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.
