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9/13/2010

News for September 13th 2010

Ellen Maze says: As some of you know, I wrote a 4-part Christian vampire series from 2004 to 2008, and submitted it a half a dozen times over the years. I got plenty of rejections, but in 2009, some really good nibbles on it; requests to see more, to see a book proposal, etc. Now, after twenty edits and a few major character overhauls, "THE JUDGING The Corescu Chronicles Book One" found a taker in TreasureLine Books. Since this is a small house that uses POD technology, we should be seeing this book on the shelf before the end of the year. God bless you all and let's keep writing what the Lord puts in our hearts! LINK: http://www.ellencmaze.com/news-flash.php

You can also read a fascinating (funny!) interview and review with Ellen's characters at the New Authors Fellowship, thanks to Diane Graham:
http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/anvil-review-rabbit-chasing-beth-rider/

But wait! Ellen's not done yet! She's running a contest to give away a copy of The Judging:
http://thejudging-ellenmaze.blogspot.com/2010/09/contest-giveaway-underway-for-judging.html

September's edition of Digital Dragon Magazine is out now, with stories by many Guild members:
http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/

As is an update of A Flame in the Dark:
http://www.aflameinthedark.com/

Here's an audio interview with Jeff Gerke, publisher at Marcher Lord Press:
http://fictionaddict.com/2010/09/09/jeff-gerke-interview-9-9-2010/

Author and publisher A.P. Fuchs now has a gallery at DeviantART for his image creations:
http://apfuchs.deviantart.com/

7/19/2010

News for July 19th 2010

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/

6/25/2010

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

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!

6/16/2010

News for June 16th, 2010: Bryan Davis Interview, Mike Lynch & Brandon Barr's New Book

Bryan Davis was an interview guest on Blog Talk Radio, and you can hear that recording here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/s-denice-newton/2010/06/14/young-adult-fantasy-writer-bryan-davis

The PDF version of this month's Digital Dragon Magazine is here, and it's got some goodies in it that aren't in the website version, such as interviews with a number of the special guest authors.
Get it here:
http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/resources/DDM-June.pdf

Mike Lynch says: I am pleased to announce Brandon Barr and I’s latest novel, American Midnight, is now available. It has been a long wait to get it to press, but all the problems have been worked out, and you can be the first to purchase this exciting new adventure. And just so you know what the story is about:

Tania Peters had it all—a loving, supportive family, and a future that seemed all but set. But when her mother is killed in a plane crash in the jungles of Ecuador, her world comes crashing down around her. As a result, she adopts a live for today philosophy. Throwing herself into the arms of her boyfriend, Tania seeks all that society says will bring satisfaction and meaning into her life. But she soon realizes this is a lie, and begins to fall under the spell of the Unity Party, a political movement that has swept Robert Allen into the White House. But such allegiances come at a price: complete and unquestioned loyalty to the Party. Despite all the “good” the Party does for society, Tania’s devotion to the movement is pushed to the limit when her own father, the Pastor of the Calvary Community Church, is arrested and jailed when he refuses to compromise his relationship with God. Forced to decide between her past and her future, Tania rediscovers the faith she has long since abandoned, even though such a decision could cost everything she holds dear, including her life.

For more information visit Brandon's blog:
http://christiansciencefiction.blogspot.com/2010/06/american-midnight-is-here.html

6/14/2010

News for June 14th, 2010: ResAliens new edition

The new edition of Residential Aliens is here - be sure and check out its all new stories at
http://www.resaliens.com/category/volume-4-issue-6/.

Still with ResAliens, Rick Copple says: Residential Aliens has been kind enough to grab and publish the second edition in my Neptune 2 series, Shifting Love.Take a moment to check it out. But before you do, give some thoughts to how you express your love for others in your life, whether it be family, wife, relatives, co-workers, or even your pet.

Here's last week's radio interview with Keven Newsome, the author of Winter, a Gothic Spiritual thriller Scroll down to "Thursday 06.10.10" and click on the play button for "Keven Newsome, author of 'Winter'" - http://waoy.afr.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=51
And for a limited time only, you can download Winter free at this link:
http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/winter/10986344

Scott Roche is involved in a brand-new ezine for uplifting speculative fiction, and the first edition is due in July. Check out all the details here: http://flyingislandpress.com/

6/11/2010

News for June 11th, 2010

A new story is up at Mindflights: "The Black Bag" by Peter H. Solomon: In a contest with dangerous witches, a little help is always welcome.

