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New entry Jun 06
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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.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)
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
2005 Official Results
Standings for category: Nonfiction articles
1. The Ghosts of Mississippi, Shannon Riley, Surreal Magazine, http://www.surrealmag.com
2. Writing Romance with a Passion, Cynthia VanRooy, Writer to Writer, http://www.writer2writer.com/passion.htm
3. Embracing My Instincts - Paranormal Experiences Volume 1, Inga Mahn, New Age Dimensions, http://www.nadbooks.com
4. Are RPGs Hurting Fantasy?, Steve Shrewsbury, MyShelf.com
4. 7 Professional Secrets to Baking a Great Cake, Glenna Anderson Muse, The Dabbling Mum, http://www.thedabblingmum.com/recipes/kitchensecrets/cakesecrets.htm
5. The Nature of Morality: Absolutism in Speculative Fiction, Schelly Steelman, Epic Science Fiction & Fantasy, http://www.epicsff.com/articles/05/07/absolutismspecfiction/
6. Man/Devil/Angel: The Perfect Erotic Partner, Diana Laurence, The Romance Studio, http://theromancestudio.com/articles/mandevilangel.htm
6. Lions and Wolfmen and Scares, John Everson, Wicked Karnival, http://wickedkarnival.com/
7. Author's Notes, Matthew Warner, Horror World, http://www.horrorworld.org
7. High Planes Drifters - Paranormal Experiences Volume One, Rob Riser, New Age Dimensions, http://NADBooks.com
8. Lyn McConchie interview, Joy V. Smith, Expressions, http://journals.aol.com/pagadan/JoysJournal/entries/1688
8. Will The Real Phoebe Please Stand Up?, Jennifer Dunne, BenBella Books, http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1932100601/ref=sib_vae_pg_25/002-3730026-1500066?%5Fencoding=UTF8&keywords=Jennifer%20Dunne&p=S00W&twc=4&checkSum=UQuGCj7wa1uFRB73EQrifuRosfazZgkKgjtzIwZhuGI%3D#reader-page
8. How Message Boards Can be Helpful or Hurtful to Writers, Karen L. Newman, EEKSclamations, http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewNewsletter.asp?authorID=20713
9. Looking out for Number One (in Farscape Forever), Patricia Bray, BenBella Books, http://www.benbellabooks.com
9. Cold Hard Facts, Candace Wiggins, Apollos Lyre, http://www.apollos-lyre.com
9. Let Them Rest! Overworked Phrases and Story Elements, Jenna Glatzer, Absolute Write, http://www.absolutewrite.com/freelance_writing/let_them_rest.htm
10. Can You Tell Me Where to Find Success?, Karen L. Syed, Echelon Press Publishing, http://www.echelonpress.com
10. Healing Arts, Jeanne Lyet Gassman, Literary Mama, http://www.literarymama.com/creativenonfiction/memoir/archives/000283.html
11. 'MONSTERFEST! 2004', paul S. Knight, SCARY MONSTERS Magazine, http://www.scarymonstersmag.com
11. ATBF #213 -- E-books and New Paperback Formats, Anne M. Marble, All About Romance, http://www.likesbooks.com/213.html
11. 'Bela Lugosi Fans Meet A Modern Hollywood', Deborah Painter, Scary Monster Magazine, http://www.scarymonstersmag.com
11. How Not To Get Published, Michael LaRocca, Who Moved My Rice?, http://www.chinarice.org/092405.html
11. Promise, Stephen D. Rogers, Greenwood Enc of SF&F
11. Psychology for Writers Column, Patricia Ferguson, www.apolloslyre.com, http://apollos-lyre.com
11. The Corporal Discipline Question, Desiree Erotique, The Dominant's View, http://www.thedomsview.com/Vol6/I3/sub2.htm
12. Damn Aliens, Steven Sawicki, SFREVU, http://sfrevu.com
12. 7 Professional Secrets to Baking a Great Cake, Glenna Anderson Muse, The Dabbling Mum, http://www.thedabblingmum.com/recipes/kitchensecrets/cakesecrets.htm
12. The Jewel from Heavenly Father, Shirley Cheng, Cynthia Brian at www.bethestaryouare.org, http://www.shirleycheng.com
12. Twas Beauty Killed the Beast; King Kong and the American Character, John C. Wright, BenBella Books, http://www.smartpopbooks.com/allbooks/index.html#KingKong
12. ATBF #205 -- The End of the Regency?, Laurie Gold, Anne Marble, & Robin Uncapher, All About Romance, http://www.likesbooks.com/205.html
12. Various articles, Nicole Dean, Ladypens, http://www.ladypens.com/myarticles/Nicole-Dean/
12. Getting Hosed, Marlo Dianne, The Car Blog, http://www.thecarblog.com/rants/getting_hosed.php
12. Target Audience, Leanne M. Johnston, T-zero Xpandizine - The Writer's Ezine, http://thewritersezine.com/t-zero/archives/2005-texts/07.shtml
12. Various Feature Articles, Jennifer Leese, Picket News, http://www.picketnews.com
12. The Ethics of Tragedy, Paula Fleming, Writing-World, http://www.writing-world.com/columns/sf/edge21.shtml
12. Outlining -- Can It Work for You?, Anne Marble, Writing-World, http://www.writing-world.com/columns/romance/marble24.shtml