The Astronaut Among the Flowers
And Other Stories
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Pub Date Aug 18 2026 | Archive Date Sep 30 2026
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Description
This debut collection by Nebula-nominated author P.A. Cornell brings together twenty-one tales of fantasy and science fiction that run the gamut from lighthearted to dark. The stories examine our connections to each other, to technology, to the world that surrounds us, and even to ourselves.
Journey through circumstances that defy explanation, and explore events yet to come, that have come before, or that exist outside of time altogether. Included are Cornell’s acclaimed story “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont,” as well as the award-winning “Splits,” and two brand new works published here for the first time.
*Includes an introduction by New York Times Bestselling Author, Jonathan Maberry
A Note From the Publisher
Despite her early interest in fiction, Cornell’s first publications were in non-fiction as a journalist and copy editor. Since 2015, she’s dedicated herself to writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror full time, and her stories have appeared in over seventy magazines and anthologies, including multiple “Best of the Year” anthologies.
THE ASTRONAUT AMONG THE FLOWERS AND OTHER STORIES is also available in the following formats:
Paperback: 9798992845884 / Suggested Price $19.99 USD
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Advance Praise
“The Astronaut Among the Flowers and Other Stories is a brilliant and beautiful exploration of exploration and wonder! Elegant and nuanced.”
— Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Bewilderness and Ghosts of the Void
“The Astronaut Among the Flowers is as unexpected as its arrestingly visual title. Whether the genre is science fiction, science fantasy or horror, Cornell’s intimate stories all explore the human experience through visions of progress and technology, hope and fear, love and loss. From a unique perspective on a cat’s nine lives, to love and life at a time-slip hotel, and even a deathless soldier’s tragic dilemma, the collection excels at presenting fascinating premises which deliver deeply emotional gut-punches that stay with you long after the story ends.”
— R.S.A. Garcia, Nebula and Sturgeon Award-winning author of The Nightward
“Featuring astounding tales of exploration, time travel, AI-run cities, and cats with unusually long lifespans, The Astronaut Among the Flowers is the rare collection that will leave you full of joy, hope, and tears. This book harkens back to the old days of SF when wonder, heart, and imagination ruled.”
— Pedro Iniguez, Bram Stoker Award winner and author of Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories
“Pull back the veil of stars, look past the light pollution, and see into various worlds occupied by robots, super soldiers, aliens, magic, and time slips. Cornell ticks a box for every lover of genre fiction.”
— Jean-Paul L. Garnier, owner of Space Cowboy Books
“P.A. Cornell’s The Astronaut Among the Flowers is an ambitious debut collection, with stories that are at times joyous, at times horrific, yet always satisfying. Cornell will make you nostalgic for the past and wary of the future, but most importantly, without fail, she’ll remind you of the enduring power of humanity.”
— Derrick Boden, Sturgeon Award finalist author featured in Lightspeed and Clarkesworld
“Prescient parables, otherworldly mysteries, and strange and distant futures weave together in this thought-provoking, compelling, and at times unsettling collection. This is a book that caters to every speculative taste, with sharp prose, brilliant concepts, and incisive commentary, spanning themes of love, fear, belonging, and what it means to be human. Not one to miss!”
— Lyndsey Croal , author of Dark Crescent and Limelight and Other Stories
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781967550012 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |