L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 33 - (Paperback)

About the Book

Science Fiction & Fantasy Anthology and Advice to Writers--the 33rd edition of Writers of the Future may be the best book yet! Brand-new adventure through space, time, and possibility.

The answers, the stories, the visions, and the mind-stretching possibilities are all waiting inside. "Stories that intrigue us and involve us." --Orson Scott Card

BONUS: Stories and articles on how to write by New York Times best selling authors Anne McCaffrey, Robert J. Sawyer, Todd McCaffrey, Larry Elmore, and Bob Eggleton.

Book Synopsis

"Hot new talent." --Locus

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, and Brandon Sanderson.

Explore 12 diverse new universes of possibility through a variety of creative and fresh new ideas--all in one anthology. From dragons to mythical death dealers, from murder on the moon to deep space mystery, these stories bring you the hot new talent in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

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.

You'll love this anthology because of the diversity of stories, unexpected twists and turns, and 16 full color illustrations that bring the stories to vivid life.

Get it now.

Bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Todd McCaffrey, and Robert J. Sawyer

Art and writing tips by Anne McCaffrey, L. Ron Hubbard, and Larry Elmore

"This fine collection will appeal to both fans of science fiction and fantasy short stories and aspiring writers looking for ways to improve their craft." --Booklist

About the Stories:

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 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 Shülna

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

Review Quotes

"The best-selling SF anthology series of all time." --Locus Magazine
"There's only one reason, to pick up Writers of the Future, and that's because the stories are wonderful."--Orson Scott Card
"It really does help the best rise to the top."--Brandon Sanderson
"Any reader would find stories in the anthology that would appeal to them." --Tim Powers
"An absolute wealth of imagination, adventure, excitement, stimulation and joy, every possible human emotion." --Sean Williams
"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

"Writers of the Future collection is exciting and engrossing, with stories that range across the spectrum of SF and fantasy. Tried-and-true space opera and epic fantasy, these stories explore new mysteries and ideas."
--Publishers Weekly


"A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard a fine, fine fiction writer for the writers of the future."--Anne McCaffrey, Author


"It all started when I won the Writers of the Future Contest. Without them, I can honestly say I would not be where I am today." --Patrick Rothfuss, Author


"Some of the best SF of the future comes from Writers of the Future." --David Hartwell Hugo-Award-winning editor


"The Writers of the Future Contest has not only provided a place where new writers could break into print for the first time but it also has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field. Long may it continue!" --Neil Gaiman, Author


"This collection shows why I'm happy to be a judge for the Writers of the Future Contest it always finds great stories by the new writers who will be winning Hugo and Nebula Awards a few years from now." --Tim Powers, Author


"Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation." --Terry Brooks, Author


The best-selling SF anthology series of all time. Locus Magazine
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...the best-selling SF anthology series of all time. Locus Magazine
"

Writers of the Future collection is exciting and engrossing, with stories that range across the spectrum of SF and fantasy. Tried-and-true space opera and epic fantasy, these stories explore new mysteries and ideas.
Publishers Weekly
"

A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard a fine, fine fiction writer for the writers of the future. Anne McCaffrey, Author
"

It all started when I won the Writers of the Future Contest. Without them, I can honestly say I would not be where I am today. Patrick Rothfuss, Author
"

Some of the best SF of the future comes from Writers of the Future. David Hartwell Hugo-Award-winning editor
"

The Writers of the Future Contest has not only provided a place where new writers could break into print for the first time but it also has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field. Long may it continue! Neil Gaiman, Author
"

This collection shows why I'm happy to be a judge for the Writers of the Future Contest it always finds great stories by the new writers who will be winning Hugo and Nebula Awards a few years from now. Tim Powers, Author
"

Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation. Terry Brooks, Author
"

About the Author

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 320 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard.