News Post 569

Greg Mitchell is posting a new short story to go with his storyworld The Coming Evil - part one is here (see his blog's main page for the others, also already posted):
http://thecomingevil.blogspot.com/2010/12/coming-evil-holiday-spirit-part-one.html

Jeremy Robinson is a guest on the Dead Robots Society podcast at
http://deadrobotssociety.com/2010/12/16/episode-156-chatting-with-jeremy-robinson/
(warning: strong language in the first part) Jeremy comes in at around 14:00 and talks about his inspiring journey as a writer through self-publishing and independent publishing through to the mainstream. He talks a lot about marketing, and he's making a living from his writing so we'd do well to heed him.

Karina Fabian announced a new website tie-in to her latest fiction project:
http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/12/zombie-death-extreme-website-is-up.html
The site itself, Zombie Death Extreme, is here:
http://www.zombiedeathextreme.com/

This week's updates from Laser & Sword magazine:

The Great Search, Part Fourteen(http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-great-search-part-fourteen/): Markum and Janus get into a fight as the villains face increased risk of exposure:

The Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Thirteen (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-emerald-avenger-v-the-corruptibles-part-thirteen/) A police car is pulled over and the occupants arrested.

Day of Dread, Part Six (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/day-of-dread-part-six/) There's a ringer on A.L. Snyder's jury.

News Post 566

Karina's ready to go into action!

Here's an interview with Karina Fabian on her recent release Neeta Lyffe: Zombie Exterminator:
http://bit.ly/eHuxds
And more from Karina in a guest blog on zombies:
http://naomi-jay.livejournal.com/341037.html 

Teen author Jacob Parker is the focus in this homeschooling article:
http://anotheronceintimeh.blogspot.com/2010/12/imagination-uncapped-homeschooled.html

Doctor Who's sonic screwdriver may be getting closer to reality, as demonstrated by UK scientists:
http://aol.it/eIxEDJ

This week the CSFF blog tour is in full swing, with the focus on The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers. Here are some of the posts, and they include links to more:
http://askandrea.adamsweb.us/csff-tour-the-charlatan%E2%80%99s-boy-by-jonathan-rogers/
http://frederation.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/csff-blog-tour-day-2-the-charlatans-boy-by-jonathan-rogers
http://www.sarahsawyer.com/2010/12/december-2010-christian-science-fiction-and-fantasy-blog-tour-the-charlatans-boy-day-2/

A new review of Rooms by James Rubart, from S. R. Van Ness:
http://srvanness.blogspot.com/2010/12/book-review-rooms-by-james-l-rubart.html

A quick update from Greg Mitchell on The Coming Evil:
http://thecomingevil.blogspot.com/2010/12/updates-ahoy.html

News Post 564

Excuse the numbering mixup. Blogger assured me last week that there were already 563 posts on here, but it seems that was not the case! But it is now. Anyway, this post is all new. Lots of interviews lately!

Interview with P.A. Baines at Where The Map Ends:
http://www.wherethemapends.com/Interviews/current_interview.htm

Interview with Nick Giannaras at Teen Word Factory:
http://www.teenwordfactory.com/2010/12/personal-interview-with-scififantasy.html

Interview with R.L. Copple at Walking on Water:
http://katiehines.blogspot.com/2010/12/fantasy-ebook-author-r-l-copple.html

Interview with Grace Bridges yours truly at Roseanna White's blog:
http://roseannamwhite.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-friend-grace-interview-giveaway.html

Review of the print edition of Residential Aliens, issue 4:
http://guyscanread.squarespace.com/show/2010/12/1/resaliens-4-like-a-church-social.html

Review of The God Hater by Bill Myers at TitleTrakk.com:
http://www.titletrakk.com/book-reviews/god-hater-review-myers.htm

New release: Chase the Shadows by Brian Reaves (Kindle only):
http://brianreaves.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-new-book-is-finally-out.html

Karina Fabian rounds up two reviews of Infinite Space, Infinite God II:
http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/12/havent-had-lot-of-reviews-yet-on-isig.html

News Post 562

The first review for Frank Creed's new release, War of Attrition, has been posted at: http://www.amazon.com/War-Attrition-Frank-Creed/dp/1934284068/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1290826112&sr=1-3

Karina Fabian talks about her stories in Infinite Space, Infinite God II:

http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-stories-in-infinite-space-infinite.html
And here's a book review of the same from Fred Warren.

Also: don't miss the video trailer for Karina's other new book, Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8798Iyubocw 

Check out this video interview of Marcher Lord Press author Marc Schooley, hosted by Cathi-Lyn Dyck:
http://scitascienda.com/2010/11/26/marc-schooley-video-interview/

Sarah Sawyer is doing a giveaway of The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers.

