Good morning and a very happy Tuesday to you all! It’s a windy, sunny, deeply blue-skied morning where I’m at, and I have a special cover reveal to participate in today. It’s going to be a good day.
I’m popping in to spotlight a shiny, upcoming spring release! I’ve been a member of the Young Writer’s Workshop for some time now, and as such have heard loads about its sister program, the college alternative Author Conservatory. As students of the program, writers in the Conservatory will have the opportunity to be a part of a short story anthology. Nine of those rising authors are publishing their work in May, and I’m thrilled to be able to help reveal their stunning cover that’s perfect for an anthology! (The talented Plethora Creative designed it!).
I shan’t drag this out. (Sometimes you may remember a day where I tantalize readers with a protracted reveal buildup, but it is not this day!)
ABOUT THE BOOK
Discover the next generation of storytellers!
The second edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of courage and compassion in a memorable and heartwarming multi-genre collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through stories from rising young creatives.
Sarah Pagel | “The Colors in the Well”
Kyla Carter | “The Graveyard of Lost Dreams”
Cameron Skocilic | “Miracles”
Elena B. Sato | “In Our Blood”
Alyssa Guthrie | “A Deathbed Wish”
Kasumi Sonoda | “Chichi no Chikai”
Hannah Marie | “Zelophehad’s Daughters”
Alabama Rose | “The Sister Knot”
Kellyn Roth | “If Ye’d Only Say”The Author Conservatory is a college-alternative program for gifted writers focused on helping them gain the business and storytelling skills to craft sustainable careers. 100% of your purchase goes to help students attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.
All those stories sound positively fascinating; what wonderful titles!
And if this anthology couldn’t sound any better, Brett Harris and Kara Swanson (the co-founders of the Conservatory) wanted their students to have as many learning opportunities as they possibly could, including the invaluable experience of pitching their own stories. SO, 100% of the proceeds from Conservatory anthologies go back to the students in the form of a fund to send them to writers conferences. Isn’t that such a fantastic goal? If the sound of those stories has you piqued and you want to jump at the chance to help send young authors to conferences, HERE IS THE PREORDER LINK for the ebook! If you’d rather go straight for the paperback, another way to preorder is to head directly to Kellyn Roth’s link.
I’m so happy for these authors and the fact that their stories are launching into the world to bless so many readers! This anthology will be a testament to and culmination of their hard work and dedication over several years, and I’m so excited to see how God works through their words.
Have you read Voices of the Future Vol. 1? Any Conservatory students or fellow YDubbers around? Have you ever been to a writers conference? Let’s chat!
Swordmaiden of the King 