by Marissa Van Uden (Editor)
"A triumph. 23 stellar tales offering creative and varied takes on the book's themes. Every entry is equal parts thought-provoking, insightful, and impactful."
-- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
A must-read annual showcase of the best nature-based science fiction and fantasy short stories published around the world every year. Featuring works by rising stars and established names, this anthology is an exploration of humanity's deep relationships with other species and of our communal fears, grief, and passion as we try to protect our natural world--all told through the lens of the fantastic. Ranging from literary science fiction and magical realism to dark fantasy and climate fiction, the stories form a unique snapshot of how some of the most brilliant and imaginative authors writing today are engaging with this extraordinary time in Earth's natural history.
The inaugural edition, selected by award-winning editor and anthologist Marissa van Uden and a team of passionate ecofiction judges, features works by Eugen Bacon, E. Catherine Tobler, Hiron Ennes, K-Ming Chang, Kay Vaindal, Kelsea Yu, Renan Bernardo, and many other brilliant authors.
Author Biography
Marissa van Uden is a writer, editor, and nature-lover originally from Aotearoa New Zealand but now based in Vermont, where she lives in a little cabin in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. As an anthologist, her credits include the award-winning The Off-Season: An Anthology of Coastal New Weird and the Apex Strange Microfiction anthologies (Strange Libations, Strange Machines, and Strange Locations). Her short stories have been published in Vastarien Literary Journal, Dark Matter Magazine, and Small Wonders, among others.
Number of Pages: 312
Dimensions: 0.88 x 8.51 x 5.44 IN
Publication Date: November 18, 2025
