Bulletins & Other News: Oct. 30, 2007

CLIVE BARKER - Mister B. Gone is here:
The day has arrived. MISTER B. GONE is now on sale. Click HERE to order your copy.

Win an original painting from Clive Barker:
Head over to www.misterbgone.com for information on how you can win an original painting from Clive Barker valued at over $2,500.00.

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Are We Alone? - Going nuclear - new show available!
Meet the Atom. It's small, mostly empty, and held together by nature's strongest force. Without this nanoid nuclear bundle, you and I wouldn't be here. But the atom is not without its quarks. The uncontrolled splitting of atomic nuclei can vaporize civilization. When kept on a leash, this same mechanism can supply power enough to keep the world's light bulbs aglow indefinitely. Guests:

• D. Ellett - Manhattan Project veteran and retired physicist from Sandia National Laboratories and now a docent at the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque.
• John Taschner - former health physicist from the U.S. Air Force and Los Alamos National Labs and now a docent at the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque.
• Gwyneth Cravens - journalist and author of Power to Save the World; The Truth About Nuclear Energy

Mot'am I'm Atom now at: http://radio.seti.org

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Karina L. Fabian's Fab Chat - November 1- Join Grace Bridges author of "Faith Awakened"
November 1: Join Grace Bridges as she talks about her Christain science fiction novel, Faith Awakened. www.faithawakened.com
Fab Chat is a weekly live chat for writers and readers of all interests, and persuasions and takes place every Thrus from 9-11 PM EST, so go to http://karinafabian.tripod.com/id15.html to join in the chat.

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Plague - The Gate:
The second part of chapter 8 is posted at: http://www.plague.gravesidetales.com
Brought to you by Graveside Tales at http://www.gravesidetales.com

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Lincoln Crisler, Author - NEW CRISLER FICTION! FREE READ!
"Here's something brand new for y'all: http://bewilderingstories.com/issue265/farewell_engagement.html Lemme know what you think!"

Join Author and Editor Lincoln Crisler for an Author's Tea!
Wednesday, November 7th @ 8PM EST Hosted by Virginia Jennings: http://www.virginiajennings.zoomshare.com/5.html

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StoneGarden Publishing - Hey WebComic Fans!!
"Mel Hynes' and J. Grant's hilarious take on cat-hood, Two Lumps, is finally coming to print! Get free shipping when you pre-order before November 22, 2007: http://www.stonegarden.net/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&products_id=86
Get primed for the hilarity at http://www.twolumps.net"

Small Press Petition:
"Outsider Writers, and the people signing this petition, urge Amazon.com to add an 'Alternative' literature listing under its 'Books' pull-down menu. Alternative Literature needs a room of its own. With that in mind, please take a moment to sign the petition asking for a special section for us small presses! It can only help people find our titles!" http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/amazoncom-should-create-an-alternative-literature-section

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Word Weavers - It's Due or Die, Baby... pass it on!
We've got a new blog post up. This one is a MUST READ! Get to it now so you can tell everyone else instead of them telling you. Ready? GO!

Features: C. L. Freire, Bobby Nash, Crystal Bright
Four Day Featured Author ~ C. L. Freire | Writing Excerpt ~ Bobby Nash | Spotlight Trading Card ~ Crystal Bright
Head on over to Word Weavers MySpace Page to see these features and more!
Word Weavers Anthologies | http://www.freewebs.com/weaversofwords | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WeaversofWords/

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Authors of Myspace - This weeks Author Spotlight is...
J.R. Gordon with his novel "Graves in the Wilderness" Check it out! ~ R.M.

News worth reposting:
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Matt Browne - Press release of new sci-fi novel - The Future Happens Twice
New science fiction writer Matt Browne explores the ramifications of identical twins born years apart in THE FUTURE HAPPENS TWICE (Book 1 in the trilogy: THE PERENNIAL PROJECT, ISBN: 978-1844018307, Published by Athena Press, London)

"For decades scientists have dreamed of sending deep-frozen humans on interstellar missions. But until this dream comes true, they must settle for a much simpler technique available: the freezing of human embryos. However, long distance space travel of this nature poses other challenges, none more so than the management of artificial pregnancies and how to raise the children produced."

Find out more at: http://www.meet-matt-browne.com and http://www.amazon.com/dp/184401830X

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Djibril - The Future Fire/Black Swan writing competition ~ $500 prize:
"In association with Black Swan we are offering an exciting creative writing competition. Write a short story based on the evocative and bizarre surroundings of Black Swan, and the best entry submitted by the closing date will win the first prize of (USD) $500, and be published in The Future Fire and in Second Life by Black Swan." (Enter Second Life and visit the following SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Black%20Swan/245/120/39/ )
Submissions must be made no later than midnight (GMT) on December 10th, 2007. See http://futurefire.net/competition/ for more details

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Tor Books - 10/30 Releases from Tor Books:
Check out this Tor Books blog entry for more details!
www.tor-forge.com | www.myspace.com/torbooks | www.myspace.com/torteen | Facebook Group

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Writer C.D. Allen - What are the Frightscripts?
"Novellas are quickly becoming a lost art, which is why Scotopia Press wants to rejuvenate the market for them." You can find our more about C.D. Allen and Scotopia Press here: http://www.freewebs.com/scotopiapublishing/publishing.htm

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Jodi Lee - Small Press Book Club:
The Small Press Promotions group, Small Press Book Club, has re-opened for business. As of mid-October, Small Press Promotions was opened to the general public, so if you're interested in a book club featuring the small press publishers, please stop by: http://smallpresspromos.ning.com/

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Jordan M. Bobe - The Retreat:
The Retreat Coming 12/17/07 to all Major bookstores and amazon.com or available now directly from the publisher:
http://www.publishamerica.com/shopping/shopquery.asp?catalogid=21638
For more information, go to the "The Retreat" FAQ.

