Hungry aliens. Futuristic shoppers. Veteran spacers. Medical androids. Killer teddy bears. Janitors with raptor DNA.And now, they're all in one place.Tales From a Lone Star is the first anthology from the Future Classics speculative fiction writers group of North Dallas. Featuring fourteen stories from members such as Nebula nominee Jake Kerr ("The Old Equations") and 2012 Writers of the Future winner William Ledbetter ("The Rings of Mars"), Tales From a Lone Star ranges from near future SF to a post-apocalyptic world run by zombies."Requiem in the Key of Prose" by Jake Kerr"Teddy Bears and Tea Parties" by S. Boyd Taylor"The Fowler's Daughter" by Michelle Muenzler"Last House, Lost House" by William Ledbetter"The Ballad of Smokin' Dad Harlan" by C.A. Rose"Domalon-a-Ding-Dong" by Paul Lamarre"Windows" by Gloria Oliver"Le Gardien" by Melanie Fletcher"A Distant Sound of Hammers" by S. Boyd Taylor"The Tower" by Gloria Oliver"They Gather in the Green" by Michelle Muenzler"Worthy" by C.A. Rose"A Touch of Ginger" by Melanie Fletcher"Medic!" by William Ledbetter

Tales From a Lone Star: A Future Classics Anthology, Volume One

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Kerr, Jake

Ledbetter, William

Science Fiction

Belaurient Press

For fourteen-year-old Tommy Black, nothing is worse than being raised by an overprotective grandfather in the city that never sleeps. That is until his grandfather is captured by magical creatures and Tommy has to save him with his family's magical staff. That wouldn’t be so bad, but the only magic he can do with the staff is weak--making light. What the heck can you do with light? Tommy finds out as he fights golems, shadow creatures, and djinn in a journey that features a magical river, an enchanted train, and an illusionary fortress. But the worst part of all? Tommy has to save his grandfather with the help of Naomi, a girl whose talent with magic is only rivaled by her ability to hurl insults. "Jake Kerr has told an exciting coming-of-age tale that asks serious ethical questions about the costs of magic. This is a world that will stay with the reader long after the last page." - Ken Liu Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award winning author of The Grace of Kings

Tommy Black and the Staff of Light

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Currents & Tangents Press

The second book of the Tommy Black series. Dedicated to reshaping his family's legacy, Tommy Black has spent two years mastering the powerful Staff of Light and freeing the magical creatures in England. While he was focusing on his personal mission, however, Germany had invaded Europe, igniting the flames of world war. Desiring to help, Tommy volunteers to free the magical creatures in Germany to disrupt the Nazi war machine. Joined by his friend, the powerful magician Naomi, and two others, the group soon discover an extraordinary secret that changes everything--Tommy may not be the only Archmage in the world.

Tommy Black and the Coat of Invincibility

Teen & Young Adult

Historical Fiction

The arc of history is unpredictable, and no one knows where it's headed. But that's never stopped speculative fiction writers from shouting out a warning.Join twenty-seven of today's top science fiction authors as they write about possible tomorrow's we hope to avoid, drawing on challenges ripped from today's headlines. Hugo and Nebula Award winners, New York Times best sellers, some of the hottest names in Hollywood, all come together to share tales from a future worth fighting against.This is a project of passion for all involved. We hope that passion is evident and contagious. At least 50% of each sale of this anthology will go to the ACLU. To learn more about their mission, go to www.aclu.org.Welcome to the Resistance.With stories by:Saladin AhmedLeigh AlexanderViolet AllenCharlie Jane AndersJason ArnoppElizabeth BearDesirina BoskovichC. Robert CargillDelilah S. DawsonKieron GillenKevin HearneHugh HoweyLaura HudsonJake KerrSarah KuhnKhaalidah Muhammad-AliAn OwomoyelaSamuel PeraltaBeth RevisMadeleine RouxJohn ScalziDavid WellingtonTroy L. WigginsFran WildeChet WilliamsonDaniel H. WilsonCharles Yu

Resist: Tales from a Future Worth Fighting Against

Literature & Fiction

Bear, Elizabeth

Scalzi, John

Anders, Charlie Jane

Howey, Hugh

Roux, Madeleine

Wilson, Daniel

Boskovitch, Desirina

United States

Independently published

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