"This anthology successfully captures the kinds of stories that were the gateway drugs for many of us who have been reading science fiction for a long time. Well done." Cyd Athens, Tangent Online.

​“Spectacular. One anthology no sci-fi library should be without!”
— Night Owl Reviews (Five Stars)

Far Orbit:  Speculative Space Adventures Published April 29, 2014 by World Weaver Press, Alpena, Michigan.

Modern space adventures crafted by a new generation of Grand Tradition science fiction writers. Smart, readable, and engaging stories that take us back to a time when science fiction was fun and informative, pithy and piquant—when speculative fiction transported us from the everyday grind and left us wondrously satisfied. Showcasing the breadth of Grand Tradition stories, from 1940s-style pulp to realistic hard SF, from noir and horror SF to spaceships, alien uplift, and action-adventure motifs, Far Orbit’s diversity makes it easy for every SF fan to find a favorite.

Featuring an open letter to SF by Elizabeth Bear and stories from Gregory Benford, Tracy Canfield, Eric Choi, Barbara Davies, Jakob Drud, Julie Frost, David Wesley Hill, K. G. Jewell, Sam Kepfield, Kat Otis, Jonathan Shipley, Wendy Sparrow, and Pete Wood

“Daring adventure, protagonists who think on their feet, and out of this world excitement! Welcome to FAR ORBIT, a fine collection of stories in the best SF tradition. Strap in and enjoy!”  Julie E. Czerneda, author of SPECIES IMPERATIVE
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“Need a quick fix of good old-fashioned science fiction? Far Orbit is it!”
— Sporadic Reviews
 
“Put aside all of your preconceived notions of what ‘sci-fi’ is—whether you think you love it or hate, it doesn’t matter—pick up this book and get to reading!”
— Good Choice Reading

“Apogee is indeed the logical successor to the original Far Orbit anthology.”
— Eric Choi, co-editor of Carbide Tipped Pens

Far Orbit Apogee Published October 13, 2015 by World Weaver Press, Alpena, Michigan . 

Modern science fiction adventures crafted by a new generation of Grand Tradition writers.
 
Looking for science fiction stories like they used to write? Far Orbit Apogee takes all of the fun-to-read adventure, ingenuity, and heroism of mid-century pulp fiction and reshapes it into modern space adventures crafted by a new generation of writers. Follow the adventures of heroic scientists, lunar detectives, space dragons, robots, interstellar pirates, gun slingers, and other memorable and diverse characters as they wrestle with adversity beyond the borders of our small blue marble.
 
Featuring stories from Jennnifer Campbell-Hicks, Dave Creek, Eric Del Carlo, Dominic Dulley, Nestor Delfino, Milo James Fowler, Julie Frost, Sam S. Kepfield, Keven R. Pittsinger, Wendy Sparrow, Anna Salonen, James Van Pelt, and Jay Werkheiser.
 
​“Provide[s] a respite from the outright attacks on the Grand Tradition that have set the tone for contemporary science fiction.”
— Tangent

"Overall, the anthology is an excellent collection of shorts with a wide range of tone and despite the varied settings, characters and stories, fits its theme brilliantly."
--Kate Coe SFFWorld

Hyperpowers Published May 15, 2016 by Third Flatiron Publishing, Boulder, Colorado.  (Guest Editor)

Fictional military superpowers have captured our imaginations since
Plato invented Atlantis, and superpowers are all too real in today's
technological world. How would our stories evolve if they took place
on other worlds?

"Hyperpowers" from Third Flatiron Anthologies, guest-edited by Bascomb
James, takes on the challenge of telling short speculative fiction
stories that explore space opera and military fiction themes. These
tales raise potent issues such as:

• Empires may grow and dominate, but civilizations can also lose momentum and dissipate into lawlessness
• Great distances may put an end to warfare and environmental degradation, but expansionist tendencies could cause it to spread instead
• Our silicon-based creations or other life forms may compete with us for galactic domination, ultimately outshining us

The international group of contributors includes William Huggins,
Jonathan Shipley, Dan Koboldt, John M. Campbell, Mark Rookyard, Sam
Bellotto Jr., Erik B. Scott, E. J. Shumak, Brandon L. Summers, Neil
James Hudson, Robert Walton, K. S. Dearsley, Noel Ayers, Elliotte
Rusty Harold, Martin Clark, and Art Lasky. And as usual, our "Grins
and Gurgles" humor section allows a light-hearted take on the
subject.