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The Smoking Poet - The Smoking Poet: Call for Submissions - Winter 2007-08
For full submission guidelines and contact information, visit: http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.com/

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The Pyromantics - HALLOWEEN CONTEST NEWS:
Go to the Pyromantics profile for more details: http://www.myspace.com/thepyromantics

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Darkened Horizons - HALLOWEEN ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW:
Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335617
Hardcover: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335576
Be sure to check out the Darkened Horizons site: http://www.lulu.com/darkenedhorizons

Blog Updates: Oct. 30, 2007

There are a couple of writers groups here on MySpace that may be of interest to you. The Writers Cramp and Pens On Fire.

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Robert J. Sawyer's Blog - "Sawyer in Manitoba"
Read Robert's thoughts about winning the Aurora Award here: http://sfwriter.com/2007/10/sawyer-in-manitoba.html

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Grovont (aka Tim Sandlin) - "Random Thoughts on Life Itsownself"

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Geralyn Beauchamp - "How A MacDonald deals with things ..."

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Chaos and Reunion - "Episode 162: Book 5, Parthos, Danat Speaks", "Episode 161: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...A Real Observation", & "Episode 160: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...Suiting Up "

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Cimmerian City - "The clock is ticking! You are invited :-D"

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outside in the movie - "A New Website is Coming - and That’s not Even the Best Part"

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Eos Books - "Kristine SMith, ENDGAME ", & "HOLIDAYS ARE HELL"

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Planet Pride - "Moon Harvest", "IT> Came From Vesta", & "Hot Jupiters Co-existing with Earth-like Worlds?"

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Twisted Dreams - "HOT AND COLD RUNNING CHILLS...NEW SECTION OF TWISTED DREAMS!"

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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc - "DO YOU LIKE E-BOOKS?", "CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN BOOK!", "LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS FOR TWILIGHT INNOCENT!", "DOES THE MISTRESS MACABRE HAVE ANY FANS IN THE JACKSONVILLE AREA?", & "YOUR MISTRESS IN THE TAMPA TRIBUNE TODAY!!"

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "Apex Raffle - The Final Reminder"

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Jeremy C. Shipp, Dark Fiction Writer - "Halloweentime", "Bob and Bob", "An Insane Grocery Bag interviews me", "Amazon review", "The top 11 ways to deal with ghosts", "The Super Fantastic Vacation Contest Halloween Extravaganza!", & "Stoker Award Recommendation"

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The Pyromantics - ’Phobia’ By Mick Wust HALLOWEEN STORY 16! , ’Losing Lucia’ By Anastasia Rabiyah HALLOWEEN STORY 15!, ’The Harbingers Rising’ by M. A. Blackburn HALLOWEEN STORY 14!, ’Hank’s Strike’ by C. R. Francis HALLOWEEN STORY 13!, ’..and a bag of lime...’ By Aaron W. Tellock HALLOWEEN STORY 12!, & ’Dormitory’ By George Chilton HALLOWEEN STORY 11!

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Horror Library Blog-O-Rama - "Happy Halloween Eve, Y’all !", & "Writing Tips from Uncle Dan - by Dan Naden"

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Kevin Lucia - "Dumbledore, we barely knew thee. "

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Chris (Heather_Sky) - "Scribblecast from an artist friend of mine!", & "Dream Fragments - 5 New Abstract Paintings"

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Louise Bohmer -- EIC Lachesis / LBF Blog - "Current FW Standings for Lachesis / LBF Titles Listed So Far", & "Authors Waiting For Query Responses / Our Ralan Listings are Updated"

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Word Weavers - "This one is a MUST READ! It’s Due or Die, baby. "

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David Louis Edelman - "Full Metal Jacket: The Jungian Thing"

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Writer / Filmmaker R.M. Hamilton - "Charles M. Schulz", "Book Update", & "A couple of my favorite movies that you may have not seen before"

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HARPER PERENNIAL - "The Truth Week: In the Hot Zone", & "The Dissident from Nell Freudenberger"

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JAMES AND DADDY - "SPONSORED WALK"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Author Interview: Marta Acosta on Happy Hour at Casa Dracula and Midnight Brunch", & "YA Book News & Links - 29 Oct 07"

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Are We Alone? - "Mot’am I’m Atom - new episode available"

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Jodi Lee - "Blah...", & "Are you hungry?"

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Regina - "Sweet friends happy halloween"

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Stungeon Studios - "New deviantART and Epilogue Galleries"

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Djibril - "Black Swan Competition: $500 prize"

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Michael Laimo - Horror Author - "RTD Blog 2 - WITHIN THE DARKNESS, GOLDEN EYES "

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CLIVE BARKER - "Win an original painting by Clive Barker!"

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Authors of Myspace - "New Books Added - Week of October 28th 2007"

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Tyger - "The Outskirts"

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Epic Universe - "It’s Official: We’re no. 1!"

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Interzone - "2007 Gulliver Travel Research Grant Winner"

Bulletins & Other News: Oct. 28, 2007

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Matt Browne - Press release of new sci-fi novel - The Future Happens Twice
New science fiction writer Matt Browne explores the ramifications of identical twins born years apart in THE FUTURE HAPPENS TWICE (Book 1 in the trilogy: THE PERENNIAL PROJECT, ISBN: 978-1844018307, Published by Athena Press, London)

"For decades scientists have dreamed of sending deep-frozen humans on interstellar missions. But until this dream comes true, they must settle for a much simpler technique available: the freezing of human embryos. However, long distance space travel of this nature poses other challenges, none more so than the management of artificial pregnancies and how to raise the children produced."

