Standouts include...Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyns beautifully sad Benchwarmer which takes us into the world of imaginary friends and introduces us to one friend who simply cant let go of the boy who created him.io9 A satisfying sampler of solid stories from a team that rarely disappoints. Publishers Weekly Multiple awardwinning authors Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn get to the heart of the matter in Soulmates which showcases all the words they have penned together over their years as collaborators with a bonus solo piece by each. Whether a robot alien some kind of supernatural being or human rising above our prejudices and ignorance allows us to make emotional connections that can have a profound effect on our lives. show more