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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.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)
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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Standings for category: novelh
1. Rise Of The Darkness, C.A.Milson, Lulu, [link]
2. Armageddon Bound, Tim Marquitz, Damnation Books, [link]
3. The Great Right Hope, Mark Jackman, LL-Publications, [link]
4. Cursed, Jeremy C. Shipp, Raw Dog Screaming Press, [link]
5. Angels of the Mourning Light, Frank E. Bittinger, iUniverse, [link]
6. The Hollows, Ben Larken, LL-Publications, [link]
7. The Last Church, Lee Pletzers, Black Bed Sheet Press, [link]
8. War of the Worlds plus Blood, Guts and Zombies, Eric S. Brown, Coscom Entertainment, [link]
9. The Dark Path, Luke Romyn, Wild Child Publishing, [link]
10. Demon Hunter: The Chosen One, Cynthia Vespia, Aspen Mountain Press, [link]
11. Kelland, Paul G. Bens, Jr., Casperian Books, [link]
12. Cemetery Gates, Maryann Paige, Club Lighthouse Publishing, [link]
13. Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel, James Melzer, Permuted Press/Pocket Books, [link]
14. The Further Accounts of the Imaginary Friend, P.S. Gifford, Virtual Tales, [link]
15. Gentle Art of Making Enemies, Kevin Mellor, Black Bed Sheet Books, [link]
16. Blood of the Dark Moon, Adrianne Brennan, Freya's Bower, [link]
16. The Darkness and the Night III: Twins of Darkness, Lisa Lane, Ravenous Romance, [link]
16. The Kult, Shaun Jeffrey, Leucrota Press, [link]
17. whwhite witch,black curse, kim harrison, eos, [link]
18. Dismember, Daniel Pyle, Wild Child Publishing, [link]
18. Shadows of Souls, Allan W. Azouz, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
19. Under the Dome, Stephen King, Scribner, [link]
19. Angels of the Deep, Kirby Crow, MLR Press, [link]
20. Shadows, Joan De La Haye, Rebel e Publishers, [link]
21. Justice Served, Shells Walter, Sonar4 Publications, [link]
22. Patient Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel, Jonathan Maberry, St Martin's Griffin, [link]
23. Truth or Dare, Selena Kitt, Excessica Publishing, [link]
23. Sha'Daa: Tales of the Apocalypse, Michael H. Hanson, Altered Dimensions Press, [link]
24. Blanket of White, Amy Grech, Damnation Books, [link]
24. The Cold Ones, Elizabeth Donald, Sam's Dot Publishing, [link]
24. Death Metal, Armand Rosamilia, Sam's Dot Publishing, [link]
25. The Carpathian Shadows:Volume II, Lea Schizas, Booksforabuck.com, [link]
25. Scars on the Face of God, Chris Bauer, Drollerie Press, [link]
26. Bashed: A Love Story, Rick R. Reed, MLR Press, [link]
26. Life Through Cellophane, Gillian Polack, Eneit Press, [link]
26. Walking After Midnight, T D McKinney, Amber Quill Press, [link]
27. Fugue Macabre: Bone Dance, C.J. Parker, Sapphire Blue Publishing
27. MageSign, Alan Baxter, Blade Red Press, [link]
28. Crimson Dawn: Hallowed Echoes, Myristica, Dark Roast Press, [link]
29. Out of the Darkness, Lesli Richardson, Lyrical Press, [link]
29. Khepera Rising, Nerine Dorman, Lyrical Press, [link]
29. Castaways, Brian Keene, Leisure, [link]
30. All Hallows Eve, AP Miller, dark roast Press, [link]
30. Evergreen, Bruce Golden, Zumaya, [link]
31. Alive on the Inside, Angelia Sparrow & Naomi Brooks, Amber Quill Press, [link]
31. Hard Winter, N.W. Davies, Eternal Press, [link]
31. The Harrowing, Alexander Sokoloff, St Martin's Press, [link]
31. Blood River, david greske, Charles River Press, [link]
31. Get Into the Spirit, Baby, Christopher Newman, Dark Roast Press, [link]
31. The Chloe Files #1: Ahses to Ashes, Howard Hopkins, Golden Perils Press, [link]
32. Slave to the Mud, Bosley Gravel, Shadowfire Press, [link]
32. Lizzie's Listening, Mackenzie Drew, Eternal Press, [link]
32. My Heart is Within You, Marguerite Labbe, Dreamspinner Press, [link]
32. The 13th, John Everson, Leisure Books, [link]
32. Morgaine and the Necromancer, Joe Vadalma, Renaissance E-Books, [link]
32. Forever Richard, Sue Dent, The Writers Cafe Press, [link]
32. The Bone Factory, Nate Kenyon, Leisure Books, [link]
32. DFF: Dead Friends Forever, J.R. Turner, Quake, [link]
32. Dubaku, Edward M. Erdelac, Damnation Books, [link]
32. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a Play in Two Acts, Christopher Cook, Authorhouse, [link]
32. Sacrifice, John Everson, Leisure Books, [link]
32. Ouroboros, Michael Kelly & Carol Weekes, Arcane Wisdom, [link]
32. The Dream House, Victoria Roder, asylett press, [link]
32. Resurrection, Tim Curran, Severed Press, [link]
32. Tortured Skin, James C. Gillen, Kerlak Publishing, [link]
32. Bully, AJ Kirby, Wild Wolf Publishing, [link]