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May 1, 2026

378. Meet the Cast of Writers of the Future Volume 42 Audiobook

Join Stefan Rudnicki, Gabrielle de Cuir, Susan Hanfield, Orson Scott Card, Jim Meskimen, Scott Peterson, most of the cast who voiced L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42, in this podcast interview talking about what made this project special, why science fiction and fantasy are so important as a genre, and the value of celebrating creativity which is what Writers and Illustrators of the Future are all about.

The other cast members were unable to participate due to prior commitments, but their creativity in their role in the audiobook is equally appreciated.

The full cast along with stories they narrated are:

Stefan Rudnicki narrated “Artistic Presentation,” “Shell Game,” “Skinny-Shins,” “The Creator’s Journey,” “In Living Color,” and “A Girl and Her Dragon: A Life in Four Parts.”

Orson Scott Card read his bio and introduction.

Gabrielle De Cuir narrated Jody Lynn Nye and Echo Chernick’s introductions as well as “Bloom Decay.”

Janina Edwards narrated “Thickly.”

Susan Hanfield narrated “Canary” and “A Girl and Her Dragon: A Life in Four Parts.”

Kirby Heyborne narrated “Saffron and Marigolds,” “Dragon Visits,” and “As Long as You Both Shall Live.”

John Lee narrated “The Triceratops Effect.”

Jim Meskimen narrated “Form 14B—Application for Certification of Consciousness Transfer (Post-Mortem),” “Space Can,” “Collaboration,” and “Ghost Dog.”

Scott Peterson narrated “A Ready-Made Bubble of Light.”

This audiobook was produced by Skyboat Media. Edited, Mixed, and Mastered by Phaseshift. And the music was composed by Mark Isham.

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Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.

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