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Karl Kroeber
1926-2009
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A freelancer in book production, Chet Gottfried writes fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories and novels. His wildlife photography is popular too.
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Exotic and eclectic short stories are the main course in this collection of 14 SF/F short stories by archeologist T. Jackson King.
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The scariest aliens in the galaxy follow a simple rule: destroy all opposition.
Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner are pleased to announce the release of their latest collaboration: Destroyer of Worlds.
The brilliant, xenophobic Pak are fleeing the chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy’s core. Nothing and no one is going to impede their migration. [...]
New from Norilana – THE CAPTAIN’S WITCH
Norilana Books presents THE CAPTAIN’S WITCH, a stunning, erotic, dark epic fantasy by the acclaimed historical novelist Rosemary Hawley Jarman, newly revised and expanded, and detailing the complex story of true love and impossible evil.
“One of the greatest dark fantasies ever written — in any genre.”
– Tanith Lee
THE CAPTAIN’S WITCH by Rosemary Hawley Jarman
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Edward M. Lerner: Small Miracles
Not every miracle is for the best …
Edward M. Lerner is pleased to announce the release of his latest near-future thriller — the Sci Fi Essential title for October — Small Miracles.
Garner Nanotechnology is prototyping nanotech-enhanced protective suits and autonomous first-aid nanobots. It’s cutting-edge stuff, and when it saves Brent Cleary from a pipeline explosion that killed hundreds, the Army takes notice.
Baen Books Can Haz Caption Contest Neow Plz
Baen Books Can Haz Caption Contest Neow Plz.
Everyone’s heard of LOLcats. But have you ever seen a LOL-Kzin? Hr-r-r, of course you haven’t. Now’s your chance to make one!
New from Norilana – UNDER THE ROSE
Norilana Books presents UNDER THE ROSE, a new cutting-edge anthology of contemporary stories of the fantastic, edited by Dave Hutchinson, featuring work from some of today’s brightest literary talents.
Baen Acquires Ten Lee and Miller Titles
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have sold the entire backlisted Liaden Universe(R) novels — ten in all — to Toni Weisskopf at Baen Books.
The deal was made by their agent, Jennifer Jackson, of the Donald A. Maass Literary Agency. The ten titles will be released as four omnibus editions, starting in June 2010, to accompany [...]
Tanith Lee Trilogies Acquired By Norilana Books
Norilana Books has come to another seven-book agreement with the legendary British novelist Tanith Lee to reprint two of her classic high fantasy epic trilogies of novels, The Birthgrave Trilogy and The Wars of Vis sequence, plus one original sequel.
Quick Updates for 2009-10-04
Congratulations to Donald Mead who has upgraded from Associate to Active. Kevin J. Anderson will be editing BLOOD LITE 2 for Pocket Books and Horror Writers Association. Paul Levinson interviews with former SFWA president Robert J. Sawyer.
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Leslie What nominated for Oregon Book Award
Leslie What, SFWA member, has been nominated for an Oregon Book Award for her story collection, Crazy Love!
The Oregon Book Awards are presented annually for the finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, drama and young readers literature. All finalists are promoted in libraries and bookstores across the [...]
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SUNBURST AWARD ANNOUNCES 2009 WINNERS
The Sunburst Award Committee is pleased to announce that the winner of its 2009 adult award is The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson and the winner of its 2009 young adult award is Little Brother by SFWA member Cory Doctorow.
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