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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.
How to Write SF
The Craft of Writing Science Fiction that Sells by Ben Bova, best-selling author and six-time Hugo Award winner for Best Editor. (This is one of the books your ol' Critter Captain learned from himself, and I highly recommend it.)
(Also via Amazon)
Space Travel for SF Writers
Hot off the presses from ReAnimus Press! Space Travel - A Science Fiction Writer's Guide— An indispensible tool for all SF writers that explains the science you need to help you make your fiction plausible. (Also via Amazon)
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: Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Stories
1. Moondancer, Howard Hopkins, Atlantic Bridge, http://www.atlanticbridge.net/publishing/moondancer.htm
2. Dragonswan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jove, http://sherrilynkenyon.com
3. Daughters Brave, Jadan B. Grace, Echelon Press Dollar Downloads, http://www.echelonpress.com/Dollar/Explore/jbg-db.htm
4. Striations, Tyree Campbell, The Martian Wave, http://samsdotpublishing.com/tmw/striations.htm
5. Seized, Jaid Black, Ellora's Cave, http://ellorascave.com/JB_seized.htm
6. Menage A Magick, Lora Leigh, eXstacy Books, http://www.extasybooks.com
6. Justice Pays, Eventually, G. Miki Hayden, Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, http://FMAM.BIZ
7. McNamara's Ghost, Angelique Armae, Amber Quill Press, http://amberquill.com
8. Flight of the Raven, Sarah Storme, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com/Dollar/d-escape.htm
8. Heed the Call, Steven L. Shrewsbury, SWORDS EDGE, http://swordsedge.net
9. Homesick, Susanne Marie Knight, NovelBooks Inc., http://www.novelbooksinc.com
10. Adolescence, Susanne Marie Knight, Shadowkeepzine, http://www.shadowkeepzine.com
11. Convert, The, Susanne Marie Knight, FrancisIsidore Electronic Press, http://www.livelywriter.com
12. Macawley's List, Linnea Sinclair, NovelBooks, http://www.novelbooksinc.com/shortstories.html
12. The Tower, Jennifer Dunne, New Concepts Publishing, http://www.newconceptspublishing.com
12. Final Resting Place, Gracie C. McKeever, Awe-Struck Flash, http://www.awe-struck.net
12. 'Crystal Called', Marilynn Byerly, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com/Dollar/Ensign/mb-cc.htm
13. The Haunted Garden, Joy Smith, Twilight Times ezine, http://twilighttimes.com/oct02/j_Smith18.html
14. Prince of Dreams, Linda Bleser, NovelBooks, Inc., http://novelbooksinc.com/authors/linda_bleser/shorts/prince_of_dreams.html
14. Birth of the Tuatha De Danaan, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Sabledrake Magazine, http://www.sabledrake.com/2002/0211_tuatha.shtml
14. Canis Royal, MaryJanice Davidson, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
14. Miles To-Go, Rie Sheridan, Echelon Press, http://http://www.echelonpress.com/Dollar/Ensign/RS-Miles.htm
14. Moon Lust, Sherri L. King, Elloras Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com/slk_ml.htm
15. An Audience with the King, Howard Andrew Jones, Sword's Edge, http://www.swordsedge.net/Issue10/AnAudienceWithTheKing.html
16. Too Hot to Handle, Shelby Morgen, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
17. Heart Finder, Jeanine Berry, Novel Books Inc., http://www.novelbooksinc.com/authors/jeanine_berry/shorts/heartfinder.html
17. Starship Earth, A.J. Thompson, Shadow Keep, http://www.shadowkeepzine.com
18. Billy's Brew, S. Joan Popek, SB&D Science Fiction & Fantasy, http://www.motordoc.net/sf&f/
19. Pink Gingerbread, Judith B. Glad, NovelBooks, Inc., http://novelbooksinc.com
19. Only Fools Rush In, Shawn P. Madison, The Eternal Night, http://www.eternalnight.co.uk/fiction/2002f/onlyfoolsrushin.html
20. Catch of the Season, Vicki M. Taylor, Twilight Times, http://www.twilighttimes.com/apr02/v_Taylor16.html
20. The Mummy's Curse, Steve Lazarowitz, Planet Relish, http://www.planetrelish.com
20. Wolfe's Hope, Lora Leigh, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
