L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41

The Best New SF & Fantasy Short Stories of the Year

De: L. Ron Hubbard

Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne, Jim Meskimen, Tamra Meskimen, Taylor Meskimen

Immerse Yourself in Stories of Wonder with the Audiobook of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41!

Step into the world of tomorrow and beyond, brought vividly to life by the exceptional voices of Jim Meskimen, Tamra Meskimen, Taylor Meskimen, and Kirby Heyborne. This dynamic cast transforms each story into a rich audio experience, making every twist, triumph, and revelation unforgettable.

A Thrilling Journey Through Science Fiction and Fantasy

Travel to alien worlds, brave dystopian futures, and unravel the mysteries of time itself. Whether it’s sentient robots, powerful witches, or daring explorers, these stories—written by the next generation of speculative fiction stars—come alive through immersive narration.

Character-Driven Drama and Heart

From courageous heroes to morally complex villains, the narrators bring depth and personality to every character. Jim Meskimen’s versatility, Tamra Meskimen’s emotional depth, Taylor Meskimen’s fresh energy, and Kirby Heyborne’s charm make this an audiobook experience that’s impossible to pause.

Masterful Essays from Storytelling Legends

Listen as insights from L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood are delivered with the same passion that defines their legendary works. Their reflections on creativity, inspiration, and the craft of writing make this audiobook as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

A Gateway to New Voices and Boundless Imagination

Discover the rising stars of speculative fiction and the timeless truths of human resilience, courage, and creativity. With Volume 41, you’ll hear the future of storytelling unfold.

Your Next Audiobook Adventure Awaits

Perfect for fans of science fiction and fantasy— or anyone seeking stories that challenge, inspire, and captivate—L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 delivers an unforgettable listening experience.

Get your copy today and let these narrators guide you into realms beyond imagination!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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So good!

Isn’t that cover something else? I knew as soon as I saw that cover that I had to get my hands on a copy. I’m so glad that I did because honestly, I think this is my favorite anthology they’ve put out so far! What I love most about these anthologies are the variety of stories. The stories are sci-fi and fantasy and each author does such a great job of making their own unique story. Each story was well written, had good pacing, and had a lot of my favorite elements. I did have a few favorites but overall, they were all pretty solid. I highly recommend you check this book out!

Exciting new Sci Fi Stories

This is a collection of Sci Fi stories from brand new writers, who are published as winners of the contest. Additionally, there are a few stories from well known writers. The stories chosen this year were very current to our times, and a number of them dealt with AI. My favorite stories in the audio were ASCII and Kill Switch. ASCII is the story of a fully AI taxi, in the future where all vehicles are AI driven. The story is written from ASCII's viewpoint and tells the life of an AI in those times the writer envisioned. It is a humorous story but also carries a message. I also really enjoyed the reading of Kill Switch and felt transported right into the story by the narrator.

The contest is a great route for anyone who wishes to become a published author, and many of the authors have gone on to become best selling writers. It as well produces a yearly collection interesting new stories. This year's collection does not disappoint, and I would recommend the audiobook to anyone. I found I could listen to it while driving back and forth to appointments at a distance.

Anthology- Sci-fi & fantasy Short Stories

This book’s an anthology packed with award-winning and up-and-coming authors, featuring twelve sci-fi, dystopian, and fantasy stories. Each one’s a quick read — under two hours — and will drop you into other worlds. You’ll find yourself on moons, inside spaceships, slipping through time with a magic stone, or dealing with creepy creatures and ghosts made of water. I had a few favorites:Code L1 by Andrew Jackson is about a crew of space explorers landing on a new planet, looking for resources and potential homesites on planets. But then they find piles of hollow bones… and what happens next is wild! Will they make it out alive? Slip Stone by Sandra Skaldki and The Rune Witch by Jefferson Snow were awesome too — both with their own unique storyline and otherworldly twists.

Great fiction by new writers

Writers of the Future never disappoints. This is an amazing contest that identifies amazing writers. Consequently, the anthology is also always amazing.

A diverse collection of Writers in Sci-fi and Fantasy

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 offers a diverse collection of writers in science fiction and fantasy. This anthology is part of a long-standing series dedicated to discovering and promoting emerging writers who have a love for futuristic and mystical realms.

What stands out in Volume 41 is the variety of styles and themes. I really enjoyed the balance of more classical tropes mixed with new innovative and far-reaching ideas. I think this showcases the evolution of both genres. In addition, you can tell that each story was carefully curated. Even with the more traditional reads, there were aspects that were novel and that kept me as the reader engaged.

Moreover, I think this volume has an educational aspect. By publishing a wide range of writers, it gives an insight into the craft of writing speculative fiction, but it also inspires you to take hold of your own pen and allow your imagination to run wild. Furthermore, the volume offers writing tips from Tim Powers, Robert J. Sawyer, Sean Williams, and Tom Wood.

I have always admired authors who are able to write short stories that feel complete. There were 3 stories in this volume that unearthed me. After each of them I was left thinking, that was incredible or, how did they manage to do that to me or, why do I feel challenged to broaden my view? That is the real strength of this anthology, it challenged and inspired me.