The Lost Genre Guild

News for August 16th 2010

2010-08-16T05:00:00.004-06:00

Greg Mitchell gives us his latest news on his upcoming release The Coming Evil, plus an excerpt from his story due to be published in Coach's Midnight Diner Volume 3:
http://thecomingevil.blogspot.com/2010/08/exclusive-excerpt-from-flesh-and-blood.html

Mike Duran gives us an indepth look at Christian Horror contrasted with Atheist Horror:
http://mikeduran.com/?p=9016

C.S. Lakin continues her musings on fantasy, this time on being a mystic:
http://www.gatesofheavenseries.com/blog/2010/08/14/the-wolf-of-tebron-on-being-a-mystic/
She's also been interviewed at Novel Journey:
http://noveljourney.blogspot.com/2010/08/novel-journey-interview-with-susanne.html

And the New Authors Fellowship announces their new member: Avily Jerome.
http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/our-newest-member/

News for August 13th 2010

2010-08-13T05:00:00.008-06:00

This week's serials at Laser & Sword:

Commander Justice rejoins the rest of the Guild of Heroes, and the Sword gives everyone a good talking to: http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-double-cross-part-nineteen-2/ (The Double Cross, Part Nineteen)

The Emerald Avenger hooks Night Lord and reels him in. (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/origin-of-the-emerald-avenger-part-seventeen/) Origin of the Emerald Avenger, Part Seventeen

Snyder and Sgt. Kendall prepare for action. (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/countdown-part-six/) Countdown, Part Six

Here's a new page for Karina Fabian's upcoming book: Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator!
http://www.zombiecookbook.net/NeetaLyffe.html

Interview with Kristina Schram, author of the Chronicles of Anaedor:
http://kenthollowayonline.blogspot.com/2010/08/let-me-introduce-you-tokristina-schram.html

News for August 11th 2010

2010-08-11T05:00:00.011-06:00

Kristina Schram says: I am starting a viral video campaign for the release of my book, The Chronicles of Anaedor: The Prophecies, coming to bookstores everywhere and available on-line, August 10, 2010!
Here's the video - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hKMYB_RSOw
or... My website: http://www.kristinaschram.com/

New at Mindflights: "The Captain and His Squire" by Matthew Wuertz - Cole of Arkessler enters Kartev to study the life of Captain Borodin. Unfortunately for the scholar, he arrives just before the town comes under attack.

Jeremy Robinson unveils a plan to release his novel Beneath in hardcover: http://bit.ly/9vUqmV

Check out the latest articles by Janalyn Voigt at http://janalynvoigt.com/ - Don't let your blog, or the Internet, or your career eat you alive!

News for August 9th 2010

2010-08-09T05:00:00.009-06:00

A new issue of Residential Aliens magazine is online now, with more great speculative stories.
Check it out: http://www.resaliens.com/2010/08/issue-4-8-august-2010/

Also don't miss the August issue of Digital Dragon Magazine:
http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/

Jeremy Robinson reveals all - what he sacrificed to take the path of a writer:
http://www.thinkhero.com/2010/08/03/the-cost-of-pursuing-your-dreams-industry-blog/
Jeremy's also given another fascinating interview on his path to success: http://bit.ly/9DO56L
And here's a new review of his book Kronos: http://bit.ly/br8Tsd

Fred Warren says: My short story, "Rubes," is online now at Reflection's Edge.
Everybody loves the circus, but McMurphy's Fantasmagorical Wonder Show has seen better days. Their train's broken down in a desolate stretch of Kansas prairie, they're not going to make their next show, and they're out of money. The fortunes of this second-rate traveling carnival are about to change. Things certainly couldn't get any worse, could they?
http://reflectionsedge.com/index.php/2010/08/rubes/

News for August 6th 2010

2010-08-06T05:00:00.027-06:00

Updates from the Laser & Sword serials will now be coming to you regularly here on the LGG blog!

