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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
2008 Official Results
Standings for category: Nonfiction Magazine/e-zines
1. PASS IT ON, http://www.jackiehosking.com
2. Rob Parnell's Easy Way to Write, http://www.easywaytowrite.com
3. Writer to Writer, http://www.writer2writer.com
4. The Rose & Thorn Ezine, http://www.theroseandthornezine.com
5. Writers and Authors, http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com
6. Scribe & Quill, http://www.scribequill.net
7. Robyn Opie
8. InTheFray, http://www.inthefray.org
9. Fiction Factor, http://www.fictionfactor.com
9. Stories for Children Magazine, http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/InThisIssue.aspx
10. The Brass Spectacle, http://www.thebrassspectacle.com
11. The Specusphere, http://www.specusphere.com/joomla
12. The Golden Goblet Newsletter, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marilynpeake
13. Vision: A Resource for Writers, http://www.lazette.net/Vision/
14. GUD Magazine, http://www.gudmagazine.com
14. Toasted Cheese, http://tclj.toasted-cheese.com/
14. Apollo's Lyre, http://www.apollos-lyre.com
14. Word Catalyst Magazine, http://www.wordcatalystmagazine.com
15. Metal Queens, http://www.carnifexpress.net/metalqueens
15. SFC Newsletter for Writers, http://vsgrenier.com/sfcnewsletterbackissues.aspx
15. Vector, http://www.vectormagazine.co.uk/
16. Denver Voice, http://www.denvervoice.org
16. SFScope, http://sfscope.com
16. The VERB, http://www.readingwriters.com/TheVERB.htm
16. The Muse Marquee, http://themusemarquee.tripod.com/
16. Inspiration from a Blind, http://www.shirleycheng.com
16. The Illuminata, www.tyrannosauruspress.com