Writers of the Future Volume 27 showcases the thirteen best science fiction and fantasy short stories of the year, illustrated by the most talented aspiring artists!
This collection shows why I'm happy to be a judge for the Writers of the Future Contest--it always finds great stories by the new writers who will be winning Hugo and Nebula Awards a few years from now.--Tim Powers, Author
Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation.--Terry Brooks, Author
Here's skill and storytelling fervor aplenty--these writers of the future have already arrived!--Robert Silverberg, Author
The most enduring forum to showcase new talent in the genre. --Publishers Weekly
The Writers of the Future Contest has not only provided a place where new writers could break into print for the first time--but it also has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field. Long may it continue!--Neil Gaiman, Author
A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard--a fine, fine fiction writer--for the writers of the future. --Anne McCaffrey, Author
Prior to L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest starting, there was no field which enabled the new writer to compete with his peers--other new writers.--Kevin J. Anderson, Author
...the best-selling SF anthology series of all time.--Locus Magazine
The most enduring forum to showcase new talent in the genre. Publishers Weekly"
The Writers of the Future Contest has not only provided a place where new writers could break into print for the first time but it also has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field. Long may it continue! Neil Gaiman, Author"