News for August 13th 2010

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 July 21st 2010

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 14th 2010

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

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

News for May 12th, 2010

Lyndon Perry is posting a free flash fiction "superhero" story at Feedbooks called, "Even Superheroes!" - do me a favor, download it free (pick your own e-reader format) and give me some feedback about the site and process. Thanks! http://www.feedbooks.com/userbook/12197

Karina Fabian announced the sale of her novel Mind Over Mind to Dragon Moon - read all about the good news here: http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/05/perseverance-pays-mind-over-mind.html

Kat Heckenbach's short horror--"Clay's Fire--can now be found in the newly-released "The Four Horsemen: An Anthology of Conquest, War, Famine & Death" by Pill Hill Press. It can be purchased through Amazon in either paperback or hardcover. http://www.amazon.com/Four-Horsemen-Anthology-Conquest-Famine/dp/0984261036/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273068479&sr=1-1

A new story at Mindflights: "Wish Seeker"
 by Alaena HaiLing (A Student Contributor) - One precious thing in exchange for a wish, that is how it has always worked for the people of her city, but her pursuit of the rare tree of pearls is making Rulei wonder if she’s never understood at all.

And here's Part 9 of Cathi-Lyn Dyck's serial The Moonborn Code: Departure.

News for May 7th, 2010

From Karina Fabian: The May issue of A Dragon's Eye View is up. Read about Vern's idea of a spa day, my latest publishing adventures, and what exactly is a puck?
Download it here: http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=Downloads&file=details&id=10
See it on MyEbook.com: http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=35196

A new story at Mindflights: "Regarding Sir Chahan"
  by Matthew Wuertz - A scholar named Cole of Arkessler follows Sir Chahan in order to document the man’s life in the annals of the knights of Salincia. Cole expects a simple assignment, but instead becomes wrapped up in a tale of his own.

Jim Rubart paid a visit to Peg Phipher's blog. He reckon's he's a man without a genre, but I say there's a fair dose of the speculative in there. Read it here: http://goaheadandwearthepurple.blogspot.com/2010/04/genre-jim-rubart.html

Walt Staples has resigned the presidency of the Catholic Writers' Guild in order to spend more time with his family. Ann Lewis, the former vice president, has stepped into his place as president.

News for April 7th, 2010

International Thriller Writers has a feature on Jeremy Robinson and his new novel Instinct, with insights on his career so far: http://www.thrillerwriters.org/2010/03/instinct-by-jeremy-robinson.html

Fred Warren says: Two short stories published this month. "The Silver Tree," a science fiction tale of a young girl in a technologically-backward colony who makes an unusual discovery, appears in issue #8 of the speculative fiction print journal Kaleidotrope (www.kaleidotrope.net). "The Chamber of Doors," a fantasy story about a traveling scholar who steals a piece of fruit and discovers a unique flavor of justice, debuts in the April 2010 issue of Bards & Sages Quarterly, available as a PDF download or in print at http://www.bardsandsages.com/quarterly.html.

Seasons in the Mist is a great new time travel novel from Deborah Kinnard: http://www.sheafhouse.com

There's a new review of Karina Fabian's Magic, Mensa & Mayhem by Agnes Dee at The Genre Review: http://thegenreview.com/?p=722

Also new reviews at Splashdown this week:

DragonSpell by Donita K. Paul

Rooms by James Rubart

News for March 29th, 2010

Karina Fabian has published the March edition of A Dragon's Eye View: find out what Vern is up to! http://www.myebook.com/ebook_viewer.php?ebookId=31006


There's a new poem up at Mindflights: Dragon's Dreaming by Michael R. Fosburg at http://www.mindflights.com/item.php?sub_id=6543

Brandon Barr has posted an update and the prologue of his current work in progress at http://christiansciencefiction.blogspot.com/2010/03/prologue-of-my-newest-work-in-progress.html


Greg Mitchell has posted links to three interviews about his book The Coming Evil: The Strange Man, due out next year from Realms: http://thecomingevil.blogspot.com/2010/03/trilogy-of-interviews.html

News for March 17th, 2010

Karina Fabian got a great new review for her book Magic, Mensa & Mayhem at the Midwest Book Review. You can read it here: http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/mar_10.htm#janie

Members Cathi-Lyn Dyck and Grace Bridges are also members of a group called International Christian Fiction Writers, which operates a group blog.
Cathi-Lyn wrote there recently on What is Literature, with some insights on speculative fiction: http://internationalchristianfictionwriters.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-is-literature.html
And Grace Bridges republished The Night of the Gift, a short story from a few years ago which is both international and speculative:

Keven Newsome at The New Authors' Fellowship has written two articles useful for writers when planning a novel:
The Hero's Journey http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/the-heros-journey/
and The Villain's Quest http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/the-villains-quest/

Jeremy Robinson has released Part 9 of his free audiobook Beneath. You can catch all the parts so far at http://www.podiobooks.com/title/beneath

News for February 19th, 2010

Here's a new interview with Kerry Nietz, author of A Star Curiously Singing, at Lena Nelson Dooley's blog - with a chance to win a free copy if you hurry. Head over here to check it out.

