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Kevin J. Anderson, photo by Sarah Thompson

Kevin J Anderson and the Blue Angels at Barksdale AFB

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Writers of the Future Contest Judge and author of over 140 books, 54 of which have been national or international bestsellers, Kevin J. Anderson is visiting the Barksdale AFB promoting Writers of the Future this weekend and signing books at the air show.
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Author Tobias S. Buckell, photo by Marlon James

Focus on Tobias Buckell, Writers of the Future Volume 16 Winner

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Tobias Buckell was born in Grenada and lived in the British Virgin Isles, spending his first nine years living on a boat and playing cricket on sandy beaches. Today he’s in Ohio with his wife, twin daughters, and a couple dogs. He’s a New York Times bestselling writer ...
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Jim C. Hines self portrait

Focus on Jim C. Hines, Writers of the Future Volume 15 Winner

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“Looking back,” Jim C. Hines said, “my Writers of the Future story was the first one I’d written where I felt like I’d found my own voice.” He’s referring to “Blade of the Bunny,” his prizewinning story from volume XV of the annual anthology ...
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David Sakmyster

Focus on David Sakmyster, Writers of the Future Volume 22 Winner

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Take a good conspiracy theory and some intriguing historical research, add in a shot of psychological horror (can we call it tension?) and anything psychic, supernatural, paranormal, or just plain freaky … mix it up … make a few hundred interesting things happen …
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Diana Rowlands

Before there were White Trash Zombies

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I first met Diana Rowland several years ago, back when she was…
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Michael Michera on the red carpet with singer Joy Villa

Spotlight on artist Michael Michera

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Michael Michera is a self-taught artist who found out about L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest quite accidentally from a friend who then persuaded him to enter. That accidental encounter resulted in Michael winning the grand prize.
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Walter Dinjos

Walter Dinjos, author of “The Woodcutters’ Deity”

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Walter Dinjos was not able to join us in person for the workshop week. This became a topic of discussion often enough that I could tell the thirteen writers who were able to assemble here sincerely missed him. They were ...
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Stephen Lawson going on stage at the 33rd annual Writers of the Future Awards celebration

Stephen Lawson, author of “Moonlight One”

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Stephen Lawson has a way of looking at the world. It’s a slanted thing. Analytical. Questioning. You feel like he’s watching and assessing everything. It makes him seem quiet at first. Sometimes you’re not sure what’s happening inside his mind, but then ...
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Author Anton Rose being interviewed

Anton Rose, author of “A Glowing Heart”

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“I am British, you know?” Anton Rose quips at one point of the week long workshop. He’s explaining a penchant he has for a particular personality trait, and the line is given ...
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Ville Meriläinen talking to fellow author Andrew Roberts Ville Meriläinen talking to author Andrew Roberts

Ville Meriläinen, author of “The Fox, the Wolf, and the Dove”

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Ville Meriläinen’s cold country is Joensuu, Finland. His story, published in the 33rd annual volume of the Writers of the Future anthology, is titled “The Fox, the Wolf, and the Dove.” Oddly, the work is some kind of mix between ...
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Artist Ciruelo during the portfolio review of the Illustrators Workshop

Artist Anthony Moravian

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Anthony Moravian is a tall, quiet kind of guy, but his art speaks volumes. He describes his style as fantasy inspired by classic renaissance paintings and, so, not surprisingly, he specializes in...
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Author Andrew Peery

Andrew Peery, author of “Useless Magic”

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Andrew Peery is one of the more impressive people you could meet. He lives in Durham, North Carolina where he works as a physician. He has a family—wife and two younger children who he clearly adores. As a doctor, he’s a person who ...
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Dustin Steinacker

Dustin Steinacker, author of “Envoy in the Ice”

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Dustin Steinacker is soft-spoken and open. He’s calm and collected on the outside, but having a conversation with him makes you realize that his mind goes in directions that yours doesn’t, and that this is a very good thing. His story ...
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Molly Elizabeth Atkins with David VonAllmen

David VonAllmen, author of “The Magnificent Bhajan”

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David VonAllmen is someone who seems to always be on an even…
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Molly Elizabeth Atkins, author of “Obsidian Spire”

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It seems to me that Molly Elizabeth Atkins is in the middle of…
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Ziporah Hildebrandt on stage accepting her award

Ziporah Hildebrandt, author of “The Long Dizzy Down”

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Despite being a bit quiet on first meeting, it only took a moment…
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C.L. Kagmi

C.L. Kagmi, author of “The Drake Equation”

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C.L. Kagmi is a woman in blue. Lipstick, that is. “It’s…
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Mike Resnick (L) presenting Sean Hazlett with his Writers of the Future award

Sean Hazlett, author of “Adramelech”

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If you want something done, as the old saw goes, give it to a…
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Author Andrew L. Roberts listening guest speaker, Kevin J. Anderson, at the Writers Workshop

Andrew L. Roberts, author of “Tears for Shulna”

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It doesn’t take long after meeting Andrew L. Roberts to know…
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Jake Marley on stage with Erika Christensen and Dave Farland

Jake Marley, author of “Acquisition”

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To meet Jake Marley is to encounter joy in its purest form. First…
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Doug Souza, author of "The Armor Embrace"

Doug Souza, author of “The Armor Embrace”

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Doug Souza hails from Modesto California. He is a teacher of young children, a father, and a person in the process of discovering that he’s become a gifted writer. His story “The Armor Embrace,” published in the 33rd Annual Writers of the Future anthology, puts all of these traits...
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