Bicicleta feels instantly familiar, focusing on smooth pacing and approachable mechanics. Here’s a quick, no-nonsense overview before you jump in.
Maps in a Mirror (1990) is a collection of short stories by American writer Orson Scott Card. Like Card's novels, most of the stories have a science fiction or fantasy theme. Some of the stories, such as "Ender's Game", "Lost Boys", and "Mikal's Songbird" were later expanded into novels. Each of the smaller volumes that make up the larger collection as a whole are centered on a theme or genre. For instance, Volume 1, The Changed Man, reprints several of Card's horror stories. The collection won the Locus Award for Best Collection in 1991. This title leans on clean pacing and polished presentation.
Bankroll tip: start small, get a feel for the flow, and scale only if the rhythm matches your comfort.
