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locusmag.com - 4/27/2009
2009 Locus Award Finalists
— locusmag.com — The top five finalists in each category of the 2009 Locus Awards are:Science Fiction Novel- Matter, Iain M. Banks (Orbit UK); City at the End of Time, Greg Bear (Gollancz, Del Rey); Marsbound, Joe Haldeman (Ace); Anathem, Neal Stephenson (Atlantic UK, ... (more) 2009 Locus Award Finalists

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MIND MELD: The Forgotten Books of SF/F/H
sfsignal.com - 4/8/2009
MIND MELD: The Forgotten Books of SF/F/H
— sfsignal.com — Some science fiction/fantasy/horror books seem to see reprint after reprint. Other worthwhile books have faded from the shelves. Who will remember these lost gems? We asked this week's panel: Q: What are the "Forgotten Books" of science ... (more) MIND MELD: The Forgotten Books of SF/F/H

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SF Books Latest Blog Posts (more)

The Mars Experiment, a new debut novel by Paul C. Vinci
71 minutes ago at Marooned: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror books on Mars
Dream Logic, Redux
86 minutes ago at Futurismic
Good Night In The Big Apple
3 hours ago at 14theditch
The Monster Within Idea available for HWA members
3 hours ago at Apex Book Company
Dan Abnett On Writing Ultramarines
3 hours ago at SciFiCool.com | No Anal Probing Involved
Nine Words You Might Think Came from Science but Which Are Really from Science Fiction

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blog.oup.com - 4/1/2009
Nine Words You Might Think Came from Science but Which Are Really from Science Fiction

 : OUPblog
— blog.oup.com — We were pretty excited around here when Brave New Words won the Hugo Award . Now that Brave New Words is available in paperback we asked Jeff Prucher , freelance lexicographer and editor for the Oxford English Dictionary ’s science fiction project, ... (more) Nine Words You Might Think Came from Science but Which ...

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subterraneanpress.com - 4/7/2009
Fiction: A Tulip for Lucretius by Ken MacLeod
— subterraneanpress.com — I was deep in a Californian orgy when the summons came, like the voice of conscience. In fact: the voice of Father Declan, and not meant for me. But I had not been idle in the two years of the Malacandra’s passage, nor in the even more dragging months ... (more) Fiction: A Tulip for Lucretius by Ken MacLeod

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Amazon Follies
markprobst.livejournal.com - 4/12/2009
Amazon Follies
— markprobst.livejournal.com — On Amazon.com two days ago, mysteriously, the sales rankings disappeared from two newly-released high profile gay romance books: “Transgressions” by Erastes and “False Colors” by Alex Beecroft. Everybody was perplexed. ... (more) Amazon Follies

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shirleyjacksonawards.org - 4/15/2009
The Shirley Jackson Awards Website
— shirleyjacksonawards.org — "68° 07' 15"N, 31° 36' 44"W," Conrad Williams ( Fast Ships, Black Sails , Night Shade Books) "The Dinner Party," Joshua Ferris ( The New Yorker , August 11, 2008) "Evidence of Love in a Case of Abandonment: One Daughter's Personal Account," M. Rickert ... (more) The Shirley Jackson Awards Website

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Bradbury Award (video)
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youtube.com - 4/27/2009
Bradbury Award (video)
— youtube.com — Joss Whedon accepts the Bradbury Award from Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America at the 2009 Nebula Award ceremony.http://nebulawards.com (more) Bradbury Award (video)

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semiprozine.org - 4/1/2009
Save the Semiprozine Hugo
— semiprozine.org — Established: 1992 Editors: John Kenny, Frank Ludlow, David Murphy, Roelof Goudriaan and Bob Neilson. Contributing Editors Juliet E. McKenna, Mike O’Driscoll, Dev Agarwal, Andrew McKenna (no relation) and David Conyers. Overview: Albedo One is a ... (more) Save the Semiprozine Hugo

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The Sounds of METAtropolis — Free For a Limited Time
whatever.scalzi.com - 4/2/2009
The Sounds of METAtropolis — Free For a Limited Time
— whatever.scalzi.com — The folks at Audible.com are very excited that METAtropolis has been nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form — it’s that whole “hey, we’re breaking ground by being the first audiobook nominated ... (more) The Sounds of METAtropolis — Free For a Limited Time

