Writers of the Future Volume 42 Presented by L. Ron Hubbard Press Release

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers Of the Future Volume 42 Celebrating over 1,000 Writers and Illustrators Published

Year 42 of Writers and Illustrators of the Future marks yet another milestone in the storied legacy of the international writing and illustrating Contests created by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983. With entrants from over 175 countries and winners from 52 countries, Volume 42 will mark the Contests’ having published over 1,000 writers and illustrators in the series. This is an achievement never before attained by any science fiction and fantasy competition.

The event begins streaming live at 7:00 PM PST on http://www.WritersoftheFuture.com. Winners will be recognized and awarded with a handsome trophy. However, only two winners, one writer and one illustrator, will take home the grand prize trophy and checks for $5,000.

L. Ron Hubbard created the Contest in 1983, writing in the Introduction to Writers of the Future Volume 1, “A culture is as rich and as capable of surviving as it has imaginative artists. The artist is looked upon to start things. The artist injects the spirit of  life into a culture. And through his creative endeavors, the writer works continually to give tomorrow a new form.”

Based on the Writing Contest’s success, its sister Contest, Illustrators of the Future, was created five years later to provide aspiring artists with the same opportunity.

The awards gala culminates a week-long workshop taught by several of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy writing and illustration. The writers’ workshop will be led by coordinating judge, Jody Lynn Nye (“Mythology” series), and Tim Powers (“On Stranger Tides”), with guest instructors Kevin J. Anderson (“Dune” prequels), Orson Scott Card (“Ender’s Game”), Nina Kiriki Hoffman (“The Thread That Binds the Bones”), Nancy Kress (“Beggars in Spain”), Katherine Kurtz (“Deryni” Series), Rebecca Moesta (“Crystal Doors”), Larry Niven (“Ringworld”), and S.M. Stirling (“Draka” Series).

Illustrators will be taught by Echo and Lazarus Chernik, with guest instructors Ciruelo, Craig Elliott,

Brian C. Hailes, Brittany Jackson, Rob Prior, and Irvin Rodriguez.

“The series successfully showcases future voices representing the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.” –Library Journal

“The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest has quietly been shaping the next wave of genre storytellers-with a legacy that’s as cosmic as the stories themselves.” –SciFiNow.co.uk

“The gangbuster of science fiction short story collections. Outstanding.” –Midwest Book Review

Discover the next generation of science fiction and fantasy with twelve emerging authors and three powerhouse storytellers. These unforgettable short stories deliver everything readers love-time travel, first contact, magical realism, monsters, fairy-tale twists, and pulse-pounding science fiction and fantasy-crafted to surprise, thrill, and keep you turning pages.

Featuring original stories by Orson Scott Card and Nina Kiriki Hoffman.

Perfect for fans of:
Orson Scott Card, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Blake Crouch, Brandon Sanderson, V. E. Schwab, Naomi Novik, Michael Crichton, Ted Chiang, Ken Liu, and Black Mirror.

Includes:

• 12 illustrated stories from emerging stars of speculative fiction
• 3 bonus stories by bestselling authors.
• 3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creators

Selected from thousands of entries worldwide, Writers of the Future Volume 42 brings together a new generation of emerging authors and illustrators-your launchpad into the future of science fiction and fantasy.

About The Winners!

Illustrators of the Future Contest

The success of the Contest is measured by the success of its winning authors and illustrators. The 583 winners and published finalists of the Writing Contest have published over 8,000 novels and short stories, and their works have sold over 60 million copies.

The 430 past winners of the Illustrating Contest have created art for over 700 books, 500 comics, and 130 major motion pictures, gaming feature films, TV shows, and documentaries.

For more information about Writers and Illustrators of the Future, visit http://www.writersofthefuture.com.

To request additional review copies or an interview with any of the winners, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.

We look forward to the coverage!