Here's what we had this week:

http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-double-cross-part-eighteen/ With Commander Justice disappearing once again, Captain Justice and Commander Justice, Jr. are left to face down the fearsome Human Muscle. (Double Cross, Part Eighteen)

http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/origin-of-the-emerald-avenger-part-sixteen/ :The Emerald Avenger closes in on Night Lord. (Origin of the Emerald Avenger, Part Sixteen.)

http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/countdown-part-five/ Snyder has decoded the Orez game, but how will he get out of the stockade to stop the plot? (Countdown, Part Five.)

R.L. Copple explains for us some of the background of his novels and why there is Hebrew lettering on the cover of Infinite Realities:
http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=262

Tosca Lee's book Havah: The Story of Eve is now available for free download at B&N, for the next two weeks only. More details here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=fl_86265014251#!/event.php?eid=148908605123440And while we're at it here's an interview with Tosca, and four copies of her books to be given away:
http://www.thechristiancritic.net/2010/08/03/tosca-lee-interview/

Becky Minor offers an excerpt from her story The Sword of the Patron:
http://www.authonomy.com/books/24292/the-sword-of-the-patron/

News for August 4th 2010

2010-08-04T05:00:00.026-06:00

Guild member A.M. Roelke celebrates her first ever author interview! And the post includes a great excerpt from her upcoming debut release, The Space Station Murders:
http://rebeccaryalsrussell.com/?page_id=49

TitleTrakk.com offers further comment on the recent announcement that Kathy Tyers has signed with Marcher Lord Press:
http://titletrakkbooknews.blogspot.com/2010/08/kathy-tyers-signs-to-marcher-lord-press.html

Voting has opened on the 2010 Clive Staples Award! You must have read two of the books to participate. Go here to place your vote:
http://clivestaplesaward.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/2010-clive-staples-award-voting/

Brandon Barr has a bunch of news about American Midnight, co-authored with Mike Lynch: a number of interviews and reviews have appeared lately. All the links are at
http://christiansciencefiction.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-interview-radio-show-and-few-reviews.html

News for August 2nd 2010

2010-08-02T05:00:00.023-06:00

The new month brings a timely reminder: are you signed up for the Marcher Lord Press and Where The Map Ends newsletters? Click through those links to register.

Splashdown Books would also love too have you on board in its Support Crew at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/splashdown_support_crew/.

All these newsletters keep you up to date on new releases and also often give you the chance to win books or take advantage of special offers or even sneak previews.

Noah Arsenault has interviewed Kerry Nietz, here:
http://noahsreads.blogspot.com/2010/07/kerry-nietz-interview.html

Rick Copple has reviewed The Duke's Handmaid by Caprice Hokstad:
http://blog.rlcopple.com/?p=258

And C.S. Lakin writes about how she got started writing fairy tales:
http://www.gatesofheavenseries.com/blog/2010/08/01/the-wolf-of-tebron-conditional-joy/

News for July 30th 2010

2010-07-30T05:00:00.009-06:00

Becky Minor is a guest blogger at The Book Lightwalker Files, talking about God's power in fantasy:
http://victortravison.webs.com/apps/blog/show/4379365-god-s-power-in-fantasy

Janalyn Voigt continues on the topic of fantasy - is it hard to sell?
http://waysinger.blogspot.com/2010/07/is-christian-fantasy-hard-to-sell.html

Jeremy Robinson gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming novel Threshold:
http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/2010/07/28/threshold-sneak-peak/

Splashdown Books is seeking published authors and established reviewers to preview and endorse upcoming releases, in particular Alpha Redemption by P.A. Baines (more info here). Write to admin at splashdownbooks dot com if you are interested. Ebook and print available.

News for July 28th 2010

2010-07-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

Kat Heckenbach's story "Fire Wall" is up now at The Absent Willow Review.

http://absentwillowreview.com/archives/fire-wall

A list of links especially for fantasy writers, compiled by Lynnette Bonner: http://authorculture.blogspot.com/2010/07/resource-round-up-for-fantasy-writers.html

Phillip Campbell says: Today I put the final touches on the rough text of my collection of short stories, Paladologies. Paladologies is the sequel to Tale of Manaeth and tells of the deeds of Manissa's ancestors throughout the centuries. The book contains 24 short stories; one of which is available online at this link.

