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New entry May 06
Critter Notices
Critters is 25!
Last November, Critters turned 25 years old! 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.
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)
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
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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Recent RFDRs
The 20 most recent RFDR requests... SF Sonrise: Jetta's Prologue Ife J. Ibitayo -#30562 SF The Starship, From a Distance, Chapters 1-2 Robert Harpold -#30554 H The Unhallowed Horseman" - Full Novel Jude S. Walko -#30550 SF SlingStar Myth: Sara's Planet, Chapter 1 Donna Dion -#30546 SF The Desert Meditator's Last Stand - part 7 of 7 Dan Jolie -#30540 F Absolutely Tasteless - Chapter 1, Part 1 Peter Bryan -#30537 F The Wizards from Beyond: Chapter 1 Eric Wilson -#30527 F Soljourner Dale Johnson -#30523 SF Lazarus Dreams Pt 3 of 4 Nell Norrell -#30520 SF The Caledonia Hotel Chapters 9-12 RFDR Michael Stevens -#30510 H Christmas in Pandemonium-Prologue V.3 John Willems -#30509 SF SlingStar Myth: Sara's Planet, Chapter1 Donna Dion -#30504 SF The Desert Meditator's Last Stand - part 6 of 7 Dan Jolie -#30500 SF Peril Quest - A Simulated Adventure Chapters 4-6 O.P. Lyndon -#30492 SF Lazarus Dream Pt 2 of 4 Nell Norrell -#30477 SF Shifting Sands, Chapters 1-2 Matthew Maloney -#30474 F The Green Game, Chapters 1-2 Brett Johnson -#30469 SF The Desert Meditator's Last Stand - part 5 of 7 Dan Jolie -#30454 SF Peril Quest - A Simulated Adventure Chapters 1-3 O.P. Lyndon -#30441 SF The Keeper's Call Part One John Cheung -#30440 To read one of these RFDRs, visit the manuscripts page. (mss. are not linked here for security reasons.)
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