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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
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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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Standings for category: bookart
1. Amazon Connection, Nicola Martinez, [link]
2. Among the Living, Jodi Lee, https://www.createspace.com/3390458
3. The Y Factor, Darrell Osborn, [link]
4. A Chaunce of Riches, Kimberlee Williams, [link]
5. Kelland, V.L. Ta, [link]
6. Dead Souls, Reece Notley, [link]
7. Flank Hawk, Terry W. Ervin II, [link]
8. Just Breeze, Beverly Stowe McClure, [link]
9. Bite This, Jerrod Brown, [link]
10. Small Poisons, Catherine Edmunds, [link]
11. Cemetery Gates, Martin Rowe, [link]
11. Xylon Warriors IV: Ecstasy Bound, Ruth D. Kerce, [link]
11. Convent of the Pure, Sara M Harvey, [link]
12. Crystal Clear - Third in the Memory Box Trilogy, Cindy Bauer, [link]
12. Surrender Love, Anne Cain, [link]
13. Demon Hunter: Chosen One, Valerie Tibbs, [link]
13. A Puppy, Not a Guppy, Ryan Shaw, [link]
13. Sideshow by the Sea, Vonnie Winslow Crist, [link]
14. A New Day, Jeannine Van Eperen, [link]
14. 10:15, Dawné Dominique, [link]
14. Lone Wolf, Teresa D'Amario, [link]
15. Ghost Orchid, D. K. Christi, [link]
15. Queen of Kings, Dawné Dominique, [link]
15. Spell of Appalachia, Joey Walnuts, [link]
15. Burnout, Darrell Osborn
16. Seventh Heaven, Nicola Martinez, [link]
16. Lone Star Trouble, Autumn Piper, [link]
16. Change of Heart, Mary Calmes, [link]
17. A LOOK INTO THE MIRROR DARKLY, Cinsearae Santiago, [link]
17. Nightmares and Daydreams, Barbara Watkins, [link]
17. The basingstoke Chronicles, Judith B. Glad, [link]
17. Prime Evil, Heather Long, [link]
18. Doorman's Creek, ETreasures Publishing, [link]
18. Mystic Signals 2, Lee Kruuganti, [link]
18. Along Came A Fifer, R. Michael Phillips, [link]
18. Mistletoe Rules, Nicola Martinez, [link]
18. The Cure, Antoine Maurice Devine, [link]
18. Like Coffee and Doughnuts, Renee Rocco, [link]
18. Grants Pass, Reece Notley, [link]
18. Soul of a Guardian, Angela Verdenius, [link]
19. Serendipity House, Valerie Tibbs, [link]
19. The Tale of the Vampire Bride, Sean Detra, https://www.createspace.com/3405740
19. Time Plains Drifter, Jessica Pierson, [link]
19. Dare to Believe, Dana Marie Bell, [link]
19. Tempting Grace, Anne Rainey, [link]
19. Faithless, Jessica Lucero, [link]
19. Mystic Investigators, Patrick Thomas, [link]
20. Transforming Realities, E.J. Mickels II, [link]
20. Checkmate, Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna, [link]
20. Dragon's Clause, Crystalwizard, [link]
20. Paging Miss Galloway, Susanne Knight, [link]
20. Blue Ruin 4: Need You Tonight, P.L. Nunn, [link]
20. Kate of Kratos, Amanda Kelsey, [link]
20. Hemovore, Kanaxa, [link]
20. Demon Hunter: Seek & Destroy, Valerie Tibbs, [link]
20. hush hush, Becca Fitzpatrick, [link]
20. 36 Exposures, Linda Mooney, [link]
20. Seduction, Jeanmarie Hamilton, [link]
20. Time Currents, Brenna Lyons, [link]
20. Metamorphosis, Renee George, [link]
20. Rage of the Behemoth, Didier Normand, [link]
20. Makers by Cory Doctorow (Feedbooks edition), Kaolin Fire, [link]
