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Follower (short Story)
''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Like Card's novels, most of the stories have a science fiction or fantasy theme. Some of the stories, such as " Ender's Game", " Lost Boys", and " Mikal's Songbird" were later expanded into novels. Each of the smaller volumes that make up the larger collection as a whole are centered on a theme or genre. For instance, Volume 1, ''The Changed Man'', reprints several of Card's horror stories. The collection won the Locus Award in 1991. Publication history Most of the stories appearing in the book are reprints of stories which were first published in science fiction and fantasy periodicals. The book has been published as a single large volume, as a two volume set and as a four volume set. However, only the single volume editions contain: “Book 5: Lost Songs, The Hidden Stories”. Single volume * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) Tor Books * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1991) Legend Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American writer known best for his science fiction works. He is the first and (as of 2022) only person to win both a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award in consecutive years, winning both awards for both his novel ''Ender's Game'' (1985) and its sequel ''Speaker for the Dead'' (1986). A feature film adaptation of ''Ender's Game'', which Card co-produced, was released in 2013. Card also wrote the Locus Fantasy Award-winning series ''The Tales of Alvin Maker'' (1987–2003). Card's works were influenced by classic literature, popular fantasy, and science fiction; he often uses tropes from genre fiction. His background as a screenwriter has helped Card make his works accessible. Card's early fiction is original but contains graphic violence. His fiction often features characters with exceptional gifts who make difficult choices with high stakes. Card has also written political, religious, and social commentary in his columns and other writi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Doghouse (short Story)
"In the Doghouse" is a science fiction short story by American writers Orson Scott Card and Jay A. Parry. It appears in his short story collection ''Maps in a Mirror''. Card originally published this story in the December 1978 issue of '' Analog Science Fiction and Fact.'' Plot summary An entire species of aliens fleeing from a doomed planet sends an agent ahead to the planet Earth to prepare the way for the arrival of their minds, the only part of themselves they have been able to preserve. Since killing another sentient species is against their moral code, their agent decides that the most common and widely beloved non-sentient species on the planet, dogs, are to serve as the new vessels for his fellow aliens' minds. This he arranges for them by designing and selling a small solar power plant—disguised as a doghouse—that produces enough energy to serve the needs of an entire household with plenty to spare. This product is wildly successful, and soon there are more than enou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bicicleta (short Story)
''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Like Card's novels, most of the stories have a science fiction or fantasy theme. Some of the stories, such as " Ender's Game", " Lost Boys", and " Mikal's Songbird" were later expanded into novels. Each of the smaller volumes that make up the larger collection as a whole are centered on a theme or genre. For instance, Volume 1, ''The Changed Man'', reprints several of Card's horror stories. The collection won the Locus Award in 1991. Publication history Most of the stories appearing in the book are reprints of stories which were first published in science fiction and fantasy periodicals. The book has been published as a single large volume, as a two volume set and as a four volume set. However, only the single volume editions contain: “Book 5: Lost Songs, The Hidden Stories”. Single volume * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) Tor Books * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1991) Legend Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Follower (short Story)
''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Like Card's novels, most of the stories have a science fiction or fantasy theme. Some of the stories, such as " Ender's Game", " Lost Boys", and " Mikal's Songbird" were later expanded into novels. Each of the smaller volumes that make up the larger collection as a whole are centered on a theme or genre. For instance, Volume 1, ''The Changed Man'', reprints several of Card's horror stories. The collection won the Locus Award in 1991. Publication history Most of the stories appearing in the book are reprints of stories which were first published in science fiction and fantasy periodicals. The book has been published as a single large volume, as a two volume set and as a four volume set. However, only the single volume editions contain: “Book 5: Lost Songs, The Hidden Stories”. Single volume * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) Tor Books * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1991) Legend Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prentice Alvin And The No-Good Plow
"Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" is a poem by Orson Scott Card. The poem was the basis for Card's ''The Tales of Alvin Maker'' series. Publication "Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow" won first prize in the long serious poem category at the Utah State Institute of Fine Arts in 1981. Card published this poem in the August 1989 issue of ''Sunstone'' magazine; and reprinted it in his short story collection ''Maps in a Mirror''. Plot summary This poem is about Alvin Miller, a young blacksmith’s apprentice. One day, when there is not much work to do, the blacksmith tells Alvin to go into the woods to look for berries. In the woods, Alvin meets a red-winged bird that makes a "maker" out of him. When he goes back to the blacksmith’s shop he tries to make a horseshoe with the blacksmith’s help. However, he is unable to strike the metal with the hammer to bend it. Later, when he is alone, he follows the bird's instructions and magically makes a plow of gold. Putting t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy (short Story)
