Second Annual Out of this World Blog Tour

Calling all Brigaders! I'm currently organizing the second annual Out of this World Blog Tour, and I would love to personally invite my fellow SFR Brigade members to hop on board. Last year was a lot of fun, and with your help this year can be just as great!

If you have a book you are currently promoting, e-mail me at Lisa_Lane@cerebralwriter.com with the following information:

* Title of your book
* JPG of your cover
* Your website/blog title and URL
* Specific genre and romance/spice level (i.e. "sweet space opera")
* Short bio

I will ask that each participant host one guest author and also write one guest blog (500-1000 words about some subject pertaining to your books story, theme, etc.), as well as promote the tour via social networks.

Thanks, all!

Laurie Green's Golden Heart finalist manuscript wins the Write Stuff

One of Laurie Green's TWO 2011 Golden Heart finalist manuscripts, The Outer Planets, has won the paranormal category of the Write Stuff contest (Connecticut chapter of RWA).

Congratulations, Laurie!

Love that their contest logo has a little rocket shooting out of the top...

Helpful Links

Thought these writing links might come in handy. Most are my genre orientated (f/f/p romance) but there are a smattering of general sites.

Agents/Editors (for researching information)
Agent Query - http://www.agentquery.com/default.aspx
AuthorAdvance - http://www.authoradvance.com/
Literary Agent Verification - http://www.agentresearch.com/agent_ver.html
Preditors and Editors - http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/pubagent.htm

Miscellaneous Sites
Time and Date.com - http://www.timeanddate.com/
Australian War Memorial:Military Organisation and Structure - http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/structure/rank_comparative.asp
IRS:Tax Identification Numbers for the USA information - http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html

Writing Related
Brenda Hiatt's Show Me the Money - http://www.brendahiatt.com/id2.html
Dictionary of Sexual Terms and Expressions - http://www.sex-lexis.com/
Gordian Plot:thesaurus technique for writers - http://gordianplot.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Great Source iwrite - Grammar - http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/students/s_grammar_hndbk.html
The Perfect Pitch - http://samhainpublishing.com/blog/2007/04/02/the-perfect-pitch
Publishers Weekly - http://www.publishersweekly.com/
Stephanie Smith's Contest Chart for Writers - http://www.stephiesmith.com/contests.html
When An Agent Offers You Representation - http://www.agentquery.com/writer_or.aspx
Write to Done - http://writetodone.com/

Organisations
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America - http://www.sfwa.org/
RWA:Fantasy/Futuristic/Paranormal Chapter - http://www.romance-ffp.com/
ParaNormal Romance - http://www.paranormalromance.org/
Romance Writers of America - http://www.rwanational.org/
Romance Writers of Australia - http://www.romanceaustralia.com/
Romance Writers of  New Zealand - http://www.romancewriters.co.nz/
Australian Romance Readers Association - http://www.australianromancereaders.com.au/

Submission Guidelines
Avon - http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/avon/SubmissionGuidelines.aspx
DAW - http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/daw/index.html
Dorchester - http://romanticreads.net/2009/05/07/now-accepting-electronic-submissions/
e-Harlequin - http://www.eharlequin.com/articlepage.html?articleId=538&chapter=0
Hachette Australia - http://www.hha.com.au/about_submissions.html
Orbit - http://www.orbitbooks.net/about-orbit/
PYR - http://www.pyrsf.com/index.html
Tor - http://us.macmillan.com/Content.aspx?publisher=torforge&id=255#ctl00_cphContent_ctl30_lblQuestion

Web Design
Free Images for Websites - http://www.imagehousing.com/
Free Fantasy Design artwork for Websites - http://fantasyartdesign.com/free-wallpapers/best-fantasy-art.php?s=12&np=10&srt=1&best=1
Free Web Counters - http://www.freestatscounter.com/
The Three Bears Method - http://threebearsmethod.com/

(All links are current as of 23rd Dec.2010)

NB. Author's comment - all sites listed are intended to help writers with their research or as helpful links only - not promotion of any particular site.