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About the Anthology : Federations
johnjosephadams.com - 4/3/2009
About the Anthology : Federations
— johnjosephadams.com — federations From Star Trek to Star Wars , and from Dune to Foundation , science fiction has a rich history of exploring the idea of vast interstellar societies, and the challenges facing those living in or trying to manage such societies. The stories ... (more) About the Anthology : Federations

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EugieFoster.com »
eugiefoster.com - 4/8/2009
EugieFoster.com »
— eugiefoster.com — 4/3/2009 - Returning My Sister's Face was reviewed by Holly Phillips at Fantasy Magazine . 4/2/2009 - My reading of "The Archer of the Sun and the Lady of the Moon" from Returning My Sister's Face is now available to the public for listening or ... (more) EugieFoster.com »

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Matthew Sturges - Author Interview
scififanletter.blogspot.com - 4/13/2009
Matthew Sturges - Author Interview
— scififanletter.blogspot.com — Novel: Midwinter (He's also written too many comic books to list. Check out his website for more information about those.) Website: http://matthewsturges.com/wordpress/ >Pitch your novel. I've been describing Midwinter as The Dirty Dozen with ... (more) Matthew Sturges - Author Interview

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Interview with James Enge, conducted by Sara M. Harvey
sfscope.com - 4/15/2009
Interview with James Enge, conducted by Sara M. Harvey
— sfscope.com — Author James Enge talks about his new novel, the writing life in general, classical languages, his influences, and the midwest, in this interview conducted by novelist Sara M. Harvey... (more) Interview with James Enge, conducted by Sara M. Harvey

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johnjosephadams.com - 4/3/2009
Free Fiction : Federations
— johnjosephadams.com — The following stories are available in PDF, HTML, Mobipocket, and/or MP3 format. Complete Stories Introduction & Acknowledgments by John Joseph Adams HTML | PDF | Mobipocket The One with the Interstellar Group Consciousnesses by James Alan Gardner ... (more) Free Fiction : Federations

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magcloud.com - 4/1/2009
Welcome | MagCloud
— magcloud.com — MagCloud enables you to publish your own magazines. All you have to do is upload a PDF and we'll take care of the rest: printing, mailing, subscription management, and more. How much does it cost? It costs you nothing to publish a magazine on ... (more) Welcome | MagCloud

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Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
empsfm.org - 4/6/2009
Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
— empsfm.org — EMP|SFM Web site logo EMP|SFM Web site home banner UPCOMING EXHIBITION MEMBERSHIP Rock on. Live long. Never pay admission. Become an EMP|SFM member today. EXHIBITIONS  ... (more) Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall ...

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Broadcast Yourself. (video)
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youtube.com - 4/8/2009
Broadcast Yourself. (video)
— youtube.com — Share your videos with friends, family, and the world (more) Broadcast Yourself. (video)

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gemmellaward.com - 4/13/2009
The Short List - The David Gemmell Legend Award
— gemmellaward.com — After a long fought out epic campaign the David Gemmell Legend Award has come down to the final five. They’re slaughtered, butchered and above all fought heroically for their place in the final five despite some dodgy backroom tactics from alleged ... (more) The Short List - The David Gemmell Legend Award

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Jeff VanderMeer on "Shared Worlds." (video)
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youtube.com - 4/16/2009
Jeff VanderMeer on "Shared Worlds." (video)
— youtube.com — Best-selling author Jeff VanderMeer was part of Wofford's "Shared Worlds" creative writing camp. Here are comments from Jeff and student campers. (more) Jeff VanderMeer on "Shared Worlds." (video)

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sharedworlds.wofford.edu - 4/17/2009
Sharedworlds.Wofford.Edu (Progams Designed for Teen Writers)
— sharedworlds.wofford.edu — Work in group sessions with noted historians, scientists, authors and philosophers. Create your own world, complete with its own languages, laws and cultures. Network with other creative students from around the world. Publish your work with the help ... (more) Sharedworlds.Wofford.Edu (Progams Designed for Teen Writers)

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