Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…

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

Featuring Anna Galicinski

Anna Galicinski grew up hearing tales of her babcia’s daring adventures in WWII Poland, sparking her love for stories forgotten by history. Having written more than a dozen novels since the age of eleven, Anna writes undiluted immersive historical fiction that includes the darkness to elevate the light. A fun evening for her would be camping out on the floor with a stack of historical encyclopedias, a notebook and a perfectly brewed mug of chai.

About Her Short Story

Under the Blitz Sky by Anna Galicinski

As the London Blitz ravages the city, Margot Ripley’s world revolves around protecting her young daughter. But when they barely make it to safety after a bomb destroys the neighboring flat, Margot is faced with the hardest decision she’s ever had to make: keep her daughter close in a city under siege or send her away to safety.

In the chaos of war, can a mother’s love find the courage to let go?

Her Accomplishments
  • Written over a dozen novels since the age of eleven.

  • Received two developmental edit letters and implemented novel edits.

  • Received a full manuscript line edit from award-winning author & editor, Janyre Tromp.

  • Became a member of ACFW and attended the ACFW conference in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

  • Received proposal and/or manuscript requests from multiple major Christian publishers and literary agents.

  • Launched an author instagram account and gained over one thousand followers in a year.

  • Currently managing marketing, street teams and promotional material for bestselling author, Chuck Black.

  • Launched a cake decorating business, I Caked It, and made over $5,000 in revenue in the first year.

Meet the 11 other authors in the anthology!

sydney

o'rear

“Hello, Black Dog”

avery

heisey

“Guide and Seek”

johanna

anaya

“If We Had Wings”

abigail g.

Smith

“Never Perfect”

naomi

sowell

“Good Tidings & Twin Sisters”

lillianna

joy

“Dreamscape”

hollis

Wakefield

“The Rose-Tinted Glasses”

ella

webb

“The Pond House”

Sam

Matos

“The Percentage of Magic”

sydney

leeson

“Crosswind”

Cristiana

Moyer

“Till the Mountain Burns”

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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