Predators and Editors Readers' Choice

The Predator's and Editor's Readers' Poll is up, and I sure would appreciate your vote for Pandora's Hope. Here is the link. Lust in Space, the first novel to the series, came in the top 10 last year and I would love to see Pandora's Hope follow suit. Help give me a reason to celebrate, friends.

My thanks!

Hailing On All Frequencies (for the last time)!

NEW COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER NEEDED!
This is my last week of posting Hailing On All Frequencies! Due to time constraints, I'm signing off as chief collater and information gatherer for this weekly round-up.
If any Brigader would like to take over this commission (feel free to use the same format if you like) then please contact Laurie Green and she'll happily let you take your place on the bridge at the communications station.
Thank you to everyone who's sent in information and snippets - it's been a pleasure promoting SFR and our Brigaders!
Kylie Griffin - Comms Officer - signing off...

Merry Christmas, Brigaders, and may 2011 be a year of achieving all your writing goals!

NEW RELEASES

Mel Teshco's latest release is MOON THRALL. Available from Ellora's Cave early next year (date to be confirmed).

Jennifer Leelan and Mima are releasing their anthology BOUND AMONG THE STARS on Dec.20th at Liquid Silver Books.

MEMBERS' NEWS
Mel Teshco's book, ICE-COLD LOVER, has been nominated for a CAPA award in the Paranormal Erotic category. Congratulations, Mel! The Cupid & Psyche Awards are given by The Romance Studio for excellence in romantic and erotic fiction. Results will be announced on Valentine's Day 2011.
The SFR Holiday Blitz has started!

The SFR Brigade will be participating.  The event runs until December 26th with free books to be awarded on December 27th. This is the 2nd annual event and it's bigger and better for 2010, with 15 participating blogs, and over 50 SFR books to be given away by at least 33 participating authors!

BLOGGING
Erica Hayes has posted a list of achievements accomplished in "This year, and what I did".

Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...

25th Dec. - Christmas is...a time of giving books, of course! 
27th Dec. - Talented Aussie & Kiwi Authors - check out some great authors from Down Under!
30th Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview - Alli Sinclair - a writer who hails from Oz
1st Jan. - Need a Useful Link or Two? - a smattering of blog articles I found useful in 2010

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Angry Robot will be opening their doors to unsolicited manuscripts in the month of March 2011.

And this is what they are looking for:
We’re publishing novels, either standalone or as part of greater series. We’re not looking to publish your novellas, short stories or non-fiction at this time.

All our books are “genre” fiction in one way or another — specifically fantasy, science fiction, horror, and that new catch-all urban or modern fantasy. Those are quite wide-ranging in themselves; we’re looking for all types of sub-genre, so for example, hard SF, space opera, cyberpunk, military SF, alternate future history, future crime, time travel, and more. We have no problem if your book mashes together two or more of these genres; in fact, we practically insist upon it.

Our books will be published in all English-language territories — notably the UK, US and Australia — so we’ll be buying rights to cover all those. If you are only offering rights in one territory, we will not be able to deal with you. We will be able to offer e-book and audio versions as standard too, plus limited edition and multiple physical formats where appropriate. We are not contracting any work-for-hire titles; we offer advances and royalties.

Beyond all of this, what we’re really looking for in your writing is this:
• A “voice”, that comes from…
• Confident writing
• Pacy writing
• Characters that live, have real relationships and emotions, even in extreme situations
• A sense of vision, a rounded universe that lives and breathes
• Clever construction, good plotting, a couple of surprises even for us jaded old read-it-alls
• Heightened experience – an intensity, extremity or just a way of treating plot or situation in a way we’ve not come across before.

Here's the link for details.

REMINDER: HOAF news! (last for 2010)

This is your last chance to send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

After the 27th I'm signing off as your Comms Officer!

• a new release
• interesting blog post
• contest news - finalist, place or win?
• a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
• a link to a good article or website
• a contest running on your site or blog
• give-aways on your website or blog
• free stories on your website or blog
• a blog tour for your new book
• an upcoming birthday
• attending a convention
• just signed with an agent
• sold a book
• industry news
• heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

Well, the 25th is fast approaching and for those of us who celebrate Christmas, I'd like to wish you a safe and relaxing holiday.

