Stephens Press provides the panel discussion of "The Perpetual Engine of Hope", a collection of short stories inspired by vintage Las Vegas photographs, takes you on an epic journey from the heyday of the mob era to a dystopian future of dashed dreams. No matter the genre, from crime noir to horror, psychological drama to urban fantasy, these stories have something compelling to say about Las Vegas and its ability to inspire hope even amid the most dire circumstances. Along the way, the writers revel in the city’s rich past and ponder its uncertain future, the historic images driving them to consider Las Vegas from fresh and illuminating perspectives. The local authors who participated in this project, sponsored by the 2010 Vegas Valley Book Festival, exhibit the diverse array of styles and perspectives represented within the city’s growing community of writers. They are Juan Martinez, Dayvid Figler, Oksana Marafioti, Alissa Nutting, Megan Edwards, P Moss, and K.W. Jeter, with Geoff Schumacher serving as editor. The pictures used in the book can be seen at Las Vegas City Life Biographies of the writers and panelist are available at Stephens Press.