Thursday, February 28, 2008

Bulletins & Other News: Feb. 28, 2008

The Intergalactic Bank of Timbuktu - IBT Staff Meeting Cancelled
"Sorry folks, but we had to cancel our upcoming staff meeting. Seems we can't all make it on that day. We'll reschedule ASAP and let everyone know."

*****
Grim Trixter - Brandy Leah Schwan - Edgar Allan Poe 200 Project
In 2008, the EAP200 Project will be launching a special Website to Poe that will allow admirers of Poe's literature and life to pay tribute to him online. Well-know authors, performers and other celebrities will play a part in this tribute as well: http://www.myspace.com/poe200

*****
Ben Eads, Dark fiction writer - Would you like to be a zombie?
"Dark fiction writer James Cheetham can make your dreams of being a zombie come true! Click the link below to see some great examples: http://www.cheethamzombies.blogspot.com
Or visit his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/jamescheetham"

Are you a dark fiction fan?
"Keep your eyes on this press www.ashen-eye.com, their premiere issue is forthcoming and by the looks of the contributors thus far it will be amazing! You can keep track of this press by visiting their site, or visiting their myspace page http://www.myspace.com/asheneye. It will be an amazing first issue! ~ Ben"

*****
Michael Laimo - Horror Author - HEAR ME READ FROM FIRES RISING AT DREADCENTRAL.COM
"I'm the featured reader this month at Dread Central's Dreadtime Stories, where I read from my new novel FIRES RISING. Check it out here: http://www.dreadcentral.com/node/26270
Hope you enjoy it! ~ Michael"

DARK RIDE is at the printers and will be out in 3 weeks

"Order your copy now before it's sold out: http://www.borderlandspress.com/"

News worth reposting:

*****
Stargate Official MySpace - Ark of Truth Video Messaging!
SGA Video Messaging now includes clips from Ark of Truth: http://www.sgamessaging.com/

*****
Brandon Layng - New Anthologies From 13HS will be looking for Subs
Check my blog or the 13Human Souls blog for more details on two new anthologies; A NEW BREED OF SERIAL KILLER and INNARDS ON THE OUTSIDE.
http://www.myspace.com/13foxes
http://www.myspace.com/13humansouls

*****
Word Weavers - Features: Cheri Chesley, Matthew Alan Pierce

  • Author Feature ~ Cheri L. Chesley
  • Writing Excerpt ~ From Dark Curse of Whispers by: Matthew Alan Pierce
  • Spotlight Trading Card ~ Charlotte Emma Gledson
Come check out the new Features at Word Weavers

Requiem for the Damned Horror Anthology Available Now!!
The Word Weavers Horror Anthology "Requiem for the Damned" is now available for purchase at Lulu.com. This collection of the macabre contains stories from some of the best minds in horror today.
With fantastic cover and interior art by John Stanton, edited by Jennifer L. Miller and Jordan Bobe and formatted by Cassandra Lee. This book will keep you up at night, get your copy today!
Due to graphic sex and violence, parental discretion is advised. http://www.lulu.com/content/2088659
Word Weavers Anthologies | http://www.freewebs.com/weaversofwordshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/WeaversofWords/

*****
Are We Alone? - Encore presentation available February 25, 2008: "The End of Food"
Do you find eating tiresome? Is taking time to chew taking too big a bite out of your productivity? Well, you can soon say goodbye to the burden of beefy burgers and chlorophyll-ridden lettuce - you'll be able to pop a pill for all your nutritional needs! As much as you may find this too much to swallow, what we call "food" is changing. Indeed, you might not recognize the dinner of the future if it landed on your plate today. In this hour, a look at high and low-tech visions of dinner time... whether E.T. would ever get a hankering to snack on Homo sapiens... what percentage of a Twinkie is mined... and growing meat in the lab. Plus, food fights of the past and future. Guests:
| You can listen to this and other episodes at: http://radio.seti.org/

No comments: