Writers of the Future Vol 33
by L. Ron Hubbard, Anne McCaffrey, Robert J. Sawyer, Todd McCaffrey, Larry Elmore, Dustin Steinacker, Sean Hazlett, Anton Rose, Doug C. Souza, Walter Dinjos, Stephen Lawson, Jake Marley, C. L. Kagmi, Andrew Peery, Ville Meriläinen, Ziporah Hildebrandt, Andrew L. Roberts
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Pub Date Apr 04 2017 | Archive Date Mar 08 2022
Description
The answers, the stories, the visions, and the mind-stretching possibilities are all waiting inside.
Welcome to the future of Science Fiction and Fantasy. It gets better every year. These are the award winning short stories of the international contest that have launched the writing careers of some of the best new books!
BONUS stories and articles on how to write by New York Times best sellers Anne McCaffrey, Robert J. Sawyer, Todd McCaffrey, Larry Elmore and Bob Eggleton.
“The Writers of the Future contest looks for people with the best imaginations who can see through the possibilities of the strangest and best ideas and tell stories that intrigue us and involve us.”—Orson Scott Card
“A glimpse of tomorrow's stars!”—Publishers Weekly
“Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers. . . . It has my heartiest support and recommendation.”—Terry Brooks
“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
“I can look at the contest as a nice precursor to my career taking off.” —Brandon Sanderson
Seventeen Stories to Fascinate, to Terrify, and to Delight!
When Gwen’s husband is found murdered, she’s the only suspect. After all, they were the only two people on the moon. —Moonlight One
Flora’s father is a ’Viathan mech-soldier of the Slayer Class, but how much of him is really left inside the machine? —The Armor Embrace
When an alien with godly intelligence is discovered watching the earth, one man must try to learn if its motives are pure. —Envoy in the Ice
If you were stranded in an open boat and the only hope for rescue came from a ghost ship, would dare to ride? —The Devil’s Rescue
Some gifts come with heavy price tags, and the giver must rise to the occasion. —Tears for Shu¨lna
What if an alien asks for your help with a question, and the answer affects the future of the whole human race? —The Drake Equation
Barlow has a talent for finding the dead. Or do they find him? —Acquisition
When Varga sets out to explore the ancient stronghold of a long- dead wizard, she discovers that the ruins aren’t as deserted as she thought. —Obsidian Spire
If only that reptile in the sewer were something as predictable as an alligator. —Gator
On a distant world among the cloud peaks, the light-hawks promise a rich reward for those daring enough to harvest one. —A Glowing Heart
In a world where memories can be stripped, Bill discovers that he has a family he has never known. —The Long Dizzy Down
Not all spirits have the best of intentions, and they must be dealt with. —The Woodcutters’ Deity
You can put an end to something wondrous, but only at a cost —The Dragon Killer’s Daughter
In a life-or-death situation, sometimes you wish that you had a really powerful spell. But that begs the question—what is power? —Useless Magic
Some devils are as old as a dream, and more evil than men can imagine. —Adramelech
When the world needs saving, three children are called to the task. —The Fox, the Wolf, and the Dove
Can an aging sorcerer find a way to track down his old nemesis with the small bit of magic he has left, or is he just fooling himself? —The Magnificent Bhajan
Read them here—and enjoy!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781619865297 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 201634
Fantastic short stories to get the creative juices flowing!
This is such an inspiring anthology to lovers of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Really encouraging comments from writer and illustrators.
I will recommend this to everyone who had an interest in this genre.
Roger R, Educator
An excellent book full of adventures to feed our imagination
Engaging compilation of science fiction and fantasy, two of my favorite genres. Each story is very well written that will catch you from beginning to end. To enjoy an evening at home alone, to read in the company of the couple or family. In addition each story is accompanied by a magnificent illustration that greatly enriches this book.
An excellent book full of adventures to feed our imagination, in general all stories are pleasant, although I do not like the horror so much. The stories really caught me and brought me different feelings, I was surprised by some plot twists. What I love most about these genres is that it allows me to contact possible inner realities, which are connected with deep emotions and desires, with a part of my subconscious that emerges when stimulated by the figurative narrative, and sometimes I discover certain aspects of my own that I dared not bring to light.
My gratitude to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book
Educator 55283
This anthology of science fiction/fantasy short fiction is a solid 5 stars! From the choice of authors included to the layout and editing to the introduction which is always amazing. I enjoy short fiction and love finding new authors through short fiction. I enjoy authors who only write short fiction, while other authors use it as part of a larger stage.
Mary H, Reviewer
I enjoyed reading this book! Most all the stories were thoroughly entertaining. I only found one of the short stories that did not keep my attention. It was one of those stories where you don't really know if the character is really experiencing these things or if he was hallucinating on this boat out at sea. Some people love this kind of ambiguity. I do not.
All the other stories were great! There is a story about a bird that was really well written and left me wanting to know more about those characters. The story about an alien being they call the Envoy was fascinating!
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