Fiction River Series by Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Lee Allred, Jeffrey A. Ballard, Mike Resnick, Lou J Berger, Michael A. Stackpole, Ken Hinckley, Robert T. Jeschonek, Sharon Joss, Michael Robert Thomas, Scott William Carter, J. Steven York, D.K. Holmberg, Ray Vukcevich, Jerimy Colbert, Devon Monk, Jane Kennedy, Esther M. Friesner, Stephanie Writt, Irette Y. Patterson, Shaun Yoder, Kellen Knolan, Annie Reed, Leah R. Cutter, Leah Cutter, Richard Bowes, Jane Yolen, David Farland, Matthew Buchman, Jeremy Colbert, John Helfers, Lisa Silverthorne, David Gerrold, Angela Penrose, William H. Keith Jr., Ron Collins, Laura Resnick, Travis Heermann, Kerrie L. Hughes, Jay Lake, Nancy Holder, Jeanne C. Stein, Seanan McGuire, Cindie Geddes, Brenda Carre, Dory Crowe, Leigh Saunders, Kim May, Kelly Cairo, Louisa Swann, Leslie Claire Walker, Diana Benedict, Anthea Sharp, Paul Eckheart, M.E. Owen, David Stier, Stefon Mears, Doug Dandridge, Allyson Longueira, Eric Kent Edstrom, J. Daniel Sawyer, Valerie Brook, Rebecca M. Senese, Rob Vagle

From a funeral procession in Asia to an ancestral estate deep in the heart of a vaguely Victorian forest to a carriage accident in the vast universe of The Runelords, Unnatural Worlds takes readers on a journey to the far side of the imagination. Funny, heartbreaking, frightening, but most importantly, memorable, the original stories in this anthology go places few writers dare reach. Unnatural Worlds marks the perfect start to this brand-new anthology series... moreFrom a funeral procession in Asia to an ancestral estate deep in the heart of a vaguely Victorian forest to a carriage accident in the vast universe of The Runelords, Unnatural Worlds takes readers on a journey to the far side of the imagination. Funny, heartbreaking, frightening, but most importantly, memorable, the original stories in this anthology go places few writers dare reach. Unnatural Worlds marks the perfect start to this brand-new anthology series.“Foreword: The Return To Publishing” by Dean Wesley Smith“Introduction: So I Lied” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch“Life Between Dreams” by Devon Monk“Finally Family” by Ray Vukcevich“The Grasshopper and My Aunts” by Esther M. Friesner“True Calling” by Irette Y. Patterson“A Taste of Joie De Vivre” by Kellen Knolan“Here, Kitty Kitty” by Annie Reed“That Lost Riddle” by Dean Wesley Smith“Shadow Side” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch“Sisters” by Leah Cutter“The Witch’s House” by Richard Bowes“Dog Boy Remembers” by Jane Yolen“Barbarians” by David Farland less

The second original anthology in the Fiction River line, How to Save the World brings together eleven of today's brightest authors, presenting their answers to solve a pressing problem facing the human race. From the growing energy crisis to women's rights to overpopulation to the survival of humanity in the future, the stories in this anthology examine the issues facing our planet today-and offer hope for our survival tomorrow... moreThe second original anthology in the Fiction River line, How to Save the World brings together eleven of today's brightest authors, presenting their answers to solve a pressing problem facing the human race. From the growing energy crisis to women's rights to overpopulation to the survival of humanity in the future, the stories in this anthology examine the issues facing our planet today-and offer hope for our survival tomorrow.“Foreword: Journeys” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch“Introduction: Our World and Welcome to It” by John Helfers“The Gathering” by David Gerrold“Positive Message” William H. Keith“The Legend of Parker Clark and Lois Jane” by Ron Collins“Your Name Here” by Laura Resnick“Flight of Little Bird” by Stephanie Writt“Staying Afloat” Angela Penrose“The Shape of a Name” by Annie Reed“Neighborhoods” Dean Wesley Smith“Heaven Backwards” Lisa Silverthorne“Earth Day” Kristine Kathryn Rusch“Deus Ex Machina” Travis Heermann less

