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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)
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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:
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Announcing ReAnimus Press
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Standings for category: novelr
1. Babies in the Bargain, Mona Risk, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
2. The Benefactor, Margaret Reyes Dempsey, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
3. The Trouble With Playboys, Margaret Tanner, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
4. Clippings, A.J. Mirag, Lulu, [link]
5. Hostage Heart, Chelle Cordero, Vanilla Heart Publishing, [link]
6. Innocence Lost, Tiffany Green, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
7. The Third Wish, K. F. Zuzulo, Sapphire Blue Publishing, [link]
8. Fortune's Pride, Michele Stegman, Asylett Press, [link]
9. Creighton Manor, Karen Michelle Nutt, Tease Publishing LLC, [link]
10. Midnight Secrets, Lisa Rose Olick, Black Bed Sheet Books, [link]
11. Recipe For Love, Fiona McGier, Wings e-press, [link]
12. Spell of Appalachia, Molly Wens, eXcessica, [link]
12. Love Means No Shame, Andrew Grey, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
13. Another Time, Another Place, T. Sue VerSteeg, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
14. Beyond the Quiet, Brenda Hill, Vanilla Heart, [link]
15. Champagne, Inara LeVay, Ravenous Romance, [link]
16. A Chaunce of Riches, Chelle Cordero, Vanilla Heart, [link]
16. Honor Thy Neighbor, Valerie J. Patterson, BookStrand, [link]
17. Darkness Into Light, Christy Poff, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, [link]
17. Unfolding the Shadows, Katie O'Sullivan, Cerridwen Press, [link]
17. Binding Vows, Catherine Bybee, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
18. Branded By Fire, Nalini Singh, Berkeley Books, [link]
18. All For A Fist Full Of Ashes, R. Ann Siracusa, Sapphire Blue Publishing, [link]
18. Timeless Mist, Terisa Wilcox, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
19. Vicus Luna, Jessica Coulter Smith, Wild Horse Press, [link]
19. Mistletoe and Holly, Marilyn Gardiner, Wings e-press, [link]
19. Lonely Soul, Mary Quast, Vanilla Heart Publishing, [link]
19. Circle of Eternity, Sandy Nicks, Vanilla Heart Publishing, [link]
20. Journey To Forgiveness, Laurean Brooks, White Rose Publishing, [link]
20. Time For Love, Melissa Miller, IE Novel, [link]
20. Love in Space, Lisa Lane, Ravenous Romance, [link], 1845&prev=hp!1845&ccm=EC, 1845
20. Hard Fall, James Buchanan, MLR Press, [link]
21. Family Unit, ZAM, loose id, [link]
21. Rose Of The Adriatic, K.M. Daughters, White Rose Publishing, [link]
21. Warrior's Cross, Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
21. Black Ice, Lexie Davis, Bookstrand Publishing, [link]
21. Passion Unleashed, Larissa Ione, Grand Central Publishing, [link]
22. Never Too Old For the Game Of Love, Fiona McGier, Wings e-press.com, [link]
23. Killer Dolls, Angelica Hart & Zi, Champagne Books, [link]
23. Witch's Magic, Tabitha Shay, Eternal Press, [link]
23. Laird of the Mist, Foery MacDonell, Moongypsy Press, [link]
23. Woman of Honor, Nicole Zoltack, Desert Breeze Publishing, [link]
23. Ashton's Secret, Liana Laverentz, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
23. Long Run Home, Lynn Romaine, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
24. Surrender Love, Kayelle Allen, Loose Id, [link]
24. Soul of a Guardian, Angela Verdenius, Wings ePress, [link]
24. Divorce Etiquette, Monique DeVere, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
24. Bitten, Tracey H. Kitts, New Concepts Publishing, [link]
24. Erin's Rebel, Susan Macatee, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
25. Night's Pleasure, Amanda Ashley, Zebra, [link]
25. Nerd in a Wolf Suit , Laine Morgan, champagne books, [link]
25. Loving Lydia, Amy De Trempe, Second Wind Publishing, [link]
25. Lone Wolf, Teresa D'Amario, Tease Publishing, LLC, [link]
25. The Ghost Downstairs, Molly Ringle, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
25. The Truth About Fairy Tales, J.A. Clarke, Uncial Press, [link]
