Lightspeed Magazine, April 2014

John Joseph Adams is the series editor of Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy and the New York Times bestselling editor of more than forty anthologies, such as Wastelands, A People’s Future of the United States, and Out There Screaming (with Jordan Peele)-https://www.johnjosephadams.com/about/

Linda Nagata is an author known for her science fiction novels and short stories. Her works include Hepen the Watcher, Cosmic Powers, and La vida secreta de los bots y otros relatos. You can also find her stories in anthologies like The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 10 and Infinite Stars.

Scott Sigler writes sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, with popular books including Infected and The End Has Come. He's also contributed to Unfettered II and written a novel in the Aliens universe, known for his gritty, fast-paced stories.

Ted Chiang is a master of speculative fiction, crafting thought-provoking stories that explore big ideas. His collection Stories of Your Life and Others showcases his unique talent for blending science and philosophy with deeply human narratives. If you enjoy intelligent, imaginative tales, you'll want to check out his work.

Carmen Maria Machado is the author of Wastelands, a collection that explores themes of horror and the uncanny. Her work often blends genre fiction with sharp, insightful prose.

Thomas Olde Heuvelt writes horror fiction. He is the author of the novel HEX.

Carolyn Janice Cherry (born September 1, 1942), better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is an American writer of speculative fiction.

Michael Shea is the editor behind The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. He has a knack for finding the most compelling stories in the dark fantasy and horror genres.