Tananarive Due is an emerging talent. Her works often blend horror and speculative elements with African - American cultural themes. For example, her book 'The Good House' is a great read that combines elements of the supernatural with family drama in a unique way.
Yoon Ha Lee should be on the list. In 'Ninefox Gambit', there are elements that can be considered lesbian speculative fiction. Rivers Solomon is great as well. 'The Deep' has strong lesbian themes. And of course, Alice Walker. 'The Color Purple' has themes of female love and empowerment that can be related to lesbian speculative fiction in a broader sense.
Jules Verne was a pioneer in speculative science fiction. His books like 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days' were way ahead of their time. He imagined incredible technological feats and adventures long before they seemed possible, inspiring generations of science fiction writers to come.
Madeleine L'Engle is a remarkable author in this genre. Her 'A Wrinkle in Time' is a masterpiece. She was able to blend science - fiction concepts like time travel and different dimensions with deep emotional and spiritual themes. Her writing has inspired generations of young readers and is still relevant today.
There are many authors of great speculative fiction stories. Isaac Asimov is one. He wrote 'I, Robot' which explores the relationship between humans and robots. Philip K. Dick is also renowned. His works like 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' have had a huge impact on the genre. And then there's J.R.R. Tolkien, who, with 'The Lord of the Rings', created an epic fantasy world which is also a form of speculative fiction.
I'm not sure exactly who the emerging authors will be in 2024. But often new voices come from self - published works that gain popularity through online platforms. There could be someone out there right now writing amazing science fiction that will break through in 2024.
There are emerging markets. Crowdfunding platforms for literature are starting to be a place for flash fiction. Writers can pitch their flash fiction projects and get support from readers who are interested in seeing their work published. Additionally, cross - cultural platforms that aim to promote international literature are emerging as good markets. They are interested in flash fiction from different cultures and languages, which can give writers from various backgrounds a chance to get their work out there.
Nnedi Okorafor's 'Who Fears Death' is also a notable one. It's a post - apocalyptic story that also has elements of magic and African mythology. It challenges the reader's ideas about gender, race, and power in a world that has been remade by war and destruction.
There could have been emerging authors in the realm of indie science fiction in summer 2018. These authors might be exploring new ideas such as the implications of new technologies like quantum computing in their stories. They might not have had the big - name recognition yet, but they were adding fresh perspectives to the genre. They could be writing about things like the colonization of other planets in unique ways, different from the established authors in the field.
Emerging authors in new short fiction include N. K. Jemisin. She has a unique way of creating short fictions that are rich in world - building. Also, Ottessa Moshfegh has been making waves with her dark and often satirical short stories. Additionally, Bryan Washington is an emerging name. His short fictions often deal with themes of family, race, and place in a fresh and engaging way.
Paul Tremblay is emerging as a significant figure in new horror fiction. His books like 'A Head Full of Ghosts' are both terrifying and thought - provoking. Also, Grady Hendrix is making a name for himself. His horror novels are filled with pop - culture references and unique horror concepts.