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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.
Stayin' Alive
If you want to make a career of SF writing, STAYING ALIVE - A WRITER'S GUIDE by three-time SFWA President Norman Spinrad, published by your Critter Captain's ReAnimus Press, is an indispensable guide to the inside workings of the SF publishing industry by an expert.
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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1. The Key Ring, Garrett Calcaterra, Arkham Tales
2. Class Reunion, Robert C. Eccles, Flashes in the Dark, [link]
3. Home for Christmas, Hugh MacDonald, Screaming Dreams (Estronomicon), [link]
4. Black Donald's Coin, Karen Michelle Nutt, Tease Publishing LLC, [link]
4. Last Caress, Steven Thor Gunnin, Twin Trinity, [link]
5. Behind Dark Corners, Staci Bolli, SNM Horror Magazine, [link]
6. Vampire's Hurricane Ball, Christy Poff, Gratista Vampires, [link]
7. Matty, Casandra Lee, Black Bed Sheet Books, [link]
8. The Further Accounts of the Imaginary Friend, P.S. Gifford, Virtual Tales, [link]
9. Grave Offerings, Daniel Fabiani, SNM Horror Magazine, [link]
11. A Picture's Worth, Jason L. Keene, Shroud Publishing, [link]
12. The Last of Us, Jeffrey Conolly, Digital Dragon Magazine, [link]
12. At the Zombie Amusement Park, Kenneth James Crist, Yellow Mama, [link]
12. Awaken to a Nightmare, Brian Barnett, Static Movement, [link]
12. Murder for Beginners , Mercedes M. Yardley, Shock Totem Publications, [link]
13. Tatsu (Dead Souls Anthology), Reece Notley, Morrigan Books, [link]
13. Names, Phoebe Wray, InkSpotter Publishing - Backless, Strapless & Slit to the Throat, [link]
13. Darkness Within, Ash Krafton, Everyday Weirdness, [link]
14. Release, AJ Brown, The Monsters Next Door
14. The Gentlemen's Club, Shells Walter, Static Movement, [link]
14. Universal Donor, Bryce Albertson, Stygian Publications, [link]
14. A Kind of Living, Paul Harris, Stygian Publications, [link]
15. The Grass is Always Greener, Brenton Tomlinson, The New Bedlam Project, [link]
16. Surrogate Fruit, Angel Zapata, Flashes In The Dark, [link]
16. Elixir, Jordan Castillo Price, Changeling Press, [link]
16. Mi Casa Es Su Casa, Barry Nappier, Everyday Wierdness, [link]
16. For Her, Michael West, Shroud #5, [link]
17. The Siege, Joel Arnold, Damnation Books, [link]
17. When Evening Falls, Graeme Reynolds, Flashes in the Dark, [link]
17. Hounded, Stephen Volk, EDGE SF&F, [link]
17. Feathered Friend, Robert Villanueva, Horror Bound Magazine, [link]
17. Being Familiar With a Witch, Sapphire Phelan, Phaze Books, [link]
17. The Sub-Basement, Aaron Polson, Every Day Fiction, [link]
17. Cup o'Joe, Susanne Marie Knight, Sol System Press, [link]
18. Passports, Gillian Polack, Eneit Press, [link]
19. Undead Underway, Brenna Lyons, Under The Moon, [link]
19. The Crooked Cross, Thom Olausson, The Stray Branch
19. Licwiglunga, T.A. More, Morrigan Books, [link]
19. The Long, Deep Dream, Peter Clines, Permuted Press, [link]
19. A Shade of Yellow, Gary McMahon, Morrigan Books, [link]
20. Wayang Kulit, L. J. Hayward, Morrigan Books, [link]
20. And Then, And Then, And Then…, Nick Mamatas, Innsmouth Free Press, [link]
20. Val and Tyne, Robert Appleton, Damnation Books, [link]
20. Footnotes to a Lesson, D Kai Wilson (writing as Sabrann Curach), Living Dead Press, [link]
20. Dead Wave, Joseph McGee, Morpheus Tales, [link]
20. Chef of the Gods, Andrew Wolter, Snuff Books - Raw: Brutality As Art, [link]
20. EF 5, J.C. Towler, Every Day Fiction, [link]
20. Pink Clouds in The Morning, Annemarie Bogart, , [link]
20. Ten Little Phobias, Bev Vincent, Afterburn SF, [link]
20. Vengeance Bites, Christopher Newman, Dark Roast Press, [link]
20. Anniversary Feast, Jonathan Pinnock, Strange Publications, [link]
20. The Blind Man, Carole Johnstone, Morrigan Books, [link]
20. Fishballs & Mushrooms, Natalie L Sin, Strange Publications (Tainted Anthology), [link]
20. Death Babies, S. Craig Renfroe, Flash Fiction Online, [link]
20. Mama Fish, Rio Youers, Shroud Publishing, [link]
20. Rhiannon's Glade, Barry J. Northern, Flashes in the Dark, [link]
20. Eenie Meenie, Gail Smith, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
20. Miss Rhoades Never Did Mention the Blood, Paul Edmonds, Macabre Cadaver, [link]
20. Sweat Equity, S.P. Miskowski, Horror Bound Online Magazine, [link]
21. Portrait of a Kiss, T L Lawrence & T D McKinney, Amber Quill Press, [link]
21. Frost Giants, Nancy Jackson, Under the Moon, [link]
21. Scar;et: Through the Walls, Dallas Coleman, Torquere Press, [link]
21. 32 Scenes From a Dead Hookers Mouth, Kurt Newton, Shock Totem Publications, [link]
21. The Interloper, A. R. Braun, SNM Horror, [link]
21. Room for one more, Thom Olausson, Blood Moon Rising Magazine
21. The Garbacologist, Jeff Johnston, Weird Tales, [link]
21. Future Relic of the Past, Thom Olausson, Twisted Dreams Magazine
21. Pathless, Michael D. Griffiths, Abandoned Towers Magazines, [link]
21. Cold Too Long, Heather S. Ingemar, Niteblade Fantasy and Horror, [link]
21. The Sound of Absent Birds, Mark Onspaugh, Permuted Press - The World is Dead , [link]
21. Twin Thieves (From the collection, The Monster Within Idea), R. Thomas Riley , Apex Books , [link]
21. The Dead March, Brian Rappatta, Shock Totem, [link]
21. Portland: Population 3, Chris Morrow, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]
21. The House on Waterloo Lane, Nicholas Ozment, Arkham Tales, [link]
21. Thirst of a Thousand, Garth Von Buchholz, Sex and Murder, [link]
21. Anima Venti, Bosley Gravel, Shadowfire Press, [link]
21. Steaks, Guy Anthony De Marco, Every Day Fiction, [link]
21. Red-Wat-Shod, Jason V Brock, Full of Crow, [link]
21. Queen Anne's Lace, Stephen D. Rogers, Spinetingler Magazine, [link]
21. That Perfect Dress, John Pupo, Pill Hill Press, [link]
21. Crunch, Neil Beynon, Ballista, [link]
21. One Shot Barney, Christopher Newman, Dark Roast Press, [link]
21. Sarkless Kitty, Alison J. Littlewood, British Fantasy Society, [link]
