Alternative Truths is a look at the post-election America that is, or will be, or could be. We attach no manacles to truth that bind it to our visions. Instead we free it to find its own way through the minds of the two dozen writers who have shared their vision of the future in either sensitively written allegorical tales such as Relics by Louise Marley, a woman who grew up bucking hay in Montana and moved on to a talented musical performer and successful novelist; or the raw humor of Adam Troy-Castro in his Q &amp; A, which takes on the verbal veracity of Donald J. Trump. This collection includes a thoughtful foreword by Rick Dunham other work by some of fandoms best loved writers

Alternative Truths (Alternatives)

Literature & Fiction

Brown, Bob

Hauer, Diana

Wright, Jim

Marley, Louise

Macdonald, Susan Murrie

Hammond, Paula

Featherston, Bobby Lee

Radford, Irene

Ewy, Joel

Castro, Adam-Troy

Genre Fiction

B Cubed Press

Henry Frederic Amiel stated that “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind." And while this book explores theology and beliefs, it is written to be kind as well as thoughtful, and at times funny. It will give you belly laughs, but it will also give understanding of the notion of believing. It will remind you that no matter what you believe, we make this journey together. There are poems by some wonderful modern thinkers including Gwyndyn T. Alexander and Jane Yolen, that will explore the nature of our world. Essays by David Brin and David Gerrold that explore the nature of why we believe what we do. And then there are the stories. Funny stories, like First, that explains how Hell got started. Serious stories of redemption, as seen in Izzy Tells no Lies. Stories that explore familiar themes of the trials of Job, as seen by those around him. Questions are raised if we would even recognize a returning messiah after 2000 years of interpretations of the beliefs. And most important, they are well written with craft and skill that you have come to expect from B Cubed authors.

Alternative Theologies: Parables for a Modern World (Alternatives)

Religion & Spirituality

More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity. This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No one knows for sure. But these top-tier talented authors from around the world, from Philip Brian Hall to Bruno Lombardi to Jane Yolen give us their visions. Of interest you might find Lou Antonelli’s “Queens Crossing” a unique view of alternatives. What if the Donald had moved to Cleveland. Just remember, Cleveland Rocks and so does this story. You will find the witticisms of Jim Wright exploring Donald Trump as Moses after presentation of the Ten Commandments. The mental genius of Edd Vick and Manny Frishberg as they give us Trump, tweeting his way across the solar system. There is much to laugh about. There are serious visions as well. Brad Cozzens’s brilliant poem “America Once Beautiful” reaches poignantly from today’s reality into some salvageable vision of tomorrow that borrows from yesterday’s values. The poets in this volume, be they Brad, Jane Yolen, Gwyndyn T. Alexander or C.A. Chesse, bring new meanings to words and leave you thoughtful. If you want a fun romp, jump to “Wishcraft.com,” by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, as she explores how important it is that political hacks not annoy witches. Or, if you prefer, K.G. Anderson’s, “The Right Man for the Job,” in which a post-corporeal LBJ rides to the rescue. There is something for everyone. Coping. How do we cope? This painful question is explored by three of our best and brightest. Jill Zeller, a woman who won’t write of Elves, has given us “A Woman Walks Into a Bar,” an affirmation of our own choices. Coping is also explored brilliantly by Karin L. Frank and Kerri-Leigh Grady in their stories “HMO” and “Final Delivery.” This is Science Fiction, given that fact, we also brought you Mike Resnick with “The Politicians” and Rebecca Mix’s “The Nompers.” Both classic in their settings of broad and rich universe. There are so many more great stories in this collection, I can truly recommend them all. If, however, you can only read one, then read Eric M. Witchey’s “Small Courages,” and let it touch you, maybe bring tears of hope, as you see our world through the eyes of a child and find that we can survive. We will survive.

More Alternative Truths: Stories from the Resistance (Alternatives)

A hilarious and satirical look at the encounters of Donald J. Trump with a feminist college professor, ghosts of feminists past, leaders of feminist planets and his own fear of strong women. A playful and well crafted look at the absurdities of being Donald Trump.

When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes the Orange Outrage Pussy Grabber

Humor & Entertainment

Barr, Marleen S.

