David Boop is a bestselling and award nominated anthologist in the fields of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Weird Western, and Pulp Heroes. A former editor-in-chief for IntraDenver.net, and his college newspaper, Boop honed his skills by producing two literary journals for a Denver church featuring fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. His first fiction anthology was the weird western Straight Outta Tombstone for Baen, and featured stories from Kevin J. Anderson, Alan Dean Foster, Michael Stackpole, Jim Butcher, and Larry Correia. He’s edited for other legends such as Timothy Zahn, Charlane Harris, Jane Lindskold, Jody Lynn Nye, Jonathan Maberry, Mercedes Lackey, Maurice Broaddus, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (RIP), David Mack, Dr. Chesya Burke, Milton Davis, Elizabeth Moon, Cat Rambo, Bill Willingham, Catherine Asaro, S.P. Somtow, Harry Turtledove, Walter Jon Williams, and the late Mike Resnick, C.J. Henderson, James A. Moore, Derrick Furgeson, and Travis Herrmann.
He recently edited the tribute anthology for Jack L. Chalker’s Well World series and will follow it up with a tribute to Larry Niven’s Gil “the Arm” Hamilton series.
David can be contacted through his agent, Vaughne Hansen, at the Virginia Kidd Agency.
Anthologies:
Straight Outta Tombstone (Weird Western), Baen, 2017
USAToday and Amazon Bestseller
“If you’ve been wanting to try out a weird Western or two (or 16), this is a great place to get started. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy.” – My Sf Reviews
Genre: Weird Western
Straight Outta Deadwood (Weird Western), Baen, 2019
Finalist: Colorado Book Awards
“Boop has managed to curate an impressive collection of weird westernage into this second installment of his Straight Outta series.
If you dig the chocolate and peanut butter that this combo is bringing out on the trail, I suggest you saddle up and get ready for one hell of a ride because a good book can never be a let down.” – Nerdblitz
Genre: Weird Western
Straight Outta Dodge City (Weird Western), Baen, 2020
“It is through tales like the examples of stellar storytelling [in SODC] that a reader can catch a glimpse of human beings’ actions throughout often vile, often joyous, situations. To empathize like this is a valuable undertaking, as a writer and as a reader. Straight Outta Dodge City makes it not only worthwhile, but great, fulfilling, fun.” – SFRevu
Genre: Weird Western
Gunfight on Europa Station (Space Western) 2021
“…an enjoyable selection of hard SF stories that consistently entertain, with several that are really rather good. Indeed, for fans of hard SF, who enjoy tales that focus on entertainment over those that present current socio-political points, this anthology should satisfy.” – Tangent Online
Genre: Space Western
High Noon on Proxima B (Space Western) 2023
“Boop brings together 10 alternately (and occasionally simultaneously) hilariously off-beat and grimly violent tales for his second sci-fi western anthology (after Gunfight on Europa Station).” – PW
Genre: Space Western
Last Train Outta Keplar-283c (Space Western) 2024
“Readers not hold prior familiarity with these scenarios or Boop’s previous series contributions in order to appreciate the whimsy, eeriness, and engaging juxtapositions of these stories, which are highly recommended, original reads.” – MWBR
Genre: Space Western
Gentlemen Prefer Domino Lady (Pulp Heroes), Moonstone Books, 2020
Genre: Pulp Hero
Domino Patrick: Daughter of the Domino Lady (Pulp Heroes), Moonstone Books, 2022
Genre: Pulp Hero
Green Hornet and Kato: Detroit Noir City (Pulp Heroes), Moonstone, 2025
Genre: Pulp Hero
Permutations: A Well World Mosaic Novel (Sci-fi), Arc Manor, 2025
“All in all, PERMUTATIONS is a fine addition to Jack Chalker’s Well World series — which you do NOT have to read to enjoy this collection (but you should).” – Goodreads
Genre: Sci-fi
The Flatlander Casefiles: Larry Niven’s Gil “the Arm” Hamilton (Sci-fi), Forthcoming from Baen
Genre: Sci-fi
June 25, 2020
To Whom it May Concern,
Dave Boop was a very solid editor to work with. When he had questions, he asked them in a respectful manner that encouraged creative collaboration and ended up making for a stronger story. He also remembered, as so many editors do not, to mention what he felt was strong about the piece, rather than focusing on his ideas. So many editors are frustrated writers, seeking to express their creativity through influencing others. Since Dave is a writer with his own credentials, he doesn’t have these issues, which is another plus. I would definitely work with him in the future.
Sincerely,
Jane Lindskold
NYTimes bestselling author, and contributor to Boop’s anthology Straight Outta Deadwood
