Ana Sun

Ana Sun (pronounced “Soon”) writes from the edge of an ancient town in the south-east of England. She spent her childhood in Malaysian Borneo and grew up living on islands. Her captivating speculative short fiction, commonly touching on themes of climate adaptation and livable futures, has appeared in magazines and anthologies, with stories nominated for the inaugural Utopia Award, selected for Best of British Science Fiction and long-listed for the British Science Fiction Association Awards.

In an alternate universe, she might have been a musician, an anthropologist—or a botanist obsessed with edible flowers.

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Praise for FUTURES TO LIVE BY:

"Whether they’re voting about the renovation of an old military fort, jumping through time and between dimensions, or mediating a conflict between birds, Ana Sun’s characters gracefully navigate the challenges of climate change and sustainable living, balancing grief and loss with courage and hope."

—Sarena Ulibarri, Utopia Award Winner and author of "Another Life"

"'Futures to Live By' is a versatile collection of possible and hopeful futures by Ana Sun. The stories featured here should be landmarks of fiction when we think about the positive impact literature can have in our lives. This is the kind of book that should be used in schools and universities to study the futures we are all striving for right now. Ana's writing is exquisitely beautiful and perfectly navigates solarpunk and climate fiction, from the fears and anxieties of our times to the hopes and credible solutions of a desirable future. Extremely recommended reading!"

–Renan Bernardo, Nebula and Ignyte finalist and author of "Different Kinds of Defiance"

“These stories are compelling, thought-provoking and deeply human. Importantly, they are infused with hope; the dream of a brighter future. Ana Sun is a writer to watch.”

– Teika Marija Smits, British Fantasy Award winner and author of "Umbilical"

"Ana Sun is a spinner of wonderful yarns that tie our rich pasts into beautiful futures. Her stories glow with warmth from nostalgia and joy for a future to come, encouraging us to nurture our now. This is a much-needed collection for our time."

— Dr Yen Ooi, Hugo Awards finalist, narrative designer, and author of "RÉN: The Ancient Chinese Art of Finding Peace and Fulfilment"