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Books from Critters!
Check out Books by Critters for books by your fellow
Critterfolk, as well as my list of recommended books for writers.
The Sigil Trilogy
If you're looking for an amazing, WOW! science fiction story, check out THE SIGIL TRILOGY. This is — literally — one of the best science fiction novels I've ever read.New Book from a Critter Member
**NOW IN
PRINT EDITION
TOO!** Awesome new book,
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPECULATIVE FICTION OPENINGS,
from a Critter member who's unearthed a shard of The Secret
to becoming a pro writer. Really good piece of work.
"...if you're at all concerned about story openings, you'd be nuts not to read what Qualkinbush has to say." —Wil McCarthy, author of BLOOM and THE COLLAPSIUM
Interviewed!
I was interviewed live on public radio for Critters' birthday, for those who want to listen.
Free Web Sites
Free web sites for authors (and others) are available at www.nyx.net.
ReAnimus Acquires Advent!
ReAnimus Press is pleased to announce the acquisition of the legendary Advent Publishers! Advent is now a subsidiary of ReAnimus Press, and we will continue to publish Advent's titles under the Advent name. Advent was founded in 1956 by Earl Kemp and others, and has published the likes of James Blish, Hal Clement, Robert Heinlein, Damon Knight, E.E. "Doc" Smith, and many others. Advent's high quality titles have won and been finalists for several Hugo Awards, such as The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy and Heinlein's Children. Watch this space for ebook and print editions of all of Advent's current titles!
Book Recommendation
THE SIGIL TRILOGY:
The universe is dying from within...
"Great stuff... Really enjoyed it." — SFWA Grandmaster Michael Moorcock
Announcing ReAnimus Press
If you're looking for great stuff to read from bestselling and award-winning authors—look no further! ReAnimus Press was founded by your very own Critter Captain. (And with a 12% Affiliate program.) [More]
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Preditors & Editors Poll results
2002 Official Results
Standings & #votes for category: Horror Novels
1. BlackWind, Charlotte Boyett-Compo, Amber Quill Press, http://amberquill.com
2. Night Demons, Howard Hopkins, Atlantic Bridge, http://www.atlanticbridge.net
3. Tourniquet Heart (anthology), Christopher Teague, editor, Prime Books, http://www.pendragonpress.co.uk/thinfo.htm
4. Broken Wings, Shadoe Simmons, zumaya, http://www.zumayapublications.com
5. NOCTURNAL VACATIONS, Steven L. Shrewsbury, PUBLISH AMERICA, http://www.publishamerica.com
6. The Other Side of the Door, CC Hammond, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com/authorpages/cchamond.htm
7. Mandibles, Jeff Strand, Double Dragon, http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/samples/1-894841-72.html
8. Bloodlust III: Forbidden Desires, Marilyn Lee, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
9. Cat's Paw, Mark Sutton, Double Dragon Ebooks, http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
9. Team of Darkness, Tony Ruggiero, Hardshell Word Factoy, http://http://www.hardshell.com/detail.asp?product_ID=0-7599-0103-1
10. DARK GUARDIAN, Christine Feehan, Dorchester Pub, http://dorchesterpub.com
11. Borderland, W.J. Calabrese, Wings ePress, http://www.wings-press.com
12. Coraline, Neil Gaiman, Harper Collins, http://hapercollins.com
12. The Fixer, Jon F. Merz, Pinnacle/Kensington, http://www.kensingtonbooks.com
13. Puzzles of Flesh, Jason Brannon, Silver Lake Publishing, http://www.silverlakepublishing.com
14. Wayne's Dead, Christy Tillery French, Publish America, http://www.publishamerica.com
14. Whisper of Evil, Kay Hooper, Bantam Books
