The Speculative Fiction Writers from the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers has published its first anthology, a collection of ten original stories from its members. Authors represent a variety of sub-genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, dystopian, and more. First Encounters: A Speculative Fiction Anthology is available at https://amzn.to/3fx6nag. Copies of the e-book are $3.99 and paperback copies are $8.99 plus tax and postage.
This collection offers ten original and addictive stories including: an alien attempts to save Earth, a voodoo clarinet grants wishes, scientists travel back in time to repopulate our planet with men, an obsessed scientist creates his own reality, the ghost of Jimmy Hoffa offers sage advice, an alien visits the supermarket, a cruel merchant faces feral vampires, an aspiring writer encounters an invading triangle, dragons capture an ancient couple, and an ark crashes on a strange planet.
First encounters with the unknown call forth exciting tales full of magic, horror, humor, and suspense. What happens when aliens, fantastical creatures or strange celestial objects interrupt ordinary life? For more information, see the RMFW Website, Facebook, Twitter, or email specficwriters@gmail.com.
First encounters. We wait for, dread, or stumble upon them.
Bonnie McCune