A Colorado resident himself, Hudson has compiled 10 stories from 10 of the state’s most invigorating contemporary voices. Known for years as a haven for writers and intellectuals, Colorado boasts a great mixture of talent and perspective. This book was designed to showcase the rich writing talent located in the state, and the selected stories highlight a variety of short fiction formats. The anthologized authors range from Chris Ransick, winner of the 2005 Colorado Authors League Award for Fiction and 2003 Colorado Book Award for Poetry, to Alison Flowers, a recent graduate of Regis University's undergraduate degree program.