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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
2007 Official Results
Standings for category: Artwork
1. HUODA LAUDA EYES Illustration, Zariah, http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com/id64.html
2. Wishbound, Stella Price, http://stellaprice.deviantart.com/art/Wishbound-57113816
3. The Visitor, E.J.Mickels II, http://www.theswordreview.com/item.php?sub_id=1390
4. Fireflies, Ally Blue, http://samhainpublishing.com/romance/fireflies
5. Willing Sacrifice, Gloria Oliver, http://www.zumayapublications.com/title.php?id=49
6. Fantasy Girl, GinELFenton (GinELF), http://blackpetalsks.tripod.com/yellowmamaarchives/id10.html
6. Ray Gun Revival magazine, Issue 25, Ed Lopez, http://raygunrevival.com/Published/Cover_RGR_25.jpg
7. The Bocan, Stephen Blundell, http://www.gravesidetales.com
8. Thirsty, Kevin J. Hurtack, http://www.eternalnightmare.com/PublishedIllustrations/slides/Thirsty.html
9. Dancing on the Edge, Angela Anderson, http://www.epress-online.com
9. Rearing Heat, Skylar Sinclair, http://www.sirenpublishing.com/skylarsinclair/rh.asp
9. Lord Carabas, Alessia Brio, http://www.phaze.com
10. ShadowsForge 3: Retaking America, Jena' Galifany, http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=524
10. Sum 3, Jody Wallace, http://www.zumayapublications.com/title.php?id=194
10. Lilah and the Locket, Rachel Deragon, www.nikkileigh.com/lilah.htm
11. BeastHuntress, Veronica V. Jones, http://www.cjengland.com/beasthuntress/BeastHuntressArt.htm
12. Ngati and the Listeners, Holly Eddy, http://www.loreleisignal.com/NgatiandtheListeners.html
12. In Her Name, Nikita Gordyn, http://www.aspenmountainpress.com/action-adventure-military/contemporary/in-her-name/prod_73.html
12. Beautiful Girl and Dying Tree (Apala), Cécile Matthey, http://futurefire.net/2007.09/fiction/apala.html
12. Blood Desires, Deana C. Jamroz, http://www.mlrpress.com/ShowBook.php?book=BLOOD001
12. The Delegate, Lee Kuruganti, http://www.loreleisignal.com/TheDelegate.html
13. Changing Destiny, Fefa, http://www.gudmagazine.com/vault/0/Changing+Destiny
13. The Case of the Misshapen Rune, Lee Kuruganti, http://www.sorceroussignals.com/MisshapenRune.html
14. the adventures of guy, norm cowie, http://www.normcowie.com
14. A Merry Little Murder, Mary Welk, http://www,myspace.com/marywelk
14. The visitor, E.J. MICKELS II, http://wwwthewordreview.com/item.php?sub id=1390
14. Jade, Rachel A. Marks, http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=20691&view_mode=photo&folder_id=62614&pic_id=438942
14. Duking Days Rebellion, Anita Davison, http://www.enspirenpress.com
14. Levitown Louie, Gin E.L. Fenton, http://mystericale.com/index.php?issue=071&body=story&file=levittown_louie.htm
15. Polero , Thomas Scott, http://brennalyons3.home.comcast.net/poleroFINALsmall.jpg
15. The Dark Man, Mates, http://fantasticdreams.50megs.com/images/sevin_marrow374_x_576.jpg
15. The Daemonhold Curse, Teel James Glenn, http://www.epress-online.com
15. 'Girl in Dappled Sunlight with Roses', Sarah Browning, http://www.leahbrowning.net/Apple/Spring_2007/Contents.html
15. Them's Fightin' Words, Teel James Glenn, http://www.epress-online.com
15. The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter, Mary Ellen Dennis, http://www.denisedietz.com
15. 'Workships', Alex Ruiz, http://tarrzan.deviantart.com/art/Workships-49922154
15. Show us the Magic, John D. Stanton, http://www.staticmovement.com
15. Fortune's Fool, Jax , http://http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Fortune%27s+Fool+by+Bianca+D%27Arc,+Eva+Gale,+Cassidy+Kent,+and+Selah+March
15. A Death in Pilsen, Robert Goldsborough, http://www.robertgoldsborough.com
15. Suck You Dry, Ashley and Angela Waters, http://www.millenniumpromotion.com
15. Moving Mountains, Laura Givens, http://lauragivens-artist.com
15. The Black Witch, Theresa M. Moore, http://www.nagrasanti.com
15. GAAK, Darryl Hughes/Monique MacNaughton, http://www.webcomicsnation.com/moniquem/gaak/series.php
15. The Stolen Tome, Jessica Barton, http://www.epress-online.com