L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38

Writers of the Future is an annual anthology of short stories, illustrations, and articles with writing advice from bestselling authors.

Each story is the debut story of a new author, illustrated by a new artist.

Each author and artist has won the international writing competition for NEW authors of Science Fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories and illustrations: Writers of the Future.

The contest is open to all writers. There is NO entry fee. The winning stories are selected using blind judging, so your color, gender, or age do not have any influence—an equal chance for everyone. Authors keep the rights to their story!

And did I mention who selects the winning stories? That is the best part. The panel of judges includes some of my favorite sci-fi and fantasy authors: Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Nnedi Okorafor, Jody Lynn Nye, Kevin J. Anderson, Kathryn Kurtz, and many others. I could go on and on.

This is not only an excellent way for new authors to get their start but also a great way to find new authors to read. 

Synopsis:

In the World of Science Fiction…

…this Anthology stands out for three reasons:

The stories. The art. The extras. Which will you love most?

Standing on the shoulders of giants, these writers of the future have earned their place in the hallowed pages of volume 38. With 25-award winning authors and illustrators, this collection is a masterwork.

These diverse stories will fill you with new wonder. 

And a few just might break your heart.

Just imagine…

• Saving the mammoths is in your hands—can you conjure the magic to make it happen?

• You’ve got a monster BFF—whom you’re hiding from your own monster-hunting family.

• You’re part of a sting, out to catch some bar hoppers who are not only bending their elbows, but bending time as well.

• It’s game on, the fate of the universe is on the line—and you’re about to go all in.

• And much more!

Think you've seen it all? Think again.

 

How would you like to know the “Single Most Important Piece of Advice” from the author of Dune? 

 

The beautiful art and writing tips are just as wonderful as the collection of stories. Volume 38 is a treasure. You'll love this collection from past and future science fiction masters because these stories are page-turners.

 

Get it now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VXXCP5T/

Book trailer: https://youtu.be/xBU1l0W
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If you are an aspiring writer and love science fiction, fantasy, or horror, here are some of the free resources: 

 

Writing Contest Rules:  https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/

Enter the Writing Contest: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/

Free Writing Workshop: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/writing-workshop/

Writing Podcast: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/podcast/

Writers Forum: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/forum/

Contest Judges: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/writer-judges/ 

List of Writers of the Future & L. Ron Hubbard books: https://galaxypress.com/l-ron-hubbard-books/ 

Newsletter sign-up: https://galaxypress.com/newsletter-sign-up/

Watch the 2022 Awards-Gala: https://youtu.be/0rrPaJGo-kM

 

Authors & Illustrators

 

Authors: L. Ron Hubbard, Frank Herbert, David Farland, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Diane Dillon, and 12 winners Azure Arther, Desmond Astaire, J. A. Becker, Lazarus Black, Z. T. Bright, John Coming, Em Dupre, N. V. Haskell, Michael Panter, Brittany Rainsdon, Mike Jack Stoumbos, M. Elizabeth Ticknor, and finalist Rebecca E. Treasure.

 

Illustrators: Bob Eggleton, Arthur M. Doweyko, Nick Jizba, Zaine Lodhi, Tenzin Rangdol Majid Saberinejad, Natalia Salvador, Brett Stump, Jerome Tieh, Annalee Wu, Jim Zaccaria, Ari Zaritsky, Xiaomeng Zhang, André Mata, and Michael Talbot.

 

How the contest started:

 

L. Ron Hubbard, well-known for his best-selling sci-fi epic Battlefield Earth, started the contest in the early '80s. The purpose, as he stated, was to create “a means for new and budding writers to have a chance for their creative efforts to be seen and acknowledged.”  

The contest has been championed by some of the great authors since the beginning, including Frank Herbert of Dune and the incomparable Anne McCaffrey of the Dragons of Pern series! The judges for the contest now are no less impressive, as I mentioned above.

 

Critical Acclaim

“Writers of the Future Volume 38 is a literary smorgasbord where each new story comes with a feeling of excitement and mystery. It's a binge read. Just one more, you think, and the next thing you know the entire book is gone!” —International Review of Books, Gold rating

 

“Thirteen original stories described as powerful, unpredictable, nicely crafted, appealing with many twists.” —Tangent Online

 

“Captivating, compelling, and exceptionally well edited. It delivers.” —OnlineBookClub.Org

Kindle: B09VXXCP5T, Quality Paperback: 161986763X

Genre(s): Science fiction and fantasy

 

Author websites: 

https://galaxypress.com/l-ron-hubbard-books/

https://www.writersofthefuture.com/

 

Other Social Media Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/WotFContest/

https://www.instagram.com/wotfcontest/

https://www.pinterest.com/RealWotF/

https://twitter.com/WotFContest

5 Books To Read If You Loved Bridgerton

via GIPHY

Let's be honest. You're here because you are in need of a good book to fill a  Bridgerton-sized hole in your heart now that we are on a break and awaiting Season 3 of the hit Netflix series to make its way onto our screens.

To tide you over here are 5 books to feed your period romance appetite while you're waiting:

1.  Bridgerton: The Duke and I

Coming in at No.1 we have the obvious choice of Bridgerton: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. Give yourself a chance to immerse yourself in the original literary world created by Quinn and be intrigued by the slight differences in the book compared to the show.

2. Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore

Another great read that shouldn't be missed is Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore. This romantic novel is perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Annabelle and Sebastian, we get to see that the greatest angle of this love story is that the characters weren’t delirious on love at first sight, or obsessed with how attractive the other was. In fact, if anything, there was a little hostility between the pair similar to the romance of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice.

3. My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid

My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid is the first book The Sinful Wallflower series offers. Miss Katherine Danvers is a wallflower with a family on the brink of financial ruin and, in a similar vain to Bridgerton Season 1, it is up to her to save her mother and sisters from ruin. She transforms herself into Kitty Danvers, the fiancée of the elusive Alexander Masters, Duke of Thornton.

4. Mr Malcolms List by Suzanne Allain

Mr Malcolms List by Suzanne Allain is 4th on the list showcasing Mr Malcolm who is the most eligible bachelor in town. In this Regency romance, we read about Mr Malcolm offending Julia, our leading lady, with a demanding list of attributes he requires of a wife. 

5. To Have and To Hoax by Martha Waters

To Have and To Hoax by Martha Waters is our final book on the list to help you get your Bridgerton-esque fix showcasing Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley in this historical rom-com. This book is filled with drama, comedy and enough romance to satisfy your hunger for regency entertainment.

Discussion: How often should you post?

Okay, so when I first started out with this whole book blog thing nearly 10 years ago (2012) I tried to post every day. I was very enthusiastic and I wanted to post as many reviews and articles as possible. This lasted about two weeks when I realised how hard it was for me to post decent, daily content and keep up with school work at the same time.

It was hard to keep up with other bloggers who always had new content and I realised I needed to find a blogging schedule that worked for me and wasn’t overly demanding. After all it is a hobby. 

I later decided I would post three times a week with at least one review a week. This was a doable amount of weekly posts for me and although I’ve been known to take a break or two from blogging when work has gotten on top of me, I always try to come back to the same schedule of three-ish posts a week. Sometimes more sometimes less but I always try to post something. If one week I’m really busy then I’ll at least post a Fun Fact Friday because I tend to feel guilty not posting anything.

Well in recent times I've been focusing on my career (Medicine) and navigating a pandemic which has put a lot of my content on hold. It has been hard to be as prolific as I was when I started out but that won't stop me from trying. 

How often do you think you need to post?