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329. Volume 41 winners: David Hoffrichter, Lauren McGuire, Barlow Crassmont, and Patrick MacPhee

These four winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala: David Hoffrichter, illustrator of “The Rune Witch”; Lauren McGuire, author of “Karma Birds”; Barlow Crassmont, author of “The Boy from Elsewhen”; and, Patrick MacPhee, author of “Thirty Minutes or It’s a Paradox.”

We discuss their journey as creative individuals and what makes the workshop so special for them and what Writers and Illustrators of the Future means tot hem and to the genre.

The Rune Witch

by Jefferson Snow

Illustrated by
David Hoffrichter

In the wake of a devastating tragedy, the last member of a magical sisterhood must choose between forgiveness or unleashing a vengeful demon.

Karma Birds

by Lauren McGuire

Illustrated by
Breanda Petsch

As Claire and her sisters are on the run to avoid the deadly birds, a stop for gas may throw them into moral danger.

The Boy from Elsewhen

by Barlow Crassmont

Illustrated by
Daniel Montifar

In a world of mandated technology, one boy’s defiance sparks intrigue, envy, and a desire for forgotten freedoms.

Thirty Minutes or It’s a Paradox

by Patrick MacPhee

Illustrated by
Cam Collins

When a pizza delivery guy meets his time-traveling future selves, he must juggle conspiracies, collapsing timelines, and cooling pizzas.