New release: The Last Heir, by Shannon McDermott
When loyalty meets ambition and power meets passion, and the prize is an empire …
The emperor is dead and the last heir is a child, unable to exercise the power of his throne. Left without a ruler, the Empire's most powerful men struggle for control. Their long fight will spread from the halls of government to all the Empire, and its arena will be their own hearts and families. As the Empire divides against itself, everyone must choose who and what to be loyal to. Lines will grow hard and choices become clear, and the truth of who they are and what they fight for will be revealed.
The Last Heir is a story of intrigue, of politics and war, with moving scenes and vivid characters.
To learn more about the book, to read excerpts, and to purchase, go to http://www.shannonmcdermott.com/?page_id=140.

News for July 26th 2010

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A reminder from the New Authors Fellowship:
As of Thursday, July 29, we will move into the 2nd phase of selection for our New Featured Author! If you want to be considered or know someone that does, send an email to nafblog.info@gmail.com before next Thursday! And please, help us spread the word! (more info in this post)

Janalyn Voigt has posted a blog article - Medieval Fantasy: In the Shadow of Tolkien and Lewis - "In a sense, they scrawled their signatures across an entire genre."

Your friendly neighbourhood LGG blogger Grace Bridges (yeah that's me!) is featured this week at Operation Encourage an Author, with a chance to win a copy of the new novel Legendary Space Pilgrims! Go on, get over there! http://encourageanauthor.blogspot.com/2010/07/author-spotlight-grace-bridges.html

For writers: Some valuable insights on working with editors from LGG members in the editing/publishing scene:
What not to be famous for - C.L. Dyck
The Malleable Author - C. Maggie Woychik

News for July 23rd 2010

2010-07-23T05:00:00.011-06:00

Marcher Lord Press has signed veteran SF author Kathy Tyers, adding to the rest of the big news this year so far. Check out the full press release at http://hubpages.com/hub/Marcher-Lord-Press-Signs-Author-Kathy-Tyers

Keven Newsome of the New Authors Fellowship has this to say:
On September 1, one of our founding members, PA Baines, will have his novel released by Splashdown Books. Since NAF is a joint blog for unpublished authors by unpublished authors, well... he no longer will be unpublished. We'll be moving him to "Alumni" status.
So, we're going to need a new featured author! The major prerequisite is that you are unpublished AND you have a completed manuscript. There are a few other things, but I'll discuss those with you if you're interested.
Anyone who is interested in joining The New Authors' Fellowship, send me an email at nafblog.info@gmail.com
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know a new author!

Terri Main says: I'm going to be interviewed today at The Author Alcove. Why not drop by. I'll be talking about my book Dark Side of the Moon, my short stories, my writing process and a bunch of other stuff I forgot. I'll be reading to find out what I said. It's always a bit of a surprise to me. :-)
http://bit.ly/amHCji
And here's a second interview for Terri this week: http://bit.ly/9zUeot

LGG member Phillip Campbell gets his book included in the Arx Publishing catalog.
This is hopefully the first step in creating some wider appeal for self-published fantasy-epic Tale of Manaeth , a novel written in the old-school archaic language of Silmarillion that tells the story of a young princess's quest to save her people from enslavement and annihilation. You can check out the Arx catalog here (second book down).

A new review of A Star Curiously Singing by Kerry Nietz, reviewed by Diane Graham: http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/review-a-star-curiously-singing-by-kerry-nietz/

News for July 21st 2010

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Karina Fabian explains how she managed to write 8300 words on her novel...in one day!
http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-novels-journey-fueling-full-speed.html

Chawna Schroeder interviews Jill Williamson:
http://chawnaschroeder.blogspot.com/2010/07/nine-questions-for-jill-williamson.html

Two differing reviews of Nightmare by Robin Parrish at TitleTrakk, one from Eric Wilson and one from Jennifer Bogart.

