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New entry May 28
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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.
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.
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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Standings for category: novelyoungadult
1. When The Bough Breaks, Miss Mae, Whimsical Publications, [link]
2. EyeLeash: A Blog Novel, Jess C Scott, CS, [link]
3. Just Breeze, Beverly Stowe McClure, 4RV Publishing, [link]
4. The Art of Science, Ransom Noble, 4RV Publishing, [link]
5. Secrets in the Fog: the Invisibility Project, Ellen Spain, eTreasures Publishing, [link]
6. Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us, Lea Schizas, 4RV Publishing, [link]
7. Oh Brother, You're Not My Keeper, Kimberlee Mendoza, The Wild Rose Press, [link]
7. Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Press, [link]
8. Intertwined, Gena Showalter, Harlequin Teen, [link]
9. Jaguar Moon, Linda Palmer, Wild Horse Press, [link]
9. Ankh of Isis, Christine Norris, Samhain Publishing, [link]
10. Elder Magic, Cindy Davis & John Richters, L&L Dreamspell, [link]
10. The Solar Sea, David Lee Summers, LBF Books, [link]
11. Requiem, Heather S. Ingemar, Echelon Press, [link]
12. Oliver's Surprise, Carol Newman Cronin, GemmaMedia, [link]
12. Challenge of the Red Unicorn, Jack Scoltock, Virtual Tales, [link]
12. Quest for the Simurgh, Marva Dasef, Texas Boy Publications, [link]
13. Wiccan Cool, Traci Hall, Samhain Publishing, [link]
13. Blood Promise, Richelle Mead, Razor Bill, [link]
13. The Awakening, Kelley Armstrong, Doubleday Canada, [link]
14. once dead twice shy, kim harrison, harperteen, [link]
14. A Gift From Above, H.C.Paye, CreateSpace, [link]
14. Josef Jaeger, Jere' M Fishback, Prizm, [link]
15. Krona: Dragons of Nistala, Bent Lorentzen, Twilight Times Books, [link]
15. Karmic Warrior, David Kuzminski, Scribd, [link]
15. Mudslide, Veronica Dauber, iUniverse, [link]
15. Say the Word, Jeannine Garsee, Bloomsbury
15. Cave of Terror, Amber Dawn Bell, Highland Press Publishing, [link]
15. Zerah's Chosen, Isabelle Santiago, Drollerie Press, [link]
15. The Rookie, Scott Sigler, Dark Overlord Press, [link]
15. Sixteen Going On Undead, Yvette Ford, Sugar and Spice Press, [link]
15. Jack of all trades, K C Shaw, Ancient Tomes Press, [link]
16. Footsteps in the Treetops, Bennett Cole, Whiskey Creek Press, [link]
16. All Lost Things, Josh Aterovis, P D Publishing Inc, [link]
16. Second Chance, Galand Nuchols, 4RV Publishing, [link]
16. Centauri Serenade, Theresa Jenner Garrido, L&L Dreamspell, http:lldreamspell.com
16. Thorndancer, Gary Petras, Toy Box Books, [link]
16. Stupid Cupid, Rhonda Stapleton, Simon Pulse, [link]
16. Leave Myself Behind, Bart Yates, Kengsington Publishing Corp, [link]
16. The Cinderella Swap, Linda Palmer, Sugar and Spice Press, [link]
16. Vocations, Heather Beck, Class Act Books, [link]
16. The Song and the Sorceress, Kim Vandervort, Hadley Rille Books, [link]
16. The Time of the Missyl, Cheryl Scott Norman, Writers Exchange E-Publishing, [link]