LTUE Benefit Anthologies Series

A consultant discovers how to communicate effectively with ancient, alien beings who have an entirely different perspective on the universe. A human dies, then becomes a hero for taking action after his death. Hard choices must be made to save loved ones. When trying to prevent imminent death, insanity becomes a real asset. Aliens explore humans' need for independence and attachment. A transport worker must balance the needs of the few against those of the many.   Journey into the last frontier with these seventeen tales of wonder and science, including award-winning stories by some of the top writers in science fiction and brand new tales by promising up-and-comers.   Hemelein Publications, in cooperation with LTUE Press, is proud to present this exciting collection of space opera and hard science fiction tales. Proceeds from this volume go to support Life, the Universe, & Everything's mission of educating and helping new writers, artists, editors, and other creatives in learning the skills they need to become successful in the speculative fiction field.   Trace the Stars collects stories from Nancy Fulda, Sandra Tayler, Kevin J. Anderson, Brad R. Torgersen, M. K. Hutchins, Eric James Stone, Daniel Friend, Emily Martha Sorensen, David Farland, John M. Olsen, James Wymore, Eric G. Swedin, Jaleta Clegg, Paul Genesse, Wulf Moon, Beth Buck, and Julia H. West. 

LTUE Benefit Anthologies, Volume 2. Everyone knows dragon tales make for the best adventure stories. Throw in women who actively seek what they want—a little intrigue, exciting battles, and hard decisions—to get these twenty excellent adventures by some of today's best fantasy writers! This collection celebrates Linda Hunter Adams, a truly amazing  mentor and role model for many in our Life, the Universe, & Everything writing community. Proceeds from this volume support LTUE's continuing missions of educating and helping writers, artists, editors, and other creatives in honing the skills needed to achieve success in the field of speculative fiction.

Things that go bump in the night, mysterious portals to other dimensions and places, bones that know who killed them, seductive vegetation, ghosts that have a tale to tell, and even unexplained behavior in the far reaches of the universe. Twilight Tales contains thirty-one stories each taking you just beyond reality, reminiscent of the rich and uneasy stories by A. Merritt or episodes from the classic Twilight Zone television series.  In honor of Betty Pope, a former librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University, Twilight Tales contains stories we think she would have loved. Proceeds from this volume support LTUE's continuing missions of educating and helping writers, artists, editors, and other creatives in honing the skills needed to achieve success in the field of speculative fiction.

Everyone has different ideas about wizards, but are they really all that different? Some subscribe to monthly clubs, some are brighter than they seem, some live for praise and acclaim, and others just want to protect those they love. Twenty-four stories of wizardly derring-do are found here, and all show wizards in different lights. Jonathan Langford is the wizard of Life, the Universe, & Everything and The Leading Edge. Parliament of Wizards is filled with daring and interesting tales of these magicians writ large, all of which we think he would love (especially the last story). Proceeds from this volume support LTUE's continuing missions of educating and helping writers, artists, editors, and other creatives in honing the skills needed to achieve success in the field of speculative fiction. Contents: "The Smiling Wizard" (essay) by Joe Monson "Beast of the Month" by Wulf Moon "Blood Oath" by Sarah E. Seeley "A Boy and His Stick" by Jaleta Clegg "The Business of Dragons" by Jodi L. Milner "The Certainty of Echoes" by D.A. D'Amico "Defeating Death" by Larry Hodges "Dei Britannici" by D.J. Butler "Dry Spell" by Josh Strnad "A Flash of Fingers" by Kat Farrow "From the Archives of Abdul Alhazred" by A.J. Rocca "King Rob" by Jarrett Langford "The Last Dance" by Candice R. Lisle "Like Diamond Tears from Emerald Eyes" by Eric James Stone "The Longest Night" by Gerri Leen "One-Horse Wonder" by Sanan Kolva "Relegated to the Kitchen" by Lauren Lang "Salt and Stampede" by Jeff C. Carter "The Sorceress of the Silvered Wood" (poem) by Michael R. Collings "Sufficiently Advanced" by James Ivan Hughes "Tales of Myrick the (Not So) Magnificent: The Lizard Wizard's Blizzard" by Berin Lee Stephens "Tellman's Duel" by Daniel Craig Friend "There Is a Season" by Scott R. Parkin "What Burns in the Marshes" by Jeremy P. Courville "Wizards Die by Stages" by Steve DuBois

Not Your Standard Hero   We all know what heroes are like, right? Brilliant smiles, superpowers, above average beauty, love to pose for the cameras and bask in the limelight? The heroes found here are not your standard hero. Here you'll find shapeshifting (but ditzy) detectives, considerate sidekicks, avid romance readers, lunar garbage collectors, and more!   These stories tell of heroes like Tom Grover, who was a hero of a different stripe in the Utah sf&f community in the 1980s. He was always willing to help, he took care of issues that came up without being asked, and he rarely received accolades for all he did.   Support the unsung heroes in your life and start reading today!

The sixth volume in the LTUE Benefit Anthologies series!   Princesses and troubadours have long been a staple of adventure fiction. The tradition continues here, with princesses going on epic journeys, a tune worthy of a royal rodent, the power of a forgotten song, the secret music of DNA, a wandering wizard takes the stage with his favorite rock band, a musician who sacrifices everything for the ultimate gig on Mars, and more.   Join sixteen authors celebrating the work and influential life of David Farland through these stories—thirteen never before published! Just as these princesses and bards strongly influenced their worlds, Dave's influence stretches far and wide. And he loved the Life the Universe, & Everything symposium.   Start your next adventure today!