Samuel Peralta is a physicist, storyteller, and an accidental anthologist. His writing has been spotlighted in Best American Poetry, selected for Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, and has won multiple awards. He is the creator and senior editor of the acclaimed Future Chronicles series of speculative anthologies, now covering a score of bestselling titles. Apart from his publishing projects, he remains heavily involved in the high-technology industry, and is an ardent supporter and producer of independent film.