Here's Forrest Schultz's review of Earthbow Vol. 1 by Sherry Thompson:
http://vantiltool.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-of-earthbow-volume-i-sequel-to.html

A draw to win a copy of The Superlative Stream by Kerry Nietz is here:
http://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.com/2010/06/on-my-nightstand-superlative-stream-by.html

And while we're at that, here's Ellen Maze's review of Kerry's Book 1, A Star Curiously Singing:
http://amzn.to/bZFnwX

"Dragons and fantasy are hot, hot, hot! We’ll find out about the newest series of books for young readers in this genre." An audio interview with Bryan Davis by Valerie Connelly - http://www.valerieconnelly.com/radio-show/this-weeks-show - Scroll down a little bit to the audio player icon and click the play button.

4/02/2010

3/02/2010

News for March 2, 2010

A.P. Fuchs has some big news to share: Coscom Entertainment has signed on with a New York agency, which will no doubt expand its circle of influence. Congrats A.P.! Check out this post for all the details: http://apfuchs.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/the-big-news-uncensored - and for the more formal press release, go here: http://apfuchs.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/press-release-monster-and-superhero-press-signs-with-new-york-agency-for-representation/

And following up Greg Mitchell's big news last week, he's been interviewed at the publishing company he is now leaving to join up with Realms at Strang Communications. The interview is here: http://www.xulonpress.com/blog/?p=217

Carole McDonnell has recorded some audio excerpts of herself reading from her book Wind Follower. The prologue can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjXO4mi3nAE and an excerpt from later in the book is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8WViWF9nxk. Find out more about Wind Follower here: http://www.juno-books.com/windfollower.html

Several of the independent publishers affiliated with the Lost Genre Guild have their own Facebook fan pages. Head over and make sure you're connected!

Coscom Entertainment - A.P. Fuchs
Splashdown Books - Grace Bridges
Written World Communications - Kristine Pratt and friends

2/08/2010

News for February 8th, 2009: Maurice Broaddus, Leaps of Faith, Terri Main

Maurice Broaddus has posted a blog for writers: On World Building

At the Lina Lamont Fan Club there is an article called Why McCoy Hates the Transporter, and it's related to Quantum Express, a story by Vincent Malzahn in Leaps of Faith, the sci-fi anthology edited by Karina and Rob Fabian.

Terri Main says she's just uploaded another audio installment of Dark Side of the Moon. This is chapter four. It's at http://www.wayfarersjournal.com/darkside4.mp3

7/09/2009

News for July 9th, 2009

Taylor Kent says: We will be gathering in front of our
computers on Thursday night (7/9/2009 at 8:30 PM CT) to enjoy another
voyage into Snark Infested Waters. This week I have a guest in the
snark tank, Jeff Gerke author (under the pen name Jefferson Scott -
http://www.jeffersonscott.com/

) and founder of Marcher Lord Press
(http://www.marcherlordpress.com). So come out and join the fun and
bring your questions for Jeff. As per usual we will take questions
from the chat room during the second half of the show so bring any
questions you have concering Macher Lord Press, Christian Speculative
Fiction, and/or anything else.

Snark Infested Waters will be recorded live on Thrusday 7/9/2009 at
8:30 PM CT/9:30 PM ET/6:30 PM PT. Extra video content will start at
8:25 PM CT and the after party will run from 9:30 PM CT until 10:00 PM
CT. The direct link to the show is:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/snark-infested-waters

I look forward to see you all there.

The related post can be found at: http://thesnarkyavenger.com/?p=560

Johne Cook says: "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," an homage to Keith Laumer's 'Retief' character, is the featured story in Issue 02 of Digital Dragon magazine:
http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/

A former space marine is caught between his principles and his duty as he juggles working for an old enemy while trying to forge a crucial treaty with a ferocious alien race.

http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/cook-peacemakers.php

When writing this story, I specifically tried to write something that was classic Science Fiction and frankly Christian. I like how it turned out. At 2100 words, it's the shortest non-Flash thing I've written, and I like how quickly it moves for a multi-scene story. Check it out, and read the rest of the offerings in this installment of the new project from T. W. Ambrose and Randy Streu! I think you'll like what they're doing.

