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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 COLLAPSIUMHow 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)
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
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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: novel
1. Confessions of a Former Rock Queen, Kirk Bjornsgaard, 4RV Publishing, [link]
2. Software by the Kilo, Larry Ketchersid, JoSara MeDia, [link]
3. Symmetry, Joyce Sterling Scarbrough, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
4. Bobby becomes Bob, Bob Boan, Twilight Times Books, [link]
5. Winds of Change, Gwyn Ramsey, Treble Heart Books, [link]
6. In and Out of Madness, N. L. Snowden, Sneakaboard Press, [link]
7. Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire, Malcolm Campbell, Vanilla Heart Publishing, [link]
8. Trail of Storms, Marsha Ward, iUniverse, [link]
9. Pick Up The Phone, Chris Jackson, Lulu, [link]
10. Where There's Smoke, Jamie Lynn Miller, Dark Roast Press, [link]
11. , , ,And The Whippoorwill Sang, Micki Peluso, LSPdigital, [link]
11. His Convenient Husband, J L Langley, Samhain Publishing, Ltd, [link]
12. Small Poisons, Catherine Edmunds, Circaidy Gregory Press, [link]
12. Crystal Clear - Third in the Memory Box Trilogy, Cindy Bauer, Lulu, [link]
12. Triad of Hope, Adelle Laudan, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
13. Watch The Hour, J. R. Lindermuth, Whiskey Creek Press, [link]
14. The Watermelon Patch, J Gayle Kelly, Publish America, [link]
15. The Hastings Saga #2: Death of an Angel - Jessie, Christy Poff, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, [link]
15. Aura of war, Gabriel Timar, Wings ePress, [link]
16. Flesh Wounds, Linton Robinson, Adoro Books, [link]
17. Following Destiny, Rebecca J. Vickery, Smashwords, [link]
17. Picture This, Cate Masters, Eternal Press, [link]
18. Criminal Company, Naomi Chapman, Wings ePress, [link]
18. Nightmares & Daydreams, Barbara Watkins, Mythica Publishing, [link]
19. Barfodder: Poetry Written in Dark Bars & Questionable Cafes, Rain Graves, Cemetery Dance, [link]
19. Thorn Daze, Rev. Paul G. Zimmer, II, Pleasant Word, [link]
19. A Strange Little Band, Judith B. Glad, Uncial Press, [link]
19. Ghost Orchid, D. K. Christi, L & L Dreamspell, [link]
20. Boomerang, Alan Hutcheson, Smashwords, https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4167
20. Hello, my name is James, R.M. Hamilton, Blue Planet Publishing, [link]
20. Sparta Rose, Ginger Simpson, Eternal Press, [link]
20. False Colors, Alex Beecroft, Running Press, [link]
20. Nerd in a Wolf Suit, Laine Morgan, Champagne Books, [link]
20. Sentence of Marriage, Shayne Parkinson, Smashwords, [link]
20. The Restoration of Abby Walker, Linda Rettstatt, Wings ePress, [link]
20. The Gates of Hell, Caroline Addenbrooke, Rebel e Publishers, [link]
21. The Golden Age of Gay Fiction, Drewey Wayne Gunn, MLR Press, [link]
21. Transgressions, Erastes, Running Press, [link]
21. The Life Plan, Sybil Baker, Casperian Books, [link]
21. DiMario's Revenge, Jack Adler, iENovel, [link]
21. Gonzo the Curious Cat, Martha Ramirez, CreatSpace, [link]
21. Bridged By Love, Patricia Lieb, Asylett Press, [link]
21. Past Imperfect, J. M. Cornwell, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
22. Carnal Cravings , Keta Diablo, Dark Roast Press, [link]
22. Coyote Heart, Paula Margulies, Kirk House Publishers, [link]
22. The Something that Happened in Pepperville, Joann Keder, Virtual Tales, [link]
22. Her Virgin Voyage, Laine Morgan, Carnal Passions, [link]
22. Journey To Forgiveness, Laurean Brooks, White Rose Publishing, [link]
23. The Master and the Fighter, Carol Montague, LSP Digital, [link]
23. Memoir of a Mind Toy, Jay B. Cox, Publish America, [link]
23. For The Love of Willow Walk, S.K. Hamilton, Stepping Stones Press Ltd., [link]
23. South of Rio Chama, Lyn McConchie, Chaco Canyon Press, [link]
23. Besserwisser: A Novel, Steve Anderson, Smashwords, [link]
23. Outlaws West, Herb Marlow, Writer's Exchange , [link]
23. Honolulu, Alan Brennert, St. Martins Press, [link]
23. Life on the Homestead, Mary Jean Kelso, Wings Press, [link]
23. Times Square Kiss, Kevin Voglino, rogue Phoenix Press, www.roguephoenixpress.com
23. Vital Fluid, Tom Bradley, Crossing Chaos Enigmatic Ink, [link]
23. Jouney to Forgiveness, Laurean Brooks, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
23. Ancient Secrets, Billie A Williams, Wings ePress, [link]
23. The Artemas Link, Bennett Cole, Red Lead Books, [link]
23. The Anatomy of Wings , Karen Foxlee, University of Queensland Press, [link]
23. Suburbilicious, Eric Arvin, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
23. Exponential Apocalypse, Eirik Gumeny, Jersey Devil Press, [link]