Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…

This third edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of healing and home in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through tales from rising young creatives.

Featuring Gabriella Banasik

Gabriella Banasik fell in love the moment she heard her first story, opening infinite new worlds. She writes stories filled with fun banter, light overcoming the darkness, and characters who learn they are never alone.

With a pile of throwing knives hidden around her room and an overactive imagination, Gabriella sometimes takes breaks from reading to enjoy boating, traveling the world, and dancing in the kitchen to worship songs.

About Her Short Story

Coming Soon!

Her Accomplishments
  • Completed two novels, drafting an 81,000-word novel in 40 days, and a novella.
  • Received intensive writing training and edits from industry professionals including Kara Swanson, S.D. Grimm, Sara Ella, and Joanne Bischof.
  • Pitched and received a book proposal request and manuscript request.
  • Started three businesses as a teenager to practice marketing and networking skills, including sold-out summer swim lessons serving dozens of students.
  • Attended Realm Makers (2021-2023) and The Young Writer’s Workshop Conference (2021).

Meet the 10 other authors in the anthology!

Rhianna

Ring-Howell

“Grown Up Magic”

Lyric

Rose

“Splinters in the Sea”

Zoe

Anastasia

“Of Songs & Swamps”

Zach

Sollie

“The Glass Tree at the Edge of the World”

Ryan

Elizabeth

“Treefriend”

Rachel

North

“The Wolf and the Willow”

Calissa

Ding

“Phone Call to the Wind”

Kristianne

Hassman

“Sailboat of Dreams”

Juliet

Artman

“Details in the Buttercream”

Bailey

Gaines

“Kindness in Color”

Support the next generation of writers

100% of the proceeds from this anthology go toward helping up-and-coming writers attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.

About the Author Conservatory

Conservatorynoun: “A school specializing in one of the fine arts.”

The Author Conservatory is an online apprenticeship-modeled program that teaches students the writing & business skills they need to get published and support themselves financially. The Voices of the Future anthology features short stories from nine of our 2024 graduates.

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