Author Description

Like the branches of a tree, the future of humanity could spread in many directions. Which one shall we follow? Third Flatiron's new all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Offshoots: Humanity Twigged, presents short stories about possible futures, whether good or bad. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from human alliances with AIs, animals, and fairies; fashion as policy; virtual reality; or time travel to fix past mistakes. Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles." Stories by David Hankins, Robin Pond, John A. Frochio, Jackson Willis, Jesse Back, Curtis James McConnell, E. J. Delaney, Scott Sands, Edward Barnfield, Yelena Crane, M. Richard Eley, Catherine Weaver, Wulf Moon, David Cleden, Juliana Rew, Robert Stahl, Neil James Hudson, Jennifer Povey, Henry Herz, Jason M. Hough, Pauline Barmby, Evan A. Davis, Esteban Raposo, and Elizabeth Spencer Spragins.