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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
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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: novelerot
1. Murder by Design, Jade Falconer, Phaze, [link]
2. Kilted Lover, Nicole North, Red Sage Publishing, [link]
3. Breaking The Covenants, Celina Summers and Rob Graham, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]
4. Scent of a Vampire, Jude Stephens, Hearts on Fire Books, [link]
4. Dommemoir, I.G. Frederick, Fanny Press, [link]
4. Only Pleasure, Lora Leigh, St. Martin's Griffin, [link]
5. Strangers, Barabara Elsborg - , Ellora’s Cave Romantica Publication, [link]
6. Spell of Appalachia, Molly Wens, eXcessica, [link]
6. Eden's Hell, Dawné Dominique, Purple Sword Publications, [link]
7. Xylon Warriors IV: Ecstasy Bound, Ruth D. Kerce, Ellora's Cave, [link]
7. Internet Bonds #8: After Glow, Christy Poff, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, [link]
8. Curfew, Samantha Stone, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
9. Lust in Space, Lisa Lane, Ravenous Romance, [link]
9. The Janitor, Jan Irving, Loose ID, [link]
10. Location, Location, Location, Emma Hillman, eXcessica Publishing, [link]
10. Sex Camp, Natalie Acres, Siren Publishing, [link]
10. Triad, Cat Grant, Lyrical Press, [link]
11. By Chance, Cat Grant, Lyrical Press, [link]
12. Bitten, Tracey H. Kitts, New Concepts Publishing, [link]
12. Surrender Love, Kayelle Allen, Loose Id, [link]
12. Being Familiar With a Witch, Sapphire Phelan, Phaze Books, [link]
13. A 21st Century Courtesan, Eden Bradley, Bantam Delta, [link]
13. First Date, Lynne Roberts, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
13. Car Wash, Shawn Lane, Amber Allure, [link]
14. Fire on the Mountain, PD Singer, Torquere Press, [link]
14. Wilderness Girl, Cate Masters, Freya's Bower, [link]
14. A Vampire's Claim, Joey W Hill, Berkley
14. Table for Three, Missy Martine, Siren/Bookstrand, [link]
14. Heidi and the Kaiser, Selena Kitt, Excessica Publishing, [link]
15. Attractions of the Heart, Cheri Crystal, loveyoudivine Alterotica, [link]
15. Chastity Flame, C. Margery Kempe, Ravenous Romance, [link]
15. The Reluctant Dom, Tymber Dalton, Lyrical Press, [link]
15. Her Virgin Voyage, Laine Morgan, Carnal Passions, [link]
15. In Blood And Worth Loving, Marilyn Lee, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
16. Wolf Tales VIII, Kate Douglas, Aphrodisia, [link]
16. Huntress, Karina Kantas, Lulu, [link]
17. Time after Time, J.P. Bowie, MLR Press, [link]
17. Sapphistocated, Brio, duPre, Wiest, Wylde, Phaze Books, [link]
17. Good Guys Deserve Bad Girls, AP Miller, Noble Romance, [link]
17. Cover Me, LB Gregg, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]
17. Angel's Wish, Kissa Starling, Renaissance, [link]
18. love cuffs, Ashlyn Chase, Ellora's Cave, [link]
18. Trio of Seduction, Cassie Ryan, Kensington Aphrodisia, [link]
18. Man of Her Dreams, Paige Warren, Wild Horse Press, www.paigewarren.webs.com
19. Complications, Cat Grant, Lyrical Press, [link]
19. Hallie's Cats, Fran Lee, Ellora's Cave, [link]
19. On the Ragged Edge of the World, Jamie Craig, Amber Allure, [link]
19. Olympians: Arcadian Nights, Susan M. Sailors, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, https://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/torrid/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=448
19. Lynx Woods, P.A. Brown, Amber Allure, [link]
19. Wild Wyoming Nights, Sandy Sullivan, Siren Publishing, [link]
19. Don't Tempt the Phoenix, CJ England, Samhain, [link]
20. Lust of a Vampire, Belita Renn, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
