Today, we’re excited to celebrate the launch of the latest Voices of the Future Anthology Volume 7: Stories of Strength & Sacrifice!

Under the guidance of industry professionals here at The Author Conservatory, the twelve authors featured in this collection have spent countless hours developing story ideas, honing their craft, and perfecting their manuscripts. Our fiction writing program provides expert mentorship and a rigorous writing process to help students develop a deep understanding of storytelling. This publication reflects the highest level of skill and creativity they’ve reached so far. 

This seventh Author Conservatory anthology weaves together short stories of strength and sacrifice, resulting in a collection that combines multiple genres. Each story is different, inviting readers into a world rich with creativity. We invite you to experience the next generation of fiction through tales from rising young creatives enrolled in our fiction program. 

These authors include:

• Colin Horst | “Escaping Limbo”
• Naomi Johns | “Becoming a Dragon Knight”
• Sophia Jones | “Isander’s Arrow”
• Hannah Bellinghausen | “Rosie Returns”
• A’riana Sophia | “Two Sesquipedalians on the Greyhound Bus”
• Kenzie May | “Flowers, From Me”
• HannahGrace Bowen | “Nowhere Girl”
• Grace Hoff | “Garden Dreams”
• Allie Hostetler | “The Eve of New Beginnings”
• Elisabeth A. Douglas | “Reach For the Stars”
• Lydia Smith | “The One That Got Away”
• Micaiah Keough | “Chasing Clocks”

Aside from their professional writing skills, we equip our students with the skills necessary for launching their careers with momentum. The Author Conservatory’s fiction program emphasizes the fundamental art of storytelling combined with the business of writing. We help our students learn the ins and outs of the publishing world so they can navigate it smoothly for themselves. By participating in projects like this Author Conservatory anthology, they’re gaining invaluable experience and building their professional portfolios.

We invite you to support our students by purchasing a copy of their collection. 100% of the sales go towards helping these students and their classmates attend writing conferences, where they can pitch their novels to agents and publishers. Additionally, these conferences offer opportunities for aspiring authors to receive feedback and career coaching from other industry professionals. 

Consider purchasing your copy of Voices of the Future: Stories of Strength & Sacrifice today! We invite you to champion young creatives and invest in the future of creative writing. Thanks to your support, our students are able to walk through new doors and share their stories with the world. 

Click here to learn more and support the next generation of authors.