Find out more at: http://www.meet-matt-browne.com and http://www.amazon.com/dp/184401830X

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Djibril - The Future Fire/Black Swan writing competition ~ $500 prize:
"In association with Black Swan we are offering an exciting creative writing competition. Write a short story based on the evocative and bizarre surroundings of Black Swan, and the best entry submitted by the closing date will win the first prize of (USD) $500, and be published in The Future Fire and in Second Life by Black Swan." (Enter Second Life and visit the following SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Black%20Swan/245/120/39/ )
See http://futurefire.net/competition/ for more details.

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Tor Books - 10/30 Releases from Tor Books:
Check out this Tor Books blog entry for more details!
www.tor-forge.com | www.myspace.com/torbooks | www.myspace.com/torteen | Facebook Group

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StoneGarden Publishing - Small Press Petition
"Outsider Writers, and the people signing this petition, urge Amazon.com to add an 'Alternative' literature listing under its 'Books' pull-down menu. Alternative Literature needs a room of its own. With that in mind, please take a moment to sign the petition asking for a special section for us small presses! It can only help people find our titles!" http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/amazoncom-should-create-an-alternative-literature-section

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - Online chat: Cynthia Leitich Smith-Readergirlz 31 Flavorites
Hosted by Readergirlz (http://groups.myspace.com/readergirlz) on Monday Oct 29, 2007 at 7:00 PM CST Click Here To View Event

Writer C.D. Allen - What are the Frightscripts?
"Novellas are quickly becoming a lost art, which is why Scotopia Press wants to rejuvenate the market for them." You can find our more about C.D. Allen and Scotopia Press here: http://www.freewebs.com/scotopiapublishing/publishing.htm

News worth reposting:
Lincoln Crisler, Author - Join Author and Editor Lincoln Crisler for an Author's Tea!
Wednesday, November 7th @ 8PM EST Hosted by Virginia Jennings: http://www.virginiajennings.zoomshare.com/5.html

New Crisler Fiction in the Next BEWILDERING STORIES!
Issue #265, slated for publication on or around October 29th, will feature a new story, Farewell Engagement!: http://www.bewilderingstories.com/

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Jodi Lee - Small Press Book Club:
The Small Press Promotions group, Small Press Book Club, has re-opened for business. As of mid-October, Small Press Promotions was opened to the general public, so if you're interested in a book club featuring the small press publishers, please stop by: http://smallpresspromos.ning.com/

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Jennifer L. Miller - Fantasy-Horror-Sci-fi Author - Attention Authors!! Check this out!!
"If you are interested in promoting on the west coast next year...follow the link below. (Be sure to check out the authors guidelines section and see if you qualify). Also contact the contacts on the website. I don't know anything about it other than what I read there. I got the information from an email I recieved about it. ~ Jenna" http://www.freewebs.com/wcauthorpremere

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Jordan M. Bobe - The Retreat:
The Retreat Coming 12/17/07 to all Major bookstores and amazon.com or available now directly from the publisher:
http://www.publishamerica.com/shopping/shopquery.asp?catalogid=21638
For more information, go to the "The Retreat" FAQ.

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Plague - Lithor's Artifact:
The first part of chapter 8 of Plague is posted at: http://www.plague.gravesidetales.com
Brought to you by Graveside Tales at http://www.gravesidetales.com

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Anthony P. Gioseffi - Mainframe:
"Novelist Anthony P. Gioseffi realses his sci-fi novel, Mainframe -- Computer Wizards go on a quest to stop The Hacker from gaining the all-poweful Mainframe - Check out the first chapter at his MySpace page. Support Independent Authors!"

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The Smoking Poet - The Smoking Poet: Call for Submissions - Winter 2007-08
For full submission guidelines and contact information, visit: http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.com/

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The Pyromantics - HALLOWEEN CONTEST NEWS:
Go to the Pyromantics profile for more details: http://www.myspace.com/thepyromantics

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Darkened Horizons - HALLOWEEN ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW:
Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335617
Hardcover: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335576
Be sure to check out the Darkened Horizons site: http://www.lulu.com/darkenedhorizons

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13Human Souls - We want 1000 readers this month:
"The Halloween Special Edition of 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine is now available! Complete with two new stories, two new poems, one movie review and an essay. You have to stop by and check it out: http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/

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Jeremy C. Shipp, Fiction Writer - Want to win an autographed copy of my novel (and a ghost)?
Feel free to check out my blog for details.

Blog Updates: Oct. 28, 2007

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Sylvia Engdahl, SF author & space advocate - "Do We Need a New Category for Non-Genre Fiction?"
Check Sylvia's latest blog entry at: http://towardtomorrow.blogspot.com/2007/10/do-we-need-new-category-for-non-genre.html

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Robert J. Sawyer's Blog - "On winning the Aurora Award"
Read Robert's thoughts about winning the Aurora Award here: http://sfwriter.com/2007/10/on-winning-aurora-award.html

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Djibril - "TFF 9 published"

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Boxcar Astronaut - "Got Cookies? All New Boxcar Astronaut!"

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Mythosian Chronicles - "Shutting Down Site", & "Ride home"
(Personally I hate to see Rich leave MySpace. I hope he changes his mind and stays with us ~ Jim)

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Chaos and Reunion - "Episode 160: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...Suiting Up", "Episode 159: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...The Esa Interface ", & "Episode 158: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...The Test is the Lesson "

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Kevin Lucia - "I get rejected, I re-edit, I wait, and I brag - shamelessly."

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "Courting Morpheus", "Alethea Kontis, Book Buyer ", "Call for Apex Online book reviewer", & "Apex 12 ToC update"

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Jeremy C. Shipp, Dark Fiction Writer- "My short stories you can read online for free", "My novel for sale as e-book", & "Would you add my book banner to your profile/website?"