And the finalists in the Speculative category of the Carol Awards (ACFW's Book of the Year):

Kirk Outerbridge - Eternity Falls (Marcher Lord Press)

Donita K. Paul - The Vanishing Sculptor (Waterbrook Press)

Steve Rzasa - The Word Reclaimed (Marcher Lord Press) - See Steve's reaction here

Stuart Vaughn Stockton – Starfire (Marcher Lord Press)

Fred Warren - The Muse (Splashdown Books) - See Fred's reaction here

Jill Williamson - By Darkness Hid (Marcher Lord Press)

News for July 19th 2010

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Keven Newsome says: The New Authors' Fellowship celebrates 6 months! Drop by and take a look at the changes! Let us know what you think and leave a message about what NAF has meant to you so far! Please come celebrate with us!
newauthors.wordpress.com

July's Digital Dragon magazine is here! With cover art by Kat Heckenbach and stories by several Guild members inside, you won't want to miss this one. www.digitaldragonmagazine.net

Malcolm Cowen says:
Just had confirmation that Spirit Blade are going ahead with my script "Sleep of Death".
Locked and barred (on inside) chamber carved out of rock in a space colony.
Inside 2 bodies, in a heap, with hacked off limbs around.
Then a few hours later the bodies are stolen......
There's a link to the English version on my website, here
http://www.ebook.cowensw.co.uk/Scripts/Sleep-of-Death.php

Jon Acuff on the Stuff Christians Like blog has instigated a discussion on the merits of Harry Potter and Gandalf. Why is it that some people hate one and love the other?
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/07/hating-harry-potter-giving-gandalf-a-free-pass/

News for July 16th 2010

2010-07-16T05:00:00.013-06:00

Interview with A.P. Fuchs at the Black Glove: Horror Culture and Entertainment Magazine - http://bit.ly/9lb0TN

From NovelTeen: JULY IS READ CHRISTIAN SPEC FICTION MONTH : http://wp.me/phFfA-Ad

A new short story from Kat Heckenbach in the horror genre: http://flashesinthedark.com/2010/07/12/frog-face-by-kat-heckenbach/

Interview with Terri Main at One Writer's Journey: http://pennylockwoodehrenkranz.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-author-terri-main.html

New at Mindflights - Holy Cats by Kersley Fitzgerald: http://www.mindflights.com/item.php?sub_id=6553

News for July 14th 2010

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Chris Solaas says: Check out a short prequel excerpt to my Lynvia series posted online today at
http://novelteen.wordpress.com/2010/07/08/a-prequel-glance-inside-chris-solaas-wip/

If you like dragons, magic, and teen fiction.

Sherry Thompson has been interviewed at Broad Universe and you can check that out here:

http://community.livejournal.com/broaduniverse/19746.html

Karina Fabian says: The Catholic Writers Conference Live is Aug 4-6 at King of Prussia, PA. Get more info or register at www.catholicwritersconference.com. Regardless of what genre or type of writing you do, if you are Catholic, this is THE conference to attend. Lots of great information and some terrific opportunities to meet publishers and editors. I'm trying to spread the word, and am having a drawing for any of my books if you'll help let folks know. Each time you post about it is another chance to win. Check out the rules at http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/07/advertise-catholic-writers-conference.html

Ellen Maze has started a new FB group for fans of Supernatural Fiction (a.k.a. Christian Horror/Paranormal Fiction). The new group is at this link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=114671505247677&ref=ts

News for July 12th 2010

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Karina Fabian says: The July 2010 issue of A Dragon's Eye View is up. This month, learn why Vern keeps dogs, get the scoop on Karina's publishing efforts, and find out about Faerie pixies. Go to http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=Downloads&file=details&id=11 to download.

