Eric James Stone – författare

New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card founded the online magazine Intergalactic Medicine Show in 2006. It has been a big success, drawing submissions from well-known science fiction and fantasy writers, as well as fostering some amazing new talents. This collection contains some of the best of those stories.

There is fiction from David Farland, Tim Pratt, and David Lubar, among others, and four new Ender Universe stories by Card himself. This collection is sure to appeal to Card’s fans and will serve as a great ambassador to them for these other talented writers.

The contents are:

Foreword by Orson Scott CardIntroduction: The Story behind the Stories by Edmund R. Schubert“In the Eyes of the Empress’ Cat” by Bradley F. Beaulieu“Mazer in Prison” by Orson Scott Card“Tabloid Reporter to the Stars” by Eric James Stone“Audience” by Ty Franck“The Mooncalfe” by David Farland“Cheater” by Orson Scott Card“Dream Engine” by Tim Pratt“Hats Off” by David Lubar“Eviction Notice” by Scott M. Roberts“To Know All Things That Are in the Earth” by James Maxey“Beats of Seven” by Peter Orullian“Pretty Boy” by Orson Scott Card“Respite” by Rachel Ann Dryden“The Box of Beautiful Things” by Brian Dolton“Taint of Treason” by Eric James Stone“Call Me Mr. Positive” by Tom Barlow“A Young Man with Prospects” by Orson Scott Card“Ender’s Homecoming” by Orson Scott Card – a special audio-only bonus

A consultant discovers how to communicate effectively with ancient, alien beings who have an entirely different perspective on the universe. A human dies, then becomes a hero for taking action after his death. Hard choices must be made to save loved ones. When trying to prevent imminent death, insanity becomes a real asset. Aliens explore humans'' need for independence and attachment. A transport worker must balance the needs of the few against those of the many. 

Journey into the last frontier with these seventeen tales of wonder and science, including award-winning stories by some of the top writers in science fiction and brand new tales by promising up-and-comers.

Hemelein Publications, in cooperation with LTUE Press, is proud to present this exciting collection of space opera and hard science fiction tales. Proceeds from this volume go to support Life, the Universe, & Everything''s mission of educating and helping new writers, artists, editors, and other creatives in learning the skills they need to become successful in the speculative fiction field.

Trace the Stars collects stories from Nancy Fulda, Sandra Tayler, Kevin J. Anderson, Brad R. Torgersen, M. K. Hutchins, Eric James Stone, Daniel Friend, Emily Martha Sorensen, David Farland, John M. Olsen, James Wymore, Eric G. Swedin, Jaleta Clegg, Paul Genesse, Wulf Moon, Beth Buck, and Julia H. West. 

“A delectable stew of fantasy, horror, hard science fiction, and alternate history in 27 sumptuous stories and one powerful novella. . . . Stunning” (Publishers Weekly).   Space opera. Superheroes. Horror and fairy tales. What if there was a multi-genre story collection available from a Nebula-award winning author? Eric James Stone’s immersive collection, The Humans in the Walls, contains twenty-seven tales of science fiction and fantasy, ranging from hard science fiction to fairy-tale fantasy, from humor to horror. Within these pages you’ll find supernatural beings, uploaded brains, psychic powers, space colonies, alternate timelines, aliens, superheroes, and giant AI starships that pay little attention to The Humans in the Walls. Each story contains special commentary by the author.