Chasing the Light

Once upon a time, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Faith Hunter and award-winning authors David B. Coe and John G. Hartness agreed to mentor a group of rising authors—the Roaring Writers. Chasing the Light—with tales across the spectrum of science fiction and fantasy—is their celebration of success.

It is also a tribute honoring Melanie Otto (AKA Melanie Griffin), one of the founding authors, who died unexpectedly in 2016. Melanie critiqued many of these stories at the Roaring Writers' annual writing retreats, and the authors will never forget Melanie's sparkling eyes and delighted laugh as she found passages she loved in each. With this collection, including stories by Melanie, the Roaring Writers share her light with readers everywhere.

Thanks to the generosity of their mentors and contributors, all profits from the sales of this anthology will be donated to help Melanie's lifelong partner defray medical and legal costs.



stories in the lovely tribute include:

The Man from the Purple Planet by Melanie Griffin as recounted by Janet Buhlmann
What’s Your Year, Darlin’? by Melanie Griffin
Stasis by Margaret S. McGraw
The Intern by Ken Schrader
Cassie’s Story by David B. Coe
Game Over by Mindy Mymudes
Steam Make the Mirrors Move by Lillian Archer
Jazz City Blues by John G. Hartness
Preservatives by Laura S. Taylor
Null and Void by Alexander G.R. Gideon (credited as Alex Gideon)
Gold Mountain by Amy Bauer
Alone by Faith Hunter
Road Trip by Janet Walden-West