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Planet Pride - "Planet Lineup", "This Week’s Sky at a Glance: Some daily events in the changing sky for October 26 – November 3", "Superoutburst of Comet P/Holmes (17P)", "Dawn Journal: Testing, Testing, Testing", & "Aquarian Planet"

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Smith -- The Night Stalker - "Boba Fett Wasn’t A Female"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Readergirlz Chat with Cynthia Leitich Smith Oct. 29", & "Author Interview: Amanda Marrone on Uninvited"

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outside in the movie - "IMAX Announces Digital Rollout Plans ahead of schedule"

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Maria V. Snyder, Author - "Capture the Flag"

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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc - "RELAXING AND HANGING WITH FRIENDS", & "FABULOUS INTERVIEW ON THE PPRN WITH STARR AND JESSI!"

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Geralyn Beauchamp - "Shields and Broadswords and Dirks OH MY!"

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StoneGarden Publishing - "No Blog Tonight", & "Food Pics...But No Recipe"

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Jonathan Fesmire - "Behind on Messages"

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Horror Library Blog-O-Rama - "The Reviewer Reviewed!"

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The Pyromantics - ’Do You Really Need To Ask’ By Rachel N. Hadley HALLOWEEN ENTRY 10!, ’Halloween’ by Marinus Terblanche HALLOWEEN STORY 9!, & ’Those Damn Dogs’ by Guilty Genius HALLOWEEN STORY 8!

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Brandon Layng - "Courting Morpheus", & "New Story will make you sick to your stomach"

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HARPER PERENNIAL - "Happy Birthday Sylvia Plath", & "MySpace TV: Wes & Owen"

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Di Francis - "submit to Twisted Ink", & "updates on me, the computer attack, book signings/readings"

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Scott Nicholson - "back when I knew everything"

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ConHeaven - "Milestone 2 Complete!"

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Stungeon Studios - "Sanctuary" & "Halloween Sale!"

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Writer / Filmmaker R.M. Hamilton - "The Soundtrack of My Life"

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LitMatch.net - "Submissions: To Email or not to Email"

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Kevin J Anderson - "UP, UP, AND AWAY"

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Louise Bohmer -- EIC Lachesis / LBF Blog - "Courting Morpheus -- X-posted from Blog of Editor, Jodi Lee ", & "Lachesis Publishing / LBF Books Closes to Subs in 4 Days -- Get Them in Now, Folks!"

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Dark Horse Comics - "DRIFTWOOD ON DVD NOVEMBER 13TH"

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Daniel Braum - "World Fantasy Convention 2007 in Saratoga"

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Mythville - "The Secret Life of Booksellers: Part Dos"

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Jodi Lee - "Introducing: The Courting Morpheus Authors"

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Tor Books - "10/30 Releases from Tor Books"

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Justin Schwan - "Anxiety perspective"

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A. Lee Martinez - "Zen and the Art of Excessive Blogging"

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JAMES AND DADDY - "JOKES FOR JAMES" (This specfic blog may be set to private and not viewable to the public)

Bulletins & Other News: Oct. 25, 2007

Lincoln Crisler, Author - Join Author and Editor Lincoln Crisler for an Author's Tea!
Wednesday, November 7th @ 8PM EST Hosted by Virginia Jennings: http://www.virginiajennings.zoomshare.com/5.html

New Crisler Fiction in the Next BEWILDERING STORIES!
Issue #265, slated for publication on or around October 29th, will feature a new story, Farewell Engagement!: http://www.bewilderingstories.com/

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Jennifer L. Miller - Fantasy-Horror-Sci-fi Author - Attention Authors!! Check this out!!
"If you are interested in promoting on the west coast next year...follow the link below. (Be sure to check out the authors guidelines section and see if you qualify). Also contact the contacts on the website. I don't know anything about it other than what I read there. I got the information from an email I recieved about it. ~ Jenna" http://www.freewebs.com/wcauthorpremere

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Jeremy C. Shipp, Fiction Writer - My new short story published (free to read online)
"My short story "Nightmare Man" has been published in Hub Magazine" http://www.hub-mag.co.uk/

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Plague - Lithor's Artifact:
The first part of chapter 8 of Plague is posted at: http://www.plague.gravesidetales.com
Brought to you by Graveside Tales at http://www.gravesidetales.com

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Tor Books - New Podcast: Upcoming from Tor, Part 2:
New podcast posted today entitled "Upcoming from Tor, Part 2" http://www.tor-forge.com/Podcasts/

10/16 Releases from Tor Books: Check out this Tor Books blog entry for more details!
www.tor-forge.com | www.myspace.com/torbooks | www.myspace.com/torteen | Facebook Group

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The Pyromantics - HALLOWEEN CONTEST NEWS:
Go to the Pyromantics profile for more details: http://www.myspace.com/thepyromantics

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Unspeakable Magazine is (Necroscopic Unlimited) - UMAG reviews: The Blood Shed:
You can read the film review here: http://www.necroscopicunlimited.com/reviewmain.php?lvl=rev&title_id=59

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Michael Laimo - Horror Author - DEAD SOULS NEW REVIEW:
You can find the review here: http://www.chizine.com/deadsouls_review.htm

News worth reposting:
Jordan M. Bobe - The Retreat:
The Retreat Coming 12/17/07 to all Major bookstores and amazon.com or available now directly from the publisher:
http://www.publishamerica.com/shopping/shopquery.asp?catalogid=21638
For more information, go to the "The Retreat" FAQ.

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Are We Alone? - Ctrl-S Episode Now Available:
Check out this blog entry "Ctrl-S - new episode!" for more details and be sure to listen to the episode at http://radio.seti.org Guests for this week's show are:
• Cary Fowler - Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust
• Stuart Parkin - Physicist at IBM's Almaden Research Center
• David Harrison - Director of Research for the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages and author of When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge
• William LeFurgy - Digital Initiative Project, Library of Congress

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Jodi Lee - Small Press Book Club:
The Small Press Promotions group, Small Press Book Club, has re-opened for business. As of mid-October, Small Press Promotions was opened to the general public, so if you're interested in a book club featuring the small press publishers, please stop by: http://smallpresspromos.ning.com/

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Anthony P. Gioseffi - Mainframe:
"Novelist Anthony P. Gioseffi realses his sci-fi novel, Mainframe -- Computer Wizards go on a quest to stop The Hacker from gaining the all-poweful Mainframe - Check out the first chapter at his MySpace page. Support Independent Authors!"

