Sime~Gen Perspectives Newsletter
MARCH 2004
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Contents:
* SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING
*JACQUELINE LICHTENBERGıS BIBLIOGRAPHY
* REREADABLE BOOKS
* AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS
* BOOK AVAILABILITY
* HUGO NOMINATIONS
* M. ALEXIS PAKULAK
* DREAMSPY REVIEWS
* PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
* POWER OF PURPOSE ESSAY COMPETITION
* HELP WANTED
* SITES TO REMEMBER
* COPYRIGHT NOTICE
* UNSUBSCRIBE INSTRUCTIONS
* HOW TO CONTACT EDITOR
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******SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING RELEASE

The first volume of the reissue of all of Jean Lorrah and Winston Howlett's Savage Empire books has been issued. SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING contains the first three volumes of the series -- the story of Lenardo, the Master Reader (telepath), who must venture into the land of the savages and can cause fires, move mountains, and very easily stop human hearts. There he meets Aradia, Lady Adept. Love, war, and politics become inextricably combined. May be ordered at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/193210013X/rereadablebooksr .

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******JAQUELINE LICHTENBERGS BIBLIOGRAPHY

Jaqueline Lichtenbergıs bibliography now includes two e-book editions of Sime~Gen titles, plus her contribution to a new book on the television show ANGEL tentatively slated for Oct. 2004. Jean Lorrah, primary author of one e-book edition, likewise has a contribution to the anthology on the television show ANGEL.

The Sime~Gen site has also been updated with some contents to forthcoming Sime~Gen volumes. Much more content to come.

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****** REREADABLE BOOKS COLUMN UPDATE:

Books to be reviewed in 2004 through May are now posted in Jacqueline Lichtenberg's Recommended Books column. The columns will be posted after the publication date on paper in The Monthly Aspectarian. You will also find this column posted on the website of The Monthly Aspectarian at http://www.lightworks.com .

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******AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS

New Section: Favorite Authors:
Amanda Ashley/Madeline Baker

Goldie's Favorites:
Robin D. Owens
Robin T. Popp

Historical:
Tracy Ranson

Mainstream:
Sam Smith

Mystery:
Lori Ham
Kam & Bobby Ruble

Romance:
Andrew Verrett
Pamela Johnson

Vampires:
Jayme Evans
J.C. Wilder

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******BOOK AVAILABILITY

In addition to availability direct from the publisher, TO KISS OR TO KILL is now available for pre-order on amazon.com at a discounted price. trade paperback hardcover edition .

Pre-order your copy of DREAMSPY in trade paperback (April 2004 release) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1932100091/rereadablebooksr/ .

DREAMSPY has three free chapters available to view prior to its April release. Check them out at: http://www.simegen.com/writers/luren/ .

SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING will be available at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/193210013X/rereadablebooksr/ .

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******HUGO NOMINATIONS

Although Sime~Gen or any of the other releases by Jacqueline and Jean this year do not qualify for the HUGO Awards given out at the World Science Fiction Convention in September, some of their works will be eligible in future years. 2004's release of Sime~Gen: TO KISS OR KILL (and possibly the short stories within it) will be eligible for nominations and voting at the Glasgow Worldcon in 2005. The website for the 2005 Worldcon is -- http://www.interaction.worldcon.org.uk/ .

Both attending and supporting members of Worldcon can nominate and vote for the Hugos. Hugo rules are posted on the WorldCon site.

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******M. ALEXIS (LEXIE) PAKULAK COMMENTS ON SIME~GEN

M. Alexis Pakulak, long time fan of Sime~Gen, has rediscovered us through Sime~Gen: The Unity Trilogy and is hard at work writing some new Sime~Gen stories for Companion In Zeor Online .

She tells a story of a 1970's Star Trek Convention in her comment on her discovery and rediscovery of this Universe full of stories. Go to http://www.simegen.com/writers/simegen/testimonials/index.html to read her comments.

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******DREAMSPY REVIEWS

DREAMSPY reviews have now been posted and are available to read at the link below.

There are reviews of Dreamspy by an award winning Romance writer, a well-known Mystery writer, and a Nebula Award Winning sf writer, plus the tribute from the Music Industry. This is truly a novel, which has true cross-genre appeal. Find DREAMSPY at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1932100091/rereadablebooksr/ .

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******PUBLICATION SCHEDULE

Meisha Merlin and Embiid are releasing the e-book version of SIME~GEN: TO KISS OR TO KILL in May and a stand-alone House of Zeor e-book in JULY.

Now available: the Omnibus reprint of Jean Lorrah's SAVAGE EMPIRE. The first three novels being re-released under the title SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING -- is #1 in the reprint program.

In APRIL -- the new Trade Paperback edition of DREAMSPY will be out from BenBella Books and you can pre-order on amazon and some other places. Read the comments here: http://www.simegen.com/writers/luren/dreamspy/dreamspyreviews.html .

MAY -- TO KISS OR KILL will be $4.99 in e-book version. It'll be in Windows and Palm formats only. http://www.embiid.net/books/books.asp?622276807&P=319&C=0

JULY -- In July the print Hardcover and Trade Paperback editions of SIME~GEN: TO KISS OR TO KILL comes out which you can pre-order on amazon and elsewhere. This volume of all new, original Sime~Gen contains a long novel by Jean Lorrah, a short Novel by Jacqueline Lichtenberg and the first Zhag/Tonyo story by Jean Lorrah to see print. You can already pre-order it on amazon and elsewhere. On www.meishamerlin.com you can read a short excerpt from Jean's novel.

An ebook of HOUSE OF ZEOR also in July. http://www.embiid.net/books/books.asp?622276807&P=322&C=0 also only Windows and Palm formats.

AND --- SAVAGE EMPIRE: PROPHECIES is #2 in Jean's omnibus reprint of the Savage Empire series.

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******POWER OF PURPOSE WORLDWIDE ESSAY COMPETITION

The Competition is a worldwide essay competition with the theme "The Power of Purpose."

Expanding Humanity's Vision of Purpose
The Power of Purpose Worldwide Essay Competition
Total Prize Awards $5000,00 US Dollars
One Grand Prize of US $100,000
Four Awards of US $50,000
Four Awards of US $25,000
Ten Awards of US $10,000

Details to be found on http://www.powerofpurpose.org/

Deadline for Entries: May 31, 2004
Winners Announced: September 2004

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******HELP WANTED

The spotlights section of Simegen.com currently needs interviewers, spotlight posting personnel, an assistant spotlights gatemaster, and a keygifts store manager. We are also requesting an Assistant Reviews Co-coordinator - duties include covering when other staff are unable to perform tasks. We are almost finished revamping our reviews section and expect activity to be at a constant high level. We're looking for a versatile quick learner able to put in some time daily. Pluses are good command of the English language (syntax, grammar, punctuation, in that order,) some computer experience or ability to learn, and an interest in books. Direct all inquiries to simegen@simegen.com.

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***** Sites to Remember *****
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Book reviews by Jacqueline Lichtenberg

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