L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume II

By Cleo Qian

Book Overview

For almost 15 years, this widely heralded, award-winning anthology series has been propelling readers into realms beyond time and space, parallel worlds and alternate realities and place at the infinite edges of the imagination. The impetus for these startling voyages has come from the best new writers of speculative fiction--the winners of the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future Contest. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884042545
• ISBN13: 9780884042549
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Bridge Publications (CA)
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Some incredible writing (and some bad)

WotF XIX is a compilation of excellent stories (with a few, notable exceptions) spanning the genre range from historical fiction through horror and fantasy to science fiction. Despite the ever-present copy-editing errors, this was a very good read.I would put the stories in four categories of excellence (well, three of excellence and one of crap).Group One: The bestWalking Rain - Ian Keane's tale of supernatural beings in...

Pretty good story weaving

It's not perfect but I found this anthology very satisfying. When every single one of the stories is able to take me somewhere interesting, then the anthology is worth the money.. Favorite stories: Graveyard Tea, Windseekers, and Origami Cranes.

Wonderful stories from up and coming scifi writers!

I love short story anthologies and this is a book packed with good stories. from "Blade of the Bunny" to a thought provoking "The Price of Tea in China" every story is a must read. The tales are mixed with thoughtful tips and hints for new writers and the whole book makes a worthwhile text for anyone trying their hand at writing.

WOTF Vol. XV is very exciting.

Though I thought Vol. XIII was tepid, Vol. XV is anything but! Being a jaded scifi/horror/mystery reader, if an anthology doesn't have kick-ass short stories as openers, middlers, and closers as well, then I generally rate it below a two.Fortunately, this volume is one of the rare exceptions. Boy does it have terrific stories!I too am also a contestant trying to get into this superb anthology. I've read and entered...

Excellent book

I really liked this book. My favorite story was Cyclops in B Minor. Definately get this if you're into fresh talent and new ideas.