Brandon Barr and Mike Lynch have been selling books at the Spirit West Coast festival. Check out a report on all that here: http://christiansciencefiction.blogspot.com/2010/07/back-from-spirit-west-coast.html

Johne Cook has posted at AuthorCulture about the distinctiveness of writing voices. What if C.S. Lewis had written Lord of the Rings? http://authorculture.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-makes-ones-voice-distinct-with.html

Eric Wilson has reposted his letter to critics of his vampire trilogy Jerusalem's Undead, outlining how that storyline is compatible with his faith: http://jerusalemsundead.com/html/a_letter_to_critics.html

Ray Gun Revival Magazine, Issue 56

2010-07-09T05:00:00.000-06:00

Ray Gun Revival magazine celebrates the start of our fifth year with Issue #56. Also, this is our second-to-last issue for our great publisher, Double-Edged Publishing (more on that in the Overlords' Lair editorial, The Quality of the Detour).

http://raygunrevival.com/Published/RGR_0056_2010.pdf

68 pages

Dark Encounter by James Hartley
Fiction
Lt. Bronte must figure how to prevent a collision with something that isn't there.

The Battle Over Procyon by James Coughtrey
Fiction
Ray guns lance through the sky, plasma fire rains down on unsuspecting ships and Kayo Kaelem is about to experience the fight of his life.

The Green Planet by Gordon Ross Lanser
Fiction
After a crash landing, crewmates must trek across an alien planet while the jungle pursues them.

Lifeline by T.M. Hunter
Fiction
Awaking from a drunken stupor, Aston discovers that his life has been held under judgment without his knowledge. Unfortunately, he's as guilty as sin!

The Vnimajici by Caleb Jordan Schulz
Fiction
She wanted everyone in the universe to attend her wedding in Cali, Colombia. She hadn't expected robots too.

Featured artist, Pierre-Etienne Travers

Checker by J.D. Williams
Fiction
You can find benefits to OCD, even in a warfront on an alien world.

Of Machinery and Sea Life by Pete Carter
Fiction
Aliens have come to conquer earth, can anyone stop them?

Calamity's Child, Chapter Nine: Object Real: Ransom in the Fall of the Mountain King, and Chapter Ten: Object Real: Ave Maria, Part One by M. Keaton
Serial Fiction
Red Dog fights. Kylee fights. Ivan fights.

Thieves' Honor: Episode Eleven: The Rescuers, Part Two by Keanan Brand
Serial Fiction
Zoltana’s in the brig while Kristoff schemes to steal the game. But who on his ship is a colonial spy?

Johne Cook / L. S. King / Paul Christian Glenn
The Overlords, Ray Gun Revival magazine

News for July 7th 2010

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Two new releases this month from Splashdown Books: The Duke's Handmaid by Caprice Hokstad (Fantasy Drama - Third Edition) and Legendary Space Pilgrims by Grace Bridges (Science Fiction/Allegory/Space Opera). Visit www.splashdownbooks.com/bookshop.html for more details and special prices direct from the publisher.

Guild member Ellen Maze, vampire genre writer extraordinaire, is the guest of honour at WhereTheMapEnds this month - be sure and check out her interview here: http://www.wherethemapends.com/Interviews/current_interview.htm

TitleTrakk gives us a preview of James Rubart's next novel, Book of Days, due out next January and already eagerly awaited: http://titletrakkbooknews.blogspot.com/2010/06/jim-rubarts-book-of-days-coming-in.html

Variance Publishing announces a new release, Eurostorm by Payne Anderson. Find out more about that on the Thrillerblog: http://variancepublishing.blogspot.com/2010/06/eurostorm-hits-stores-rick-makes.html

Announcing Flagship Ezine from Flying Island Press

2010-07-04T05:00:00.001-06:00

Enjoy Your Sci-fi and Fantasy How and Where You Want

Beginning July 4th, science fiction and fantasy fans will be given a new place where they can discover authors and stories they’ll be able to enjoy wherever they go. Flagship, the new e-zine by publisher Flying Island Press, will soon be releasing short stories every other month in formats for the Kindle, the iPad and iPhone, and other electronic readers.

Flying Island Press also recognizes the increasing popularity of podcasts and other forms of audio fiction. So, in addition to the e-zine, an audio version will be available to listen to on any MP3 player. Stories they release will be available both in text and in audio, allowing the consumer to choose their preferred version.

