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New entry May 28
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Books from Critters!
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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.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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Standings for category: Steampunk Novels
1. Coyote: The Clockwork Dragonfly, Chantal Noordeloos, Tip My Hat, [link]
2. Gypsy Soul, J C Gordon, Smashwords [comments]
3. Gears of Golgotha, Rebekah McAuliffe, Hydra [comments]
4. Sci-Magickal II: The Kings Affair, Teel James Glenn, Gypsy Shadows Press, [link] [comments]
4. Iron Horsemen, Brad R Cook, Treehouse Publishing Group, [link] [comments]
5. When Dark Falls, Pippa Jay, Breathless Press, [link] [comments]
5. What's Dead Pussykat, Sam Stone, Telos Publishing, [link] [comments]
6. The Earl of Brass, Kara Jorensen, Fox Collie Publishing, [link] [comments]
7. Chasing the Green Fairy, Melanie Karsak, Clockpunk Press, [link]
8. Gilded Cages, KG McAbee & Cynthia D. Witherspoon, Smashwords [comments]
9. Lightning Wolves, David Lee Summers, Sky Warrior Book Publishing, [link]
10. Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn, Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Day Al-Mohamed, Palomino Press (Dark Quest Books), [link] [comments]
10. Nightmare in Steam, Lexi Ostrow, Steamworks Ink, [link]
11. A Familiar Taste of Seduction, Elizabeth Kolodziej & Juls Berghammer, Indie Gypsy, [link]
12. Gears of Brass, Jordan Elizabeth, Curiosity Quills Press, [link]
Congratulations to all entrants!
