I am participating in National Novel Writing Month, with a goal of writing a 50,000 word novel before December 1, 2009. I will post a podcast about the experience when I return at the beginning of December.
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CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION SPACE ADVENTURE IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF ROBERT A. HEINLEIN AND POUL ANDERSON Premier author Derek Laurens wants to publicize his new debut science fiction novel "The Survivors," published by Phoenixe Press, LLC, available for retail purchase on amazon.com at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Novel-Derek-Laurens/dp/061520385X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224108682&sr=1-3 AUTHOR'S COMMENTARY I wrote this novel primarily out of a teenage fondness for grand science-fiction space adventure. If you look around at what is available out there today, it is readily obvious that the emphasis is on fantasy rather than traditional science-fiction. While the likes of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings abound, one has to wonder ...
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In recent weeks, book-centric social network Shelfari has made a number of updates and improvements and it's about time like a geek like me settle down and talk about them. After all, this is the one of the few social networks that I still cater to, mainly because I use it as a virtual library. First thing you'll notice is the overall new look with a cleaner header, a more thought-out series of tabs dividing Shelfari's various features in logical groups that stand out more in the current color scheme and a more integrated updates page covering any new friend requests, new activity related ...
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Just got this email from Borders about the new Oprah Book Club selection The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. He's a first time author & he's hit the jackpot. Sales are gonna go through the roof now. Wow this baby is 556 pages! I don't watch her show alot but I do follow her bookclub. I haven't been disappointed with a pick yet. About the Book Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose ...
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This week I'd like to recommend a book that will especially touch the hearts of people who love children and animals. Bridge Called Hope is a collection of true stories about Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch . The couple who owns this special ranch do two things to make the world a better place. First of all, they adopt horses who are unwanted or who have been abused and neglected. They have seen many miracles happen as they have taken horses who were so badly injured by their human owners that they weren't expected to live, nursed them to health, and given them a wonderful ...
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