Writers of the Future
7 primary works • 8 total works
Book 17
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future
by L Ron Hubbard and Dr Robert L Hubbard, Jr.
Published 1 December 1985
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Embark on Voyages of Imagination and Wonder . Discover the new visionaries of imagination in the Writers of the Future - celebrating 25 years of showcasing the best new talent. 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. 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, EditorIncludes essays written by professionals of the craft: L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Silverberg & Ron Lindahn
Book 27
The thirteen best science fiction and fantasy short stories of the year, Illustrated by the most talented aspiring artists!
Book 36
Writers of the Future Volume 36
by L Ron Hubbard, Nnedi Okorafor, Katherine Kurtz, Jody Lynn Nye, Sean Williams, Mike Perkins, Zack Be, and F J Bergmann
Published 7 April 2020
Soar to new heights of Science Fiction & Fantasy. Who are the top science fiction writers and illustrators of the future? The answer is here. Get to know tomorrow's brightest creative talents chosen by some of today's bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, Brandon Sanderson, Dan dos Santos, and Robert J. Sawyer. Enter brilliantly realized worlds of dystopian politics, magical realism, post-apocalyptic adventure and romance, dark fantasy and more. Explore universes of unlimited possibility in which a cereal box becomes a Pandora's box of good and evil . . . a troupe of artistic androids risk everything to catch the eye of a critic . . . and the foundation of a family, the very key to their existence, is not only inhabiting a home, but becoming it. Discover the writers who push the boundaries-and break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossible-and render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselves-and see the world in a new way. The future of science fiction and fantasy is in your hands. Anthology includes: 12 award-winning stories, 16 full-color illustrations, 4 bonus stories, and 4 articles offering art and writing tips. ___________________________ 4 bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Katherine Kurtz, Jody Lynn Nye and Nnedi Okorafor. "Borrowed Glory" by L. Ron Hubbard: For a single day of glory and the settlement of a dispute among immortals, a life can be a satisfactory price. "The Green Tower" by Katherine Kurtz: The magic is strong in the Green Tower, and two young girls struggle to discover its secrets. "The Phoenix's Peace" by Jody Lynn Nye: The Phoenix has always been the guardian of Dembia. Now there's trouble in the land, and mysteriously, the Phoenix has left two golden eggs. "The Winds of Harmattan" by Nnedi Okorafor: A young woman seeks her destiny in the African winds of Harmattan. ___________________________ Art and writing tips by Echo Chernik, L. Ron Hubbard, Mike Perkins, and Sean Williams. "The Illustrators of the Future Contest and the Art of This Anthology" by Echo Chernik: As a successful advertising and publishing illustrator, Illustrators of the Future Coordinating Judge and art director, Echo gives the story behind the cherished art included in this anthology. "Steps in the Right Direction" by L. Ron Hubbard: In this interview, Ron describes the practical philosophy and energetic disciplines he applied with such telling success to his own career as a professional author. "Breaking In" by Mike Perkins: Marvel and DC artist for Captain America, Thor, and Spider-Man shares valuable advice for anyone wanting to make it as a professional artist and illustrator. "Making Collaboration Work for You or Co-writing with Larry and Sean" by Sean Williams: New York Times bestselling author, provides insight on the pitfalls and advantages of collaborating with another author. ___________________________ "Science 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 "Writers of the Future has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation." - Terry Brooks "Writers of the Future, as a contest and as a book, remains the flagship of short fiction." - Orson Scott Card "L. Ron Hubbard ignited the spark of imagination, which in the minds of these new artists has become a blaze." - Bob Eggleton "Some of the most excellent speculative fiction that you can find anywhere. They're cutting edge. They're new." - Nnedi Okorafor "Without Writers of the Future, I wouldn't be where I am today." - Patrick Rothfuss "These are the people who are going to be creating trends." - Brandon Sanderson "The Illustrators of the Future is an amazing compass for what the art industry holds in store for all of us." - Dan dos Santos "Packed with brilliant stories and thoughtful essays, all wonderfully illustrated by the artist winners-always a joy to behold." - Robert J. Sawyer
Book 39
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39
by L Ron Hubbard, Kevin J. Anderson, S M Stirling, Lazarus Chernik, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Devon Bohm, Marianne Xenos, David Hankins, Jason Palmatier, J R Johnson, Elaine Midcoh, Arthur H Manners, T J Knight, Spencer Sekulin, L H Davis, Samuel Parr, and Echo Chernik
Published 7 May 2024
In the world of speculative fiction.Your favorite authors.have selected the best new voices of the year. 24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators.3 Bonus Short Stories by Kevin J. Anderson, L. Ron Hubbard & S. M. Stirling. Art and Writing Tips by Lazarus Chernik, L. Ron Hubbard & Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Edited by Dean Wesley Smith, Jody Lynn Nye. 16-page color gallery of artwork. Cover art by Tom Wood.Check out the stories Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Nnedi Okorafor, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin J. Anderson, Jody Lynn Nye and others chose as the best of the best.Be amazed. Be amused. Be transported . by stories that take you by surprise and take you further and deeper into new worlds and new ideas than you've ever gone before..Twelve captivating tales from the most exciting new voices in science fiction and fantasy accompanied by three from masters of the genre.
