Dead Men Don't Cry: Science Fiction by Nancy Fulda - Paperback

by Nancy Fulda (Author)

Step into the extraordinary with Nancy Fulda's Dead Men Don't Cry, a masterfully curated collection of eleven science fiction tales that traverse the boundaries of time, space, and consciousness. From lunar pastry deliveries to the ethical quandaries of cloning, Fulda crafts narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are imaginative.

In "Pastry Run," experience the perils of delivering French confections to the moon, blending humor with high-stakes space travel. "Blue Ink" delves into the psyche of a child confronting the reality of his own clone, raising questions about identity and autonomy. "The Breath of Heaven" offers a fresh take on artificial intelligence, where sentient machines grapple with the morality of their directives. And in "All Praise to the Dreamer," humanity faces the harrowing choices imposed by alien overlords demanding the sacrifice of gifted children for the greater good.

Whether you're a seasoned science fiction aficionado or new to the genre, Dead Men Don't Cry offers a compelling exploration of futuristic landscapes and the human condition. Each story is a testament to Fulda's ability to weave complex themes into captivating narratives that resonate long after the final page.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nancy Fulda is a Hugo and Nebula-nominated science fiction author, a professor at Brigham Young University, and an active researcher in the field of artificial intelligence. Her short fiction and articles have appeared in Asimov's, Clarkesworld, Analog, and Escape Pod, and have been printed in multiple invited anthologies. Known for blending imaginative science fiction concepts with emotional depth, Nancy's work often explores consciousness, identity, and the quiet heroism of everyday people in extraordinary circumstances.

The indomitable mother of six children, Nancy lives in Utah with her family, a flourishing backyard ecology, and more unfinished projects than she cares to admit. She is a recipient of the Phobos Award, the Vera Hinckley Mayhew Award, and the Jim Baen Memorial Award, which was created to honor the contributions of science fiction authors toward real-life science. In 2024 she was named one of Utah's top 100 AI professionals.

PRAISE FOR DR. FULDA'S WRITING
"Entertaining, and surprisingly action-filled for a pastry delivery." - The Internet Review of Science Fiction, on Pastry Run

"As engrossing and brief and clever as a Twilight Zone episode, Fuldas story hooks your attention from the first sentence and stays with you, long past the startling, yet fitting, end." - Tangent Online, on All Praise to the Dreamer

"A thoughtful and absorbing story about human relationships, and a vivid meditation on letting go even when one doesn't want or doesn't have to." - Tangent Online, on Ghost Chimes

Author Biography

Nancy Fulda is a is a Phobos Award Winner, a Vera Hinckley Mayhew Award recipient, and a two-time WOTF Finalist. Her fiction has appeared in venues such as Asimov's, Jim Baen's Universe, and Apex Digest. She earned her Master's Degree at Brigham Young University, where she spent her thesis hours trying to convince simulated robots to communicate with each other. She's a past editor of Jim Baen's Universe, the owner and chief administrator of AnthologyBuilder, and the mother of three children.