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New entry May 28
Critter Notices
Books from Critters!
Check out Books by Critters for books by your fellow Critterfolk, as well as my list of recommended books for writers.
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
Stayin' Alive
If you want to make a career of SF writing, STAYING ALIVE - A WRITER'S GUIDE by three-time SFWA President Norman Spinrad, published by your Critter Captain's ReAnimus Press, is an indispensable guide to the inside workings of the SF publishing industry by an expert.
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: Magazine/e-zine Editors
1. Joe DeMarco, http://www.mystericale.com/
2. Maria Schneider, http://writersdigest.com/
3. Christina Katz, http://www.writersontherise.wordpress.com
4. Kristie Langone, http://www.literaryfever.com
5. P. T. Griffin, http://theshinejournal.com
6. Jordan Lapp & Camille Gooderham Campbell, EDF, http://www.everydayfiction.com
6. VS Grenier, http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com/id14.html
7. Cindy Rosmus, http://blackpetalsks.tripod.com/yellowmama.com
8. Barb Quinn, http://www.theroseandthornezine.com
8. Carol Hightshoe, http://www.loreleisignal.com
9. Bev Walton Porter, http://www.scribequill.net
9. Rosanne Catalano, The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine, http://www.rosannecatalano.net
10. Terri Pray, http://underthemoon.org/
10. Cathy Buburuz, http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/vineyard/Champagne%20Shivers.htm
10. Jason Sizemore, http://www.apexdigest.com
11. Marilyn Peake, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marilynpeake
11. Kaolin Fire, http://www.gudmagazine.com
12. Don Webb, http://bewilderingstories.com
12. Crystalwizard, http://flashingswords.sfreader.com/titlepage.asp
13. Betty Dobson, http://inkspotter.com/abouttheowner/
13. The RGR Overlords: Johne Cook, L. S. King, Paul Christian Glenn, http://raygunrevival.com
14. Jennifer Dawson, http://www.flashme.wingedhalo.com
14. David Lee Summers, http://www.talesofthetalisman.com
14. Bill Snodgrass, http://theswordreview.com/
14. Carol Roach, http://subs.zinester.com/98907
14. Gary Markette, http://anotherealm.com
15. Lea Schizas, http://www.Apollos-lyre.com
15. Stacy Taylor, http://heavyglow.stacytaylor.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
16. The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine TM, http://www.rosannecatalano.net
17. Cheryl Wright, http://www.writer2writer.com
18. Natasha Brooks, http://barebackmag.com/
18. Tony Burton, http://www.crimeandsuspense.com
18. WGM, http://www.steelmoonpublishing.us
18. Steve Bolin, http://theworldofmyth.com
18. Steve Upham, http://www.screamingdreams.com
18. Rhonda Parrish, http://www.niteblade.com/
18. Pam, http://theshinejournal.com
19. Tyree Campbell, http://www.samsdotpublishing.com
19. BJ Bourg, http://mouthfullofbullets.com
20. Deb Meldrum, http://www.apollos-lyre.com
20. Lee Harris, http://www.hub-mag.co.uk
20. Dee Gentle, http://www.paranormalromance.org/Paraphernalia.htm
20. Tehani Wessely, http://www.andromedaspaceways.com
20. Stanley Schmidt, www.analogsf.com
20. Bryn Hammond, http://www.gorezone.co.uk
20. Carrie Tierney, http://www.bedazzledink.com/khimairal-ink/
20. William Sanders, http://www.helixsf.com
21. Matthew Kressel, http://www.sensesfive.com/sg4.php
21. Brit Marschalk, http://www.TheTownDrunk.org
21. David LaBounty, http://www.thefirstline.com/index.htm
21. Barry Hunter, http://www.baryon-online.com
21. Jaid Black, http://www.ellorascave.com/
21. Barbara Peterson, http://thethunderchild.com
21. Justis Rowx, www.justusroux.com
21. Karen L. Newman, http://www.afterburnsf.com
22. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with Vision, http://www.shirleycheng.com
22. Kristy Taylor, http://www.WritingAustralia.com
22. Andrew Gallix, http://3ammagazine.com
22. J. Bruce Fuller, http://spechouseofpoetry.blogspot.com
22. martin white, http://poeticmonthlymagazine.com
22. Teri Santitoro, http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/scifaikuest/cover.htm
22. Darin Bradley, http://www.farragoswainscot.com
22. Jude-Marie Green, http://www.abyssandapex.com/
22. Pam , http://theshinejournal.com
22. David Leavitt, http://www.english.ufl.edu/subtropics/aboutus.html
22. J Alan Erwine, http://samsdotpublishing.com/fifth.htm
22. Robert M Blevins and Geoff Nelder, http://www.escapevelocitymagazine.com
22. Steven McDermott, http://www.storyglossia.com/
22. Patti J. Kurtz, http://www.riverwalkjournal.org
22. MacAllister Stone, http://coyotewildmag.com/
22. Rose Brungard, http://www.romanceatheart.com
22. Bret Wright, http://www.apollos-lyre.com
22. Brenda Birch, http://www.thescruffydogreview.com/
22. Timothy Deal, http://www.shroudmagazine.com
22. Aaron Leis, http://www.farragoswainscot.com
22. Wendy S Delmater, http://www.abyssandapex.com
22. Jeremy Seffens, http://www.horrorprofessionals.org/tbq.pdf
22. Julie A. Pierce, http://www.fwointl.com/in.html
22. Maryann Miller, http://www.winnsborotoday.com
22. Claire Nixon, http://www.twistedtongue.co.uk
22. Chris Bartholmew, http://www.staticmovement.com
22. Nick Mamatas, http://www.clarkesworldmagazine.com
22. John C. Erianne, http://www.13thwr.org
22. jennifer dawson, http://www.flashme.winged halo.com
22. Louise Snead, http://www.affairedecoeur.com
22. Electric Spec Editors Blog, http://electricspec.blogspot.com/
22. Elizabeth Guy, http://www.readingwriters.com/TheVERB.htm
22. Lauran Strait, http://moondance. org
22. Joan McNulty-Pulver, http://
22. Jo-Ann Moss, http://www.ravingdove.org