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Anjica is a human scout searching for resources and mapping the edge of Mechanic space - the systems occupied by the mysterious, implacable foes that wiped out Frexi colony for no reason. All that mankind has in its favor is the faster than light Duncaster drive. But then Anjica finds a secret that explains the Mechanics' enmity and may give humans an edge. If she can survive to bring it home.This book contains two linked SHORT STORIES (about 11,000 words).

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.

Mysterious languages, unusual dogs, solitude, alien communications, and magic. The best science fiction and fantasy stories from Metaphorosis magazine’s first year.

The Demon in the Page – Joshua Phillip JohnsonHeard – Elise Forier EdieIn Dew and Frost and Flame – Vanessa FoggThe Heresy Machine – Gerald WarfieldGathering Dust – Meryl StenhouseSo, You’re In an Alternate Universe – Jeremy Packert BurkeSolomon and the Dragon’s Tongue – Molly EttaSpoiler: She Leaves Him – Jack NobleThe World’s Secret Heartbeat – Aatif RashidWhalesong – L. ChanHow to Survive a Fish Attack – Kato ThompsonMy Dog is the Constellation Canis Major – Jarod K. AndersonThe Sea Bank of Svalbard South – Octavia Cade

A baker's dozen of the best science fiction and fantasy stories of 2017 that happen to be vegan-friendly.

Bluebird - Benjamin CortLigeia is Waiting - Russell HemmellOven Game - Paul A. HamiltonCold Comforts - Graham Robert ScottLake Oreyd - Damien KrsteskiA Nightingale's Map of the City - Suzanne J. WillisAngels at the Border - Ian RennieSharpington's Coffers: Current Score 49.8 - Erik GoldsmithSundown on the Hill - Timothy MudieBusiness as Usual - N.R. LambertBad News from the Future - Angus CervantesThe Cure for Cancer - Ryan FitzpatrickThe Lost Languages of Exiles - Laura E. Price

Fourteen stories of aliens, sacrifice, magic, dinosaurs, and hope. And they''re all vegan-friendly to boot!

Lingua Franca - Amelia FisherRekindled - Mikko RauhalaSeven Scraps Unwritten - L. ChanThe First Step in Our Evolution - Marisca PichetteThe Skin of Aquila Cadens - Chris PanatierEverything But the Moon - Bo BalderThe Firmament - Douglas AnstrutherThe Preserved City - Charles SchoenfeldWhere the Old Neighbors Go - Thomas HaLighter than Air - Liam HoganRegret''s Relief - Travis Wade BeatyOld News - Gustavo BondoniThe Chorley - Rachel AyersThe Dinosaur''s Valentine - Abra Staffin-Wiebe

Cover art by vegan artist Bonnie Leeman.

What if stories were written like music? Score is an anthology of varied stories arranged to follow an emotional score from the heights of joy to the depths of despair - but always with a little hope shining through.

Contents

“Homecoming” — A.C. Worth“Tree and Flame” — Rob Francis“The Trader” — Damien Krsteski“Faux Ami” — A. Martine“Raising Mira” — Pauline Yates“Universe of Ghosts” — Samuel Chapman“The Humblebract Expedition” — B. Morris Allen“Selkie’s Song” — Mariah Montoya“Fountainhead” — B. Morris Allen“The Interrogation of Kelstrom Nor” — T.B. McKenzie“Orl, His Master, and the Egg” — Adan Berkowitz“Obliteration” — Caleb Warner“Naves Autem Vacuo” — Thom Connors“The Factory” — Michael Gardner“That Moment You Realize” — David Hammond“Shiver Soft Feathers” — L’Erin Ogle“The Bully Pulpit” — Ian Rennie“The Bureau of Sinful and Emotional Gods” — David A. Gray“The Silence of Mother” — Gerald Warfield“Potential” — Felicity Drake

 

How SFF stories move from ''maybe'' to published

What''s needed to take a story from interesting to publishable? What changes during the editorial process?

Reading 5X5 x3 presents 15 case studies of stories published in Metaphorosis magazine. For each story, the anthology includes:

Final version - the published version of the storyRevision notes - the editor''s initial feedback on the submitted version; the author''s intent for the piece; and notes from both author and editor about the editorial process: what surprised, pleased, or disappointed them about the process and the result.Original version - the version of the story originally submitted.

There''s also an extensive list of common writing flaws, suggestions on how to address them, and examples of stories from the anthology that faced those issues.

Reading 5X5 x3 offers not only a selection of great science fiction and fantasy stories, but a terrific learning tool for writers.

