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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their April 6, 2005 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 2, Issue 35, April 6, 2005
April Fool's day was made for writers. Check out Locus
at CLICK HERE
for some interesting news stories from that date.
I do not guarantee any markets
New Markets:
InterNOVA is a new magazine of international
science fiction. "We are looking for intelligent, stylish
and entertaining modern sf stories, original in idea and
conception." CLICK HERE
Transita is a new women's fiction line out of publisher
How To Books, interested in books for mature women by mature
women. CLICK HERE
Mount Zion Speculative Fiction Review is a new
magazine focusing on Appalachian horror and fantasy. CLICK HERE
Market Changes:
Daw is still accepting unsolicited manuscripts of
science fiction and fantasy. Manuscripts should be sent to Peter
Stampfel, Submission Editor. CLICK HERE
Avon Books is currently looking for historical romance,
contemporary romance, romantic suspense and African-American
romance manuscripts. Query first. CLICK HERE
Ivan Held is the new president of G.P. Putnam’s
Sons. "His primary focus will be to expand the direction
of the publishing program by bringing in and nurturing a new
generation of writers in commercial and literary fiction, as well
as substantive nonfiction that will complement the existing
stable of internationally known talent on Putnam’s list."
CLICK HERE
The Alien Online is evolving from an e-zine to
'a news and information portal.' Book reviews will no longer be a
major part of the site. CLICK HERE
Interzone is now accepting e-mail submissions --
but ONLY during the months of May 2005, August 2005, and January
2006, as a trial. Any submissions received by e-mail outside of
those months will be deleted. Check their writer's guidelines for
the e-mail addresses and formats. CLICK HERE
Insidious Reflections have upped their pay rate
for the second time in as many months. They now pay 5 cents per
word, although they still pay only to the maximum of $25. CLICK HERE
Dreams and Nightmares, a SF and fantasy poetry
magazine, is currently overstocked on short-short fiction. They
have raised their pay rate to $10 per poem plus contributor's
copies. CLICK HERE
Closed Markets:
Visions, Magazine of Fantastic Queensland, has
closed due to internet host problems. They are hoping to re-open
at CLICK HERE
in mid-April or early May. At this time, they cannot offer
payment for contributions.
Neverary is closing. The current issue, April
2005, will be its last. CLICK HERE
Dated Markets (Anthologies, Contests, Special and Themed
Issues):
The Amityville House of Pancakes Omnibus, Volume 2,
has extended its deadline another month. They're looking for
humourous speculative fiction novellas. New Deadline: April 30,
2005. CLICK HERE
Creative Screenwriting Magazine is sponsoring the AAA
Screenplay Contest. They are open to scripts of any genre.
Entry fee: $40. Deadline: June 1, 2005. CLICK HERE
News:
Strange Horizons has completed reading all
submissions prior to February 6, 2005. If you sent a story on or
before February 5, please query. fiction@strangehorizons.com
(Put 'QUERY' at the beginning of your subject line.) CLICK HERE
April is National Poetry Month for the US and for
Canada.
CLICK HERE
AND HERE
AND HERE
A group of UK fantasy writers have banded together to form The
Write Fantastic. "The Write Fantastic is an initiative
by authors to introduce fantasy fiction to readers who have never
tried the genre, and to show those who have drifted away the
breadth and depth in current fantasy writing." The group
will begin their tour in May.
CLICK HERE
AND HERE
Our Losses:
Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Karol Wojtyla (May 18, 1920 -
April 2, 2005) Pope John Paul II since October 16, 1978, he had
been the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years. The
most travelled Pope ever, he has touched more hearts than any
previous pontiff. He was also a prolific, talented writer.
CLICK HERE
AND HERE
Gertrude M. Carr (1907 - March 6, 2005) The original
editor of the fanzine Cry of the Nameless, she became a
science fiction fan in 1949. She was involved with the APA until
2003.
Willis Hall (April 6, 1929 - March 7, 2005) A prolific
UK writer of plays (including radio and television) and musicals,
he also wrote children's fantasy books. CLICK HERE
David Kossoff (November 24, 1919 - March 23, 2005) A UK
actor and writer, Kossoff performed on the stage, in films, on
television and in commercials. CLICK HERE
Alan Dundes (September 8, 1934 - March 30, 2005)
Internationally renowned folklorist, member of the Anthropology
Department of the University of California, Berkeley, died while
teaching his class. He was well-known for his sometimes
controversial interpretations and analysis of folklore and
customs.
CLICK HERE
Author's Note
Ansible: SF News and Gossip is a monthly
newsletter from UK speculative fiction author, David Langford.
It is an informative, humourous newsletter, with bits of gossip,
news, and interesting tidbits like 'As Others See Us' (quotes by
non-speculative fiction people about speculative fiction) and
'Thog's Masterclass.' You know all those continuity problems or
bad wordings that actually make it into published novels? 'Thog's
Masterclass' is where they wind up -- especially if they're by
such well-known authors as Alastair Reynolds or Ben Bova. You can
find it on the website CLICK HERE
or get it sent directly to your email-box. I like things
delivered directly to me HERE.
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