25. Ride the Lightning, Lex Valentine, Pink Petal Books, [link]
25. Hidden Fire, Jo Davis, NAL
25. Time after Time, J P Bowie, MLR Press
25. Love Fang, Susan Blexrud, DCL Publications LLC, [link]
25. Love By Design, Fiona McGier, Wings e-press, [link]
26. Lord of Thunder, Linda Mooney, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, https://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/torrid/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=424
26. Falling Down, Selena Kitt, Excessica Publishing, [link]
26. Invisible, Kimber Chin, Champagne Books, [link]
26. Just My Luck, Gail Koger, Whispers Publishing, [link]
26. New Beginnings, Pat McCain, Night to Dawn, [link]
26. Red Wine For Breakfast, Raven West, Chalet , [link]
26. Kilted Lover, Nicole North, Red Sage Publishing, [link]
27. Surviving With Love, Rebecca J. Vickery, Smashwords, [link]
27. The Vicarage Bench, Mimi Barbour, Wilf Rose Press, [link]
27. Confessions, Wendy Ely, Lyrical Press, [link]
27. Cat's Meow, Nicole Austin, Ellora's Cave, [link]
27. Too Close To The Fire, Jaydyn Chelcee, Eternal Press, [link]
27. THE MANE SQUEEZE, Shelly Laurenston, Kensington Publishing Corporation, [link]
27. Destined for an early grave, Jeaniene Frost, Avon, [link]
27. Reckless Passion, Amanda Young, Loose id, [link]
27. Past Imperfect, J M Cornwell, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
27. Beyond The Code Of Conduct, K.M. Daughters, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
27. One Night in Napa, Allie Boniface, Samhain Publishing, [link]
27. Past, Present And Forever, K.M. Daughters, Sapphire Blue Publishing, [link]
27. Whistling in the Dark, Tamara Allen, Lethe Press, [link]
27. Snared, Sean Michael, Torquere Press, [link]
28. In Blood And Worth Loving, Marilyn Lee, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
28. The Stormy Love Life of Laura Cordelais, Susan Hanniford Crowley, Tease Publishing LLC, [link]
28. Ride The Wild WInd, Kimberly Ivey, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
28. Full Throttle, Candace Morehouse, Champagne Books, [link]
28. Fire Eyes, Cheryl Pierson, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
28. For The Love of Willow Walk, S.K. Hamilton, Stepping Stones Press Ltd, [link]
28. Angel's Fire, Demon's Blood, Tamela Quijas, Createspace, [link]
28. To Find and to Keep, Serena Yates, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
28. Meant To Be, Donna Marie Rogers, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
28. Dare to Believe Gray 1, Dana Marie Bell, Samhain Publishing, Ltd., [link]
28. Serendipity House, Joyce DeBacco, Wild Child Publishing, [link]
28. Blind Consent, Michael Davis, Champagne Books, [link]
28. The One That Got Away, Rhianne Aile and Madeleine Urban, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
28. Carved in Stone, Sarah Storme, Echelon Press, [link]
29. Bound by Blood: The Awakening, CH Scarlett, Dark Roast Press, [link]
29. Forbiddden Heart, Kara Wills, BookStrand
29. An Unexpected Guest, Elizabeth Black, Fanny Press, [link]
29. Her Reluctant Rancher, Anne Marie Novark, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
29. Wanton Wager, Morgan Ashbury, Siren/Bookstrand, [link]
29. Beauty & the Bigfoot, Kelli A. Wilkins, Amber Quill Press, [link]
29. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier, Crystal Rose, Dark Roast Press, [link]
29. Paging Miss Gallway, Susanne Marie Knight, Awe-Struck Publishing, [link]
29. Eye of the Storm, Lee Rowan, Cheyenne Publishing, [link]
29. Angel Vindicated, Viola Estrella, Cerridwen Press, [link]
29. Bareley Bewitched, Kimberly Frost, Berkley, [link]
29. Hunting Season, Shelly Laurenston, Samhain, [link]
29. Master's Mistress, Patricia Bates, Champagne Books, [link]
29. Matchmen, Ltd, T.C. Blue, Torquere Books, [link]
29. Hoosier Life & Casuality, Ian Woollen, Casperian Books, [link]
29. The Wolfe Proxy, T D McKinney, Amber Quill Press, [link]
29. Shadow Hunter, Kara Wills, BookStrand
29. Brier's Bargain: Bodyguards in Love, Carol Lynne, Total E Bound, [link]
29. The Thorn At His Side, Diana Flori, Hearts On fire, [link]
29. Out of Her Dreams, Fran Lee, Ellora's Cave, [link]
29. Angel of Windword, Maggie Dove, Eternal Press, [link]