Jeremy Robinson announces the release of the 6th segment of the free audiobook version of his novel Beneath. You can catch up on all six episodes here.

Ellen C. Maze wants us all to know about her new website at http://www.rabbitnovel.com. There's lots of action there surrounding her novel Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider - book trailers, bonus stories, and more.

For writers, Karina Fabian says: I've placed a sample issue of the 30-Minute Marketer on my website for those that might be interested. http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=Content&pid=31 This isn't your usual tip-driven publication. This is a weekly newsletter with four marketing tasks, complete with step-by-step instructions. Each should only take about 30 minutes. Whether you do one or all four, you're making steady progress toward getting your name and book out into the world. I also lead you through projects that you can do again and again for each book.

News for February 3rd, 2010: Karina Fabian, Ryan Grabow, Fred Warren, Grace Bridges

Karina Fabian has redesigned her book page at http://bit.ly/cI3jGb - with a wide variety of genres, there's something for everyone. And don't miss the listings of her unpublished material!

Ryan Grabow has written an article outlining his reasons for publishing his virtual-reality novel Caffeine online with a Creative Commons license, free for anyone to distribute. It makes great reading at http://bit.ly/bLUQTD, and don't forget to check out the novel itself at http://bit.ly/dpFxOP.

Fred Warren took part in a number of writing events over the weekend for an anthology in which he is published and reports on his experiences here: http://networkedblogs.com/p26471075

Grace Bridges is interviewed this month on WhereTheMapEnds.com and the discussion with Jeff Gerke proves an interesting one. Check it out here: http://www.wherethemapends.com/Interviews/current_interview.htm

News for February 1st, 2010: Jeff Gerke

Jeff Gerke shares the story of how he and his wife Robin adopted Sophie from China, with further links for more details. http://adoptionshare.blogspot.com/2010/01/dream-becomes-reality.html

Karina Fabian's Magic, Mensa & Mayhem finaled in the recent Preditors & Editors poll - more details at her blog here: http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/01/w000t-magic-mensa-and-mayhem-places-4th.html

Lyndon Perry also announces that Residential Aliens placed 2nd in the fiction zine category. You can view the list of winners here: http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/votefictzine09.htm

Announcing the Catholic Writers' Conference Online 2010

M E D I A R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Karina Fabian Ann Margaret Lewis

E-mail: karina@fabianspace.com e-mail: annlewis@joesystems.com

For Immediate Release

Catholic Writers Conference Online Provides Practical Help

World Wide Web--This year's Catholic Writers’ Conference Online, which will be held February 26-March 5, 2010, will focus on the practical things the writer needs to succeed.

The conference is held via chats and forums at www.catholicwritersconference.com. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer’s Guild, the online conference is free of charge and open to writers of all levels who register between October 1, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

"We've always concentrated on workshops and chats that teach the writer skills or provide information in the areas of crafting, publishing and marketing their works, but this year, we're adding critique workshops and some incredible opportunities to pitch to leading publishers," said organizer Karina Fabian.

This year, publishers hearing pitches include well known Catholic publishers like Pauline, large secular publishers like Thomas Nelson, and smaller presses like White Rose. Thus far, eleven pitch sessions are scheduled, running the gamut from Christian romance to Catholic theology.

In a new program, at least fifty attendees will have the opportunity to have pieces of their work critiqued by successful editors and writers. In addition, there will be forum-based workshops and chat room presentations covering topics from dialogue to freelancing to how Catholic fiction differs from Christian fiction.

"Even in good economic times, it's hard for writers to attend live conferences," said Fabian, "but this year, we think it's even more important to help careers by utilizing an online format. We're so grateful that our presenters are willing to share their time and talent."

Early registration is recommended. Although the conference is offered free of charge, donations are accepted; proceeds will go toward future conferences. Non-Catholics may attend, as long as they respect Catholic beliefs and the conference's Catholic focus.

To register or for more information, go to http://www.catholicwritersconference.com.

News for December 4th, 2009

Karina Fabian has handed over the presidency of the Catholic Writers Guild to Walt Staples. According to Walt, "Our 'lady of dragons' is a danged hard act to follow. I figure the first thing on my plate is to learn as much as I can about the CWG, its members, and their needs and expectations. I think I've got my homework assignment for the next year or so."