15. Shivers, Katherine Irving, Amber Quill Press, LLC, http://www.amberquill.com/horror.html#SHIVERS
16. Lucavarious, Stephanie Burke, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
17. THE GAME WE PLAY, Marilynn Byerly, Double Dragon, http://scribesworld.com/marilynnbyerly/page7.html
18. Shadows of the Rose, Annette Gisby, Double Dragon, http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
18. Unfinished Business, Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor
18. moondancer
19. Island, Richard Laymon, Leisure Books, http://www.dorchesterpub.com/horror_01.htm
19. The Association, Bentley Little
20. Hunter of the Shadows, Mark Haueser, Crystal Dreams Publications, http://www.crystaldreamspub.com
20. Night of the Beast, Harry Shannon, Medium Rare Books, http://mediumrarebooks.com
20. Dream Visions, Dave Bates, cyberManbooks, http://www.cybermanbooks.com
20. The Craving, T.K. Sheils, LTDBooks, http://www.ltdbooks.com
20. The Invoker, Jon F. Merz, Pinnacle/Kensington, http://www.kensingtonbooks.com
21. Suffer the Flesh, Monica J. O'Rourke, Prime Books, http://www.PrimeBooks.net
21. My Name is Zed, Howard Smead, Hard Shell Word Factory, http://www.hardshell.com
21. When Graveyards Yawn, G. Wells Taylor, Publish America, http://publishamerica.com
21. The Forgotten, Tamara Thorne, Pinnacle, http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/kensington/finditem.cfm?itemid=6685
21. WELCOME TO LAZARUS, Jackie Griffey, Xlibris, http://xlibris.com
21. Sins of Blood and Stone, John Urbancik, Catalyst, http://www.catalystpress.net
22. A Winter Haunting, Dan Simmons, Harper Collins, http://www.harpercollins.com/catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0380817160
22. The Red Church, Scott Nicholson, Kensington, http://kensingtonbooks.com
22. Chill, T.Pine/P.Lee/A.Muller, Bewrite Books, http://www.bewrite.net
22. Crimson, Gord Rollo, Prime Books Inc., http://www.primebooks.net
22. Paradise Shattered, D. Lee and Kammy Bonias, Books Unbound, www.booksunbound.com
23. Jacob's Fire, Nan DeVincent Hayes, ebooksonthe.net, http://http://www.ebooksonthe.net
23. puzzles of flesh, jason brannon, silver lake, http://www.silverlakepublishing.com
23. Darkscapes, Steven E. Wedel, Publish America, http://www.publishamerica.com
23. Unwilling Killers, Ayn Hunt, PublishAmerica, http://www.publishamerica.com
23. now the angels babe, sarah schwersenska, crystaldreams publications
23. Dark Moods, Charlee Jacob, ebooksonthe.net, http://www.ebooksonthe.net
23. The Body Shop, Patrick Welch, Double Dragon e-Books, http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
23. Slayer, Karen Koehler, Black Death Books, http://www.khpindustries.com
24. El Dia De Los Muertos, Brian A. Hopkins, Earthling Publications, http://www.earthlingpub.com
24. Synthetic Blood, J. David Core, ebooksonthe.net, http://www.ebooksonthe.net
24. The Ergonomics of Random Creations, Kali Ferngrove, Bewildering Stories, http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue2/ergo.html
24. Valley of the Damned, MHSlusser, nospine.net, http://
24. Evil Little Stories, Neal McKenna, SynergEbooks, http://www.syenrgebooks.com
24. Gifted Trust, John Paul Allen, 1st Books Library, http://www.1stbooks.com
24. THE CRAVING, T.K.Sheils, LTDBooks, http://ltdbooks.com
24. The Light An Alien Abduction, Michael Thal
25. The Dweller in Big Misty, Donald Sullivan, Classic Pulp Fiction Stories, http://www.geocities.com/fadingshadows1/
25. Thunderland, Brandon Massey, Kensington, http://www.brandonmassey.com
25. Killing Mother, S. J. Hinton, CGP, http://www.the-swamp.net
25. Zolin:A Rockin' Good Wizard, Barry Ireland, Bewrite Books, http://www.bewrite.net
25. Juggler, Stefan Borque, Wicked Pages Press, http://www.wickedpagespress.com/
25. Night of the Beast, Harry Shannon, Medium Rare Books, http://mediumrarebooks.com