Third Flatiron Anthologies Series by Juliana Rew, Martin Clark, Konstantine Paradias, William Huggins, Ellen Denton, Jason Lairamore, Vince Liberato, N.M. Whitley, Lela E. Buis, Patrick McCarty, Robin Wyatt Dunn, Cherith Baldry, Elliotte Rusty Harold, Russell Nichols, Siobhan Gallagher, Stephen D. Rogers, Iain Ishbel, Deborah Walker, Alison McBain, Maureen Bowden, Jaimie M. Engle, Jeff Hewitt, Neil James Hudson, Michael McGlade, Kara Race-Moore, Ian Rose, Chuck Rothman, Robina Williams, Jaimie Engle

Do rising tides always lift all boats?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor short story anthology has the theme, "After the Gold Rush." Twenty-two authors explore themes related to complications of booms and bubbles, including effects of accelerated culture; ecological consequences caused by human over-expansion, such as climate disasters; and economics (for example, monopolies on resources and commodities). Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles... moreDo rising tides always lift all boats?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor short story anthology has the theme, "After the Gold Rush." Twenty-two authors explore themes related to complications of booms and bubbles, including effects of accelerated culture; ecological consequences caused by human over-expansion, such as climate disasters; and economics (for example, monopolies on resources and commodities). Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles." Contributors include James Tager, David Cleden, Robert Bagnall, Andrew Wright, Tim Borella, Wulf Moon, David Hankins, Julie Biegner, Erin Cullen, Shannon Fox, Edward Barnfield, Lauren C. Teffeau, Liam Hogan, Eve Morton, Yelena Crane, Brandon Case, Angelique Fawns, Elizabeth Davis, Cray Dimensional, Daniel M. Cojocaru, Tom Easton, and Jeff Hecht. Edited by Juliana Rew. less

Third Flatiron Anthologies presents "Master Minds," a mind-expandingcollection of short stories exploring sentience and sapience... moreThird Flatiron Anthologies presents "Master Minds," a mind-expandingcollection of short stories exploring sentience and sapience. It's Question Time: What is intelligence, anyway? Who has it? Whowants it? Can humans recognize it in other species? Come theSingularity, will humans survive? Is survival only for the fittest?What will newly sentient creations want to do first? Can we lovemachines, and can they love us back? Could the 'Mozart effect' ofmusic transform us? Are the super-intelligent more likely to betormented by issues like happiness and the meaning of life?Join new and established speculative fiction writers as they considerthe many different meanings of intelligence. less

Can you make a "Hero's Journey" in 10 pages or less? And what if you're a heroine? "Abbreviated Epics" from Third Flatiron Anthologies is a double issue containing 19 very short fantasy adventures featuring samurai and shield maidens, alternate history and steampunk, and myths old and new. The issue also contains a reprint of Jo Walton's epic poem, "Odin on the Tree... moreCan you make a "Hero's Journey" in 10 pages or less? And what if you're a heroine? "Abbreviated Epics" from Third Flatiron Anthologies is a double issue containing 19 very short fantasy adventures featuring samurai and shield maidens, alternate history and steampunk, and myths old and new. The issue also contains a reprint of Jo Walton's epic poem, "Odin on the Tree." "Abbreviated Epics" proudly showcases an international group of new and established speculative fiction authors, who share with us just a smidgen of the heroic and grand. Contributors include: Siobhan Gallager, Iain Ishbel, Deborah Walker, Manuel Royal, Jordan Ashley Moore, Martin Clark, Ben Solomon, Margarita Tenser, Gustavo Bondoni, Adria Laycraft, Daniel Coble, Steve Coate, Jo Walton, Elliotte Rusty Harold, Marissa James, Jake Teeny, Alison McBain, Patricia S. Bowne, Stephen D. Rogers, and Robin Wyatt Dunn. less

Third Flatiron Anthologies presents "Redshifted: Martian Stories," a collection of new speculative fiction by rising and established authors. Look for your sign as an astrologer casts a Martian colony's horoscope, the Roman god decides war's not in his stars, and a tycoon finds his way back to Barsoom. Cheer as a clockwork man takes his girl on the trip of a lifetime, a Martian bride refuses to miss her wedding, and Man's Best Friend turns out to be a giant roach... moreThird Flatiron Anthologies presents "Redshifted: Martian Stories," a collection of new speculative fiction by rising and established authors. Look for your sign as an astrologer casts a Martian colony's horoscope, the Roman god decides war's not in his stars, and a tycoon finds his way back to Barsoom. Cheer as a clockwork man takes his girl on the trip of a lifetime, a Martian bride refuses to miss her wedding, and Man's Best Friend turns out to be a giant roach. Shadow a being who's "just here to help," and another who's just here to hurt. Shiver as murderous antibodies attack an expedition, and a workfare crew struggles to dispose of hazardous junk from space. And of course, get a good laugh as you peruse the Want Ads and check your MarsMail. You know you want to go, and Mars has rarely been closer. So patch up that old spacesuit, stick out your thumb, and hitch a ride. less