Jeff Young

Jeff Young is an award-winning author and editor known for his contributions to speculative fiction anthologies and magazines. His short story "Written in Light" earned him a Writers of the Future award, and his work has appeared in publications such as "Writers of the Future V.26," "Gaslight and Grimm," "Clockwork Chaos," and "TV Gods." He has also published his own collections, including "Spirit Seeker" and "TOI Special Edition 2 – Diversiforms." As an editor, Young has helmed the Drunken Comic Book Monkey line and co-edited the "TV Gods" anthology series.

With a career spanning multiple genres, Young's writing often explores steampunk, science fiction, and fantasy themes. His editorial work reflects his broad interests in speculative fiction, curating stories that blend historical elements with imaginative storytelling. Beyond writing, Young has fostered literary community engagement as the longtime leader of the Watch the Skies SF&F Discussion Group in Harrisburg and Camp Hill. His passion for historical and fantastical aesthetics extends to his work as the proprietor of Helm Haven, an online shop specializing in Renaissance and steampunk costuming. Additionally, he shares his expertise through educational initiatives like Step Back in Time, a class designed to introduce children to Renaissance culture.
Jeff Young Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Fox Chase 2011
2 Defender of the Departed 2012
3 Spirit Seeker 2018
Jeff Young Collections
# Title Year
1 Within the Branches of Alternity 2011
2 Diversiform 2013
3 Written in Light 2021
Padwolf 13 Books
# Title Year
1 Apocalypse 13 (By: John L. French, Patrick Thomas, Matt Schiariti) 2012
2 Mermaids13 (By: John L. French, Terri Osborne, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Neal Levin) 2012
3 Fantastic Futures 13 (With: Bud Sparhawk, Robert E. Waters, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, James R. Stratton) 2013
4 Lucky 13 (By: Sarah A. Hoyt, Robert E. Waters, Jessica McHugh, Edward J. McFadden III, Matt Schiariti) 2014
5 Camelot 13 (By: John L. French, John G. Hartness, Hildy Silverman, Patrick Thomas, David Lee Summers, Edward J. McFadden III) 2018
Defending the Future Books
# Title Year
1 Dogs of War (By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) 2013
2 The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt, Charles E. Gannon, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) 2016
3 Man and Machine 2016
4 In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail) 2019
5 Best Laid Plans 2021
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
# Title Year
1 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1 1985
2 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 1986
3 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 1987
4 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 1988
5 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 1989
6 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 1990
7 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 1991
8 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8 1992
9 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 9 1993
10 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10 1994
11 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 1995
12 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 1996
13 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 1997
14 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14 1998
15 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 1999
16 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 2000
17 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17 2001
18 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18 2002
19 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 2002
20 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 2004
21 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 2005
22 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 2006
23 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23 2007
24 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 2008
25 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25 2009
26 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 2010
27 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 2011
28 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 2012
29 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29 2013
30 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30 2014
31 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31 2015
32 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32 2016
33 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 2017
34 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34 2018
35 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35 2019
36 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36 2020
37 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 2021
38 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38 2022
39 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39 2023
40 L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40 2024
41 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41 2025
Jeff Young Anthologies
# Title Year
1 In An Iron Cage: The Magic of Steampunk 2011
2 Clockwork Chaos 2013
3 TV Gods 2014
4 Gaslight & Grimm: Steampunk Faerie Tales 2016
5 The Best of Defending the Future 2016
6 TV Gods: Summer Programming 2017
7 Eccentric Orbits: An Anthology Of Science Fiction Poetry - Volume 3 2022