I Applaud the Creative Choice of Topic for this Anthology
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I gave it 5 stars partially because the topic invited writers to be extremely creative about a topic not often written about, especially in the way it was here.

I liked it because it gave more life to the Garden of Eden, where life began in the first place. We all know the Biblical version of the garden of Eden and all about Adam and Eve, and of course, the Snake. But if the garden of Eden was the start of it all, where are the stories about other creatures?

In the anthology, not only did they bring other creatures into it, they helped us see the garden from their point of view. Absolutely found that interesting and hope there will be a series of books with more interesting perspectives, creatures and more.

I don't think anyone will be disappointed by this little book.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology. This was my first foray into this genre and when I finished it...I wanted more. I couldn't put this book down. I loved the imaginative stories and I thank all the authors for them. And I loved fantastic the cover art. Moreover I loved how some stories retold myths and legends with a twist and other stories took me into other new worlds and hidden worlds. I just loved this anthology it really opened my eyes and showed my another side of history. I hope I'm explaining this correctly, because I just loved this book. Moreover, I'm looking forward to finding more works by these talented authors. These stories inspire me. I hope there will be more
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--I am delighted to be among the poets represented in this truly exceptional anthology.  Vincent Cellucci is a brilliant editor and poet, so of course his anthology is not going to be "your ordinary."
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I set out with the intention to leave an individual review for each piece in this fabulous anthology, but I have far too many praises for every single one. Suffice to say that each tale in this book is engaging, and leaves the reader wanting more. The best part of it all, and the true sign of a strong anthology, is that each story is incredibly unique. From rock fiction to dystopian sci-fi, there's something for everyone. If someone twisted my arm and forced me to select a favorite, I'd have to go with "The Errandsman's Folly" by Travis West. It's hilarious, incredibly well-written, and a welcome respite from my usual genre choices. Which goes to show - even if you don't think there's something to strike your fancy, chances are you'll be surprised. I promise you'll complete this book loving even the stories well outside of your comfort zone!
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This is my favorite short story collection so far. It tackles topics of diversity such as race, sexual orientation, class, age, culture, etc. Each story is completely different than the one before it, and each offers something to the reader. It's quick, fun, and enlightening, not to mention all #ownvoices.
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I am astounded at the talent compiled in this anthology. each story was thoughtfully written and the volume as a whole worked well. it can be jarring to jump from one world to another in a collection of shorts but this was delightful to read!
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The short stories and salutations to TJ Klune and Eric Arvin contained in this anthology are quite palatable.  Reading this anthology was like having a great smorgasbord of appetisers spread out to feast on at a celebration for two special people and their love.  I am so pleased to have had a chance to purchase this book and enjoy its offerings.  Dreamspinner Press and the authors contained in the pages of this e book have donated all of their time, talent and resources to raise money to assist two of their published authors and colleagues who have stumbled into some medical misfortune.  The outpouring of support from the m/m community has been an inspiration to many, including myself.

Thank you to all of contributed to this endeavour.  The stories were terrific and it is wonderful to know that all of the proceeds are going to help to very special men in their time of need. Some of the authors were familiar to me, others new to me. Each offering left me with much to think about. Overall a great read for a great cause.
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Disclaimer - I'm a little biased, since my daughter is one of the authors.  However, I was really impressed with the creativity these students put into their ideas.  Each one has clearly picked a topic that he or she is passionate about, and their suggested solutions range from straightforward to inventive.  Many of these essays include ideas that you as an individual can adapt to help with a problem that is significant to you.  I think you'll finish this book feeling encouraged about the leadership of the next generation.
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Five novellas, five worlds.  The first reviewer gave a pretty good account of the individual stories: all so different, but each has beautiful world-building, interesting characters, and a strong story line. It's an unusual pleasure to read something at these short lengths that covers all the bases. I liked the adventurous mood of the anthology; it really did evoke the sense of wonder that science fiction and fantasy are supposed to do but quite often don't.  This collection exceeded my expectations.
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Russell Davis's newly released anthology of stories contains an authenticity and personal edge to many of these pieces that suggests the collection has real back story and personal meaning for the author. I'd encountered a number of his previously published pieces before, but to have them all in one place is a treat. Plus it's a really nice showcase of how versatile Mr. Davis is -- the collection includes multi-genre offerings, including literary, creative nonfiction, SF, fantasy, ghost stories, slipstream, and westerns (and one of these an historical-paranormal western, if such a category exists!) He even throws in four thematically tied poems to start each of the four thematically structured sections. A hat tip to you, sir, and please don't wait so long to favor us again with such a savory potpourri.
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This review originally posted on www.fanboycomics.net.

The Telepath Chronicles is one of those rare anthologies where each piece beautifully matches the others, so while my emotional response varies from story to story, I never feel like any contribution is part of a game of one of these things is not like the other. While the genres vary slightly from hardcore space sci-fi to what I refer to as sci-fi light (Theres technology we don't currently have, but the world is otherwise the same.), each explores different aspects of telepathy, gently tying the diverse tales together.  This is truly a book where if one story doesnt appeal to you, skip ahead, because I guarantee that theres something engaging for almost all readers in the pages.

All of the stories in the anthology entertained me, but my stand-out favorites were probably "#DontTell" by Peter Cawdron, "Decode" by Autumn Kalquist, and "No More Lies" by Nina Croft.  Each of the stories focused more on the human angle of telepathy, which intrigues me more than new species who communicate mind to mind.  "#DontTell" is an insidious, little tale of a strange interview between a celebrity reporter and a telepath who is willing to share details of his or her ability.  "Decode" follows a doctor whose life fell apart after her only child died in an epidemic.  Meeting a young girl who has developed special abilities due to a gene modification project helps get both their lives on track and may save lives.  "No More Lies" follows a young telepath who is being marketed as a weapon to the government due to her strength at getting information out of detainees who won't talk; however, when she gains a hint about what her keepers really intend for her and her fellow telepaths, she takes a stand to make a life for herself.