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The Smoking Poet - The Smoking Poet: Call for Submissions - Winter 2007-08
For full submission guidelines and contact information, visit: http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.com/

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - Apex Halloween Raffle!:
For more details, check out this Apex Digest blog entry "Apex Halloween Raffle!" or this web site: http://www.apexdigest.com/apexraffle.shtml

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Darkened Horizons - HALLOWEEN ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW:
Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335617
Hardcover: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335576
Be sure to check out the Darkened Horizons site: http://www.lulu.com/darkenedhorizons

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13Human Souls - We want 1000 readers this month:
"The Halloween Special Edition of 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine is now available! Complete with two new stories, two new poems, one movie review and an essay. You have to stop by and check it out: http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/

Blog Updates: Oct. 25, 2007

Sylvia Engdahl, SF author & space advocate - "What Is Natural Death?"
Check Sylvia's latest blog entry at: http://towardtomorrow.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-is-natural-death.html

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Robert J. Sawyer's Blog - "On winning the Aurora Award"
Read Robert's thoughts about winning the Aurora Award here: http://sfwriter.com/2007/10/on-winning-aurora-award.html

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Louise Bohmer -- EIC Lachesis / LBF Blog - "Small Press Promos has a Banner for Linkage", "For Cheeky Redhead Types, Reposting --- APEX Digest - Halloween Grab-Bag Raffle", "Congrats to Tracy Goodwin! ""Dance With Deception"" 1 on Chapters TPB Pre-orders List!", & "Slight Change O’ Plans -- Apex Raffle"

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Planet Pride - "Ice Spread Thin", "Green Monster", "Lonely Planets of the Cosmos", "New CU-Boulder Study Confirms First-Known Belt Of Moonlets In Saturn Rings", "Goddard Instrument Makes Cover Of Science", & "Jovian Magnetosphere Circulates Magnetic Field Very Differently From Earth"

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Authors of Myspace - "Author Interview - Joseph Lanza", & "New Books Added - Week of October 21st 2007"

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CLIVE BARKER - "A video message about Mister B. Gone"

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HARPER PERENNIAL - "Link to a free audio story from Neil Gaiman", & "Ami McKay - Debut Novel"

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Mythosian Chronicles - "Last day", "Wednesday", & "Tuesday"

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Chaos and Reunion - "Episode 157: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...The Math Lesson ", & "Epsiode 156: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...What Happened Abroad "

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Lucy-S - "A new movie adaptation of Gary’s fiction and other news"

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Jennifer L. Miller - Fantasy-Horror-Sci-fi Author - "News and Updates"

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Barbara Karmazin - "General advice about writing Alien Sex"

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Stungeon Studios - "Bald Eagle Sketch ACEO"

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Jeremy C. Shipp, Fiction Writer - "New short story published (free to read online)"

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "IT’S ALIVE!", "Calcium Deposits", & "Apex Halloween Raffle!"

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Mythville - "23 Roads to Mythville: An Excerpt", & "Lefties With Liabilities"

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Jodi Lee - "Avalon Cares Disaster Appeal", & "NaNo07 Page Updated"

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The Pyromantics- "’Beautiful Baby’ by Brandon Layng HALLOWEEN STORY 7!"

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David Louis Edelman - "The New Cover for ""Infoquake""

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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc - "TONIGHT ON THE PARANORMAL PATHWAYS NETWORK--ME!"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith- "Author Interview: E. Lockhart on Dramarama", "Writing for Children and Young People with Laura Atkins", "Author-Editor Interview: Nina Hess on A Practical Guide to Monsters", & "SCBWI Bologna Biennial Conference 2008"

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John Edward Lawson, bizarro author - "My N*de Pics"

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Writer's Market UK - "The directory in spotlight"

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Matt Browne SFW - "APEX Interview on ELEs and the novel"

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Dark Horse Comics - "Dark Horse announces Star Wars Vector!", & "Vicious Intent: The Rock ’N’ Roll Art of Stainboy Reinel Flipbook on Darkhorse.com"

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JAMES AND DADDY - "new weekly update"

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Darkened Horizons - "UNTIL 2:20AM 10/27/07"

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Bret Jordan - "Sadogashima"

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Eos Books - "Kim Harrison podcast", & :Kristine Smith interview for ENDGAME"

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Daniel Braum - "Spike’s Scream Awards"

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Di Francis - "Need tech help"

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Grovont (aka Tim Sandlin) - "Why I Left Hollywood: part IV"

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Writer / Filmmaker R.M. Hamilton - "Synopsis"

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Grim Trixter - Brandy Leah Schwan - "About the APEX raffle- New"

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Jonathan Fesmire - "Project Update for late October, 2007"

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Lois McMaster Bujold - "new essay up on-line"

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A. Lee Martinez - "Inside My Head. Now with Extra Symbolism!"

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Tor Books - "I Am Legend is in theaters Dec 14"

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Vern - "Intro to the world of DragonEye, PI "

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Rue Morgue Magazine - "Rue Morgue Magazine Issue 73 Sneak Peek: The Mist"

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Fran Friel - Writer - "Memorial for FUTURE Victims and ""Help"" for Paranoid Schizophrenics "

Bulletins & Other News: Oct. 23, 2007

Jordan M. Bobe - The Retreat:
The Retreat Coming 12/17/07 to all Major bookstores and amazon.com or available now directly from the publisher:

http://www.publishamerica.com/shopping/shopquery.asp?catalogid=21638
For more information, go to the "The Retreat" FAQ.