May you celebrate this special time of year with your family and friends and remember the true message behind the "reason for the season". 

Merry Christmas, Brigaders!

NEW RELEASES

Jennifer Leelan and Mima are releasing their anthology BOUND AMONG THE STARS on Dec.20th at Liquid Silver Books.

Erica Hayes' Book 4 in the Shadowfae Chronicles, BLOOD CURSED, is due for release on 2nd August, 2011 in the US & UK.

Francis Pauli has a new release, her holiday diesel punk, LORDS OF OAK AND HOLLY. It came out on the 15th from Devine Destinies.

MEMBERS' NEWS

Laurie Green and Jennifer Hart have placed in the HF/SF/F section of the RWA FFP On The Far Side contest. Final results below. Well done, ladies!

Hard SF/SF/F: Danielle Rose Poiesz, Editor, Penguin
1st: Jennifer Hart - "Stellar Timing"
2nd: Elizabeth Struble - "StarWay to Paradise"
3rd: Laurie Green - "The Outer Planets"

For a full set of results, click on this link.

The SFR Brigade will be participating in the SFR Holiday Blitz this year.  The event begins Monday morning, December 20th and lasts until December 26th with free books to be awarded on December 27th. This is the 2nd annual event and it's bigger and better for 2010, with 15 participating blogs, and over 50 SFR books to be given away by at least 33 participating authors! Mark your calendar and stay tuned.

NEW COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER NEEDED!
December 27th, 2010 will be my last week of posting Hailing On All Frequencies! Due to time contraints, I'm signing off as chief collater and information gatherer for this weekly round-up.
If any Brigader would like to take over this commission (feel free to use the same format if you like) then please contact Laurie Green and she'll happily let you take your place on the bridge at the communications station.
Thank you to everyone who's sent in information and snippets - it's been a pleasure promoting SFR and our Brigaders!
Kylie Griffin - Comms Officer

BLOGGING

Maree Anderson has been a guest all this week at the following blogs (and giving away free copies of her latest release, FROM THE ASHES) - Dark Side DownUnder and Helene Young's blog.

Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
13th Dec. - The 12 Days of Christmas - a light-hearted list of things to do before the big day

16th Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview with Chris Taylor
19th Dec. - You Know You're a Paranormal Author When...poking fun (in a nice way, myself included) at those who write in this genre

23rd Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview with Maggie Le Page - a writer who hails from Quake-City (Christchurch), New Zealand

25th Dec. - Christmas is...a time of giving books, of course! 

BOOK REVIEWS, GIVE-AWAYS & BOOK SIGNINGS
Francis Pauli kicked off book two of her Space Slug saga, a free SFR read. Both book one and the new, SLUG OPERA, can be found at this link along with the Space Slug Galaxy Guide and Slugationary. 

Erica Hayes is visiting the Dark Side DownUnder blog on Thursday 16th Dec for Magic Thursday and is giving away a copy of POISON KISSED (Bk 3 in the Shadowfae Chronicles) to one lucky person who leaves a comment. 

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
From the Irene Goodman Agency website. Might be of interest to some of you:

"Irene Goodman will be conducting a live webinar on Thursday, December 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on How an Agent Picks a Client: From Query to Career.

This event will give you an inside look at exactly what goes through an agent’s mind through each step of the submission process when  making this all-important decision. And with this peek inside an agent’s mind, writers will see what makes a query letter stand out, what makes an agent request sample pages or a book proposal, and how agents evaluate single titles vs. a book series.

In addition to instructing, Irene Goodman will be taking questions live during the webinar. No question goes unanswered."

Here is the registration link.

"All registrants are invited to submit either a query letter or the first page of a manuscript (300 words or fewer for each) immediately after the event. All submissions will receive a critique from the instructor. (All the instructor's funds will be donated to charity—specifically: the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Deafness Research Foundation.)"

REMINDER: HOAF news!

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

a new release
interesting blog post
contest news - finalist, place or win?
a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
a link to a good article or website
a contest running on your site or blog
give-aways on your website or blog
free stories on your website or blog
a blog tour for your new book
an upcoming birthday
attending a convention
just signed with an agent
sold a book
industry news
heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

RWA FFP 2010 On The Far Side

The contest results for the RWA FFP Chapter On the Far Side contest are now up...and if you look closely, we have 2 Brigaders who've placed in the HSF/SF/F section!