Karina Fabian also reports this new review for Magic, Mensa & Mayhem at Bitten by Books: "...a very entertaining book with a unique and extremely likeable duo in the lead."

Shelley Ledfors says: My speculative novel, "Dominion" placed as a runner up in the FaithWriters 2009 Page Turner contest. (For first chapter + synopsis of unpublished novels). I am honored and amazed! Thank-you, Lord!
Read more about Dominion here.
See the winners' announcement here.

Coscom Entertainment offers a Christmas checklist of superhero stories by A.P. Fuchs and others in his publishing company.

Adam and Andrea Graham announce: Our Second Annual Edition of Laser and Sword Magazine is for sale over at Lulu for $14.42:
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/laser-and-sword-annual-2009/7987075

It is also available on Kindle for $8.00:
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Sword-Annual-2009-ebook/dp/B002Z13KIQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259675772&sr=1-6

Bill McGrath says: I have written two new articles for my website: Mercy vs. Wisdom, and Seven Hearts. The first is about the tension that exists between mercy and wisdom in fantasy stories. The second describes using the seven gifts of Romans 12 when creating characters for your novels. Here's the link: http://www.theswordoffire.com/articles.htm

Robert Liparulo announces the release of his latest book, Whirlwind. Read all about it at his newsletter page.

News for November 18th, 2009

Karina Fabian says: I had a lovely book signing at Godspace, the Catholic bookstore in Thousand Oaks. I sold more books than I had in a long time. What did I do different?
Read more at her post Bookstore Efforts Led to Book Signing Success.

Also check out Karina's latest press release in response to the Vatican's conference on astrobiology: As Vatican Explores Idea of Extra-Terrestrial Life, Catholic Sci-Fi is Already There

G.K. Fields announces publication of Change at Digital Dragon Magazine.

Rick Copple also announces his new flash fiction title at Residential Aliens:
Life Intruders: The Voyages of Neptune 2

Kat Heckenbach is a freelance writer, homeschool mom, and magna cum laude graduate of the University of Tampa (Biology). Her short fiction ranges from light-hearted fantasy to dark and disturbing. You can enter her world and learn about her novels and other writing at www.findingangel.com and www.kat-findingangel.blogspot.com. Here are two of her stories:

"The Artist" in Mindflights at http://www.mindflights.com/item.php?sub_id=5785.

"The Gift" in Digital Dragon at http://www.digitaldragonmagazine.net/heckenbach-thegift.php.

Don't forget to keep an eye on all the other great ezines out there too, for regular new stories incuding many by Lost Genre Guild members and friends:
Mindflights
Digital Dragon
The Cross and the Cosmos
Residential Aliens
Wayfarer's Journal
RayGun Revival
Laser & Sword

News for October 16th, 2009

Karina Fabian says:

Writers, editors, agents, and other publishing professionals from around the world are gearing up for the third annual Catholic Writers’ Conference Online, which will be held February 26-March 5, 2010. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer’s Guild, the online conference is free of charge and open to writers of all levels who register between October 1, 2009 and February 15, 2010. Develop your skills with forum-based workshops, or tap experienced writers and editors for their knowledge in live chats. Do you have a Catholic book to pitch? Prominent Catholic publishers will be holding pitch sessions! (Limited attendance.) To register or get more information, go to www.catholicwritersconference.com. (Non-Catholics: You do not need to be Catholic to attend, but you do need to respect our beliefs.)

Check out a review of the controversial book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies reviewed by Michelle Levigne at the Christian Fiction Online Magazine.

For writers: A contest that is open to Christian spec-fic at:
http://joyfulhutch.googlepages.com/rattlerscontest

Robert Treskillard says: I wrote an article titled "What is Christian Fantasy? A Definition and a
Challenge" at the new Holy Worlds site:
http://holyworlds.x10hosting.com/blog/?page_id=283
Even though I focus on Christian fantasy, what I wrote can equally apply to any spec-fic.
Feedback on the article can be left at: http://epictales.org/blog/robertblog.php?title=holy_worlds_amdash_what_is_christian_fan&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

And Fred Warren has a new story up at Mindflights: One Smile At A Time. There's something special about the girl with the big smile in Mr. Joseph's third grade class, and it just might save the world.

Fred also says: Wow, two stories published in the same week–that's a first for me. This story, "Of All Things, Seen and Unseen," is a tale of faith and adventure set in the Rescue Sisters Universe created by Robert and Karina Fabian in their anthologies, Infinite Space, Infinite God, and Leaps of Faith. My story was inspired by their work and inhabits their universe with their permission.

A lot of new stories at Residential Aliens (www.resaliens.com) this week--check 'em out!