Time-travel stories open the entire world and all of time to writers' imaginations. The fifteen writers in this third original anthology in the Fiction River line explore everything from Chicago gangsters to Japanese tsunamis, and travel from 2013 to the nineteenth century to a vast future. Featuring work from award winners to bestsellers to a few newcomers whose time will come, Time Streams turns the time-travel genre on its head... moreTime-travel stories open the entire world and all of time to writers' imaginations. The fifteen writers in this third original anthology in the Fiction River line explore everything from Chicago gangsters to Japanese tsunamis, and travel from 2013 to the nineteenth century to a vast future. Featuring work from award winners to bestsellers to a few newcomers whose time will come, Time Streams turns the time-travel genre on its head.Foreword: Time Speed by Kristine Kathryn RuschIntroduction: One More Stop on the River of Time by Dean Wesley SmithLove in the Time of Dust and Venom by Sharon JossThis Time, I Return for Good by Michael Robert ThomasThe Elevator in the Cornfield by Scott William CarterRadio Free Future by J. Steven YorkUnstuck by D.K. HolmbergYour Permanent Record by Ray VukcevichWaiting for the Coin to Drop by Dean Wesley SmithNice Timestream Youse Got Here by Lee AllredThe Highlight of a Life by Jeffrey A. BallardA Beautiful Friendship by Mike Resnick & Lou J. BergerFix by Michael A. StackpoleThe Totem of Curtained Minds by Ken HinckleySeptember at Wall and Broad by Kristine Kathryn RuschTime, Expressed as an Entrée by Robert T. Jeschonek less

For the fourth anthology in the Fiction River line, paranormal romance writer Kristine Grayson invited a stellar lineup of cross-genre authors to tell heartwarming stories of love set in the holiday season. From Regency England to modern day Portland, Oregon, ghosts facilitate—or try to stop—true love in the dark at the end of the year. Featuring stories by bestselling authors Mary Jo Putney and Carole Nelson Douglas to fan favorites M.L... moreFor the fourth anthology in the Fiction River line, paranormal romance writer Kristine Grayson invited a stellar lineup of cross-genre authors to tell heartwarming stories of love set in the holiday season. From Regency England to modern day Portland, Oregon, ghosts facilitate—or try to stop—true love in the dark at the end of the year. Featuring stories by bestselling authors Mary Jo Putney and Carole Nelson Douglas to fan favorites M.L. Buchman and Anthea Lawson, Christmas Ghosts provides the perfect beginning to the mid-winter festivities. less

Urban fantasy offers a diverse playground for some extremely powerful stories. Professional writer and editor Kerrie L. Hughes pulled some fantastic tales out of fourteen top writers for this fifth installment of Fiction River. Set in urban lands from modern Portland, to a future Detroit, to a wild Washington, D.C., and ending the tour in London, these top writers take the idea of "Hex" and stretch and twist it into stories with a magickal grip on the imagination... moreUrban fantasy offers a diverse playground for some extremely powerful stories. Professional writer and editor Kerrie L. Hughes pulled some fantastic tales out of fourteen top writers for this fifth installment of Fiction River. Set in urban lands from modern Portland, to a future Detroit, to a wild Washington, D.C., and ending the tour in London, these top writers take the idea of "Hex" and stretch and twist it into stories with a magickal grip on the imagination.Foreword: Puzzle Pieces by Kristine Kathryn RuschIntroduction: Hexen & Magick by Kerrie L. HughesKing of The Kingless by Jay LakeSpeechless in Seattle by Lisa SilverthorneThy Neighbor by Nancy HolderSomebody Else’s Problem by Annie BelletA Thing Immortal As Itself by Lee AllredGeriatric Magic by Stephanie WrittRed As Snow by Seanan McGuireMusic’s Price by Anthea SharpThe Sound of My Own Voice by Dayle A. DermatisThe 13th Floor Problem by Dean Wesley SmithDead Men Walking by Annie ReedOne Good Deed by Jeanne C. SteinFox and Hound by Leah CutterThe Scottish Play by Kristine Kathryn Rusch less

We all look up at the moon and wonder. And maybe dream. For centuries, the moon filled our imaginations. Eleven professional writers took those dreams and set original stories on moons scattered all over the galaxy. Yet, as the dreams of centuries, every story holds a human touch... moreWe all look up at the moon and wonder. And maybe dream. For centuries, the moon filled our imaginations. Eleven professional writers took those dreams and set original stories on moons scattered all over the galaxy. Yet, as the dreams of centuries, every story holds a human touch. From a mythical man fulfilling a childhood wish to a fantastic addition to Kristine Kathryn Rusch's bestselling Retrieval Artist series, this volume of Fiction River allows you to travel to eleven different moons without leaving the comfort of home.Contents:Foreword: Moon Stories by Kristine Kathryn RuschIntroduction: A Moon: That’s It by Dean Wesley SmithHot Jupiters by Steven Mohan, Jr.The Old Guy by Annie ReedThe Toy That Ran Away by Scott William CarterThe Payment by Maggie JaimesonCaressing Charon by Ryan M. WilliamsMoon Shine by Matthew Lieber BuchmanDreams of a Moon by Dean Wesley SmithThe Moon Was Bitter and Hungry by JC AndrijeskiThe Verdant Gene by Marcelle DubéMoonfall by Lisa SilverthorneA Murder of Clones by Kristine Kathryn Rusch less

