L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of th..., Tim Powers
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of th..., Tim Powers
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41
The Best New SF & Fantasy of the Year

Author: Tim Powers, L. Ron Hubbard

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Jim Meskimen, Tamra Meskimen, Taylor Meskimen

Unabridged: 16 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Galaxy Audio

Published: 04/22/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Immerse Yourself in the Writers of the Future!“Narrator Kirby Heyborne joins the Meskimen family—Jim, Tamra, and daughter Taylor—in energetically giving voice to a dozen new stories by the winners of the Writers of the Future contest. … A fine sampling of some of the best new voices in today’s science fiction and fantasy.” —AudioFile Magazine“Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.” —OnLineBookClub.com“Excellent stories. Showcases the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.” —Library JournalStep 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 fiction3 bonus stories by bestselling authors3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creatorsWith 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.Get it now.

About Tim Powers

Tim Powers is the author of over a dozen novels, including The Anubis Gates, Declare, and Three Days to Never. He has received the Locus, World Fantasy, and Philip K. Dick awards. He lives in San Bernardino, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jazmin ✿ on May 19, 2025

The writers of the future novels are always fantastic. not only are the stories incredible contributions to the sci-fi and fantasy genres, but include incredible art pieces that contribute to the vibes of the stories! Highly recommend that you check out this anthology :) (Also if you're hoping to wr......more

Goodreads review by Books_the_Magical_Fruit (Kerry) on April 26, 2025

The Writers (and Illustrators) of the Future program is so needed and never fails to introduce the world to a new crop of amazing artists and storytellers. Volume 41 is no exception. As always, with anthologies, you get some good and some not-so-good stories. In my opinion, the good ones more than m......more

Goodreads review by Beary Into Books on April 23, 2025

Isn’t that cover something else? I knew as soon as I saw that cover that I had to get my hands on a copy. I’m so glad that I did because honestly, I think this is my favorite anthology they’ve put out so far! What I love most about these anthologies are the variety of stories. The stories are sci-fi......more

Goodreads review by Once Upon A on May 12, 2025

If there’s one anthology that never fails to leave me awe-struck, it’s L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future. And Volume 41. It might just be the most dazzling edition yet. Every year, this contest uncovers the brightest new voices in speculative fiction—and Volume 41 is a stunning showcase o......more

Goodreads review by jlreadstoperpetuity on May 16, 2025

Mood: “What did I just read?… I want more.” Aight so boom—this book is straight chaos in the best way. Writers of the Future Vol. 41 ain't no regular collection. It’s like 400+ pages of wild, mind-bending short stories from new authors that came to eat. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 🌱📚 It’s a bunch of sci-fi/fantasy storie......more