Hard SF/SF/F: Danielle Rose Poiesz, Editor, Penguin
1st: Jennifer Hart - "Stellar Timing"
2nd: Elizabeth Struble - "StarWay to Paradise"
3rd: Laurie Green - "The Outer Planets"

Well done, Jennifer & Laurie!!!

To see the full results, use this link.

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

Erica Hayes' Book 4 in the Shadowfae Chronicles, BLOOD CURSED, is due for release on 2nd August, 2011 in the US & UK.

Francis Pauli has a new release this week, her holiday diesel punk, LORDS OF OAK AND HOLLY, is coming out on the 15th from Devine Destinies.

Pauline Baird Jones' new release, TANGLED IN TIME, is available from L&L Dreamspell Publishing in digital and available for pre-order in print.

Sara Creasy's CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS (sequel to SONG OF SCARABAEUS) will be out in March 2011 with Harper Voyager.

MEMBERS' NEWS
The SFR Brigade will be participating in the SFR Holiday Blitz this year.  The event begins Monday morning, December 20th and lasts until December 26th with free books to be awarded on December 27th. This is the 2nd annual event and it's bigger and better for 2010, with 15 participating blogs, and over 50 SFR books to be given away by at least 33 participating authors! Mark your calendar and stay tuned.

NEW COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER NEEDED!
December 27th, 2010 will be my last week of posting Hailing On All Frequencies! Due to time contraints, I'm signing off as chief collater and information gatherer for this weekly round-up.
If any Brigader would like to take over this commission (feel free to use the same format if you like) then please contact Laurie Green and she'll happily let you take your place on the bridge at the communications station.
Thank you to everyone who's sent in information and snippets - it's been a pleasure promoting SFR and our Brigaders!
Kylie Griffin - Comms Officer

BLOGGING
Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
9th Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview with Jenn J.McLeod
12th Dec. - A Few Good Books - some recommended readings
13th Dec. - The 12 Days of Christmas - a light-hearted list of things to do before the big day
16th Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview with Chris Taylor

On Dec. 18th, Verona St.James will be hosting SF author Vijaya Schartz on her blog as she talks about her two ongoing SFR series The Ancient Enemy and her upcoming release, The Chronicles of Kassouk. 

NEW MEMBERS
Please welcome our newest member:

• Suzanne Hamilton
  

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Samhain Publishing is seeking submissions for their November 2011 End of Days themed anthology. Stories can be of any genre or heat level, and submissions are open to M/F, M/M, or multiples thereof, but all submissions must feature either an apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic theme (or both) as integral to the story. Submissions should be 20,000 to 30,000 words in length. All stories must end with a happy ever after for the hero and heroine. For more details check out their Submissions page.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Dear Author has an interesting little discussion about the kinds of author promotions that work and don't work, and some readers weighed in on what works for them in the comment thread.

A very helpful post called Through the Plot Hole over at The Ruby Slippered Sisterhood focuses on techniques to help you fix holes in your plot. Worth a read!

REMINDER: HOAF news

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

 

a new release
interesting blog post
contest news - finalist, place or win?
a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
a link to a good article or website
a contest running on your site or blog
give-aways on your website or blog
free stories on your website or blog
a blog tour for your new book
an upcoming birthday
attending a convention
just signed with an agent
sold a book
industry news
heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

 

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

Frances Pauli's new SFR release, THE DIMENSIONAL SHIFT, was released on Nov. 24th from Awe-Struck Publishing.

Pauline Baird Jones' new release, TANGLED IN TIME, is available from L&L Dreamspell Publishing in digital and available for pre-order in print.










Sara Creasy's CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS (sequel to SONG OF SCARABAEUS) will be out in March 2011 with Harper Voyager.

E.D.Walker has a new release out this week, HEIR TO THE UNDERWORLD, from Sapphire Blue Publishing. It's a YA fantasy novel dealing with ancient gods, the Wild Hunt, fairies & other supernatural shenanigans.









