Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…

The seventh edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of strength and sacrifice in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through tales from rising young creatives.

Featuring Kenzie May

Kenzie May was the kid who had to be told to stop reading on vacation. Now she writes the stories she needed: fun and whimsical coming-of-age novels that help teens feel less alone. Kenzie usually can be found teaching swim lessons, trying new boba shops, or pretending she is the main character in a Studio Ghibli movie.

About Her Short Story

Flowers, From Me

Daisy spends her days working at her parent’s flower shop, convinced that no one likes her after her closest friendship ended poorly. When a boy starts coming into the shop daily, and only ever buys one flower based on its meaning, she discovers he is taking them to the local nursing home. Inspired by his bravery to connect with others, Daisy begins a special project just for the nursing home.

Her Accomplishments
  • Drafted four full length novels, two short stories, and two novellas.

  • Experience receiving and implementing numerous rounds of developmental feedback from professional editors.

  • Attended the C.S. Lewis Writing Retreat in 2024 as well as Storycon and the Author Conservatory conferences in 2025.

  • Published in the Tell Me You Love Me anthology in 2023.

  • Received in-depth business training, with an emphasis on digital and email marketing.

  • Planned and executed a 90-day marketing plan for a local small business.

Meet the 10 other authors in the anthology!

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”

hannahgrace

bowen

“Nowhere Girl”

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”

Support the next generation of writers

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

About the Author Conservatory

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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.

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