The Light Between Stars

by Catherine Fitzsimmons (Editor)

Overview

Stories of wonder and courage from the farthest stars to the ground beneath our feet

Charging selflessly into danger, facing the mortality of an artificially extended life, plumbing the deepest depths of space, fighting to expose truths others want to keep hidden... This collection of all-new stories from Brain Lag authors features never-before-seen glimpses into favourite worlds as well as new characters and places to love. From starkly beautiful to brashly funny and everything in between, these stories showcase the range of voices Brain Lag has been proud to publish over the years.

Why do we tell such tales of hardship and bravery, honesty and reflection?

Because in the darkness between the stars, there are no heroes. There are only regular people who step up.

Featuring all-new stories by:

J. D. DeLuzio

J. R. Dwornik

Catherine Fitzsimmons

Gary Girod

Dale E. McClenning

Stephen B. Pearl

Erynn Q

David Rae

Hugh A. D. Spencer

Simon A. G. Spencer

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781928011354
Publisher:	Brain Lag
Publication date:	07/17/2020
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.48(d)

Editorial Reviews

04/20/2020

Fitzsimmons (the Sisters of Chaos trilogy) brings together 10 rewarding, original science fiction tales from authors who have all been previously published by Brain Lag in a celebration of the press’s 10-year anniversary. The tales vary widely in tone and theme, but all are well-crafted and attention-grabbing. Stephen B. Pearl’s breathless, post-apocalyptic “Tinker’s Toxin” follows a science-minded “tinker” contending with a vicious 21st-century curse: chemical waste. Pain and pathos reign in Simon A.G. Spencer’s “Awakening,” about family members on a generation ship who awaken from cryogenic sleep years apart. Erynn Q. delivers a lighthearted romp with the whimsical “Other London: Ella’s Birthday,” about a magic-wielding repairman trying to solve the knotty quandary of securing a teenager’s birthday presents. In Gary Girod’s fun “The Coward and the Thief in Paradise,” a young woman living in an authoritarian hell must rely on supernatural powers she’s not sure she believes in to escape. Anyone with an interest in independent speculative fiction will find this anthology an excellent place to start. (July)

Publishers Weekly

"The tales vary widely in tone and theme, but all are well-crafted and attention-grabbing. Anyone with an interest in independent speculative fiction will find this anthology an excellent place to start." - Publisher's Weekly"

A diverse collection of well-written stories that will challenge readers and make their imaginations soar. Every story is unique, and the contributing authors open doors perhaps best left closed. Once a reader walks through, though, there will not be any peace until the story ends." - Readers' Favorite

"I really liked the message in the Introduction about how these stories are about ordinary 'heroes'. And it's true - these short stories aren't focused on Chosen Ones or superpowered beings. We follow regular folk as they confront and adapt to irregular situations, and here they truly run the gamut. No two stories were the same! This was a diverting collection of imaginative stories across a range of genres." - Notes From A Paper Plane Nomad

"[H]ighly original takes on what at first sight appear standard themes that turn out to be wrenched in unexpected directions by the originality and creativity of the authors. Exactly the kind of stories I like to read. I have no hesitation in recommending this book." - Amazing Stories magazine

"Catherine Fitzsimmons has gathered together an eclectic and diverse science fiction and fantasy anthology, representing the vision and style of the many authors she's published over the years. [Q]uite a good number of strong stories in this anthology." - Kit Daven, author of A Xiinisi Trilogy

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