Writers of the Future Volume 40


Writers of the Future 
Volume 40
L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne, Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, and Galen Westlake


Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Publisher: Galaxy Press
Date of Publication: 7 May 2024
ISBN: 978-1-61986-774-1 
ASIN: 1619867745
Number of pages: 448
Cover Artist: Dan dos Santos

Tagline: The Best New SF & Fantasy of the Year

Book Description:

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.

This 40th anniversary edition brings you 12 strikingly original stories and illustrations―by the best new creative talent in speculative fiction, all winners of the Writers of the Future Contest (selected by some of your favorite authors in the genre). The collection is rounded out with bonus stories and articles by bestselling authors and internationally renowned artists. 

Be carried away by stories—and illustrations—that will make you think, laugh, and see the world in ways you never imagined. From deep space disaster to a world where spirits walk among us, and the full spectrum in between—vivid, visceral, and visionary.

“A hopeful collection delivering, as the best sci-fi always does, a thirst for seeking out and pushing boundaries.

“An impressive 40 years since its inception, the Writers of the Future contest (originally created by L. Ron Hubbard of Battlefield Earth fame), continues to bring to the fore a plethora of exciting new talent in the world of SFF and fantasy writing.” —SciFiNow.co.uk

“See the best of the best culled for you, curated and selected in a single volume every year.” —Robert J. Sawyer

“This is where the next stars are born.” —Hugh Howey

“Excellent speculative fiction. They’re cutting edge.” —Nnedi Okorafor

“An explosion of color and life in amazing variety.” —Kevin J. Anderson

You will love this original sci-fi and fantasy collection because, as Locus Magazine says, these are by “Hot new talent.”

Book Trailer: 

The Wall Isn’t a Circle – WOTF 40 eBook Sampler: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jrx34nh92s

Butter Side Down – WOTF 40 Audiobook Sampler: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/isqxcrwi3z





About the Contributors:

24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators

3 Bonus Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard • Nancy Kress • S. M. Stirling

Art and Writing Tips by Gregory Benford • Bob Eggleton • L. Ron Hubbard • Dean Wesley Smith

Edited by Jody Lynn Nye 

Cover art by Dan dos Santos

Narrated by Jim Mesimen • Taylor Meskimen • Tamra Meskimen • Victoria Summer