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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 tomorrows brightest creative talents chosen by some of todays 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 Pandoras 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 boundariesand break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossibleand render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselvesand 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.

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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 Phoenixs Peace by Jody Lynn Nye: The Phoenix has always been the guardian of Dembia. Now theres 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.

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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.

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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. Theyre cutting edge. Theyre new. Nnedi Okorafor

Without Writers of the Future, I wouldnt 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

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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 36

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