29. My Son's Roommate, Veronica Tower, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
29. Command the Wind, Elaine Lowe, Ellora's Cave, [link]
29. False Colors, Alex Beecroft, Running Press, [link]
30. Hand-me-Down Bride, Juliet Waldron, Second Wind Publishing, [link]
30. Desire to Die For, Jessica Lee, Loose Id, [link]
30. Wes & Toren, J.M. Colail, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
30. Rightfully Mine: God's Equal Rights Amendment, Aggie Villanueva, Lulu, [link]
30. Over My Undead Body, Debbie Cairo, Whispers Publishing, [link]
30. My Strength, My Power, My Love, Linda Mooney, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, https://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/torrid/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=396
30. Dark Water, Jenni Holbrook, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
30. Lady Luck, Julie Lence, Asylett Press, [link]
30. Homecoming, Regina Paul, Eternal Press, [link]
30. The Cowboy Plan, Denise B McDonald, Samhain Publishing , [link]
30. Someone to Trust, Lesa Henderson, White Rose Publishing, [link]
30. Conquest, S.J. Frost, MLR Press, [link]
30. Clippng, [link]
30. Desire, Gladys Hobson, AG Press, [link]
30. Cross Country Chaos, Lesli Richardson, BookStrand, [link]
30. Immortal Outlaw, Lisa Hendrix, Berkley Sensation, [link]
30. Hannah's Man, Rita Hestand, Create Space, [link]
30. Naughty Nobles, Kelli A. Wilkins, Amber Quill Press, [link]
30. The Macgregor's Daughter, Dee Julian, Wild Child Publishing, [link]
30. The Hunt, Anne Marsh, Dorchester, [link]
31. Eternally His, Carol North, Class Act Books, [link]
31. Remastering Jerna, Ann Somerville, PD Publishing, [link]
31. Lord Devereaux's Lady, Blaise Kilgallen, Awe-Struck Books, [link]
31. Night Hunter, Laura Shinn, Smashwords, https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/7185
31. White Star, Elizabeth Vaughan, Berkley, [link]
31. Guardians of the Gate, Ami Blackwelder, ireadiwrite E-Publisher, [link]
31. Pitch Dark, Brooke London, Cerridwen Press, [link]
31. Prelude to Camelot, Cynthia Breeding, Highland Press Publishing, [link]
31. Lady Runaway, Ginger Hanson, Twilight Times Books, [link]
31. Talons of the Condor, John Simpson, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
31. Life on the Homestead, Mary Jean Kelso, Wings Press, [link]
31. How To Tame A Rake, Maggi Andersen, New Concepts Publishing, [link]
31. The Rest Of Our Lives, Dan Stone, Lethe Press, [link]
31. Maria Gonzalez, Nickie Fleming, Rogue Phoenix Press, [link]
31. The Mistletoe Phenomenon, Serena Yates, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
31. Forever Amore, Amber Leigh Williams, Black Lyon Publishing, [link]
31. Sonya Recovered, Janette Rochelle Lewie, Second Wind Publishing, [link]
31. A Soldier's Woman, Amy Gallow, Eternal Press, [link]
31. Blood of the Beast, Tamela Quijas, Createspace, [link]
31. Drawing the Veil, Stevie Woods, Phaze Books, [link]
31. Assassin's Fall, Angela Steed, Black Lyon Publishing, [link]
31. Dictated by Fate, Fran Lee, Resplendence Publishing, [link]
31. Diner Girl, Mary Malcolm, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
31. Caribbean Wild, McKenna Chase, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
31. The Blue Enchantress, MaryLu Tyndall, Barbour, [link],565.aspx?Tab=Books
31. Dangerously Funny, David Bianculli, Touchstone, [link]
31. Sand Hill Estates: The Murders, Charles Wells, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]
31. Staking His Claim, Stephanie Morris, Sugar and Spice Press, [link]
31. Making Lemonade, T.C. Blue, Torquere Books, [link]
31. A Killer's Agenda, Anita Whiting, Samhain Publishing, [link]
31. In The Flesh, Livia Dare, Kensington, [link]
31. Storybook Love, Carol Ayer, Wild Child Publishing, [link]
31. Seducing His Lordship, Brenda Williamson, Loose Id, [link]
31. Magnificent Man, Randall Lang, Midnight Showcase, [link]
31. Her Big Bad Wolf, McKenna Chase & Jana Mercy, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
31. Serengeti Heat, Vivi Andrews, Samhain Publishing, LTD, [link]
31. Raphael, D. B. Reynolds, ImaJinn Books, [link]
31. Summer's Song, Allie Boniface, Samhain Publishing, [link]