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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)
Space 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels
1. Alien Nation, Gini Koch [comments]
2. Titanborn, Rhett Bruno, Random House Hydra, [link][comments]
3. The Pact, Brantwijn Serrah, BURST, [link][comments]
4. Guarding Charon, KateMarie Collins, Solstice Publishing, [link][comments]
5. Control Theory, Pedro Iniguez, Indie Authors Press, [link]
6. Dangerous Ways, R.R. Virdi, Self Published, [link][comments]
7. Into the Horsebutt Nebula, Chet Gottfried, ReAnimus Press, [link][comments]
8. Wulf and the Bounty Hunter, Gail Koger, Loose Id, [link][comments]
9. Crimson Fire, Mirren Hogan, The Dragon's Rocketship Publishing, [link][comments]
10. Machinations, Hayley Stone, Hydra/Random House, [link][comments]
11. TreeVolution, Tara Campbell, Lillicat Publishers [comments]
12. Shade and the Skinwalkers, Marilyn Peake, Self-published, [link][comments]
13. A Mighty Rolling Thunder, Kerry Alan Denney, Burning Willow Press, [link][comments]
13. Liquid Gambit, Bonnie Milani, Createspace, [link][comments]
14. Sleeper Protocol, Kevin Ikenberry, Red Adept Publishing, [link][comments]
15. Blood of the Earth, Faith Hunter, Roc, [link][comments]
15. The Dragon Lord's Secretary, Nicole Petit, 18thWall Productions, [link][comments]
16. Illusional Reality, Karina Kantas, KarinaKantas, [link][comments]
17. Two Worlds Collided, Karen Michelle Nutt, Amazon Digital Services LLC, [link][comments]
18. The Daedalus Enigma, Tamara A. Lowery, Gypsy Shadow Publishing, [link]
18. Zero Hour, Eamon Ambrose, Self Published, [link]
19. Zeus' Warriors , Michael West, 7th Star Press, [link]
20. Ghosts of the Golden Triangle, Mord McGhee, TSP, [link][comments]
20. The Story of a Peace-Loving Man, Toni V. Sweeney, Class Act Books, [link]
21. Lost Time (Between Two Evils Book 2), D L Orton, Rocky Mountain Press, [link][comments]
21. Wolf, Becoming, Rory Ni Coileain, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
22. Joshua's Folly, Toneye Eyenot, J. Ellington Ashton Press, [link]
22. Cowboy, Jas T. Ward, JTW Publishing, [link]
23. Demon Kissed, Karilyn Bentley, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
23. The Last Mayor's Son, Leslie E. Heath, Class Act Books, [link]
23. Blue Vision, Marie Lavender, Solstice Publishing, [link][comments]
23. Hell Gate, Josh Matthews, Burning Willow Press, [link][comments]
24. Forgotten Hero, Brian G. Murray, Burning Willow Press, [link]
24. Superior Species, K. A. Meng, Solstice Publishing, [link][comments]
24. After Life, Daniel Kelley, Burning Willow Press, [link]
24. The Blue Horse, Jill Hand, Kellan Publishing, [link]
25. Eulalie and Washerwoman, Malcolm R. Campbell, Thomas-Jacob Publishing, [link]
25. We Could Be Heroes, Sarah Dale, Burning Willow Press, [link]
25. Dark Burn, Decadent Kane, Amazon Digital Services, [link]
25. Past Tense, Christopher Nuttall, Twilight Times Books, [link]
25. Stronger Than Blood, Johanna Rae, Create Space, [link]
25. The Night the Jack O'Lantern went out, Alexander S Brown, Pro Se Press, [link]
25. Trekking On, Robert Turtle, Smashwords, [link]
26. The Morning Tree, K.A. Masters, Indie Gypsy, [link]
26. Sinbad and the Argonauts, Kevin Candela, KHP/Kent Hill Productions, [link]
26. Dreaming Death, J. Kathleen Cheney, ROC
26. Roak, Jake Bible, Severed Press, [link]
26. POW: The Zombie Days, Peter Oliver Wonder, Burning Willow Press, [link][comments]
26. Change of Life, Samantha Bryant, Curiosity Quills, [link]
26. Mermaid's Tale, Den Valdron, Five Rivers Publishing, [link][comments]
26. Welcome to the Appocalypse, DL Richardson, Self published, [link]
26. Dark Intentions, Jonathan Edward Ondrashek, Burning Willow Press, [link]
26. The Dragonward, Michael Meyerhofer, Red Adept Publishing, [link][comments]
26. The Gifted Trilogy, Cara Covington, Siren Publishing, [link]
26. Central Station, Lavie Tidhar, Tachyon Publications, [link]
26. CTRL ALT Revolt!, Nick Cole, Castalia House, [link]
26. Defender of Realms, David Chandler, Solstice Publishing
26. The Lerewood , Andrea Churchill, Kellan Publishing , [link]
27. The Time Shifters Chronicles, Shanna Lauffey, Golbin Publishing, [link][comments]
27. Screams the Machine, Sam Mortimer, Sirens Call Publications, [link]
27. Princess of Tyrone, Katie Hamstead, Curiosity Quills Press, [link]
27. Ti, Hypershear, S.R. Jaborsky, Gypsy Shadow Publishing, [link][comments]
27. Curse Me Not, Elizabeth Fisher, Champagne Books, [link]
27. SHarkantula, Essel Pratt, J. Ellington Ashton Press, [link]
27. We Will Gain Our Fury, Sarah Hall & Nicole Thorn, Burning Willow Press, [link][comments]
27. The Redoubt, Devorah Fox, Mike Byrnes & Assoc, Inc., [link][comments]
27. Rege's Rescue, Dena Garson, Dena Garson, [link][comments]
27. Songs of the Osirian, Christopher D Abbott, Independant, [link]
27. Hero Blues, Michalle L. Levigne, Uncial Press, [link]
27. Torchship Pilot, Karl K. Gallagher, Kelt Haven Press, [link]
27. Stiletto, Daniel O'Malley, Little, Brown and Company, [link]
27. Dragon Justice, J.D. Hallowell, Smithcraft Press, [link]
27. Sinbad at the End of the Universe, Kevin Candela, KHP/Kent Hill Productions, [link]
27. DEADLY REFUGE (The Alorian Wars Book 2), Drew Avera, Create Space, [link]
27. Open Source, Anna L. Davis, Self Published, [link]
27. The Legacy, JD Franx, JD Franx, [link][comments]
27. In Obscura Silvae, Ellie Piersol, Burning Willow Press, [link][comments]
27. Bonded Agent, David B. Riley, Wolfsinger, www.wolfsingerpubs.com