The Sum of Us: Tales of the Bonded and Bound

Alex Shvartsman writes and edits science fiction and fantasy, often with a humorous twist. His editorial work includes anthologies like "Unidentified Funny Objects 5" and "Coffee: 14 Caffeinated Tales of the Fantastic." He also edited "The Sum of Us: Tales of the Bonded and Bound" and "OCEANS: The Anthology."

Caroline M. Yoachim writes science fiction and fantasy stories. Her work is featured in top anthologies like The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 and The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1. You can also find her stories in Cosmic Powers, The Sum of Us, and OCEANS.

Edward Willett is an award-entering author of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction for both children and adults.

Juliet Marillier writes sweeping fantasy stories that often explore Celtic mythology and strong female characters. Her books, like the Sevenwaters series, are perfect for readers who enjoy rich world-building and deeply felt adventures.

Nisi Shawl is an African-American writer, editor, and journalist. They are best known as an author of science fiction and fantasy short stories who writes and teaches about how fantastic fiction might reflect real-world diversity of gender, sexual orientation, race, colonialism, physical ability, age, and other sociocultural factors. --Wikipedia Photo Attribution: K Tempest Bradford, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Tyler Keevil is the author of works including The Sum of Us: Tales of the Bonded and Bound, Fireball, and Hometown Tales. He writes fiction that explores human connections and local settings.