In this impressive collection, rising talent Scott William Carter showcases his considerable storytelling skills. Whether his words lead to the edges of known space, to the fringes of understood time, or the wholesomeness of an American farm, time and again readers will find themselves encountering places and experiences that transcend the mere expected and delight the soul. THE DINOSAUR DIARIES marks a collection not to be missed.One story, "Tommy Top Hat," is original to this collection. The other seventeen stories originally appeared in magazines like Analog, Asimov's, Realms of Fantasy, and Ellery Queen."Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you'll get from him, but you do know that it'll be good." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo-award winning author and editorIncludes the following stories:

The Dinosaur Diaries

Road Gamble

A Dark Planetarium

The Liberators

Tommy Top Hat

Shatterboy

Heart of Stone

The Tiger in the Garden

Directions to Mourning's Deep

Motivational Speaker

The Time Traveler's Wife

Epic, The

Happy Time

The Grand Mal Reaper

The World in Primary Colors

Father Hagerman's Dog

With Dignity

A Christmas in AmberPraise for Other Works by Scott William Carter:"...touching and impressive...Carter's writing is on target." - Publishers Weekly"...compelling...good choice for reluctant readers..." - School Library Journal"Scott William Carter makes it look easy." - Chizine.com

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