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New entry May 28
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Books from Critters!
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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 COLLAPSIUMSpace Travel for SF Writers
Hot off the presses from ReAnimus Press! Space Travel - A Science Fiction Writer's Guide— An indispensible tool for all SF writers that explains the science you need to help you make your fiction plausible. (Also via Amazon)
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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Preditors & Editors Poll results
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Standings for category: All other Short Stories
1. Pete's Mighty Purty Privies, Aubrey Wynne, Alfie Dog Fiction, [link] [comments]
2. Time’s Deformèd Hand, Steven R. Southard, Gypsy Shadow Publishing, [link]
3. Let Sirius Into Fire Melt, Roy C. Booth and R. Thomas Riley, Fiction Writers Group, [link] [comments]
4. Looted, Sheri Velarde, Secret Cravings Publishing, [link]
5. The Shucker's Booktique, J.C. McKenzie, Wild Rose Press, [link]
6. Here We Go Round, Rie Sheridan Rose, Horrified Press, [link] [comments]
7. Tales2Inspire ~ The Sapphire Collection (Stories that Echo In the Mind), Lois W. Stern, CreateSpace, [link] [comments]
7. What Now My Love, Jaye Watson, Uncial Press, [link]
8. Tangled up in Blue, Cat Connor, Jetty Publishing, [link] [comments]
8. Turkey Trouble & Chasing Aprons, Debbie Roppolo, DWB Publishing, [link] [comments]
9. Reclaiming the Rabbit Hole, Torie James, Breathless Press, [link]
9. Point Of No Return, Torie James, Breathless Press, [link]
10. A Cat Without A Grin, Jen Bradlee, Breathless Press, [link]
10. Tales2Inspire ~ The Emerald Collection (Beyond Coincidence Stories), Lois W. Stern, CreateSpace, [link] [comments]
10. Halloween Coming Out, Jeff Switt, Every Day Fiction, [link] [comments]
11. After 'I Do!' A Marriage Map, PJ LaRue, PJ LaRue, Inc., [link]
11. Red Beans and Ricin, Sarah E. Glenn, Mystery & Horror, LLC, [link] [comments]
11. Bob the Spy, Jaime Johnesee, Kindle Direct Publishing, [link]
11. 11 Seconds, Mord McGhee, TSPress, [link] [comments]
11. Beautiful Stain, Nia Wilde, Parenthetical Publishing, [link]
11. Discovery, Ginger Simpson, Books We Love, [link] [comments]
11. Wehrkraftzersetzung, Stephen D. Rogers, Rogue Wave (Level Best Books), [link]
11. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy vs Mrs. Grue, strannikov, Gone Lawn Journal, [link]
11. My Porcelain Monster, Eric Dean, Charon Coin Press, [link]
11. Tea For Three, Gayl Taylor, Breathless Press, [link]
Congratulations to all entrants!