I also had the opportunity to beta-read MeiLin Mirandas contribution to The Telepath Chronicles, "Word-Bound."  Seeing how the writing had tightened and coalesced between my version and the one in print was gratifying.

I don't dare give more details about the plots of each story, because a large part of my enjoyment came from piecing the plots together on my own.  Each of the contributing authors has a wider range of works to investigate if they catch your fancy, and links to their pages on Amazon, social media, or personal websites are included in the eBook editions.

I really enjoyed reading The Telepathy Chronicles, and I look forward to more installments in Samuel Peraltas The Future Chronicles anthology series.  If you love sci-fi, telepathy, or stories that look at a wide range of possibilities for our future, I definitely recommend this.  The stories are all well written, engaging, and diverse enough for most tastes.

5 Interpretations of What It Means to Speak Mind to Mind out of 5
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Disclaimer: This book was kindly sent to me in exchange for an honest review.

Let me start by saying that this is by far one of my favourite anthology that I read in the past couple of years. It contains 15 stories that play with science fiction and mystery elements. I couldn't imagine that an anthology with such diverse stories could work, but it does - you have Mars colonies stories, alien stories, superheroes stories, detective stories, droids stories, you name it, then throw in a sci-fi settings and you have it. But the reason it works so well, it is the good story-telling and skillful writing.

Short stories are hard because they have to hook you as soon as you start reading and leave you satisfied in less than 100 pages! But these stories catch you and keep you entertain and then deliver an ending you did not expect - well, there was one story when I saw the ending and was not surprised and wished the author would change it last minute. But one disappointing ending out of 15? I can't really complain. These stories are strong and feature great, well-developed characters.

I just finished the book so I find it hard to pick a favourite. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the superhero stories (especially the first one, it's a good one to start the book with), and I could not publish this review without mentioning that there is a story tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes as an AI.

What I can say is this - if you like Black Mirror, then this anthology is pretty much like it.
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I teach eighth grade Language Arts, and I'm always on the prowl for books that will engage young boys to read.  I picked this up on a whim, and I'm very pleased.  This anthology has a little bit of everything in it: fiction, non-fiction, illustrations, cartoon strips -- the works.  The shorts cover a wide-range of topics from the silly to the dead-serious.  In short, there's something in this book for every taste.  I think it will be a popular book for my classroom library.

There's only one little thing that I'm hesitant about:  there's one illustration in the book that shows recognizable male genitalia on a monster drawn when the artist was in fifth grade (I think).  Unfortunately, I'm going to have to take a Sharpie to that portion of the illustration.  I'd rather not, but we live in interesting times.
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There's a richly layered tapestry of voices inside this anthology, some familiar and others intriguingly mysterious. Their perspectives and their stories are playful and serious, inspiring and inscrutable. The undercurrent flowing through this "diversity of voices" will be familiar to everyone; its timeless quality achieves the book's stated purpose of engaging today's and tomorrow's readers.

The book itself can be sipped and savored, which is how I've been reading it, dipping in and out of the different sections, marveling at how these stories speak to me about relationships, families, and the human experience.
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I will begin by stating that this compilation has re-kindled my desire to embrace short stories. The author's ability to capture brief "moments in time"have a profound impact... These connections are both subtle and everlasting, leaving a lingering emotional effect. While each story was stand-alone and unique, the title theme cropped up and earned it's rightful place. The range in themes varied from love and love lost, racism and abuse, mental illness and death, birth and chance. The author holds great skill in setting a descriptive scene, evoking deep thoughts and sharing memorable, condensed prose.

I extend my 4/5 rating with the recommendation for all who love short stories and those who need a nudge in remembering the satisfaction of concentrated tales. I look forward to the future writings of Jeremy Mark Lane.
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I enjoy short story anthologies because even though I love to read, I find I have little time to devote to it. A good short story is like a good piece of chocolate, individually wrapped bliss. Short stories, when done properly, can provide a snapshot into another world, another life. And just like a bite-sized delicious treat, a good short story should leave you wanting more. Suddenly Lost in Words volume 1 does not disappoint.
An excellent collection of talent, filled with different but complimentary flavors, Suddenly Lost in Words is one of the best anthologies I have purchased and I am looking forward to volume 2.

While I savored the entire collection, there were a few stories that I enjoyed more than the others. I was touched by the valuable lesson learned in Grandma Silence by Kurt Bachard and the personal reflection of Smell of Time by Ahmed A. Khan. I was intrigued by the innovative direction City Speaker: Scarlett (part 1) by Tyler D. Hansen and looking forward to part 2.
I was thoroughly entertained by the all-knowing Collectives teenage adventure in Gregory Marlows The Collective. As the mother of a teenage son, this story resonated particularly well with me. I literary laughed out loud the supreme Collective is stumped time after time by teenage angst. This story is a delightful blend of Sci-fi and humor that anyone who has ever felt misunderstood by others, or raising a teenager, will quickly relate to.

All the works in Suddenly Lost in Words are certainly worth the investment of your time and money. It cost less than a box of chocolate, no calories, and will never get stale. A very enjoyable read, highly recommended.
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A fabulous variety of stories, each with a unique voice and characters. I especially enjoyed C, E, X, and Y.  Sometimes anthologies can be hit or miss in terms of writing quality, but not this one--every single story was well-crafted.

P.S. And the cover is awesome.