Augmented: A Science Fiction Anthology, Vol. 1

by Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano (Editor)

REALITY ENHANCEDGreat science fiction is about more than escapist fantasies of starships and exotic aliens fighting battles in distant galaxies beyond our solar system. In the proper hands, science fiction can help us re-imagine our own reality in subversive ways and provide insightful social commentary about the real world we inhabit every day.Augmented, Volume 1 is a collection of great science fiction stories that invite us to take a closer look at ourselves and the world around us. Our contributors examine the futility of war, the dangers of xenophobia, the importance of caring for our environment, the risks associated with technology, the rise of Artificial Intelligence and remind us of all the ways we can lose our humanity if we’re not careful.These 19 stories are thrilling, mind-bending, frightening, thought-provoking, and sometimes hilarious snapshots of life in at least one of our possible futures. We hope you find something to love about all of them.Contributors David Agranoff, Brandon Andress, Hope Bolinger, Keith Burchnall, Zac Cannon, Claudia Christian, Tessa B. Dick, Martha Elias Downey, Darrell Epp, David Giles, Keith Giles, Steven Hause, Marie Hause, Viacheslav Lazurin, Dr. Chris McAuley, Josh Roggie, Dr. Samuel Jay Tanner, Andrew Turck, Philip Alan Tyler, and Brian K. Woodson, Sr.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

About the author

Keith Giles is the author of 5 books including his latest, "This Is My Body:Ekklesia as God Intended" which explores God's design for His Church according to the scriptures. The free e-book version has been downloaded by over 3,000 people.

He is the former Director of Sales and Distribution for Vineyard Music Group and formerly Marketing Coordinator for Soul Survivor USA. He has been writing articles on the Christian subculture, the house church movement, spiritual formation, compassion ministry and the Kingdom of God for over 20 years now.

His articles have appeared in over a dozen print and online magazines over the last 20 years, including Relevant, 7 Ball, Channel Advisor, Fuse, CCM, Worship Musician Magazine, WorshipMusic.com and theOoze.com.

Keith and his wife Wendy and their two sons are part of a house church community called “The Mission” in Orange, California. They planted this church in their home in 2006 in order to share 100 percent of the offering to help the poor in their community.

Feel free to visit him online at http://www.KeithGiles.com.