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New entry Nov 01
Critter Notices
Critters is 21!
Yes, 21 years ago Critters was born. Wow! Thanks so much to all of you, who've made it such a resounding success!
Books from Critters!
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)
P&E Seeks New Caretaker
Unfortunately, much of the data on the P&E site has become stale and outdated, and needs a new caretaker with the time required to update the site. The listings are being removed until they can be updated by a new caretaker.
Note that the P&E/Critters Annual Readers Poll will run as usual in January.
If you are interested in taking the reins of P&E, and possess what's needed — at least 20hrs/week to volunteer, excellent investigative skills, in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry, ability to detect scams from not-scams, thick skin, good web site skills, good writing ability — please get in touch. Thanks for your interest!
Interviewed!
I'm being interviewed live on public radio for Critters 20th birthday. For those who want to listen, it's on the 10am (Mountain time) show on Thursday, 11/19/16, on Colorado Public Radio - www.cpr.org has streaming on the site or it's 90.1 FM in the Denver area. [Interview is done, you can listen on the site]
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!
Network speeding up
I'm switching the connection over to a new, shiny 10X faster network because of all the load. There might be bits of downtime as your boxes learn new addresses and things. Should be brief. Let me know of any prolonged outages you see.
Preditors & Editors Changeover
With the very sad passing of Dave Kuzminski, who ran P&E, I've taken over the P&E duties. Lots of what I hope are improvements; check it out at pred-ed.com.
Critters Server is Dying has been Replaced
See important details here in my blog. Let me know if you find anything that isn't working right. (Manuscripts are now available for this week, FYI.)
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 need help making ebooks from manuscripts or print copies—or finding great stuff to read—look no further! An ebook publisher started by your very own Critter Captain. (And with a 12% Affiliate program.) [More]
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Preditors & Editors Poll results
Official Results
Critique.org now has Workshops for Everything — all genres, music, video, photography, art, apps.....
Convert your work to ebooks! Read great ebooks! The votemaster runs ReAnimus Press
See also the Best-Ever Voters Poll for the best works ever written (not just in the last year)
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Standings for Book/e-book Cover Artwork
1. Into the Horsebutt Nebula, Erick Eyerman (cover artist), [link][comments]
2. Forgotten Hero, L. Bachman, [link][comments]
3. Shade and the Skinwalkers, Marilyn Peake, [link][comments]
4. A Magical Highland Solstice, Debbie Taylor, [link][comments]
5. The Island, Clarissa Johal, [link][comments]
6. Expendable, Morpheus Blak for Critical Mass Communications, [link][comments]
7. Redemption (The Reckless Rockwoods Book 4) by Monica Burns, Enchantress Design & Promo (Cover Art), [link][comments]
8. Illusional Reality, KarinaKantas, [link][comments]
8. Gambler's Choice, Debbie Taylor, [link]
8. Within Stranger Aeons, Michael Fisher, [link]
9. A Heart in Conflict, Michelle Lee (Cover artist), [link][comments]
9. Crimson Bayou, The Dust Jacket, [link]
10. Blood of Nyx, Druscilla Morgan (cover art), [link][comments]
10. A Stitch of Madness, Lisa Vasquez, [link]
10. Four by Moonlight, Simon Nightingale, [link]
10. A Promised Heart, Sheri L McGathy, [link][comments]
11. Blood of the Earth, Katie Anderson, http:/[link]
11. The Secret of Hillcrest House, Melanie Robertson-King & Julie Jordan, [link]
11. Crimson Fire, Druscilla Morgan, [link][comments]
11. Capes & Clockwork vol 2, D. Alan Lewis, [link]
12. Charity and Sacrifice, Judith B. Glad, [link]
12. A Witch's Holiday Wedding, Kristian Norris, [link]
12. Cowboy, Jas T. Ward & Amy Queue (Cover Art), [link]
12. Inferno's Kiss: The Sicari Brotherhood (The Order of the Sicari Book 3) by Monica Burns, Enchantress Design & Promo (Cover Art), [link]
12. Inadvertent Adventures, Brad Fraunfelter, [link]
12. The Story of a Peace-Loving Man, James Robinson, [link]
12. CHEAPJACK PULP Magazine December 2016 cover, John 'DavidsonHero' Rose, [link]
13. Destiny Changed, Terri DelCampo, [link][comments]
13. UnCommon Origins, Fighting Monkey Press, [link][comments]
14. Heart of the Mermaid (The Realmwalker Prophecy Book 1), Jay Aheer (cover artist), [link]
14. Wicked Witches: An Anthology of the New England Horror Writers, Mikio Murakami, [link]
14. The CEO Came DOA, Heather Haven, [link]
14. It's Come to Our Attention, Keely Rew, [link]
14. BAD DAY FOR HARRY DAY, Jean Jacques, [link]
14. The Legacy, Joel Lagerwall, [link][comments]
14. Strangely Funny III, Gary Piserchio, [link]
14. Dark Intentions, Dean Samed (Cover Art), [link]
14. Enemies, Fitzgerald, [link]
14. Echelon, Karri Klawiter, [link]
