Sunday, April 6, 2008

Other News & Bulletins: April 06, 2008

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Are We Alone? - Next show available April 7, 2008: "Nerds"
There are two kinds of people: those who are unstylish, socially inept, yet academically gifted, and those who tease them. Being a nerd is rough; it's no fun to sit alone in the cafeteria or be forced to dine on beach sandwiches. But revenge is sweet: the world depends more than ever on the witty and gifted to keep it technologically and scientifically turning. So who gets the last laugh? Just ask Bill Gates. Then again, have attitudes towards eggheads really matured? Just ask Al Gore. Hear why America has contempt for nerds, while other countries treat them as rock stars. Also, how to solve a Rubik's Cube in seconds, and a Geeksta Rap sing-along. Guests:

You can listen to this and other episodes at: http://radio.seti.org/

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Kelly Steed Speculative Fiction Author - Paranormal Divas Radio Interview
Kelly Steed will be a guest on the Paranormal Divas Radio Show: http://www.apsrradio.com/default.aspx on the APSR Network on April 7, 2008 9pm-10pm EST. The APSR is a part of the Alabama ParaSpiritual Research Radio Network that brings Paranormal Talk Radio Shows From Around The World. Kelly will be discussing her writing and why she chose to write about ghosts and military history.

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Bailey Hunter - FREE April Edition of Dark Recesses Press now LIVE!
"There are 4 new pieces of fiction and an article with Garry Charles in this one, along with a generous little thank you by way of the DejaVu Horror Contest winner (deadline for the next contest is the end of this month BTW) and Part 1 of the Waverly Hills article. A little something to tease." http://www.darkrecesses.com/

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Darkened Horizons - Darkened Horizons Issue 4
"The newest issue of Darkened Horizons is finally up for purchase. I apologize to everyone for the delays in production. I assure you it wasn't due to a lack in quality material. By the end of February I had already received half of the stories featured in the volume. Many great talents went all out in this one. I hope that you get a chance to read and enjoy it. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN" http://stores.lulu.com/darkenedhorizons

News worth reposting:
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Max It Magazine - Short Stories
"With the release of Max It Magazine into the Portland Metro Area we are allowing local writers to submit short stories for publishing. Though it is currently only for writing credit, it is a great avenue to showcase your work. If you are interested in submitting a piece, please feel free to contact Max It Magazine at:

http://www.maxitmagazine.com/1.html.

Please submit your work in a Word, or text document. No double spacing, or double returns. Only tab for new paragraphs ~ Scott C. Brown / Max It Magazine"


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Graveside Tales - SIDESHOW PI
"An online serialized novel cowritten by Nathaniel Lambert and Kevin Sweeney with artwork by Stephen Blundell. A FREE pulp/Noir/slipstream/bizarro/splattercyberpunk and just downright weird story written catering to a crowd that may have eaten just a little too much lead based paint growing up. The authors are a 100% convinced their parents had no surviving offspring: http://sideshowpi.blogspot.com/"

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Michael G. Munz - Another review of "A Shadow in the Flames"
"With realistic advancements in technology and the insight into man’s never-ending greed and corruption, Michael G. Munz makes this an entertaining and plausible work of speculative fiction." You can read the full review here:

http://bookhuntersblog.com/book-review-a-shadow-in-the-flames-by-michael-g-munz

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Clarkesworld Magazine / Wyrm Publishing - The April issue of Clarkesworld Magazine is now available
"The April issue of Clarkesworld Magazine features stories by Jeffrey Ford and Jeremiah Sturgill, an interview with K.J. Bishop and commentary by Tim Pratt. This month's cover art is "Flying Fish" by Matts Minnhagen:

http://www.clarkesworldmagazine.com/"

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