21. Dannevirke, Julie A. D'Arcy, [link]
21. Priscilla Holmes, Ace Detective, John Lance/Diana Navarro, [link]
21. A Boy Named Wish, Betty Dobson, [link]
21. The Taming of a Vixen, Deborah Lewis, [link]
21. A Look Inot teh Mirror Darkly, Cinsarea Santiago, [link]
21. The Apocalypse Shift, Jodi Lee, [link]
21. A Well-Manicured Murder, Georgia Adams, [link]
21. Loving Luke, Jenny Andersen, [link]
21. In Plain Sight, Tuesday Dube, [link]
21. The Janitor, April Martinez, [link]
21. Surviving With Love, Laura Shinn, [link]
21. Blanket Of White, Julie A. D'Arcy, [link]
21. Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue, K.C. Snider, [link]
21. Wolfe, Anna Winson, [link]
21. Fire Season, Winterheart Design, [link]
21. All Hallows Eve, AP Miller, [link]
21. Dark Elves VI: Awakening, Anne Caine, [link]
21. 4:Play, Jess C Scott, [link]
22. Clockworks and Corsets, Regina Riley, [link]
22. Recipe For Love, Fiona McGier, [link]
22. DFF: Dead Friends Forever, Nathalie Moore, [link]
22. January cover 2009 Golden Visions Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy, Irene Frenkel, [link]
22. POW!erful Tales, Michael C. Lea, [link]
22. Gadiva In The Firing Line, Julie A. D'Arcy, [link]
22. Candymn, Nicole Austin, [link]
22. Noella's Gift, Artist Trisha Fitzgerald, [link]
22. The Restoration of Abby Walker, Linda Rettstatt, [link]
22. The Epsilon Eridani Alternative, Cassie Foster, [link]
22. Soul Keeper, Alex de Shanks, [link]
22. Solar Skies, Dawn Montgomery, [link]
22. Suspicion of Love, Amanda Kelsey, [link]
22. New Ceres Nights, Dion Hamill, [link]
22. In Between, Maurizio Manzieri, [link]
22. Harlan County Horrors, Billy Tackett, [link]
22. Do You Love Jehovah? God Almighty's Infinite Love & Wisdom to Propel You to Greatness, Shirley Cheng, [link]
22. Molokai Reef, Dennis K. Biby, [link]
22. A Witch's Lament, Kendra Egert, [link]
22. Thompson's Treasure, Laura Shinn, [link]
22. Harvest of New Millennium, Cyberwit, [link]
22. The Summoner, Alisha Steele, [link]
22. Blood Noir, Jesse Fox, [link]
22. Beyond the Looking Glass, AP Miller, [link]
22. Triad of Hope, Adelle Laudan, [link]
22. Tommy Turtle: Exercise Is Fun, Rey Marz, [link]
22. One Noble Journey, Kim Sponaugle, [link]
22. Angel of Windword, Amanda Kelsey, [link]
22. EyeLeash: A Blog Novel, Jess C Scott, [link]
22. Pepe, Robby Charters, [link]
22. Angelic Avenger, Kaye Chambers, [link]
22. Mistletoe and Holly, Barbi Durbin, [link]
22. Nessie, Johnney Perkins, [link]
22. A Corpse in the Soup, Morgan St. James and Phyllice Bradner, [link]
22. Carnal Cravings, Keta Diablo, [link]
22. The Black Act, Louise Bohmer , [link]
22. More Than Robotics, Lynn Crain, [link]
22. The Stories in Between, Joe del Tufo, [link]
22. Hiram Grange and the villiage of the Damned, Malcolm McClinton, [link]
22. Judgement, Fergus Bannon, [link]
22. Griffin and Bear, Didier Normand, [link]
22. When the Condor Returned, Icy Snow Blackstone, [link]
22. Godiva In The Firing Line, Julie A. D'Arcy, [link]
22. Deadly Vision, Alex Beecroft, [link]
22. Shadows of the Emerald City, Gavro Krackovic, [link]
22. Jezebel's Article , Dawné Dominique, [link]
22. Forever Amore, Amber Leigh Williams , [link]