Robert J. Sawyer

Sean Williams

L. Ron Hubbard

Tim Powers

Tom Wood

Andrew Jackson

Echo Chernik

Ian Keith

Patrick MacPhee

Sandra Skalski

Seth Atwater Jr.

Lauren McGuire

Randyn C. J. Bartholomew

Jefferson Snow

Joel C. Scoberg

Barlow Crassmont

T.R. Naus

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.

Get it now.

Galaxy Press

Writers of the Future

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