Zach Ricks, managing editor for Flagship, had this to say. “I wanted to hearken back to what some have called the Golden Age of Science Fiction.” It’s his hope that “FlagShip will be a place for optimistic, entertaining fiction.”

Each issue will cost $1.99 for the text version or the audio version or get both for just $2.99.

Issues will be available starting July 4th, 2010 at
http://flyingislandpress.com/flagship

News for July 2nd 2010

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Fred Warren says: My flash story, "Bullies With Big Fat Heads," is featured at Every Day Fiction. If you've ever been picked-on at school by an extraterrestrial, this one's for you. http://bit.ly/aUcU0v

Mike Duran says: This month at Novel Journey I'm asking the question, "Why is Speculative Fiction Under-represented in Christian Bookstores?" http://bit.ly/9ZMjOD Interested to see how the crowd over there responds. Check it out if you get a chance!

Lyndon Perry is close to launching a free iPhone/iPad app (developed by Davis Ray Sickmon Jr!) for his speculative zine, ResAliens.com. Subscribers will receive free issue updates and may also purchase premium content. First two e-books for sale will showcase novella-length story collections by Aston West and Rick Copple. Watch for all this soon! :)

Jeremy Robinson catches us up with his bewildering array of upcoming books at http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/2010/06/28/whats-next/ - be sure and check them out, as it looks like there's truly something for everyone, with thrillers for young adults, military sci-fi, apocalypses, zombies and ninjas!

A.P. Fuchs says: I was interviewed over at ZombieHoard.com. Please go here to check it out: http://zombiehoard.com/interviews.html Thanks.

News for June 30th, 2010

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You can read an excerpt of Sherry Thompson's Earthbow Vol. 1 at the Written Remains blog here:
http://writtenremains.blogspot.com/2010/06/earthbow-week-continues-with-exclusive.html and if you haven't seen her interview there from last week, it's well worth checking out too:
http://writtenremains.blogspot.com/2010/06/member-spotlight-interview-with-sherry.html

Rounding up last week's CSFF blog tour for Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos, let's take a look at a few of the reviews:
Rachel Starr Thomson Krysti Kercher Fred Warren Rebecca LuElla Miller

July 15 marks the six month anniversary of The New Authors' Fellowship. To commemorate the occasion, we are launching a new site layout, and renewing our commitment to be a site to help and promote unpublished authors, especially those in Christian Spec Fic. The new site will feature custom graphics made specifically for NAF, and it will have a new easy to navigate menu system, that will feature great links and resources for unpublished authors.
http://newauthors.wordpress.com/

And just for fun, here's the R2D2 Translator: translate any word or phrase, and you can even download the audio file. http://www.r2d2translator.com/

News for June 28th

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The big news of the weekend is that Jill Williamson of Marcher Lord Press has won the Christy Award in the Visionary section for her fantasy By Darkness Hid. This is a huge moment in history and a step forward for independent publishing and speculative fiction alike!
Read Jill's reaction on her blog here: http://bit.ly/bU4d9P
Read a press release with a listing of all winners here:
http://ajast.com/ChristyAwards2010WinnerPR.pdf
And you can head over to Jill's Facebook page to congratulate her: http://bit.ly/bSODg1 or at the Anomaly forum: http://bit.ly/c6FCE0

Terri Main has published another short story to go with her upcoming novel Dark Side of the Moon. Read "Fireworks" here: http://darksidenovel.blogspot.com/2010/06/fireworks.html

TitleTrakk.com is running a survey on which Narnia book you would like to see made into a movie next. To add your opinion, go here: http://www.titletrakk.com/surveys-polls.htm

June 25: Fred in Audio, DDM Interview, MLP Update

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This from Fred Warren:

My flash story, "The Time-Share," is online now at Wily Writers Speculative Fiction in text and podcast, and they did a very nice job with it in both formats.

