to protect the weak from the oppressive strong? What if you came across a hermit living in a house that was built in the middle of the ocean? What if you had the power to change the world with your music? What if you wanted to exact vengeance against your mother, a real witch? What if a family had to protect their Passover Seder celebration from a bunch of uninvited demons? What if you were a starship captain who had a fast decision to make to avoid a war? What if you were a 21st Century high school student who was half wood nymph and half human and was forced to choose between two worlds? The answers are inside this amazing volume. Pick up a copy. You won’ regret it!