The Sci-Fi and Fantasy of Tomorrow Selected by Masters of Today?28 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators? Get ready to get carried away . . . to places no one has ever gone before. Turn the page . . . from dark fantasy to dystopian nightmare, from magical realism to military science, from paranormal urban fantasy to post-apocalyptic power trips . . . and beyond. Take flight on a starship powered by a godlike being, willing to go to any length to know what it is to be human. Delve into the psyche of a scientist who must choose between ambition and compassion while compelled to participate in a secret and sadistic government project. Get lost in the chilling Museum of Modern Warfare, where one woman is about to discover life-changing secrets. Experience the stories that challenge our sense of self and our sense of the world. And that s just the beginning of your journey. . . . Discover the mesmerizing power of these new stories, thought-provoking new ideas, brilliant new horizons, and astounding new writers and illustrators the chosen ones, selected by today s bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and artists. ___________________________3 Bonus Short Stories by?L. Ron Hubbard Jody Lynn Nye Kristine Kathryn Rusch The Dangerous Dimension by L. Ron Hubbard: Meek Dr. Henry Mudge has a dramatic personality change after discovering a mathematical equation that transports him to any place in the universe he can think of. . . . The Phoenixes War by Jody Lynn Nye: When a lover s gift to her king turns out to be a perilous trap, the Phoenixes and their priestess face a test that will decide the fate of two realms. . . . Museum of Modern Warfare by Kristine Kathryn Rusch: When an ambassador is asked to inspect the controversial Museum of Modern Warfare, she discovers life-changing secrets. . . . ___________________________Art and Writing Tips by ?L. Ron Hubbard Orson Scott Card Craig Elliott Magic Out of a Hat by L. Ron Hubbard: From a challenge to write a story inspired by a completely uninspiring wastebasket, Ron provides timeless insight on generating a solid story idea and also reveals a bit of the effusive spirit that he brought to the magic of writing. On Magic Out of a Hat by Orson Scott Card: Card discusses and expands upon Hubbard s article breaking down the techniques Ron used to create a story from a simple object. Card also explores the history of memorable speculative fiction and what makes it great. The Rewards of Imagination by Craig Elliott: In addition to his fine-art work, Craig has had a hand in designing many of today s most popular animated films. Here Craig expounds on the value and need for creative artists and their impact on our society.
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy of Tomorrow Selected by
Masters of Today
26 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators
Get ready to get carried away ... to places no one
has ever gone before.
Turn the page ... from dark
fantasy to dystopian nightmare, from magical realism to military science, from
paranormal urban fantasy to post-apocalyptic power trips ... and beyond.
Take flight on a starship
powered by a godlike being, willing to go to any length to know what it is to
be human. Delve into the psyche of a scientist who must choose between ambition
and compassion while compelled to participate in a secret and sadistic
government project. Get lost in the chilling Museum of Modern Warfare, where
one woman is about to discover life-changing secrets. Experience the stories
that challenge our sense of self?and our sense of the world. And that's just
the beginning of your journey....
Discover the mesmerizing power
of these new stories, thought-provoking new ideas, brilliant new horizons, and
astounding new writers and illustrators?the chosen ones, selected by today's
bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and artists.
___________________________
3 Bonus Short Stories by
L. Ron Hubbard • Jody Lynn Nye • Kristine Kathryn
Rusch
?The Dangerous Dimension? by L. Ron
Hubbard: Meek Dr. Henry Mudge has a dramatic personality change after
discovering a mathematical equation that transports him to any place in the
universe he can think of....
?The Phoenixes' War? by Jody Lynn Nye:
When a lover's gift to her king turns out to be a perilous trap, the
Phoenixes and their priestess face a test that will decide the fate of two
realms....
?Museum of Modern Warfare? by Kristine
Kathryn Rusch: When an ambassador is asked to inspect the
controversial Museum of Modern Warfare, she discovers life-changing secrets....
___________________________
Art and Writing Tips by
L. Ron Hubbard •
Orson Scott Card • Craig Elliott
?Magic Out of a Hat? by L. Ron Hubbard:
From a challenge to write a story inspired by a completely
uninspiring wastebasket, Ron provides timeless insight on generating a solid
story idea and also reveals a bit of the effusive spirit that he brought to the
magic of writing.
?On Magic Out of a Hat? by Orson Scott
Card: Card discusses and expands upon Hubbard's article breaking down
the techniques Ron used to create a story from a simple object. Card also
explores the history of memorable speculative fiction and what makes it great.
?The Rewards of Imagination? by Craig
Elliott: In addition to his fine-art work, Craig has had a hand in
designing many of today's most popular animated films. Here Craig expounds on the
value and need for creative artists and their impact on our society.