MEMBERS' NEWS
Marva Dasef's SFR, ULTIMATE DUTY, is now out in print as well as ebook. It was released on Nov.7th by Eternal Press.

Remy Belieux, a woman born into a life of servitude on a repressive 
factory planet, is desperate for a different life. When she's accepted 
into the Space Service Academy, run by the organization that enslaves 
her planet, she discovers the truth behind generations of rebellion. 
Now, she must decide what to believe, where her ultimate duty lies, and 
fight for more than her life against impossible odds.

Available from Eternal Press PDF, Amazon Kindle, Amazon Print.
She also has a spacey, cool trailer. Click here. 

BLOGGING
Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
2nd Dec. - Romance Rocks! Some statistics about romance sales.
6th Dec. - The Gifted Gecko - craft of a different sort (with a give-away!)
9th Dec. - Who's That Girl? Interview with Jenn J.McLeod
12th Dec. - A Few Good Books - some recommended readings

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS
Marcella Burnard will be at the PNWA Writers Cottage in Gilman Village in Issaquah, WA (just outside of Seattle) on 12/8/2010 from 3-6pm for a book signing. This is a multi-author signing/holiday party. Everyone is welcome!

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
An interesting post for all published authors on the Importance of Tracking World Rights at Pub Rants this week.

REMINDER: HOAF news

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

• a new release
• interesting blog post
• contest news - finalist, place or win?
• a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
• a link to a good article or website
• a contest running on your site or blog
• give-aways on your website or blog
• free stories on your website or blog
• a blog tour for your new book
• an upcoming birthday
• attending a convention
• just signed with an agent
• sold a book
• industry news
• heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

To all our American Brigaders, I hope everyone had a relaxing/satisfying/exciting/wonderful/crazy Thanksgiving holiday with family or friends!

Just a reminder, Brigaders - please send me your news as you'd like it written in the post. I'd like to avoid misquoting you or giving misinformation when I have to fill in the blanks.

NEW RELEASES

Frances Pauli's new SFR release, THE DIMENSIONAL SHIFT, was released on Nov. 24th from Awe-Struck Publishing.

Pauline Baird Jones' new release, TANGLED IN TIME, is available from L&L Dreamspell Publishing in digital and available for pre-order in print.










Sara Creasy's CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS (sequel to SONG OF SCARABAEUS) will be out in March 2011 with Harper Voyager.

E.D.Walker has a new release out this week, HEIR TO THE UNDERWORLD, from Sapphire Blue Publishing. It's a YA fantasy novel dealing with ancient gods, the Wild Hunt, fairies & other supernatural shenanigans.









Robert Appleton has two books due for release shortly - CLAIRE DE LUNE - an erotic SF mystery novel from Amber Quill Press, co-written by Robert Appleton & Sloane Taylor & releases as as eBook on November 28th (paperback in December).








And THE MYSTERIOUS LADY LAW, a steampunk mystery novella from Carina Press on January 31, 2011.








Jess Anastasi's SANCTUARY will be released from Noble Publishing on November 22nd. 










BLOGGING
Marcella Burnard was interviewed this week over at The Galaxy Express. Click here for the interview.

Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
26th Nov. - Guest Author: Maree Anderson shares some insights and more on her latest release FROM THE ASHES.
29th Nov. - Interview with...Nalini Singh, NYTimes best-selling paranormal romance author.
30th Nov. - FROM THE ASHES winner announced (give-away from Maree Anderson)
2nd Dec. - Romance Rocks! Some statistics about romance sales.

Pauline Baird Jones is a guest blogger over at Literary Escapism. She has a give-away as a part of it. 

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS
Brigader Jess Anastasi with her debut release, SANCTUARY, has an e-book giveaway at the Dark Side DownUnder blog Wed.24th Nov. 

Mel Teshco received this week's Top Pick review (4.5 star) over at Night Owl Reviews for her novel, ICE-COLD LOVER. To read it click here. Congratulations, Mel!

The Manic Readers have reviewed T.K.Toppin's book, THE LANCASTER RULE.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Knight Agency president and founder Deidre Knight is on the hunt for a fresh, unique voice to add to her personal client roster. Are you the one she's looking for? Find out by joining her on The Knight Agency blog for "Speed Dating with Deidre."