20. Sexy Games, April Ash, Ellora's Cave, [link]
20. Rigger, Kelly Jamieson, Ellora'sCave, [link]
20. Finn, Angel Martinez, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
20. Fire Season, Lex Valentine, Pink Petal Books, [link]
20. Rapture, Jacquelyn Frank, Zebra, [link]
20. Daniel's Surrender, Violet Summers, Liquid Silver Books, [link]
21. Simple Need, Lissa Matthews, Ellora's Cave, [link]
21. Devour Me, Lydia Parks, Aphrodisia, [link]
21. Cowboy Love, Sandy Sullivan, Siren Publishing, [link]
21. Beauty & the Bigfoot, Kelli Wilkins, Amber Quill Press, [link]
21. Stilettos, Inc., Lexi Ryan, Ravenous Romance, [link]
21. Fatal Exposure, Lia Slater, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
21. Do You Trust Me, Desiree Holt, Ellora's Cave, [link]
21. Blind Date, Cricket Sawyer, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
22. Tales of the Darkworld Book 2: Hot Water, Lex Valentine, Pink Petal Books, [link]
22. An Elf's Love, Lynn Crain, eXtasy Books, [link]
22. Three Wrong Turns in the Desert, Neil Plakcy, Loose Id, [link]
22. Partners: The Wrong Corpse, Kira Chase, Whiskey Creek Press, [link]
22. Just My Luck, Gail Koger, Whispers Publishing, [link]
22. Fire Seaon, Lex Valentine, [link]
22. The Toast Bitches, Sandra Cormier, Ravenous Romance, [link]
22. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier, Crystal Rose, Dark Roast Press, [link]
22. Snap Shot II, M. Millswan, Logical-Lust, [link]
22. Wolf, Madelaine Montague, New Concepts Publishing, [link]
22. Most Wanted, Sasha White, Kensington, [link]
22. Instinctive, Cathryn Fox, NAL Heat, [link]
22. Roped In, Sindra van Yssel, Loose Id, [link]
22. Niko-Chan, Angelia Sparrow, Dark Roast Press, [link]
22. All Hallows Eve, AP Miller, Dark Roast Press, [link]
22. Mind F*cked (Faerily Imperfect, Book 1), Mia Watts, Resplendence Publishing, [link]
22. Facade, Zahra Owens, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
22. 4:Play, Jess C Scott, CS, [link]
22. Remastering Jerna, Ann Somerville, PD Publishing, [link]
22. Watching Her Every Move, Diana DeRicci, Purple Sword Publishing, [link]
22. Take Me Always, Ryan Field, Ravenousromance.com, [link]
22. Chicken Ranch: Hunger, Amanda Young, Loose id, [link]
22. Just For You, Jet Mykles, Loose Id, [link]
22. BIG Temptation, Robin L. Rotham, Elloras Cave, [link]
23. Librarians Dont Get Married, AP Miller, excessica, [link]
23. Shadows of an African Sun, Philippa Grey-Gerou, Emery Sanborne, Liquid Silver Books, [link]
23. Two For Hire, Rie McGaha, Noble Romance Publishing, [link]
23. Mind Games, Cecilia Tan, Ravenous Romance, [link]
23. Mortal Seductions, Allyson James, Berkley, [link]
23. Double Dare, Lena Matthews, Ellora's Cave, [link]
23. Homecoming, Regina Paul, Eternal Press, [link]
23. Cowboy Cravings, Morgan Ashbury, Siren/Bookstrand, [link]
23. Mystic Journey, Ronna Gage, Noble Romance, [link]
23. Strange Attractions, Emma Holly, Berkley, [link]
23. Disoriented Dress, Liam Stalls, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
23. Her Own Set of Rules, Fran Lee, Ellora's Cave, [link]
23. black ice, lexie davis, bookstrand publishing, [link]
23. Lone Huntress, AP Miller, Carnal Desires, [link]
23. Beyond the Looking Glass, AP Miller, Red Rose Publishing, [link]
23. In The Flesh, Livia Dare, Kensington, [link]
23. Wanton Wager, Morgan Ashbury, Siren/Bookstrand, [link]
23. Reality or Fantasy, Eva Hore, Dark Roast Press, [link]
23. Rals Woman, Laurann Dohner, Ellora's Cave, [link]
23. The Haunting of Maggie Grey, Lynn Crain, eXtasy Books, [link]
23. Winter White, Lucynda Storey, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]