Scifi Anthologies Series by Alasdair C. Shaw, Griffin Carmichael, Cindy Carroll, Richard Crawford, Tom Germann, Alec Hutson, J.J. Green, Jonathan C. Gillespie, Cherise Kelley, J. Naomi Ay, Laura Greenwood, James S. Aaron, Edward M. Grant, Cora Buhlert, Jeff Tanyard, C. Gold, Rick Partlow, Elizabeth Baxter, Zen DiPietro, Benjamin Douglas, Andrew Vaillencourt, Nate Johnson, J.T. Lawrence, Mark Gardner, Milo James Fowler, Jody Wenner, John Triptych, Al Macy

From a young couple struggling to look after their baby to a new captain's reluctance to take command of her ship, and from a sun-addled stranger's appearance in town to the emergence of a sentient AI, the twelve tales presented here explore the central theme of an arrival by someone or something new. Looks like something for everyone...There's even an alien puppy... moreFrom a young couple struggling to look after their baby to a new captain's reluctance to take command of her ship, and from a sun-addled stranger's appearance in town to the emergence of a sentient AI, the twelve tales presented here explore the central theme of an arrival by someone or something new. Looks like something for everyone...There's even an alien puppy.Contents: * Introduction (The Newcomer) (2016) • essay by Alasdair Shaw * Tithe (2016) / short story by Griffin Carmichael * Exodus (2016) / short story by Alec Hutson * First Bonding (2016) / short story by Tom Germann * Ice Dreamer (2015) / short story by J. J. Green * The Nanny (2016) / short story by Cindy Carroll * Right Hand (2016) / short story by Jonathan C. Gillespie * What Make Is Your Cat? (2016) / short story by Richard Crawford * Kaxian Duty (2014) / short story by Cherise Kelley * Lessons Learned (2016) / short story by J. Naomi Ay * The Humra (2016) / short story by Laura Greenwood * The Hawk of Destiny's Fist (2016) / short story by James S. Aaron * Repulse [Two Democracies: Revolution] (2016) / short story by Alasdair Shaw . less

Guardians are defenders, carers and guides. Some look after individual people, others whole planets or universes, but all share a strong belief in their responsibility to protect their charges. The Guardian is an anthology of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe. It is third in the scifi anthologies series... moreGuardians are defenders, carers and guides. Some look after individual people, others whole planets or universes, but all share a strong belief in their responsibility to protect their charges. The Guardian is an anthology of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe. It is third in the scifi anthologies series.Contents: * Introduction (The Guardian) (2017) • essay by Alasdair Shaw * Awakening [Two Democracies: Exploration] (2017) / short story by Alasdair Shaw * The Lattice (2017) / short story by Jeff Tanyard * Biting Shadow (2017) / short story by C. Gold * Gate of Dreams (2017) / short story by Rick Partlow * The Following Star (2017) / short story by Elizabeth Baxter * The Renewal [Dragonfire Station Short Stories] (2017) / short story by Zen DiPietro * Stowaway (2017) / short story by Benjamin Douglas * Baptism of Fire (2017) / short story by Cora Buhlert * Sleeping Giant (2017) / short story by Andrew Vaillencourt * We Have the Stars (2015) / short story by J. J. Green * Warning Signs (2017) / short story by Edward M. Grant. less

Some renegades are born rebels, some forced into it to survive, while others make the choice on principle. The Renegade is an anthology of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe. It is part of the Newcomer series of scifi anthologies. The stories are:- Conscience - Alasdair Shaw First - Nate Johnson Atonement - Rick Partlow The Stepford Florist - JT Lawrence Tyrant - Mark Gardner Live by the Ten, Die by the Gun - Milo James Fowler S.A.D... moreSome renegades are born rebels, some forced into it to survive, while others make the choice on principle. The Renegade is an anthology of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe. It is part of the Newcomer series of scifi anthologies. The stories are:- Conscience - Alasdair Shaw First - Nate Johnson Atonement - Rick Partlow The Stepford Florist - JT Lawrence Tyrant - Mark Gardner Live by the Ten, Die by the Gun - Milo James Fowler S.A.D. - Jody Wenner Chameleon - C Gold Learning Curve - John Triptych A Pirate’s Life - Al Macy Needs of the Many - Troy McLaughlan less