From fairy tales fractured into unrecognizability to Russian mobsters hanging out with zombies, from New World slavery to modern Alaskan cruise ships, the stories in Fantasy Adrift sail across the genre. Two writers make their fiction debuts next to bestsellers Steve Perry and Dean Wesley Smith to take readers on a journey of the imagination--as only Fiction River can do.Includes stories by Irette Y. Patterson, Leslie Claire Walker, Eric Stocklassa, Rebecca S.W... moreFrom fairy tales fractured into unrecognizability to Russian mobsters hanging out with zombies, from New World slavery to modern Alaskan cruise ships, the stories in Fantasy Adrift sail across the genre. Two writers make their fiction debuts next to bestsellers Steve Perry and Dean Wesley Smith to take readers on a journey of the imagination--as only Fiction River can do.Includes stories by Irette Y. Patterson, Leslie Claire Walker, Eric Stocklassa, Rebecca S.W. Bates, Kara Legend, Steve Perry, Dean Wesley Smith, Steven Mohan, Jr., Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Dayle A. Dermatis and JC Andrijeski.Foreword: Sailing Forward by Dean Wesley SmithIntroduction: Stories on Demand by Kristine Kathryn RuschLegacy by Irette Y. PattersonShaman by Leslie Claire WalkerThe Red-Stained Wishing Tree by Eric StocklassaShifting Jinn by Rebecca S.W. BatesStill Red by Kara LegendGenerations by Steve PerryIn the Play of Frigid Women by Dean Wesley SmithOld Magics by Steven Mohan, Jr.My Real Cousin Ruby by Kristine Kathryn RuschLeave a Candle Burning by Dayle A. DermatisThe Magic Man by JC Andrijeski less

Alchemy changes more than dross into gold. It changes steampunk stories into stories of magical transformation. These thirteen stories combine science and magic into do-not-miss alternate history stories that span the globe. Travel with a soul-stealing carnival, meet the Grand Dangoolie, put on some perfect perfume, and sample some magical chocolate. These adventures grace the pages of the most creative volume of Fiction River yet. “If you haven’t checked out Fiction River yet, you should... moreAlchemy changes more than dross into gold. It changes steampunk stories into stories of magical transformation. These thirteen stories combine science and magic into do-not-miss alternate history stories that span the globe. Travel with a soul-stealing carnival, meet the Grand Dangoolie, put on some perfect perfume, and sample some magical chocolate. These adventures grace the pages of the most creative volume of Fiction River yet. “If you haven’t checked out Fiction River yet, you should. There’s something for everyone.” —Keith West, Adventures Fantastic “… fans of the unconventional will be well satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly on Fiction River: Pulse Pounders Table of Contents “The Rites of Zosimos” by Angela Penrose “Heart” by Leslie Claire Walker “Pennies for Portents” by Diana Benedict “The Order of the Golden Grapefruit” by Sharon Joss “The Perfect Perfume” by Anthea Sharp “The Grand Dangoolie” by Ron Collins “The Whirring Dreams of Aberrant Blood” by Cindie Geddes “St. Jean & The Dragon” by Brenda Carre “Weight in Gold” by Dory Crowe “Heaven’s Flight” by Leigh Saunders “Blood Moon Carnival” by Kim May “Makes the World Go ’Round” by Kelly Cairo “Myrtle’s Boxes” by Louisa Swann less

The end of the world might come in many forms: ecological disaster, alien invasion, cosmic chaos...the possibilities for destruction seem endless. So, how will those facing the end of the world deal with impending doom? The fourteen talented authors of Fiction River's latest volume explore just that... moreThe end of the world might come in many forms: ecological disaster, alien invasion, cosmic chaos...the possibilities for destruction seem endless. So, how will those facing the end of the world deal with impending doom? The fourteen talented authors of Fiction River's latest volume explore just that. From an intrepid adventurer fleeing a world-destroying terror to a man who discovers the most savage destroyers of civilization are closer than he thought, to a chilling tale of our whole planet hurled into the icy black reaches of space, these gripping stories demonstrate why Astro Guyz calls Fiction River "a wonderful, mind-expanding read." "These enjoyable twisting short stories seem more like a stop in the Twilight Zone than pulp fiction." -Midwest Book Review on Fiction River: Recycled Pulp Table of Contents "String of Pearls" by Eric Kent Edstrom "The Shoes I Wore This Morning" by J. Daniel Sawyer "The Dust Devil, the Riffraff, and the Big Orange Sunset" by Valerie Brook "Goin' to the Chapel" by Rebecca M. Senese "With Wings the End" by Rob Vagle "Cogs in the Machine" by Paul Eckheart "The Faerie Invasion" by Anthea Sharp "Demon-touched" by Travis Heermann "Same Time Next Year" by M. E. Owen "The Story That Has to Be Written" by Louisa Swann "Tyrph Rights" by David Stier "Paradox. Lost." by Stefon Mears "The Night of Brahma" by Leigh Saunders "Three Degrees Above Zero" by Doug Dandridge less