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The Wow! Signal – 6EQUJ5

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It’s old news, but it bears repeating from time to time. The Wow! Signal is a radio signal detected during a SETI scan in 1977. Its name derives from SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman’s written marginal comment on the computer printout … Continue reading

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The Smooch Finalists Announced

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Having started in 2010 with the first trophy awarded in February 2011, The Smooch writing contest, sponsored by the Yosemite Romance Writers, is in its fourth year. The contest is for the best submitted ”First Kiss” scene from a romance work in progress, … Continue reading

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Tales of the Talisman Publishes “Gentle Push”

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My science-fiction story, “Gentle Push,” is now published and available in print in Volume IX, Issue 3 of Tales of the Talisman, produced by Hadrosaur Productions and edited by David Lee Summers. The issue includes other great stories as well, … Continue reading

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New Royalty Anthologies Open for Submission at Thirteen Press

Thirteen Press announced today the opening of three new short-story anthologies: War, Wildwood, and Pyromania. These are themed anthologies. Thirteen Press is a new imprint of Horrified Press. The themes are described by the editor as follows: War: “A chance … Continue reading

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Liquid Silver to Publish Hearts in Ruin

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My new contemporary romance novel, Hearts in Ruin, will be published by Liquid Silver Books, with an anticipated release in May 2014. Hearts in Ruin is the tale of two young archaeologists in conflict. Lies, betrayal and regret pave the … Continue reading

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Nominate My Story II

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Another of my Hugo-eligible 2013 short stories is “Love, Death and Ovelapping Bosonic Singularities.”  The Hugo Awards are presented by the World Science Fiction Society, which is comprised of writers and fans and also hosts the World Science Fiction Convention … Continue reading

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Romance Writers of America 2014 Conference

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The 2014 Romance Writers of America Conference Join will be held deep in the heart of Texas this year, July 23–26, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk hotels. Registration is open. For those that have not attended an RWA … Continue reading

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Short Story Candidates for the 2014 Hugo Award

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The short story is a wonderful prose form. It is good for readers with limited time. It permits tight, creative stories. It is good for ideas and characters that do not necessarily require a novel to portray. For all of … Continue reading

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2014 Edgar Award Nominees Announced

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The Mystery Writers of America announced today the Nominees for the 2014 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best works in the Mystery genre published or produced in 2013. The final awards will be presented at MWA’s 68th Gala Banquet, May … Continue reading

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Exit Strategy Retrospective

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My first published story, “Exit Strategy,” appeared two years ago at 365 tomorrows, an online SF e-zine founded by B. York, J. Loseth, Jared Axelrod, J.R. Blackwell, and Kathy Kachelries, that specializes in flash fiction. As it describes itself on … Continue reading

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