Anthologies
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Xanadu | 1993 | N/A |
| Starlight 1 | 1996 | Buy |
| Alternate Skiffy | 1997 | Buy |
| Starlight 2 | 1998 | Buy |
| Starlight 3 | 2001 | Buy |
| New Skies: An Anthology of Today’s Science Fiction | 2003 | Buy |
| New Magics | 2004 | Buy |
| The Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy for Teens | 2005 | Buy |
| Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2011 edition | 2012 | Buy |
| Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2012 Edition | 2013 | Buy |
| Twenty-First Century Science Fiction | 2013 | Buy |
| Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition | 2013 | Buy |
| Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition | 2015 | Buy |
Patrick Hayden Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 1993 | N/A |
Patrick Nielsen Hayden has been one of the most influential figures in science fiction publishing for decades, primarily through his work as a senior editor at Tor Books. His anthology work represents a parallel track, collecting short fiction that reflects his deep knowledge of the field. The Starlight series, which ran for three volumes between 1996 and 2001, was particularly well received and won several major awards.
His anthologies range from the original fiction showcases like Starlight and Xanadu to curated “best of” collections drawn from Tor.com. He also co-edited Twenty-First Century Science Fiction and put together themed collections like New Skies for teen readers. Hayden’s editorial taste runs toward stories that push against genre boundaries while remaining accessible, and his anthologies reflect that sensibility consistently.