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“L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42” edited by Jody Lynn Nye
Each year, the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest discovers new voices in science fiction and fantasy — and Volume 42 of its annual anthology showcases its latest award-winning writers and artists. Selected from entries around the world, winning writers and artists are paired together for the project, resulting in illustrated stories that highlight the creative collaboration at the heart of the program.
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