Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…
Featuring Sam Matos
Sam Matos attempted a novel in the first grade that left the protagonist on her death bed by chapter four (piranha venom. Naturally). Nowadays she manages to keep her characters healthy a little longer. She developed a love for speculative fiction through watching shows like The Flash, Grimm, iZombie, and Haven, with her father. From her mother, she learned the value of choosing joy and gratitude in the midst of challenges. She now strives to write tales that encourage readers to be hopeful and to pursue heroism through acts of kindness and courage in their own lives.
Find Her on the Web
Website: https://sammiematoswriter.com
About Her Short Story
The Percentage of Magic by Sam Matos
Blake’s not a superhero anymore. Not after she failed to renew her powers last year, when a fight with a supervillain got in the way. But tonight the portals open again. She can finally regain her magic. Blake and her superpowered cousin are almost to a portal when their nemesis shows up. Does she have time to get her powers back? Can she save her cousin? Or will this night end worse than last year?
Her Accomplishments
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Co-wrote two plays and several theatrical commercials in high school and college that were performed by a homeschool drama group.
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Have written several short stories as well as a novel that is in revisions.
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Received a professional edit letter on an urban fantasy novel.
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Have spent years learning about the publishing industry, marketing, and the art of stories in the Author Conservatory.
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Attended Realm Makers in 2024.
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Started an Etsy shop, where she sells mugs and apparel featuring her own colorful designs.
Meet the 11 other authors in the anthology!
sydney
o'rear
avery
heisey
johanna
anaya
abigail g.
Smith
naomi
sowell
lillianna
joy
hollis
Wakefield
ella
webb
sydney
leeson
Anna
Galicinski
Cristiana
Moyer
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
Conservatory, noun: “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.