Beginning Tuesday, November 30th, Deidre will whittle down the first 125 entries to one lucky winner.* The contest opens at 8:00am ET on the blog, so set your alarms!

Oh, and there’s a special bonus, one randomly drawn winner will receive a first chapter critique from Deidre – drawn from all entries.**

Check the Knight Agency blog for more details.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
The Galaxy Express tackled the topic SFR Needs to Get High on...Concept. A great post on lifting the profile of SFR outside romance reading circles.

We've all heard of Amazon, Borders, Angus & Robertson, but what about The Book Depository, an online bookstore based in the UK. If you're looking for a book - fiction, non-fiction, romance, e-books, try this site.

Behind the Scenes at a Pub Committee Meeting was an eye opening and scary post at agent, Rachelle Gardner's blog this week.

REMINDER: HOAF news

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

• a new release
• interesting blog post
• contest news - finalist, place or win?
• a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
• a link to a good article or website
• a contest running on your site or blog
• give-aways on your website or blog
• free stories on your website or blog
• a blog tour for your new book
• an upcoming birthday
• attending a convention
• just signed with an agent
• sold a book
• industry news
• heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

E.D.Walker has a new release out this week, HEIR TO THE UNDERWORLD, from Sapphire Blue Publishing. It's a YA fantasy novel dealing with ancient gods, the Wild Hunt, fairies & other supernatural shenanigans.









Robert Appleton has two books due for release shortly - CLAIRE DE LUNE - an erotic SF mystery novel from Amber Quill Press, co-written by Robert Appleton & Sloane Taylor & releases as as eBook on November 28th (paperback in December).








And THE MYSTERIOUS LADY LAW, a steampunk mystery novella from Carina Press on January 31, 2011.







 
Jess Anastasi's SANCTUARY will be released from Noble Publishing on November 22nd.

D.L.Jackson's BLOWN AWAY is two-story, single author anthology combining SFR and explosive ordnance in Detonate and Happy Trails. It was released on Nov.13th from Passion In Print.









Ella Drake's space western romance, SILVER BOUND, releases from Carina on Nov.22nd, soon to be followed by an audio release from Audible.com










Stephanie Burkhart's story "Shadows & Light" is part of a SFR anthology called BOREALIS: A SPACE ANTHOLOGY and it was released by Desert Breeze Publishing on Nov.1st, 2010.









BLOGGING
Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
22nd Nov. - "Read a good book lately?" - showcasing some talented Aussie & NZ authors
26th Nov. - GUEST AUTHOR: Maree Anderson talks about her latest release FROM THE ASHES and she has one electronic ARC give-away for one lucky visitor

This week Ella Drake (accompanied by Han Solo) was interviewed over at The Galaxy Express. Click here for the interview.

NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members:

• Ainsley Davidson 
• Nancy Brauer

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS
On Nov.26th Maree Anderson is giving away an electronic ARC copy of FROM THE ASHES over at Kylie Griffin's blog. 

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
The Blood Red-Pencil has a quiz on "What Do You Know About e-books?"

The RWA FFP Chapter blog gives some great hints on world-building this week in the post WORLD BUILDING: Stop the world, I want to build a new one!

For any reviews, news, information, books, sites, movies on anything to do with sci-fi or sci-fi romance, check out the Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs. 

REMINDER: HOAF news

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

• a new release
• interesting blog post
• contest news - finalist, place or win?
• a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
• a link to a good article or website
• a contest running on your site or blog
• give-aways on your website or blog
• free stories on your website or blog
• a blog tour for your new book
• an upcoming birthday
• attending a convention
• just signed with an agent
• sold a book
• industry news
• heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

D.L.Jackson's BLOWN AWAY is two-story, single author anthology combining SFR and explosive ordnance in Detonate and Happy Trails. It was released on Nov.13th from Passion In Print.