''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Like Card's novels, most of the stories have a science fiction or fantasy theme. Some of the stories, such as " Ender's Game", " Lost Boys", and " Mikal's Songbird" were later expanded into novels. Each of the smaller volumes that make up the larger collection as a whole are centered on a theme or genre. For instance, Volume 1, ''The Changed Man'', reprints several of Card's horror stories. The collection won the Locus Award in 1991. Publication history Most of the stories appearing in the book are reprints of stories which were first published in science fiction and fantasy periodicals. The book has been published as a single large volume, as a two volume set and as a four volume set. However, only the single volume editions contain: “Book 5: Lost Songs, The Hidden Stories”. Single volume * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1990) Tor Books * ''Maps in a Mirror'' (1991) Legend Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingsmeat
''Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories'' (1980) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Although not purely science fiction and definitely not hard science fiction, the book contains stories that have a futuristic angle or are purely works of fantasy set in current times. All the stories except “The Porcelain Salamander” were first published elsewhere before appearing in the ''Unaccompanied Sonata'' collection. All eleven of these stories were later published in ''Maps in a Mirror''. Story list The short stories in this book are: * " Ender’s Game" * "Kingsmeat" * "Deep Breathing Exercises" * "Closing the Timelid" * "I Put My Blue Genes On" * "Eumenides in the Fourth Floor Lavatory" * "Mortal Gods" * "Quietus" * "The Monkeys Thought 'Twas All in Fun" * "The Porcelain Salamander" * " Unaccompanied Sonata" See also *List of works by Orson Scott Card *Orson Scott Card Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American writer known bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eye For Eye
''Eye for Eye'' (1987) is a science fiction novella by Orson Scott Card. It first appeared in the March 1987 issue of ''Asimov's Science Fiction'' magazine. In 1990 it appeared in Card's short story collection ''Maps in a Mirror'' and also as a Tor double novel, with ''The Tunesmith'' by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. It won the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 1988. Plot summary Mick Winger has an unusual gift and with it has accidentally killed several people. When Mick gets angry at people, his power manifests itself by launching an attack upon them by giving them cancer, leukemia or related terminal illnesses. If made angry enough, his anger can outright kill the victim. Mick was raised in an orphanage and along his journey to manhood unintentionally killed several people who mistreated him, as well as nearly everyone he loved, though nearly every occurrence was accidental. The only intentional murder he describes while growing up is being nearly molested in a Denny's bathroom. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saving Grace (short Story)
Saving Grace may refer to: * Grace (Christianity), a concept in Christian soteriology * ''Saving Grace'' (TV series), a 2007 television series starring Holly Hunter * "Saving Grace" (short story), a 1990 short story by Orson Scott Card Film * ''Saving Grace'' (1986 film), a film based on a novel by Celia Gittelson * ''Saving Grace'' (1998 film), a New Zealand film based on a play by Duncan Sarkies * ''Saving Grace'' (2000 film), a British film * ''Saving Grace'' (2008 film), a film based on a Connie Stevens screenplay Music * Saving Grace (band), a metal / hardcore band from New Zealand *Saving Grace, Robert Plant's band, formed in 2019. * Saving Grace, former name of Canadian country music duo now known as One More Girl * "Saving Grace" (song), a 2006 single by Tom Petty * "Saving Grace", a song by Bob Dylan from '' Saved'' (1980) * "Saving Grace", a song by Everlast * "Saving Grace", a song by Christian female group Point of Grace * "Saving Grace", a song by The Cranberri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monkeys Thought 'Twas All In Fun
"The Monkeys Thought 'Twas All in Fun" is a short story by Orson Scott Card. It appears in his short story collections ''Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories'' and ''Maps in a Mirror''. Plot summary A story about how paradise can have its hidden pitfalls. See also *List of works by Orson Scott Card *Orson Scott Card Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American writer known best for his science fiction works. He is the first and (as of 2022) only person to win both a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award in consecutive years, winning both awards for both ... References External links * The official Orson Scott Card website Short stories by Orson Scott Card 1980 short stories {{1980s-story-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Plague Of Butterflies
"A Plague of Butterflies" is a short story by American writer Orson Scott Card. It was originally published in Amazing, in 1981, and shortly afterwards in an anthology, edited by Card, entitled '' Dragons of Darkness''. His short story " Middle Woman" appeared in the same book under the pseudonym Byron Walley. ''A Plague of Butterflies'' was later reprinted in his short story collection ''Maps in a Mirror''. Plot summary This is the story of a man named Amasa. One day many butterflies came to Amasa to take him on a journey to Hierusalem – the land of the dead. On the way he met a man who told him the key to getting into the city. The man explains to Amasa that Hierusalem was built and sealed off from the rest of the world to keep an evil dragon from going out and killing people. The man also warns Amasa that if he kills a butterfly he will live forever. When Amasa arrives at the city he finds out that the people who live there expect him to kill the evil dragon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Woman
"Middle Woman" is a short story by American writer Orson Scott Card, originally published in the '' Dragons of Darkness'', edited by Card himself, under the name Byron Walley. It also appears in his short story collections '' Cardography'' and ''Maps in a Mirror''. Plot summary "Middle Woman" is the story of woman who at first seems very average. She is neither rich nor poor but somewhere in the middle. She is the middle child in her family and lives between her two sisters who live thirty leagues to the north and to south of her. One day while traveling to see one of her sisters she meets a dragon on the road. He tells her that he will either eat her or grant her three wishes. She decides to take the three wishes and then wishes that her husband’s farm will produce enough food to support her family forever. The dragon flies to her house and eats her family so that no matter how much food the farm produces it will always be enough. Realizing that the dragon only wants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