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Karina L. Fabian's Fab Chat - FabChat presents Sue Dent
October 25: Just in time for Halloween: A vampire...a werewolf...can two wrongs make it right? Sue Dent talks about her first novel, Never Ceese. Take a look at her site at: http://www.neverceese.com/ FabChat meets Thursday evening 9-11 EST at: http://karinafabian.tripod.com/id15.html.

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Are We Alone? - Ctrl-S Episode Now Available:
Check out this blog entry "Ctrl-S - new episode!" for more details and be sure to listen to the episode at http://radio.seti.org Guests for this week's show are:
• Cary Fowler - Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust
• Stuart Parkin - Physicist at IBM's Almaden Research Center
• David Harrison - Director of Research for the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages and author of When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge
• William LeFurgy - Digital Initiative Project, Library of Congress

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Brandon Layng / 13Human Souls - New 13Human Souls Editor:
See Brandon's blog entitled "Four Happiest Days" announcnig the arrival of his baby girl.

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Jodi Lee - Small Press Book Club:
The Small Press Promotions group, Small Press Book Club, has re-opened for business. As of mid-October, Small Press Promotions was opened to the general public, so if you're interested in a book club featuring the small press publishers, please stop by: http://smallpresspromos.ning.com/

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Plague - Rachelle's Walk:
The Third part of chapter 7 is posted at: http://www.plague.gravesidetales.com
Brought to you by Graveside Tales at http://www.gravesidetales.com

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Anthony P. Gioseffi - Mainframe:
"Novelist Anthony P. Gioseffi realses his sci-fi novel, Mainframe -- Computer Wizards go on a quest to stop The Hacker from gaining the all-poweful Mainframe - Check out the first chapter at his MySpace page. Support Independent Authors!"

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Lincoln Crisler, Author - New Crisler Fiction in the Next BEWILDERING STORIES!
Issue #265, slated for publication on or around October 29th, will feature a new story, Farewell Engagement!: http://www.bewilderingstories.com/

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Regina Concalves - Read some pages: Einstein, Picasso, Agatha, and Chaplin:
Check out Regina's page : http://www.caiuszip.com/relativiting.htm

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The Smoking Poet - The Smoking Poet: Call for Submissions - Winter 2007-08
For full submission guidelines and contact information, visit: http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.com/

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The Pyromantics - HALLOWEEN CONTEST NEWS!!
"We've had our fifh entry for the competition- 'The Pumpkin Patch' by Damien Navillus so get on over here and leave Damien some feedback! We've had a great response to the contest but we really need some more comments left as this is what we are all about after all :) 9 DAYS to go- get your entries in! ~ Cat"

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Michael Laimo - Horror Author - Get a FREE magazine with my short story ROOM 412:
"My short story ROOM 412 was recently published in LIPULSE magazine. They're offering free issues to anyone who asks for it. Just head on over to: www.lipulse.com Click 'receive a free copy'. Fill out your name and address and make sure you ask for issue OCTOBER 2007. That's it. Your copy will be sent in 3-4 weeks. ~Michael"

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Jen (Greybon) - New posts: On Ranger's Apprentice and Widgets:
There is a new Hodgepodge post: The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan
Plus some recent posts: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
And check out: Tor Book Widgets
www.sonechki.com | Hodgepodge | Sonechki Corner's | www.myspace.com/bunkville | On Facebook

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Word Weavers - Roy C. Booth, Charlotte Emma Gledson, Katrina Bowlin:
Week Long Featured Author Roy C. Booth, Writing Excerpt Three Poems by Charlotte Emma Gledson, Spotlight Trading Card Katrina Bowling.
Head on over to the Word Weavers MySpace Page to see these features and more!
Word Weavers Anthologies | http://www.freewebs.com/weaversofwords | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WeaversofWords/

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Darkened Horizons - HALLOWEEN ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW:
Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335617
Hardcover: http://www.lulu.com/content/1335576
Be sure to check out the Darkened Horizons site: http://www.lulu.com/darkenedhorizons

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Grim Trixter - Brandy Leah Schwan - Grim Trixter Paperback on Amazon 5 star review
Click here to read the Amazon review. The Grim Trixter hardcover is available through Apex: http://www.apexdigest.com/grimtrixter.shtml

News worth reposting:
Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - Apex Halloween Raffle!:
For more details, check out this Apex Digest blog entry "Apex Halloween Raffle!" or this web site: http://www.apexdigest.com/apexraffle.shtml

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Tor Books - 10/16 Releases from Tor Books:
Check out this Tor Books blog entry for more details!
www.tor-forge.com | www.myspace.com/torbooks | www.myspace.com/torteen | Facebook Group

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Markdeloy (Mark E. Deloy) - Like Your Horror With a Southern Flavor?Get Damned in Dixie!:
Damned in Dixie, an Anthology of Southern Horror is now available at: http://www.lulu.com/content/1046461

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Margaret Weis - Trailer: Dragons of Autumn Twilight:
"A rough-cut version of the trailer for the new Dragonlance movie will be on the movie site on Monday, October 22! This is the same version that was shown at Gen Con and Dragon Con - www.dragonlance-movie.com Enjoy! ~ Margaret"

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Clare Dargin - Science Fiction Readers and Writers
"My new site is a place for fans to look up a book or a favorite publisher or list their own sites/homepages and/or a place for author (be they first time authors or old pros to place their books). The only thing it's missing is you! If you are interested in posting your book or site or publishing company email me at happywriter3@excite.com or go to my site and check it out www.thescifihaven.bravehost.com ~ Clare"

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Clarkesworld Magazine / Wyrm Publishing - Ministry of Whimsy to Become Imprint of Wyrm Publishing:
For more information visit the Wyrm Publishing web site: http://www.wyrmpublishing.com/ and also check out the Clarkesworld Magazine site too.