Ella Drake's space western romance, SILVER BOUND, releases from Carina on Nov.22nd, soon to be followed by an audio release from Audible.com

Stephanie Burkhart's story "Shadows & Light" is part of a SFR anthology called BOREALIS: A SPACE ANTHOLOGY and it was released by Desert Breeze Publishing on Nov.1st, 2010.








 
Marcella Burnard has a May 2011 release for ENEMY GAMES.










BLOGGING
Nathalie Gray was interviewed over at Literary Escapism earlier this week. She talked about her latest story TheDemon's Secret in the new MAMMOTH BOOK OF PARANORMAL ROMANCE 2.

Verona St.James aka E.D.Walker is throwing out an open invitation for guest bloggers. She has Tuesday & Thursday dates available for guest blogs, interviews, character interviews - whatever tickles your fancy!
She has a YA friendly and an adult blog so all heat levels are welcome. Anyone interested can email her at e.d.walker.author@gmail.com

Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
15th Nov. - "How good is your opening line?" (part 1) - analyze some practical examples and find out what makes them spark
19th Nov. - "How good is your opening line?" (part 2) - some more practical examples
22nd Nov. - "Read a good book lately?" - showcasing some talented Aussie & NZ authors
# She's also extending an invitation to any SFRB member to participate in a guest interview on her blog either as a promotional opportunity or just so her readers can get to know you. Feel free to email her at kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au if you're interested. 

MEMBER'S NEWS
Brigader Leslie Dow has been elected a member of the RWA FF&P Board for 2011 as the Webmistress.  Congratulations, Leslie. 

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Dragon Moon Press will be opening its virtual doors for another open submissions period: November 1 – December 31, 2010. Editor Gabrielle Harbowy is keen to find new voices (she has considerable experience in the SF/F areas).
WHAT THEY WANT:
Completed 80,000-110,000 word novels, not previously published. They’re looking for strong, compelling fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal fiction of all flavors. They're particularly seeking fresh, original urban fantasy.
WHAT THEY DON’T WANT:
Children’s fiction, middle grade, YA, mainstream literary fiction, nonfiction, biography, anthologies, short stories, graphic novels, or this year’s NaNoWriMo novel (send it NEXT YEAR, once it’s been edited!).
Dragon Moon Press's roster of authors includes winners and finalists of writing awards like ForeWord Book of the Year, the Bram Stoker Award, Sir Julius Vogel, IPPY and Endeavour.
Submission guidelines and info on Dragon Moon Press can be found HERE. Also, more info and resources are available on Gabrielle's blog.

#NB: The author strongly advises anyone to do their research before submitting work. Use the website links as they are the best source of information. 

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS
Maree Anderson is running a FROM THE ASHES ARC giveaway on her website/blog. It runs from now until 22nd Nov. 

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
A VERY informative article from Ripping Ozzie Reads on Backstory: the bane of the SF & fantasy writer.

Nathan Bransford is retiring as an agent and leaving the world of publishing. He's taking up a new work at the tech news/review site CNET, where he'll be helping to coordinate social media strategy.

 It's not just Point-of-View has some practical hints on how to tackle POV over at the RWA Chapter Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal blog. 

REMINDER: HOAF news!

Send any of the following information to me, Brigaders!

• a new release
• interesting blog post
• contest news - finalist, place or win?
• a book reviews - either one you've done or one done on your book by someone else?
• a link to a good article or website
• a contest running on your site or blog
• give-aways on your website or blog
• free stories on your website or blog
• a blog tour for your new book
• an upcoming birthday
• attending a convention
• just signed with an agent
• sold a book
• industry news
• heard of an SFR contest our members could enter

Email kyliegriffin (at) clearmail (dot) com (dot) au

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

Marcella Burnard has a May 2011 release for ENEMY GAMES.

Shelley Munro's HOUSE OF THE CAT is out now with Ellora's Cave.











CRIMSON:MEN IN SPACE is Ethan X.Thomas's latest release from Samhain Publishing.

Marva Dasef's ULTIMATE DUTY comes out on November 7th with Eternal Press.








 
Barbara Elsborg's LUCY IN THE SKY (already released in e-book format with Ellora's cave) is coming out in print sometime next year.

Maree Anderson's FROM THE ASHES is due for release from Red Sage on Dec.1st.