21. Field Test, S.W. Morse, The Writer's Hood, http://www.writershood.com
22. Beyond the Edge, Phillip C. Beebe, Crystal Dreams Publications, http://crystaldreamspub.com
22. Death Reborn, Mari Byrne, Ellora's Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
22. Shalt Thou Reign Forever?, Steven L. Shrewsbury, Swords Edge, http://www.swordsedge.net
22. Inside the Worm, Justin Stanchfield, Fiction Inferno, http://fictioninferno.com/fictions/stanchfield_inside.html
23. The Lights of Home, Savannah Michaels, NovelBooks, Inc., http://www.savannahmichaels.com/lights_of_home_ss.htm
24. Snippy, Atk. Butterfly, The Fifth Di..., http://samsdotpublishing.com
24. Chances, Eric S. Brown and Gail Davis, The Sword's Edge, http://Swordsedge.net
24. Wooden Horse, John Grant, The Third Alternative, http://www.ttapress.co.uk
24. A Message Sent to the Patient Heavens, Lee Clark Zumpe, Alien Worlds, http://www.geocities.com/fadingshadows1/
25. Dancing Shoes, Tim Pratt, Champagne Shivers, http://samsdotpublishing.com/champagne/Shoes.html
25. One Way Ticket, Stephen D. Rogers, Palace of Reason, http://www.palaceofreason.com
25. Tech Support, Megan Powell, Ideomancer, http://www.ideomancer.com/fy/Powell-Tech/Powell-Tech.htm
26. A Change of Life, Celia A. Leaman, Twilight Times Books, http://twilighttimesbooks.com/NoRegrets_ss1.html
26. A Cry For Help, Tom Johnson, NovelBooks Inc., http://novelbooksinc.com
26. Paradigm Vault, Steven L. Shrewsbury, High Fantasy, http://www.highfantasy.iwarp.com
26. A Stab in the Back, Phillip C. Beebe, Crystal Dreams Publications, http://crystaldreamspub.com
26. Adolph Goes to Obedience School, Tom Thornton, DemonMinds, http://www.demonminds.com/archives/tales/adolph.htm
26. Why the Moon?, Michael Griffith, Twilight Times, http://twilighttimes.com
27. The Queen is Not Amused, Ken Goldman, Swords Edge, http://www.swordsedge.net/Issue10/TheQueenIsNotAmused.html
27. Oh Christmas Tree: A Bachnii (the Archer) Tale, David Bowlin, Sintrigue Dot Org, http://sintrigue.org/
27. Shattered Light, S. J. Hinton, Scifantastic, http://www.scifantastic.tripod.com
27. Irrevocable Separation, Steven L. Shrewsbury, Shadowkeepzine, http://www.shadowkeepzine.com
28. Behind the Scenes at the Editorial Offices, The Invincible Spud, Bewildering Stories, http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue4/behind.html
28. The Once and Future Dentist, H Ragueneau, Would That It Were, http://www.wouldthatitwere.com/aprjun2002/dentist.html
28. The Face of an Angel, Brian Stableford, Ministry of Whimsy, http://www.ministryofwhimsy.com
28. The Book of Memory, J.P. Seewald, Success by Design SF &F, http://www.motordoc.net/sf&f
28. It Takes A Town, Stephen V. Ramey, Strange Horizons, http://www.strangehorizons.com
28. Deja vu, Pete Adams, Crystal Dreams, http://crystaldreamspub.com
28. Artificial Intelligence, Andrew J. Muller, BeWrite Books, http://www.bewrite.net
28. Murderous Intentions, Patrick Welch, alternate realities, http://alternaterealitiesezine.com
28. The Soul Cages, Nicole Givens Kurtz, http://www.mochamemoirs.com/NGivens.htm
28. The Chaos Machine, Christine G. Richardson, Anotherealm, http://www.anotherealm.com/2001q1/ar041502.html
28. Richard and the Sorceress, Donald Sullivan, Alien Worlds, http://www.geocities.com/fadingshadows1/
29. Nothing Succeeds Like Suks-X, Ralan Conley, SBD SF&F, http://www.motordoc.net/sf&f
29. Jack's House, Jay Lake, Strange Horizons, http://www.strangehorizons.com/2002/20021223/house.shtml
29. Putting Away Childish Things, John Aegard, The Third Alternative, http://www.ttapress.com
29. Refused a Fight, David Sloan, Writer's Hood, http://
29. Thief of Dreams, Sheri McGathy, Double Dragon, http://www.sherilmcgathy.com
29. Wonderful Life, Daniel J. Bishop, iHero Entertainment, http://www.ihero.net
29. Talisman, Tracina Jackson-Adams, Strange Horizons, http://www.strangehorizons.com
29. Jamal & Rokeshas' Night of Horror by Lakesha Brown, Lakesha Brown, Webspawner, http://www.webspawner.com/users/lakeshabrown/index.html