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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.
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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
2004 Official Results
Standings & #votes for category: All other Short Stories
1. Nocturnique, Desiree Erotique, Swanbeauty Publications, http://swanbeautypublications.com
2. Vigil of the Christmas Lights, Dorothy Baughman, New Age Dimensions, http://www.newagedimensionspublishing.com
3. august heat, lora leigh, elloras cave, http://ww.ellorascave.com
4. The Christmas Gift, Gabriella Bradley, eXtasy Books, http://www.extasybooks.com
5. Tempted by an Angel, Selena Robins, Arabella Magazine, http://www.selenarobins.com
6. The Reluctant Dutchess, Jess Michaels, A Hint of Seduction, http://www.ahintofseduction.com
7. KIll the King, Steven L. Shrewsbury, Dark Fire UK
8. Harried, Douglas Danielson, Orchard Press, http://www.orchardpressmysteries.com/harried.html
9. Monster In The Closet, Megan Hart, AmberQuill Press, http://www.amberquill.com
9. Sand Castle, Megan Hart, Amber Quill Press, http://amberquill.com
10. Lilith's Legacy 2: Secuction, Aubrey Ross, Changeling Press, http://www.changelingpress.com
11. The Truth About Vampires, Lydia Parks, eXtasy Books, http://www.extasybooks.com
12. Time's A'Wasting, Stephen D. Rogers, Shred of Evidence, http://www.shredofevidence.com
13. A Painter's Melody, Alyssa Agee, FlashShot, http://flashshot.tripod.com/
14. A Mother Scorned, Michele R. Bardsley, Writer's Digest, http://www.writersdigest.com/store/magdisplay.asp?id=WG0204
15. The Prophet's Mate, Brenna Lyons, Weyr Live, http://www.drgnslfthnd.org/
15. Hidden Treasures, John Harrington Burns, Crystal Dreams, http://crystaldreamspub.com/bios/authors/A-E/burns_jh.htm
15. A Touch of Spice, Monica M. Martin, Xodtica Magazine, http://www.xodtica.com/
15. Xanthra Chronicles: Blood Law, Dominique Adair, Elloras Cave, http://www.ellorascave.com
15. Famous Last Words, Regan Black, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com
16. Eclipse of the Heart, Emily Veinglory, Loose Id, LLC, http://www.loose-id.com
17. Care to Share?, Shirley Cheng, Shirley Cheng, http://www.shirleycheng.com
17. First Bite, John Harrington Burns, Crystal Dreams, http://crystaldreamspub.com/bios/authors/A-E/burns_jh.htm
17. Promises to Keep, Jules Jones, Loose Id, http://www.loose-id.com/detail.aspx?ID=116
18. Casanovas Last Stand, Steven L. Shrewsbury, Nostalgia
18. Critique, Gavin J. Carr, Whispers of Wickedness, http://www.ookami.co.uk/
18. Convergence, Brian Kenneth Swain, Pebble Lake Review, http://www.pebblelakereview.com
18. Madam Chang's Red Dragon Saloon, Angeline Hawkes-Craig, Cyber-Pulp Press, http://www.cyberpulpbooks.com
19. Le Chocolat, Nanette Littlestone, Mystic Horizon Press, http://www.mystichorizonpress.com
19. Christmas Intruder, Beth Roberts, Swanbeauty Publications, http://swanbeautypublications.com
19. In His Bones, J. Richard Jacobs, Monthly Short Stories, http://monthlyshortstories.com
19. Nice Tie, Candace Wiggins, Hardluck Stories, http://www.hardluckstories.com
19. Loyalists, Mark Anthony Brennan, Neverary, http://www.neverary.com
19. Weekend at Pocono Manor, Robin M. Buehler, Gothic Revue, http://www.gothicrevue.com
19. An Unhealthy Practice, Nancy Sweetland, Futures `, http://www.FMAM.BIZ
19. A Week in Exile, Jade Walker, FlashShot, http://flashshot.tripod.com/
20. a touch of spice, monicammartin, xodtica magazine
20. Flame and a Fireman, C.S. Chatterly, Amber Quill Press, http://www.amberquillpress.com
20. Flame and a Fireman , C.S. Chatterly, Amber Quill Press, http://www.amberquillpress.com
20. Roses in the Dust, Louise Perry, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com
20. Henderson's Horse Deal, C.K.Crigger, Echelon Press, http://www.echelonpress.com
20. Breakfast With Billy , Lincoln Rogers , Echelon Press , http:\\www.echelonpress.com
20. Deal!, Cecilia Wennerström, Twilight Times, http://www.twilighttimes.com/oct04/c_Wennerstrom26.html
20. Dear Mr. Publisher or all the things nobody ever tells you about beginning writing, becoming an author and publishing books., Daphne Taylor, H.& D.C. Taylor, http://www.caliph.net.au/~hdtaylor/
20. Game On, Iain Rowan, Shred of Evidence, http://www.shredofevidence.com/nov04/game_on.html
20. Santy Claus , Kimberly Perdue-Sims, Shades Of Romance Magazine, http://www.sormag.com