<b>Let your imagination run wild. </b> <p>If you're ready to travel to a universe of mystery, sacrifice, and suspense, where the laws of physics are optional, book your journey here. <p>On this odyssey of enchantment, enlightenment, and endless possibility, you will meet a murderer who's out to save mankind, a cyborg who robs the dead to rescue the living, and a lost boy who holds the key to peace. Discover visions of the world, of mankind, and of the future that are sure to open your eyes. <p>Every illustration will touch you. <p>Every word will move you. <p>Every idea will take you by surprise. <p><b>Just imagine.</b> <p><b>Bonus</b>: Learn how to write or improve your craft with tips from award-winning and bestselling author and editor <b>Mike Resnick</b> and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard. Internationally renowned artist, <b>Rob Prior</b>, shares tips of the trade for aspiring illustrators. <p><b>"It's one of the forces that keep science fiction alive."</b> --<i>Orson Scott Card</i> <p><b>The 35th collection of winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future competition features expertly crafted stories and art, spanning the gamut from hardcore sci-fi to epic fantasy.</b> 12 stories so fresh and new, they're 5-10 years ahead of the curve--the future is literally here and now. <p>Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests' blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy. <p>Created by <b>L. Ron Hubbard</b>, whose commitment to help new writers and artists gave rise to the annual Writers of the Future anthologies--a launching pad for writers and artists who are sure to command our attention for decades to come. <p>The 24 award-winning sci-fi and fantasy authors and illustrators are accompanied by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling authors <b>L. Ron Hubbard, Rebecca Moesta, Mike Resnick, Dean Wesley Smith</b>, and world-class artists <b>Rob Prior</b