Star Trek: Strange New Worlds VII

Our seventh anthology features originalStar Trek, Star Trek:The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprisestories writtenby Star Trek fans, for Star Trek fans!Featuring new stories by new writers and a few contest veterans,Strange New Worlds VIIspans the entireStar Trekuniverse from the original days of Captain Kirk and throughout the tenures of Captains Picard, Sisko, and Janeway and back in time again to Archer. Each of these unforgettable stories explores the past and future ofStar Trekfrom many different perspectives.This year's contributors include Kevin Lauderdale, Kevin Killiany, Christian Grainger, Paul J. Kaplan, Muri McCage, Pat Detmer, Gerri Leen, Julie Hyzy, Kelly Cairo, John Coffren, Scott Pearson, Jeff D. Jacques, Jim Johnson, Anne E. Clements, Russ Crossley, Susan S. McCrackin, Catherine E. Pike, G. Wood, Annie Reed, Louisa M. Swann, Brett Hudgins, Amy Sisson, and Frederick Kim.

Considered one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction, USA TODAY bestselling writer, Dean Wesley Smith published far over a hundred novels in forty years, and hundreds of short stories across many genres. He currently produces novels in four major series, including the time travel Thunder Mountain novels set in the old west, the galaxy-spanning Seeders Universe series, the urban fantasy Ghost of a Chance series, and the superhero series staring Poker Boy. During his career he also wrote a couple dozen Star Trek novels, the only two original Men in Black novels, Spider-Man and X-Men novels, plus novels set in gaming and television worlds.

John J. Ordover previously edited and oversaw the Star Trek franchise licensed novels. He is also the co-creator of many Star Trek spin-off series.

Paula M. Block (with Terry J. Erdmann) have jointly written two previous Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ebook novellas: Rules of Accusation and Lust’s Latinum Lost (and Found). Their most recent nonfiction work, Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History, was the recipient of the Independent Publisher Book Awards’ 2017 bronze medal for best coffee table book. They also are the co-authors of the nonfiction titles Star Trek Costumes: Five Decades of Fashion from the Final Frontier, Star Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Star Trek The Next Generation 365, Star Trek The Original Series 365, Star Trek 101, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, The Secrets of Star Trek Insurrection, The Magic of Tribbles, and Star Trek: Action! Their additional titles include Monk: The Official Episode Guide and The 4400 Companion. While director of licensed publishing for Paramount Pictures, Paula was co-editor of Pocket Books’ short story series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. They live in Southern Oregon with their two collies, Shadow and Mandy.

Contents IntroductionDean Wesley SmithSTAR TREKWhales Weep Not [Third Prize]Juanita NolteOne Last AdventureMark Allen and Charity ZegersMarking TimePat DetmerAncient HistoryRobert J. MendenhallBum Radish: Five Spins on a Turquoise ReindeerTG TheodoreA Piece of the PieG. WoodSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONThe Soft Room [Second Prize]Geoffrey ThorneProtecting Data's FriendsScott William CarterThe Human FactorRuss CrossleyTribble in ParadiseLouisa M. SwannSTAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE FabricationsBrett HudginsUrgent MatterRobert J. LaBaffBest Tools AvailableShawn Michael ScottSTAR TREK: VOYAGERHomemadeElizabeth A. DunhamSeven and SevenKevin HoseyThe End of NightPaul J. KaplanHidden 230Jan StevensWidow's WalkMary Scott-WiecekENTERPRISESaviorJulie HyzyPreconceptionsPenny A. ProctorCabin E-14Shane ZeranskiSPECULATIONSOur Million-Year Mission [Grand Prize]Robert T. JeschonekThe BeginningAnnie ReedContest RulesAbout the Contributors