Humor

In a world where the rebellious Elemental Children of the Earth Mother- Fire (the Old Man), Wind (the Old Hag), Water, and Rock are in a constant battle for release and dominance, Humans have evolved into talented clans to keep the Elements in check. Fire dancers have developed rituals to suppress the Old Man. But he has learned, and fights for freedom in new ways, threatening the balance of the world. Jetta, scarred and recovering from battle with the old man that killed her lifemate, has to find new ways to fight the Old Man.Even as she struggles to find her way to victory and save those she loves from the Old Man’s rage, she is forced to balance the emerging affection she finds for her protege Setti and the mysterious Sheshan of the Windriders, a clan not to be trusted.

Firedancer (Masters of the Elements)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bolich, S. A.

Fantasy

Endgame is the final installment of the Alternative Truths series. In it, you will discover stories of what might be, or not be, all envisioned as possible outcomes of the disastrous 2016 election. Stories of justice, redemption, failure, and laughter. How will this national nightmare of endless tweets and divisive policies, all bent on destroying the very fabric of our democracy, end? Will it find resolution under the rule of law, a flash of nuclear fire, or with the slow methodic collapse of democracy. I don’t know but some of the finest minds in science fiction have taken a crack at it and these are their stories, their visions, and their fears. Welcome to Alternative Truths, Endgame.

Alternative Truths III: Endgame (Alternatives)

Faraday, Jess

Gerrold,David

Hodges, Larry

Anderson, KG

Alexander, Gwyndyn

Porter, Frederic J.A.M.

Lipton, DB

Humor & Satire

How will the world end? With aliens or angels? Or a ground hog?Bleak despair? Martial fervor? Or a belly laugh?Whatever the Apocalypse, It will be borne by people and their families and their dogs and most of all, it will challange their notions of themselves.This anthology includes international award winning writers, poets, and thinkers that give you their version of the Apocalypse.Just remember, we're all in this together.But there is more, the first short fiction by the wildly popular Blogger, Jim Wright of Stonekettle Station, a new story by Mike Resnick, poetry by Jane Yolen, This is an international piece of work with writers from all over the globe, seven countries: Nigeria, Greece, The UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia have all put there best foot forward. You will not be disappointed.

Alternative Apocalypse (Alternatives)

Resnick, Mike

Steinfeld, J.J.

Furby, Tomas

Brackenbury, Rupert McTaggart

Owoh, Ugonna-Ora

Hardy, Stuart

YOLEN, JANE

Science Fiction

A collection of stories for the young and people who love them. Whether it is succeeding, working together, or simply getting rid of the gremlin that has moved into your attic, these are stories to inspire, entertain, and teach the young mind. Written by award winning writers from around the globe this is an international collection with stories from the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Canada, Greece, Morocco, United States, and the United Kingdom.You will find yourself experiencing the joy of reading these beautiful stories for the first time and then sharing them with others, whether with your grandchild under a quilt, or gift to someone you know will find joy in the worlds that these wonderful writers have conjured for us all. So whether you are looking for bedtime stories to read, or a book to give your grandchildren, you will find it between these covers

Stories for the Thoughtful Young

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

A series of essays on issues of critical importance to Society. Written by the editor of Taking Sides textbooks for McGraw-Hill. The issues addressed in this book also involve choices we must make, whether we do so voluntarily or not. As just one example, we must at some point decide what the optimum human population is for Planet Earth. Failure to address the question means that population will keep growing until Mother Nature slaps us up the side of the head by unleashing plague, famine, and war. According to some analysts, that moment is imminent. Unfortunately, population is one topic no one wants to address.As the author notes, "I am not trying to predict the future. Rather, I am saying that here are the directions in which these issues are trending, and that we don't have to go there. We have choices."

Destinies: Issues to Shape our Future

Politics & Social Sciences

Easton, Dr. Thomas A.

Philosophy

What is War? Nobody can really say.“Everybody was in a different War. Nobody's War is quite the same as anyone else's.”These words were from a Vietnam Veteran counselor.Truer words have never been spoken, so in this book we don't try to answer the question. Instead we bring you thoughtful stories not only of War, but the people affected, and the aftermath.In this book you'll find stories of alternative Wars as imagined by 26 authors of speculative fiction. Perhaps some of them will provide some insight into why we keep repeating what simply seems like a really bad idea.

Alternative War (Alternatives)

Scarborough, Elizabeth Ann

Hogan, Liam

Brown, Bob l

GOLDEN, BRUCE

Alexander, Gwyndyn T.

McBain, Alison

Thackray, Jeremy

Short Stories & Anthologies

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