The Neurodiversiverse - Alien Encounters

The Neurodiversiverse - Alien Encounters

by Anthony Francis, Liza Olmsted

Publisher
Thinking Ink Press
Publication
Aug 06, 2024
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
$13.53
Dimensions
6 x 9 x 0.72 in
ISBN
978-1942480266
ASIN
1942480261
Pages
346
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Science Fiction

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Description

“This collection is a dazzling exploration of the extraordinary potential within the neurodivergent mind.” —Erin Garcia, host of the podcast ASK! Autism Support and Knowledge

Would neurodiversity be an advantage in an encounter with aliens? Let's find out!

Heartbroken starships.

Human-sized hamster balls.

Superpowers unleashed by anxiety.

A planet covered in mathematical fidgets.

And we finally learn why aliens abduct cows.

A diverse, hopeful anthology of neurodiversity-themed science fiction short stories, poetry and art by and for neurodivergent people.

Featuring stories, poems and art from Tobias S. Buckell, M. D. Cooper, Ada Hoffmann, Jody Lynn Nye, Cat Rambo, and nearly forty other contributors, The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters was edited by Anthony Francis, author of the award-winning urban fantasy novel Frost Moon, and Liza Olmsted, editor of the writing inspiration book Your Writing Matters.

The Neurodiversiverse includes themes of autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, synesthesia, anxiety, avoidant attachment disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and more.

Awards & Endorsements

IBPA Book Award Winner, Silver, Neurodivergent Communities Category

The Neurodiversiverse is a warmhearted science fiction anthology that celebrates those whose greatest strengths are that which makes them different.

"The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters" is a science fiction anthology of stories, poetry, and art from Thinking Ink Press is a diverse and hopeful book of neurodiversity-themed science fiction short stories, poetry, and art that will be of immense interest to anyone who enjoys science fiction, who cares about neurodiversity, or who wants to see optimistic visions of the future.

The neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing, motor abilities, social comfort, cognition, and focus as neurobiological differences. It application as the basis for storytelling is as unexpected as it is fascinating. Original, unique, imaginative, and deftly crafted, "The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters" is a fun and thought-provoking read from cover to cover and unreservedly recommended for community and college/university library Contemporary Science Fiction collections.

Author(s)

Anthony Francis

Anthony Francis

Dr. Anthony G. Francis, Jr. is a science fiction writer and computer scientist who started writing urban fantasy because he likes it. The Dakota Frost series combines Anthony's love of hard science, fantastic magic, alternative culture, and strong, feisty women. Even though the siren call of computing eventually pulled him out to the San Francisco Bay Area, he still chose to set the Dakota Frost series in Atlanta, Georgia, where he spent nearly half his life and which he has learned to love like no other place on Earth. When not making computers smarter or writing science fiction and fantasy, Anthony blogs about his life, his writing and his research at The Library of Dresan. He also writes an occasionally updated webcomic, f@nu fiku. He currently lives in San Jose with his wife and cats.
Liza Olmsted

Liza Olmsted

Liza is the co-editor of award-winningThe Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters and refuses to struggle with ADHD, autism, or anxiety, regardless of how hard they struggle with her. They are also the editor of the writing inspiration book Your Writing Matters, the snapbook Sibling Rivalry, and the nonfiction book The Parents’ Guide to Perthes. Liza is one of the founders of Thinking Ink Press.

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