SUBTLE INVASION by Lyn Crain is out now with Devine Destinies.










MEMBERS NEWS
Brigader and The Galaxy Express blogger Heather Massey announces her debut novel ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE will be released by Red Sage Publishing in March 2011.  Heather has distinguished herself as one of the major voices of SFR for her outstanding posts and discussions that have made her blog a major hub for the subgenre.  Many, many congratulations from the SFR Brigade, Heather! 

Eleni Konstantine has her flash fiction story, "The Bucket",  up on the Antipodean SF site this month.

J.C.Hay's Hearts and Minds just had a lovely review from the RT book blog, which thrilled him to the core. He received a four star review from them. Congratulations, JC! 

Maree Anderson has three books coming out with Red Sage Publishing - FROM THE ASHES in Dec. 2010, SCENT OF A MAN in Feb. 2011, & KAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in a Red Sage Secrets Vol.30 anthology in June 2011.

Julia Barrett has two new SFR books available on Kindle - Books 3 & 4 of her SFR series, DAUGHTERS OF PERSEPHONE, REBORN and RED DEMON (in one volume) and my futuristic SFR menage, ONE FOUR ALL.

SFR author DL Jackson introduces her shiny new website including a cover unveiling for the soon-to-released SFR/erotica short BUILT TO LAST.

CONTEST NEWS
We have a constellation of finalists in the 2010 EPIC Awards. Please congratulate the following Brigaders:

• Pauline Baird Jones -- GIRL GONE NOVA -- SFR category
• Julia Rachel Barrett -- CAPTURED WITH SIREN -- SFR Erotica category
• Robert Appleton -- CHARLIE RUNS RINGS AROUND THE EARTH -- SF novella

And in non-SFR categories:

• Robert Appleton -- SUNSET ON RAMREE -- Historical Fiction
• Pauline Baird Jones -- MYSTERY OF THE GREEN MIST -- Short in Anthology

We also have four Brigaders nominated in the 2010 RT Book Reviews Awards for Best Books/Authors! Woohoo!!!

For Best Futuristic Romance of 2010:

• CLOSE CONTACT - Katherine Allred
• ENEMY WITHIN - Marcella Burnard
• REBELS & LOVERS - Linnea Sinclair

For Best Small Press Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic of 2010:

• GIRL GONE NOVA - Pauline Baird Jones

BLOGGING
Over at Kylie Griffin's blog this week...
9th Nov. - "Going on an agent hunt..." (part 2)
12th Nov. - "Interview with...Angela Knight" - NYTimes best-selling paranormal author & author of the Time Guardian series (an SFR of a sort)
15th Nov. - "How good is your opening line?" (part 1) - analyze some practical examples and find out what makes them spark

As a part of Marva Dasef's release day for ULTIMATE DUTY, she'll be participating in a Chat day at Eternal Press. You can join the chat on Sunday, November 7th starting at 11:00AM PST. Marva will be chatting at 1:30 PST. Remember that the we all "fall back" early on the 7th, don't get caught out resetting your clocks!

Brigader A.R. Norris hosts a guest blog by author Vijaya Schartz (also a Brigader) that explains the basis of the fascinating culture in her series:  WHITE TIGER, RED LEOPARD and the just released BLACK JAQUAR.  All are available from Desert Breeze Publishing.

Sharon Lynn Fisher shares contest feedback on her website.  Sharon is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and award winning SFR writer.

NEW MEMBERS
Please welcome the following new Brigaders to our ranks:

• Stephanie Priestley
• Teagan Rand

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS
Maree Anderson is running a FROM THE ASHES ARC giveaway on her website/blog. It runs from now until 22nd Nov.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
"Crossing Genres for Publication" is enlightening and thought provoking read that poses and discusses the question “Lots of people have been saying that SF is dead… [but] you have combined SF with a paranormal element in a contemporary setting… how did you integrate the SF elements into the contemporary story?” over at Ripping Ozzie Reads.

"What Motivates Your Characters?" is a great read over at The Blood-Red Pencil this week.

The SciFiGuy blogs about Cover-Art Coincidences - major bummer for the authors involved to have their book covers looking so similar!