eBook edition

The SF and Fantasy of Tomorrow

Selected by Masters of Today

“This hefty, competent anthology showcases 12 consistently solid short stories, each accompanied by a full-color illustration. 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.” —Publishers Weekly

Featuring: 24 Award-winning Short Stories and Illustrations

Four bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Katherine Kurtz, Jody Lynn Nye, and Nnedi Okorafor

Art and writing tips by Echo Chernik, David Farland, L. Ron Hubbard, Mike Perkins, and Sean Williams

Edited by David Farland

Cover art by Echo Chernik

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 36 contents:

“Introduction” by David Farland

“The Illustrators of the Future Contest and the Art of This Anthology” by Echo Chernik

“The Trade” by C. Winspear

Illustrated by Arthur Bowling

“Foundations” by Michael Gardner
Illustrated by Aidin Andrews

“A Word That Means Everything” by Andy Dibble
Illustrated by Heather A. Laurence

“Steps in the Right Direction” by L. Ron Hubbard

“Borrowed Glory” by L. Ron Hubbard
Illustrated by Cassandre Bolan

“Catching My Death” by J. L. George
Illustrated by Kaitlyn Goldberg

“A Prize in Every Box” by F. J. Bergmann
Illustrated by Ben Hill

“Yellow and Pink” by Leah Ning
Illustrated by Irmak Çavun

“Making Collaboration Work for You or Co-writing with Larry and Sean” by Sean Williams

“The Phoenix’s Peace” by Jody Lynn Nye
Inspired by Echo Chernik’s Uncertain Egg

“Educational Tapes” by Katie Livingston
Illustrated by John Dale Javier

“Trading Ghosts” by David A. Elsensohn
Illustrated by Mason Matak

“Stolen Sky” by Storm Humbert
Illustrated by Anh Le

“Breaking In” by Mike Perkins

“The Winds of Harmattan” by Nnedi Okorafor
Illustrated by Brittany Jackson

“As Able the Air” by Zack Be
Illustrated by Brock Aguirre

“Molting Season” by Tim Boiteau
Illustrated by Daniel Bitton

“Automated Everyman Migrant Theater” by Sonny Zae
Illustrated by Phoebe Rothfeld

“The Green Tower” by Katherine Kurtz
Illustrated by John Dale Javier

“The Year in the Contests”

ABOUT THE CONTESTS

For almost four decades, L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests have discovered and nurtured the new stars of science fiction and fantasy, publishing their works and artwork in the annual anthology.

For almost four decades, L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests have discovered and nurtured the new stars of science fiction and fantasy, publishing their works and artwork in the annual anthology.