If you''ve ever wondered what it takes to get a story published, here''s the answer for 15 stories from Metaphorosis.

Five stories, five times  Five science fiction and fantasy themes, each explored five times by five different authors.  Twenty-five great authors demonstrating just how varied and interesting SF&F can be, and how each author's style and approach make all the difference. 

Contents

Contemporary FantasyDreaming in Other Colours — Meryl StenhouseLetters to the Earth — Caleb WarnerThe Fourth Pillar Says No — L. ChanHowl at the Moon — T.R. NorthKitchen — Vanessa FoggSoft Science FictionTime, The Ever-Rolling Stream — Juliet KempPatience — K. G. AndersonPetri Viventum — James RossThe Great Scientist Rivalry on Sourdough — Beth GoderThe Visible Spectrum — Matt ThompsonOtherThe Fragments of Others — Suzanne J. WillisBetween Ashes and Wings — Chanel Earl1001 — Y. X. AcsWhere Art Thou, My Love? — Filip WiltgrenDeus ex Noir — Rhoads BrazosHard Science FictionT-Minus — Ian RennieCountdown — David HammondOne of the Cities — Damien KrsteskiIn the Absence of Time — Pauline YatesThe Long View — Karl DandenellHigh FantasyBlood Feud — Paul A. HamiltonChild of Flowers — Sean R. RobinsonTongue of the Chimera — Sandi LeibowitzSong and Sacrifice — Rob FrancisThe Gentlest River — Karolina Fedyk

Five stories, five times  Five science fiction and fantasy themes, each explored five times by five different authors.  Twenty-five great authors demonstrating just how varied and interesting SF&F can be, and how each author's style and approach make all the difference.  This special Writers' Edition has all the above, plus two extra stories, the original story briefs, and extensive author notes for each story and each brief.  100 pages of extra material specifically intended for writers!

Contents

Contemporary FantasyDreaming in Other Colours — Meryl StenhouseLetters to the Earth — Caleb WarnerThe Fourth Pillar Says No — L. ChanHowl at the Moon — T.R. NorthKitchen — Vanessa FoggThe Simple Task — Michael GardnerSoft Science FictionTime, The Ever-Rolling Stream — Juliet KempPatience — K. G. AndersonPetri Viventum — James RossThe Great Scientist Rivalry on Sourdough — Beth GoderThe Visible Spectrum — Matt ThompsonOtherThe Fragments of Others — Suzanne J. WillisBetween Ashes and Wings — Chanel Earl1001 — Y. X. AcsWhere Art Thou, My Love? — Filip WiltgrenDeus ex Noir — Rhoads BrazosMaps in Our Footsteps, Legend in Our Dreams — Jason BaltazarHard Science FictionT-Minus — Ian RennieCountdown — David HammondOne of the Cities — Damien KrsteskiIn the Absence of Time — Pauline YatesThe Long View — Karl DandenellHigh FantasyBlood Feud — Paul A. HamiltonChild of Flowers — Sean R. RobinsonTongue of the Chimera — Sandi LeibowitzSong and Sacrifice — Rob FrancisThe Gentlest River — Karolina FedykThe briefsContemporary Fantasy — Meryl StenhouseSoft SF — Beth GoderOther — Y.X.AcsHard SF — Karl DandenellHigh Fantasy — Sean R. RobinsonSample brief — B. Morris Allen

How do authors'' voices change when they collaborate?

A round-robin of great science fiction and fantasy stories. Five authors with each other and writing solo. Epic duels both human and divine, alien spaceships, a train full of sacrifices barreling straight toward a god''s seat of power, and much, much more.

Stories from Evan Marcroft, David Gallay, J. Tynan Burke, L''Erin Ogle, and Douglas Anstruther

Table of Contents

Children of a Wine-Dark World - David Gallay and Douglas Anstruther The Relic - J. Tynan Burke and L''Erin OgleLambs Fight to Die - Evan MarcroftThe Third Chamber From the Left - Douglas Anstruther and L''Erin OgleBoro Boro - Evan Marcroft and J. Tynan BurkeInstar - David GallaySnakeheart - Douglas Anstruther and Evan MarcroftSudden Oak Death - J. Tynan BurkeTitanotheosis - David Gallay and Evan MarcroftMemories Written in Scars - L''Erin OgleProject Blackbook - J. Tynan Burke and David GallayThe Blood Dance of Ape and Mouse - Evan Marcroft and L''Erin OgleThe Firmament - Douglas AnstrutherDaylight - L''Erin Ogle and David GallayInfernal Policies and Procedures Have Changed - Douglas Anstruther and J. Tynan Burke