A miracle? An omen? Or something else? One day, they arrived in droves?the foxes of the desert, the field, the imagination..- "Kitsune" by Devon BohmWhen a vampire, a dragon and a shape-shifting Chihuahua meet on a beach in Key West, fireworks go off! But that's just the background. - "Moonlight and Funk" by Marianne XenosDan Shamble, Zombie P.I., faces one of his funniest and most perplexing cases ever?an enlightened ogre, a salamander with low self-esteem, and a raging fire dragon terrorizing the Unnatural Quarter! - "Fire in the Hole" by Kevin J. AndersonThe 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 Taxman" by David HankinsIn a metaverse future, a woman who exposes falseness in others must decide what is real to her-the love she lost or the love she may have found. - "Under My Cypresses" by Jason PalmatierVic Harden wasn't lured by glory on a daring mission into the reaches of outer space-he was ordered out there by his editor. - "The Unwilling Hero" by L. Ron HubbardDangerous opportunities present themselves when an alien ship arrives in the solar system seeking repairs. - "White Elephant" by David K. HenricksonWith her spaceship at the wrong end of a pirate's guns, a former war hero must face down her enemies and demons to save Earth's last best chance for peace. - "Piracy for Beginners" by J. R. JohnsonYears after the Second Holocaust, the last surviving Jews on earth attempt to rewrite the past. - "A Trickle in History" by Elaine MidcohWhen I said I'd do anything to pay off my debts and get back home to Earth, I didn't mean survey a derelict spaceship at the edge of the solar system?but here I am. - "The Withering Sky" by Arthur H. MannerHigh-powered telescopes bring galactic life to our TVs, and network tuner Hank Enos figures he's seen everything?until the day an alien boy stares back. - "The Fall of Crodendra M." by T. J. KnightDetermined to save his wife, Tumelo takes an unlikely client through South Africa's ruins to the heart of the Desolation?a journey that will cost or save everything. - "The Children of Desolation" by Spencer SekulinWhen a terrorist smuggles a nuclear weapon into London, a team regresses in time to AD 1093 to assassinate a knight on the battlefield, thereby eliminating the terrorist a millennia before his birth. - "Timelines and Bloodlines" by L. H. Davis
You will love this collection of the best new voices because, as Locus magazine puts it, "Excellent writing.extremely varied. There's a lot of hot new talent."Get it now.
A miracle? An omen? Or something else? One day, they arrived in droves?the foxes of the desert, the field, the imagination..- "Kitsune" by Devon BohmWhen a vampire, a dragon and a shape-shifting Chihuahua meet on a beach in Key West, fireworks go off! But that's just the background. - "Moonlight and Funk" by Marianne XenosDan Shamble, Zombie P.I., faces one of his funniest and most perplexing cases ever?an enlightened ogre, a salamander with low self-esteem, and a raging fire dragon terrorizing the Unnatural Quarter! - "Fire in the Hole" by Kevin J. AndersonThe 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 Taxman" by David HankinsIn a metaverse future, a woman who exposes falseness in others must decide what is real to her-the love she lost or the love she may have found. - "Under My Cypresses" by Jason PalmatierVic Harden wasn't lured by glory on a daring mission into the reaches of outer space-he was ordered out there by his editor. - "The Unwilling Hero" by L. Ron HubbardDangerous opportunities present themselves when an alien ship arrives in the solar system seeking repairs. - "White Elephant" by David K. HenricksonWith her spaceship at the wrong end of a pirate's guns, a former war hero must face down her enemies and demons to save Earth's last best chance for peace. - "Piracy for Beginners" by J. R. JohnsonYears after the Second Holocaust, the last surviving Jews on earth attempt to rewrite the past. - "A Trickle in History" by Elaine MidcohWhen I said I'd do anything to pay off my debts and get back home to Earth, I didn't mean survey a derelict spaceship at the edge of the solar system?but here I am. - "The Withering Sky" by Arthur H. MannerHigh-powered telescopes bring galactic life to our TVs, and network tuner Hank Enos figures he's seen everything?until the day an alien boy stares back. - "The Fall of Crodendra M." by T. J. KnightDetermined to save his wife, Tumelo takes an unlikely client through South Africa's ruins to the heart of the Desolation?a journey that will cost or save everything. - "The Children of Desolation" by Spencer SekulinWhen a terrorist smuggles a nuclear weapon into London, a team regresses in time to AD 1093 to assassinate a knight on the battlefield, thereby eliminating the terrorist a millennia before his birth. - "Timelines and Bloodlines" by L. H. Davis
You will love this collection of the best new voices because, as Locus magazine puts it, "Excellent writing.extremely varied. There's a lot of hot new talent."Get it now.
Book 40
Writers of the Future Volume 35
by L Ron Hubbard, Rebecca Moesta, Mike Resnick, Dean Wesley Smith, Christopher Baker, Carrie Callahan, and David Cleden
Published 9 April 2019
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.