L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41: The Best New SF & Fantasy of the Year

The Future Begins Here.

“Excellent stories. Showcases the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.” —Library Journal

“Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.” —OnLineBookClub.com

“The gangbuster of science fiction short story collections. Outstanding.” —Midwest Book Review

Step into the future of science fiction and fantasy with twelve breakout new voices and three acclaimed authors pushing the boundaries of the genre. This award-winning anthology delivers unforgettable short stories that span time travel, first contact, magical realism, and reimagined fairy tales & folklore—all with moments of the humorous, the haunting, and the heroic.

Meet an AI taxi wrestling with ethics, a boy who won’t plug in, a mother facing cosmic ruin, a scientist uncovering weaponized time—and yes, there are even monsters. Whether you crave the Miyazaki-style enchantment of Blackbird Stone, the robot noir of Kill Switch, or the existential loops of A World of Repetitions, there’s something here to shake your sense of reality.

Perfect for fans of:
Blake Crouch, Martha Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Philip K. Dick, Michael Crichton, and Jeff VanderMeer.

Includes:

• 12 illustrated stories from emerging stars of speculative fiction
• 3 bonus stories by bestselling authors
• 3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creators

With unforgettable voices and world-class storytelling on every genre-defying page, the stories in Writers of the Future Volume 41 don’t just imagine the future—they challenge everything we think we know about it.

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With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 350 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most enduring 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. Then too, of course, there is all L. Ron Hubbard represents as the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology and thus the only major religion born in the 20th century. While, as such, he presents the culmination of science and spiritual technology as embodied in the religion of Scientology.
 
Jody Lynn Nye, writes fantasy and science fiction, and is Coordinating Judge for Writers of the Future. Since 1987 she has published over 50 books and more than 200 short stories. She has also written with notables in the industry, including Anne McCaffrey and Robert Asprin.  
 
Robert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers ever to win all three of the world's top awards for best science-fiction novel of the year: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He has also won the Robert A. Heinlein Award, the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, and the Hal Clement Memorial Award.   
 
Sean Williams is the author of thirty-five novels, eighty short stories and the odd  poem. He writes across the field of science fiction and fantasy for adults, young adults and children, and enjoys the occasional franchise, too, such as Star Wars and Doctor Who. His work has won awards, debuted at #1 on the New York Times hardback bestseller list.
 
Tim Powers is the author of numerous novels including Hide Me Among the Graves, Three Days to Never, Declare, Last Call, and On Stranger Tides, which inspired the feature film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. He won the Philip K. Dick Memorial Award twice, and the World Fantasy Award three times.

Craig
Elliott is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. He received his education
at the famed Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and studied
under artists such as Harry Carmean and Burne Hogarth. Craig’s carefully
crafted and arresting images of nature and the human form have captivated
audiences with their visual and intellectual celebration of the beauty in this
world and beyond. In addition to his fine artwork, Craig has had a hand in
designing many of today’s most popular animated films from studios such as
Disney and Dreamworks. A multi-faceted artist, he is also an accomplished
landscape architect, sculptor and most recently, jewelry designer. Especially
known for his exceptional ability with the human figure and creative
composition, Craig’s work has evolved into a unique vision informing and
influencing fine art, print, animation, and commercial worlds.





In the animation
industry he has worked primarily for Disney and Dreamworks, designing their
animated films such as Hercules, Mulan, The Emperor’s New Groove,
Treasure Planet, Shark Tale, Flushed Away, Bee Movie, Enchanted, Monsters vs.
Aliens, and The Princess and the Frog as
well as other upcoming