The writers featured in this anthology all hail from the great state of Idaho. No, not Iowa or Illinois or even Indiana. Idaho. The Gem State. Where the Father of Space Opera (E.E. "Doc" Smith), married his bride, and where the Center of the Universe can be found in an old mining town called Wallace.

Over a dozen years ago, several Speculative Fiction writers in Boise found each other and coalesced into an informal support group. Thus, was born the Boise Spec-Fic Writers Group. We've had many members over the years but a core group of us continue to meet once a month to talk about our writing and enjoy each other's company over dinner and brews.

A few years back someone had the bright idea to put a bunch of our writing together in an anthology and give it away as literary showcase of our talents. What you're reading on your electronic device is the result of that collaboration. We hope you enjoy it and maybe explore more of our work. The next time someone says there are no Spec-Fic writers in Idaho, you'll know better, and you'll be able to mention some of your favorite authors from this book.