Podcast: http://bit.ly/dv6CjN Text: http://bit.ly/aN1HYC

Johne Cook has interviewed T.W. Ambrose, founder and editor of the Digital Dragon Magazine, at the AuthorCulture blog: http://authorculture.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-digital-dragon-magazine.html

And this update from Jeff Gerke:

We have a change to our contest announced a few days ago -- there is no purchase necessary to enter the contest to have your name appear in one of our upcoming new novels.

Take time on the Fourth of July to stop by our store at

http://www.marcherlordpress.com/New_Store/Fiction.htm and buy any of our 12 great fiction titles to receive a free short story by author Steve Rzasa called "Hunting Souls." It takes place in the same universe as his space opera novels The Word Reclaimed and The Word Unleashed, and follows the exploits of an unlikely hero -- one of the secret police who track down Christians.

Then on July 5, MLP will make a random drawing from all the names of people who have registered for the Marcher Lord Press newsletter. Registration is free and may be done any time between now and the end of July 4, 2010 by clicking here. If you've already registered for the newsletter you don't have to take any action -- you will automatically be entered! Three winners will have their names appear in upcoming MLP novels as previously advertised.

There's more information available at http://www.marcherlordpress.com/New_Store/SummerSale.html. So remember, go to http://www.marcherlordpress.com/New_Store/Fiction.htm on July 4, 2010 for our new fiction offer and make sure to register for our free newsletter by that date to enter the name contest. If you're already registered, tell your family and friends!

June 23: Member News

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R. L. Copple, author of the Reality Series (Infinite Realities, and Transforming Realities) is pleased to announce his third and final book in that series, The Reality, has been picked up by ResAliens Press and is expected to be available early December 2010.

Fred Warren says: Out of the Darkness and Into the Light, A new collection of interviews and stories from a variety of Christian spec-fic writers, including Eric Wilson, Jeffrey Overstreet, Robin Parrish, Michelle Levigne, Maurice Broaddus, Kirk Outerbridge, Anne Rice, and others, is now available on Kindle and in hardcover. I'm one of the "others."
Details, plus a sneak peek at the cover of ResAliens' upcoming anthology, While the Morning Stars Sing, at http://bit.ly/9mbhvY

Forrest W. Schultz announces a new blog for his speculative fiction short stories. You can find that here: http://schultzstories.blogspot.com - there's already plenty to read on there.

Ellen Maze says: To prepare and promote the soon release of my next book, RABBIT LEGACY, two giveaways are listed for my first novel RABBIT: CHASING BETH RIDER (Christian Horror/Paranormal). Fifty (50) 5-star reviews so far on Amazon! I'd love to share it with any of you who haven't had a chance to read it yet. I know many of you have and THANK YOU!
Giveaway on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/4523-rabbit-chasing-beth-rider
Giveaway on Facebook (just click 'join' and then you can enter the drawing on the post regarding the Giveaway!) http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1313449922951&sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=96952574559

News for June 21st, 2010

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Sherry Thompson says: I'm a member of Delaware's Written Remains Writers Guild. During the week of June 21st, the WRWG Spotlight will be turned on me. I'll be interviewed, people can ask questions via comments, I'll be giving away at least one copy of my latest book "Earthbow", and I may let slip interesting bits and pieces about my present and future work.
The link to the WRWG blog is: http://tinyurl.com/24bs4or OR http://writtenremains.blogspot.com/2010/06/member-news-sherry-thompsons-earthbow.html
Plus: If you go there now, you can already see some "pre-Spotlight" activity.

Writers: Port Yonder Press is looking for fantasy. The submissions window is October only, so now's the time to be getting those proposals and first three chapters ready. More details at the PYP site: http://portyonderpress.com

The trailer for the next Narnia movie has appeared: Voyage of the Dawn Treader. So far it's just at Facebook: http://bit.ly/9IHJEG and gives Lewis fans plenty to ponder. How come we see Susan and Peter in there? And Jadis the White Witch, for that matter, she's supposed to have died! And where's the dragon? But it looks like the effects are even better than the previous ones.