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The Astronaut Among the Flowers
AND OTHER STORIES
by P.A. Cornell
This debut collection by Nebula-nominated author P.A. Cornell brings together twenty-one tales of fantasy and science fiction that run the gamut from lighthearted to dark. The stories examine our connections to each other, to technology, to the world that surrounds us, and even to ourselves. Journey through circumstances that defy explanation, and explore events yet to come, that have come before, or that exist outside of time altogether. Included are Cornell’s acclaimed story “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont,” as well as the award-winning “Splits,” and two brand new works published here for the first time.
Book Launch
The book launch for The Astronaut Among the Flowers is on August 22 at 2 PM. More information can be found HERE, for Bakka-Phoenix Books in Toronto, Ontario.
Purchasing Links
Additional preorder links forthcoming.
Praise for The Astronaut Among the Flowers
“The Astronaut Among the Flowers and Other Stories is a brilliant and beautiful exploration of imagination and wonder! Elegant and nuanced.”
— Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Bewilderness and Ghosts of the Void
“The Astronaut Among the Flowers is as unexpected as its arrestingly visual title. Whether the genre is science fiction, science fantasy or horror, Cornell’s intimate stories all explore the human experience through visions of progress and technology, hope and fear, love and loss. From a unique perspective on a cat’s nine lives, to love and life at a time-slip hotel, and even a deathless soldier’s tragic dilemma, the collection excels at presenting fascinating premises which deliver deeply emotional gut-punches that stay with you long after the story ends.”
— R.S.A. Garcia, Nebula and Sturgeon Award-winning author of The Nightward
“Featuring astounding tales of exploration, time travel, AI-run cities, and cats with unusually long lifespans, The Astronaut Among the Flowers is the rare collection that will leave you full of joy, hope, and tears. This book harkens back to the old days of SF when wonder, heart, and imagination ruled.”
— Pedro Iniguez, Bram Stoker Award winner and author of Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories
“Pull back the veil of stars, look past the light pollution, and see into various worlds occupied by robots, super soldiers, aliens, magic, and time slips. Cornell ticks a box for every lover of genre fiction.”
— Jean-Paul L. Garnier, owner of Space Cowboy Books
“P.A. Cornell’s The Astronaut Among the Flowers is an ambitious debut collection, with stories that are at times joyous, at times horrific, yet always satisfying. Cornell will make you nostalgic for the past and wary of the future, but most importantly, without fail, she’ll remind you of the enduring power of humanity.”
— Derrick Boden
“Prescient parables, otherworldly mysteries, and strange and distant futures weave together in this thought-provoking, compelling, and at times unsettling collection. This is a book that caters to every speculative taste, with sharp prose, brilliant concepts, and incisive commentary, spanning themes of love, fear, belonging, and what it means to be human. Not one to miss!”
— Lyndsey Croal , author of Dark Crescent and Limelight and Other Stories
Specifications
Publication date August 18, 2026
Paperback: 979-8-9928458-8-4 / Price 19.99
Hardcover 978-1-967550-00-5 / Price 29.99
Ebook: 978-1-967550-01-2 / Price 9.99
Cover art by Loreto Salinas Retamal. Title font and back cover layout by Dash Creative.