Internationally acclaimed bestselling anthology of award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories. 24 Award-Winning Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors and Illustrators. Accompanied by Dean Wesley Smith, Rebecca Moesta, Mike Resnick, Rob Prior and Echo Chernik and Edited by David Farland. The 35th collection of winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future competition features expertly crafted stories and art, spanning the gamut from hard core sci-fi to epic fantasy. Stories so fresh and new, they're 5-10 years ahead of the curve - the future is literally here and now. Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests' blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy. Created by L. Ron Hubbard, whose commitment to help new writers and artists gave rise to the annual Writers of the Future anthologies - a launching pad for writers and artists who are sure to command our attention for decades to come. Wondrous and powerful tales from some of the world's best new writers and illustrators Learn how to write or improve your craft with tips from award-winning and bestselling author and editor Mike Resnick and New York Times bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard. Internationally renown artist, Rob Prior, shares tips of the trade for aspiring illustrators. There's only one reason, to pick up Writers of the Future, and that's because the stories are wonderful. -Orson Scott Card, Author These are the people who are going to be creating trends. -Brandon Sanderson, Author The best new stories by new writers, anywhere. -Larry Niven, AuthorScience fiction as a genre has always looked to the future and the Writers of the Future looks to the future of science fiction. -Kevin J. Anderson, Author See the best of the best culled for you, curated and selected in a single volume every year. -Robert J. Sawyer, Author An absolute wealth of imagination, adventure, excitement, stimulation and joy, every possible human emotion. -Sean Williams, Author This is a fine collection that will appeal to both fans of science fiction and fantasy short stories and aspiring writers looking for ways to improve their craft -Booklist A glimpse of tomorrow's stars! -Publishers Weekly A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard a fine, fine fiction writer for the writers of the future. -Anne McCaffrey, Author Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation. -Terry Brooks, Author
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future
“When, ah ... when Hogan and Bassey are older.” “Has that woman made you crazy?” his father asked. “What kind of household is this with just one wife? This kind of woman?” “It is my house, Papa,” Okon said. He broke eye contact with his ...
Bestselling Anthology of Award-Winning Sci Fi & Fantasy Short Stories L. Ron Hubbard, Frank Herbert, Diane Dillon, ... Michael Michera, grand prize illustrator for volume 33, is now working for Paramount Pictures as a concept artist.
But that’s just the background.—“Moonlight and Funk” by Marianne Xenos The Grim Reaper, trapped in an IRS agent’s dying body, must regain his powers before he dies and faces judgment for his original sin.—“Death and the ...
... John M. Campbell, Elizabeth Chatsworth, Ryan Cole, Anj Dockrey, Erik Lynd, Barbara Lund, Sara Fox, Elaine Midcoh, Brittany Rainsdon, Trent Walters, Emma Washburn, Luke Wildman David Farland ... 18), Tobias S. Buckell (Vol.
Never before published first-rate science fiction and fantasy stories selected by top names in the field. “Some of the best Sci Fi of the future comes from Writers of the Future and you can find it in this book.” —David Hartwell, ...
Every chapter has a big bang-up adventure.” —Kevin J. Anderson (co-author of the Dune Sagas) “Over 1,000 pages of thrills, spills, vicious aliens and noble humans. I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable.” —Neil Gaiman
Presenting this year’s collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters.
Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction.
What if there was a single contest to determine the most talented new writers across the genres of Sci-Fi and Fantasy?