Anthologies
Series editor Jeffry Dwight says, "The Darkfire anthology series [of which this is Volume II] is a five-volume set...produced by story lovers for story lovers. The...books represent a broad spectrum of tales...everything from faerie stories and horror to hard science fiction and extrapolation of social trends. Yet despite the many genres and individual authorial voices, the series presents a unified theme of hope, redemption, and human progress. "I hope you enjoy reading this series as much as I've enjoyed producing it. Whatever else you may find in thse pages - be it sublime, profound, or humorous -- I've striven most of all to ensure you find a Good Read."
18 extraordinary stories of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and suspense . . . a junkies corpse that refuses to decay . . . a clan of bears with a sacred trust . . . a murderer with a knack for media . . . an ancient ruin on an alien world . . . a bus ride from hell . . . a man with the power to undo the past . . . Fiona Avery Tippi N. Blevins Paul Cornell Erin Cashier Denton John Grant Brian Hodge Graham Joyce Lee Martindale Terry McGarry Paul Melko Vera Nazarian Kate Orman Lisa Silverthorne Del Stone Jr. J. Michael Straczynski Laura J. Underwood
Edited by award-winning editors John Grant and Dave Hutchinson, Strange Pleasures 2 takes you into the worlds of: N. Lee Wood, Nick Mamatas, David V. Barrett, Keith Brooke, Lou Anders Fay Sampson, Sarah Singleton, Jean Marie Ward, Paul Kincaid, Ian Johnson, John Brunner, and Vera Nazarian.
From Cole's downfall and Phoebe's somewhat questionable fashion sense to the power of three in history and literature and a magical tourist's guide to the Halliwells's hometown of San Francisco, this clever, lighthearted essay collection offers a fun and funny look at the world of the WB hit series Charmed . Edited by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie, these accessible and entertaining essays apply the wit and insight of one of today's leading romance authors to the stylish, occasionally campy fan favorite known for its scandalous outfits, revolving door of love interests, and the magical mayhem of three otherwise normal sisters who must fight against evil as they deal with the challenges of everyday life.
Featuring thirteen fantasy stories by popular and critically acclaimed writers, this anthology offers a fascinating and unique roster of authors whose gripping tales run the gamut of fantasy themes and settings. Each original tale showcases heroic action and rich mythology penned by a varied collection of contributors, including master Tanith Lee, cult favorites Howard Andrew Jones and Joseph A. McCullough, and rising stars Sean T. M. Stiennon and Robert J. Santawriters who bring together magic, swordplay, and eclectic characters in stories that transport readers to alternate worlds, distant pasts, and fantastic settings. Two essays on the craft and business of fiction writing round out the collection, making this anthology both a model of the genre and a source of inspiration for aspiring fantasy writers.
An annual anthology of outstanding stories of love and wonder are compiled and honored as the best of the year. Enchanting and enchanted lovers, magical romance, dark desires, otherworldly sensations, ethereal encounters, paranormal thrills, sensual spells, supernatural suspense, sizzling speculations... Highly imaginative short fiction and novellas from the best fantasy romance writers.
Norilana Books is proud to present an exciting new anthology of cutting-edge literature of the fantastic to awaken your sense of wonder... "...intriguingly off-kilter fantasy stories where the unexpected doesn't so much jump out in the reader's path as subtly peek around corners." -- Publishers Weekly "...really colorful central ideas. It's a solid book throughout." -- Rich Horton, Locus Featuring stories of wonder by Tanith Lee, Anna Tambour, Erzebet YellowBoy, Linda J. Dunn, Sonya Taaffe, Lisa Silverthorne, JoSelle Vanderhooft, Mary A. Turzillo, Mike Allen, John Grant , and Robert Brandt .
The first new Darkover anthology in almost two decades, this volume focuses on the music of Darkover: stories with musical elements; the songs in the books; and the filk songs inspired by them, from "The Horsetamer's Daughter" by Leslie Fish to eight songs by Cynthia McQuillin. Original stories included are by India Edghill, Leslie Fish, Raul S. Reyes, Michael Spence, and Elisabeth Waters. There are also reprints of stories by Mercedes Lackey and Vera Nazarian.
Return to the world of the Bloody Sun Over fifty years ago, master story-teller Marion Zimmer Bradley introduced readers to a compelling new world. Darkover, a distant planet circling a red sun, was home to telepaths and rebels, lovers and rivals, nonhuman races both friendly and deadly, ancient traditions and even more ancient feuds, and psychic gifts of unimaginable power, channeled through starstone gems and capable of changing not only individual lives, but the entire world. Generations of fans have fallen in love with Darkover, and many of them have gone on to notable literary careers of their own. Now editors Deborah J. Ross and Elisabeth Waters have gathered together luminaries of fantasy in this star-studded anthology of original stories that illuminate Darkover's rich history and culture. From the Ages of Chaos to re-contact with the Terrans, from the Dry Towns to the back streets of Thendara to the horse pastures of Armida, these tales offer action, courage, and humor, set in the wondrous world that is Darkover. This volume contains stories by Robin Wayne Bailey, Rachel Manjia Brown, Barb Caffrey, Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald, Rosemary Edghill and Rebecca Fox, Leslie Fish, Gabrielle Harbowy, Steven Harper, Shariann Lewitt, Vera Nazarian, Diana L. Paxson, Janni Lee Simner, Kari Sperring, Judith Tarr, Ann Sharp and Elisabeth Waters.