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13Human Souls - We want 1000 readers this month:
"The Halloween Special Edition of 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine is now available! Complete with two new stories, two new poems, one movie review and an essay. You have to stop by and check it out: http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/

Stop in and have a read people I want to be able to tell the contributors they had 1000 readers this time. Show your support for the horror genre!
Take care ~ Brandon Layng / Editor 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine"
http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/

Blog Updates: Oct. 23, 2007

There are a couple of writers groups here on MySpace that may be of interest to you. The Writers Cramp and Pens On Fire.

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Sylvia Engdahl, SF author & space advocate - "What Is Natural Death?"
Check Sylvia's latest blog entry at: http://towardtomorrow.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-is-natural-death.html

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Robert J. Sawyer's Blog - "On winning the Aurora Award"
Read Robert's thoughts about winning the Aurora Award here: http://sfwriter.com/2007/10/on-winning-aurora-award.html

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Brian Knight - "New Storytellers Unplugged - a story for the little monsters"

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Daniel Braum - "30 Days of Night ( Spoilers)", & "Slush gone wrong"

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Tor Books - "I Am Legend is in theaters Dec 14", "American Gangster is in theaters Nov 2", & "Martian Child -- in theaters Nov 2"

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IniribaGreyMyst - "Wool Gathering and Music", & "Busy, busy, busy! "

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Chaos and Reunion- "Episode 155: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna Speaks...Project Description", & "Episode 154: Book 4, Loj-Kimminae, Kenna" Speaks...Lunch with the Loj "

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Justin Schwan - "Some things about writing."

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A. Lee Martinez - "The MTV Effect", "The Wikipedia Effect and Sexism in Comics", & "Confessions of a Skeptic (Part 2)"

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Linnea Sinclair - "LOLAUTHORS"

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Louise Bohmer -- EIC Lachesis / LBF Blog - "For Readers and Friends ~", & "More Great Releases Added to the Lachesis / LBF Fictionwise Page"

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outside in the movie- "Charitable Giving Seminar Tomorrow 5pm, High Point, NC"

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10 Zen Monkeys - "Prior Permission From Government to be Required for Each Flight"

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CLIVE BARKER - "Clive on Mister B. Gone"

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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc - "NEW INTERVIEW WITH ME COMING SOON!", "I STILL HAVE COPIES OF LEFT TO THE NIGHT ALONE FOR $12!!!", "SALES OF TWILIGHT INNOCENT...WOW!!!!!!", "TWILIGHT INNOCENT OFFICIALLY ON THE MARKET!", & "HALLOWEENPALOOZA AND LEFT TO THE NIGHT ALONE HITS!"

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John Edward Lawson, bizarro author - "A Child’s Guide to Death", & "If somebody tells you they’re worth $50 million..."

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Leon Steelgrave - "This Is This! This Ain’t Something Else!"

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David Louis Edelman - "How Does the Story End?"

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David Thorpe - "Twelve years in a velvet t-shirt (poem)", &" Keep Britain Normal"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Keeper of the Night Giveaway", "Predator or Prey Giveaway Winners", & " Texas Library Association District III; Star-Lit: A Children’s Literary Festival "

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Planet Pride- "Catch a Star 2008", "Predicting Planets", "Shadowplay", "Aquarian Planet", "Cosmic Vision 2015-2025: And The Candidate Missions Are .."

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Horror Library Blog-O-Rama - "Halloween: 100 years ago", "An Evil Smile - by Dan Naden", & "Neolagnium"

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The Pyromantics- "Eve Of All Hallows by Jane Timm Baxter HALLOWEEN STORY 6!", & "The Pumpkin Patch by Damien Navillus HALLOWEEN STORY 5!"

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Seattle Zombie Walk - "Apres Zombie walk"

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Harry Shannon - "Thug Works Issue 5"

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Heather S. Ingemar - "Dream-Drinker coming soon from Drollerie Press!"

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The Smoking Poet - "God as an Anthropomorphic Deity or an Existential Being"

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Scott Nicholson - "We are all celebrities"

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Are We Alone? - "Ctrl-S - new episode!"

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Kevin J Anderson - "BLOWING THINGS UP"

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Brandon Layng - "Four Happiest Days"

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Michael Laimo - Horror Author - "RTD BLOG 1--THE BIRTH OF THE ISOLATES"

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Stungeon Studios - "Orcs!"

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Holly - "Golden Coffee Cup"

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StoneGarden Publishing - "Looking to Next Week", & "Poach That Chicken!"

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Word Weavers - "Darkened Horizons Halloween Issue!"

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Jennifer L. Miller - Fantasy-Horror-Sci-fi Author - "Halloween Issue of Darkend Horizons"

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "Ground Control to Major Tom", & "Apex Halloween Raffle!"

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Writer / Filmmaker R.M. Hamilton - "The Hit in Darkened Horizons Halloween Issue"

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Mythosian Chronicles - "The weekend...."

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Lois McMaster Bujold - "New Bujold interview at Chronicles"

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Willie Meikle - "Friend of the Week"

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Interzone - "A Reviewer’s Rant"

Bulletins & Other News: Oct. 21, 2007

Tor Books - Podcast: Cathy Clamp & Other Werewolf Romance Writers:
Here's a podcast of a radio interview with Cath Clamp and other werewolf romance writers:
http://www.internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-Rowena.htm Click on play under: October 14 Werewolves and Shapeshifters

New Podcast: Upcoming from Tor, Part 1: New podcast posted recently: "Upcoming from Tor, Part 1" http://www.tor-forge.com/Podcasts/

10/16 Releases from Tor Books: Check out this Tor Books blog entry for more details!

www.tor-forge.com | www.myspace.com/torbooks | www.myspace.com/torteen | Facebook Group

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Authors of Myspace - This weeks Author Spotlight is....
"Valerie Fausone with her book "Life is Ridiculous" Check it out here"

