More Alternative Truths: Stories from the Resistance (Alternatives) - Softcover

Brown, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998963437 ISBN 13: 9780998963433

Publisher: B Cubed Press, 2017

Synopsis

More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity. This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No one knows for sure. But these top-tier talented authors from around the world, from Philip Brian Hall to Bruno Lombardi to Jane Yolen give us their visions. Of interest you might find Lou Antonelli’s “Queens Crossing” a unique view of alternatives. What if the Donald had moved to Cleveland. Just remember, Cleveland Rocks and so does this story. You will find the witticisms of Jim Wright exploring Donald Trump as Moses after presentation of the Ten Commandments. The mental genius of Edd Vick and Manny Frishberg as they give us Trump, tweeting his way across the solar system. There is much to laugh about. There are serious visions as well. Brad Cozzens’s brilliant poem “America Once Beautiful” reaches poignantly from today’s reality into some salvageable vision of tomorrow that borrows from yesterday’s values. The poets in this volume, be they Brad, Jane Yolen, Gwyndyn T. Alexander or C.A. Chesse, bring new meanings to words and leave you thoughtful. If you want a fun romp, jump to “Wishcraft.com,” by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, as she explores how important it is that political hacks not annoy witches. Or, if you prefer, K.G. Anderson’s, “The Right Man for the Job,” in which a post-corporeal LBJ rides to the rescue. There is something for everyone. Coping. How do we cope? This painful question is explored by three of our best and brightest. Jill Zeller, a woman who won’t write of Elves, has given us “A Woman Walks Into a Bar,” an affirmation of our own choices. Coping is also explored brilliantly by Karin L. Frank and Kerri-Leigh Grady in their stories “HMO” and “Final Delivery.” This is Science Fiction, given that fact, we also brought you Mike Resnick with “The Politicians” and Rebecca Mix’s “The Nompers.” Both classic in their settings of broad and rich universe. There are so many more great stories in this collection, I can truly recommend them all. If, however, you can only read one, then read Eric M. Witchey’s “Small Courages,” and let it touch you, maybe bring tears of hope, as you see our world through the eyes of a child and find that we can survive. We will survive.

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Ed Ahern spent years in foreign intelligence. Gwyndyn Alexander is the dictator of a tiny nation state. K.G. Anderson works really hard on web content. Lou Antonelli’s story is his 113th story sold since 2003. Lou J Berger is an author. David Brin‘s new novel is Existence. Adam-Troy Castro lives with his wife Judi and either three or four cats. Christine A. Chesse voted for George W. Bush. Twice. Brad Cozzens the author of “America Once Beautiful.” Colin Patrick Ennen wrangles mutts. Karin L. Frank is an award-winning author. Nebula Award winner Esther Friesner is a mother of two, grandmother of one, and harbors cats. Manny Frishberg and his partner live near SeaTac Airport. David Gerrold writes good stuff. Debora Godfrey, is the reigning Soup Goddess. “Kerri-Leigh Grady is a nerd with an unnatural love of dark humor. Yorkshireman Philip Brian Hall has ridden in over one hundred steeplechases. Stuart Hardy is British internet comedian. Michael Haynes lives in Central Ohio. Rivka Jacobs lives peacefully with four Siamese. Born on Friday 13, Rebecca McFarland Kyle developed an early love for the unusual. Melinda LaFevers’ hobbies include learning new things Bruno Lombardi is a weirdness magnet. Susan Murrie Macdonald is a rejection slip collector, proofreader, and blogger. Vonda N. McIntyre writes science fiction. Rebecca Mix does too. Mike Morgan lives in Iowa with his wife, two children. Kurt Newton has things in boxes stored under the stairway of his home. John A. Pitts is a wonderful writer who is said to have the hair of a Greek god. Irene Radford is the daughter of a sailor man. Mike Resnick has won 5 Hugos and a Nebula, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough is not a fairy godmother. Tais Teng (1952) is a Dutch writer and illustrator. Wondra Vanian is an American native, now residing in the United Kingdom. Edd Vick, the son of a pirate, is a recovering Texan now living in Seattle. Steve Weddle appeared in the November 2015 issue of Playboy magazine. Stephanie L. Weippert is bibliophile—full stop. Eric M. Witchey likes to use fishing gear to test his intellect against trout brains the size of a pea. Jim Wright is a retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer, and yet is still a gentleman, when he is not yelling at cats. Jane Yolen was a delegate to the 1972 Democratic Convention pledged to McGovern She writes a poem a day. Jill Zeller, lives with her husband, two self-absorbed cats and, two adult English Mastiffs.

About this edition

• Publisher: B Cubed Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998963437
• ISBN 13: 9780998963433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 418