Wild Cards Trust Staff

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Wild Cards series?

  The Wild Cards series is a shared universe anthology series, edited by George R.R. Martin, where numerous authors contribute stories about individuals who gained superpowers after an alien virus was released in 1946.

• Who are the main authors involved in the Wild Cards Trust?

  While George R.R. Martin is the editor and a primary contributor, many notable authors have written for the Wild Cards series, including Roger Zelazny, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Walter Jon Williams, and Carrie Vaughn, among others.

• Is there a recommended reading order for the Wild Cards books?

  The Wild Cards series can be read in publication order for the overarching narrative, but many of the books are anthologies with self-contained stories, allowing readers to jump into specific volumes that feature characters or themes of interest.