Johne's stories are also featured on Cathi-Lyn Dyck's blog here: http://scitascienda.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/muse-monday-featuring-johne-cook

6/22/2009

News for June 22nd, 2009

Check out Derek Gilbert's new radio show, View From The Bunker!

In this first edition, Derek's guest is none other than our own Frank Creed:

CHRISTIAN and cyberpunk are two words that don’t usually appear in the same sentence. Thanks to author Frank Creed, we may soon see them together on a regular basis.

Frank is the author of the startlingly inventive speculative fiction novel FlashPoint: Book 1 of the Underground, described by some as The Matrix with a Christian worldview. That’s not quite accurate, but it gives you an idea of the attitude and action in Flashpoint.

We talked about Frank’s background, his vision, why he writes, and for whom.

Listen to the show here: http://www.pidradio.com/?p=434

6/17/2009

News for June 19th, 2009

Helena Lehman says:

Listen to my one-hour Live Interview with Bruce Collins on his Big Finale Internet Radio Show this Friday, June 19th at 7pm PST (8 pm MST, 9pm CST, 10pm EST). For information about the show, go to: http://pillar-of-enoch.com/media/Interview6-19-09.html

Donna Sundblad says:

Check out my guest post at Dayana Knight's blog http://dayanaknight.blogspot.com/2009/06/please-welcome-donna-sundblad-author-of.html. It's called "The Why Behind Setting" and gives insight into developing a secondary world in fiction writing.

Derek Gilbert says:

The audio book edition of The God Conspiracy is currently ranked #4 in the Podiobooks.com Top Ten.

Here's the link: http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-god-conspiracy/

4/13/2009

Win books, download stories, read reviews!

Peter J. Grant says: I've put up the first six chapters of my current military SF novel, and
linked to it on my blog, asking my readers to take a look and comment as
they see fit. I'd be grateful for your input. Thanks in advance. You'll find the
book at this link - Introduction to Ensign Bowles.

Check out this new review by Frank Creed:
The Christian H.P. Lovecraft: Michael Vance’s Weird Horror Tales

And this one by Grace Bridges:
Feast for the Soul: Transforming Realities by R.L. Copple

And Jeremy Robinson's cranking up a huge contest with amazing book prizes:
The PULSE Viral Video Contest

Star Ship Sofa presents:
Complete podcasts of Nebula Best Short Story Nominees 2008

Mindflights Magazine presents:
Wakescape by Audrey E. Marquis
Ryan lives in a society based on three commandments: 1) Feel what is good. Subdue what is negative. 2) You may excel inasmuch as you do not displease other members. 3) Love yourself enough to be without discomfort. Then he meets someone who challenges this way of life.

12/15/2008

Audiobooks: a new kind of reading

Today we'll be highlighting some sites where you can listen to stories online. Have fun!

Bill McGrath says: The first chapter of the audio version of my fantasy novel Asulon is
now on YouTube. I've divided the 27 minute chapter into seven segments so they will be easy to download. Each segment is paired with a different illustration from the novel. The audio is done by veteran British actor James Brinkley.
You'll find the first segment of Asulon here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNS69i_VncM&feature=related
The other parts can be found in the Related Videos list on that page.

Also check out The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast - A weekly 30 minute podcast including reviews and conversation about comics, sci-fi and fantasy in all their incarnations, along with a "non-churchy" but truth-centered Bible study.

Don't miss out on a listen to Chion by Irish author Darryl Sloan. It's worth it just for the accent :) And once you're finished with the section available on audio, you can download the e-book free to read the rest. Trust me - you'll want to!

And going back a year or two, but just as hot as ever: the Light at the Edge of Darkness podcast featuring ten short stories by Lost Genre Guild authors as recorded by Adam and Andrea Graham. Just click the Download button for each story.