The anthology will feature sixteen brand new stories from some of the most exciting names writing in genre fiction today, and will be Steampunk ‘reimaginings’ or ‘retellings’ of classic works of literary fiction. Below is a list of the authors contributing to the book, along with their chosen literary work.Unfortunately, due to a conflicting work schedule George Mann has had to reluctantly drop out of the anthology, instead we have the wonderful Jonathan Green, author of thePax Britannica novels, joining us on the anthology. Although it’s such a shame to lose a fabulous author like George, we’re all absolutely thrilled to have Jonathan with us instead!“Resurrection Engines: Sixteen Extraordinary Tales of Scientific Romance” will be published in hardback on June 30th, then released in paperback in time for Christmas!01 – Brian Herbert & Bruce Taylor (H.G. Wells)02 – Lavie Tidhar (Alice in Wonderland)03 – Adam Roberts (Rime of the Ancient Mariner)04 – Philip Palmer (Wilkie Collins)05 – Juliet E. McKenna (H. Rider Haggard)06 – Jonathan Green (Moby Dick)07 – Alan K. Baker (Journey to the Centre of the Earth)08 – Roland Moore (White Fang)09 – Scott Harrison (Jekyll & Hyde)10 – Alison Littlewood (Silas Marner)11 – Jim Mortimore (Robin Hood)12 – Cavan Scott (Snow White)13 – Kim Lakin-Smith (Peter Pan / The Island of Doctor Moreau)14 – Paul Magrs (Wuthering Heights)15 – Simon Bucher-Jones (A Christmas Carol)16 – Rachel E. Pollock (Treasure Island)
Is it me are short stories really exciting at the minute?? This is a great project and look at those names including a Mr Adam Roberts!