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Markedeloy - Like Your Horror With a Southern Flavor?Get Damned in Dixie!:
Damned in Dixie, an Anthology of Southern Horror is now available at: http://www.lulu.com/content/1046461

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Unspeakable Magazine is (Necroscopic Unlimited) - - Stop by our UMAG horror forums please!:
"Unspeakable Magazine has just launched a brand new fan forum...please go sign up and help us get posts going!
Thanks all: http://www.xsorbit3.com/users/unspeakableindies/index.cgi"

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Plague - Almost Free:
The second part of Plague, chapter 7 is posted at: http://www.plague.gravesidetales.com
Brought to you by Graveside Tales at http://www.gravesidetales.com

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Margaret Weis - Trailer: Dragons of Autumn Twilight:
"A rough-cut version of the trailer for the new Dragonlance movie will be on the movie site on Monday, October 22! This is the same version that was shown at Gen Con and Dragon Con - www.dragonlance-movie.com Enjoy! ~ Margaret"

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Clare Dargin - Science Fiction Readers and Writers
"My new site is a place for fans to look up a book or a favorite publisher or list their own sites/homepages and/or a place for author (be they first time authors or old pros to place their books). The only thing it's missing is you! If you are interested in posting your book or site or publishing company email me at happywriter3@excite.com or go to my site and check it out www.thescifihaven.bravehost.com ~ Clare"

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Clarkesworld Magazine / Wyrm Publishing - Ministry of Whimsy to Become Imprint of Wyrm Publishing:
For more information visit the Wyrm Publishing web site: http://www.wyrmpublishing.com/ and also check out the Clarkesworld Magazine site too.

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Jeff Carlson - Two new author interviews:
There are two new Plague Year interview pieces out this week. Here's the Page 69 Test, a neat idea if I've ever heard of one:
http://page69test.blogspot.com/2007/10/plague-year.html

And here is The Big Idea at John Scalzi's Ficlets Blog, which is, well, a big idea if I've ever heard of one:
http://ficlets.com/blog/entry/the_big_idea_jeff_carlson

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The Pyromantics - New entries by Brandon Ford and Kenneth Webber!:
"Get on over here and check out our latest entries- 'Handouts' by Brandon Ford and 'The Observations of Doctor Briant' by K.T.C. Webber. ~ Cat"

Halloween Writing Contest- 2nd Entry!
"We've just had our second entry for the Halloween Writing Competition from Richard D Evans, "Devil's Play" is a mix of sci-fi and suspense-horror and is sure to give you all something to think about next time you think you hear a branch scratching against your bedroom window. So come on over and check it out and leave Rick some feedback! ~ Cat"

THE PRIZE!: "The winner of The Pyromantics Halloween Tale 2007 will win a hardback copy of Joe Hill's (and those of you who don't know he's Stephen King's son should!) debut novel Heartshaped Box, with a Limited Edition Bookplate (a limited number of these were available at the book's launch) and not only that but it is also SIGNED by Joe Hill himself. ~ Cat"

Member News!- John E Bailor's debut novel!!: "Just to let everyone know one of our members John E Bailor's thriller debut novel 'Death Dealt The Hand' is available to check out over at www.johnebailor.com. You can also check out John's profile at www.myspace.com/johnebailor."

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Minnette - Starsight Autographed Copies Going Quickly!:
"STARSIGHT BY MINNETTE MEADOR is out for pre-order from www.stonegarden.net. The first 50 copies sold will come signed and with a gift. First time buyers to StoneGarden will receive a $5.00 discount (use coupon code FIRSTORDER) or if you are a returning buyer, you can receive free shipping on your order (coupon code PREORDER). Go to Minnette's blog on MySpace or to www.minnettemeador.com to read an excerpt or to www.stonegarden.net to read the first chapter." And check out Minnette's site: www.minnettemeador.com

News worth reposting:
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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - Apex Halloween Raffle!:
For more details, check out this Apex Digest blog entry "Apex Halloween Raffle!" or this web site: http://www.apexdigest.com/apexraffle.shtml

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From Fortean Times:
Voice-altering Dalek Mask - http://www.forteantimes.com/strangedays/misc/781/voicealtering_dalek_mask.html
Great for telemarketers and Trick or Treaters!

Where the Great Old Ones Are by ~ torenatkinson - http://torenatkinson.deviantart.com/art/Where-the-Great-Old-Ones-Are-20882194
Artist's Comments - "Mixing the two great tastes of H.P. Lovecraft and Maurice Sendak"

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Grim Trixter - Brandy Leah Schwan - Authors/Poets/ Readers - Read/Submit Work - Murky Depths!:
Go Check It Out: http://www.murkydepths.com/

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Are We Alone? - Watch this Space - New Episode available:
You can find more details in this latest blog entry. You may also want to subscribe to their podcast SETI:Science & Skepticism or download the show at: http://radio.seti.org.

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Willie Meikle - Friend of the Week:
"For over four years BLACK DEATH BOOKS has been publishing gothic horror, science fiction and dark fantasy novels by William Meikle, Karen Koehler, Drew Williams, Steve Vernon, James Newman, Philip Henry, Dan Thomas, T.M. Gray and many others. Boooks are widely available in the UK and the US. Visit the Death online at http://www.khpindustries.com or at myspace by clicking on the image below"

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Kealan Patrick Burke - Copies of NIGHT VISIONS 12 for Sale!!!
Check out Kealan's latest blog for details.

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13Human Souls - We want 1000 readers this month:
"The Halloween Special Edition of 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine is now available! Complete with two new stories, two new poems, one movie review and an essay. You have to stop by and check it out: http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/

Stop in and have a read people I want to be able to tell the contributors they had 1000 readers this time. Show your support for the horror genre!
Take care ~ Brandon Layng / Editor 13Human Souls: Horror E-zine"
http://www.geocities.com/thirteenhumansouls/