Sime~Gen Perspectives Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2005
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Contents:
*THE VAMPIRE'S FRIEND - RADIO PLAY
*REREADABLE BOOKS
*BORDERLANDS UPDATE
*NEW REVIEWS
*STARRED CROSS JEWELRY
*SIMECENTER FOR SEPTEMBER
*HELP WANTED
*CONVENTION APPEARANCES
*AVAILABLE RELEASES and PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
*SITES TO REMEMBER
*SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
*****THE VAMPIRE'S FRIEND
THE VAMPIRE'S FRIEND (a radio-play version that will be on XM Satellite Radio) is almost 80 minutes long and available for free MP3 streaming at the bottom of this page with more information on that whole project at http://www.simegen.com/writers/audio/dorian/ .
******REREADABLE BOOKS
The Review Columns for Rereadable Books for July, August and Sept 2005 are now posted for free reading.
The material to be reviewed for December, 2005 has been posted on that index page as well.
Go to http://www.simegen.com/reviews/rereadablebooks/ to find all our reviews and review columns.
Remember, you may use our domain wide Google search to locate particular books or authors we may have reviewed or discussed in various places.
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******BORDERLANDS UPDATE
Part 15 of the Borderlands RPG scenario, "Healing Old Wounds, Finding New Hope" is now at http://www.simegen.com/sgfandom/fans/bev/boom/index.html#part.15 . This is a fairly short part, mostly focused on winding up the Gegg arc and planting the seeds for various new arcs to come. We also have a mini-arc in which we see Barrysboy Fox's village up close, and some familiar characters in unfamiliar situations.
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******NEW REVIEWS
LOVE AND LETTERS IN NEW ENGLAND by Elizabeth G. von Klemperer
WESTWARD BOUND by D. Michael Eberhardt
WILD SORCERESS by Margaret L. Carter and Leslie Ray Carter
THE DIGGING CREW by Nathalie Mallet
SWORD ACROSS TIME by Catherine Anne Collins
RED AS BLOOD -- Morgana de Winter
CONSTANT CRAVING by Joyce and Jim Lavene
ALL I EVER WANTED by Erin Moore
NO ACCIDENT by Kathleen O'Connor
CHRISTMAS MAGIC by Marianne LaCroix
DARE TO DREAM!: 25 EXTRAORDINARY LIVES by Sandra McLeod Humphrey
NIGHT LAWS by Jim Michael Hanson (two reviews)
NIGHT LAWS by Jim Michael Hanson (two reviews)
CHAINSAW'S JUSTICE by Allen "Skip" Roth
HOUSE OF SHAPES by Sarah J. Richard
JINGLE OF COINS by C D Ledbetter
HOT OFF THE PRESSES by Trixie Stilletto
STAGESTRUCK VAMPIRES AND OTHER PHANATASMS by Suzy McKee Charnas
CAN I KEEP YOU by Alexandra Marell
RACING HEARTS by Ashlee Hopkins
THE ANONYMOUS AMANUENSIS by Judith B. Glad
THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR by Karen Kay
AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND by George MacDonald
MURDER WITHOUT PITY by Steve Haberman
MURDER WELL BRED by Carolyn Banks
A SAFE AND WELCOME NEST by Judith B. Glad
ASHES by Lea Tassie and Kathleen Webb
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******STARRED-CROSS JEWELRY NOW AVAILABLE
The page advertising magnificent, hand-crafted Starred-Cross Jewelry is up:This page shows the four items:
- silver & enamel brooch (enamel can be ANY color)
- silver & gold brooch
- silver & gold outline pendant
- small silver pin
(The first three are 1-1/2" square; the pin is about half that size.)
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Any questions or comments go to: Kaires Tevesu . (Please mention 'starred-cross jewelry' in the subject line, because that address gets a _lot_ of spam.)
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******SimeCenter News - September 2005
Our readers get a special treat this month:
- THREE new stories and THREE new artworks
- two new recipients, devoted to helping Katrina's victims
Our own Jean Lorrah wrote a plea to EPIC and SWFA, asking members to contribute stories for this important effort. Then I plagiarized her letter, and contacted all the authors and artists who contributed to SimeCenter in the past.
The response was overwhelming...generous people, eager to help!
In addition, LAST month's contributing author and artist allowed me to transfer their works to the new recipients. So you really get FOUR opportunities to 'Read a Good Story' or 'Get a Good Eyefull' (as artist G.B.Chew expressed it) and 'Do a Good Deed.'
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The two recipients in this issue, are:
- American Red Cross
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Salvation Army
When you see their webpages, you will see that they are both entirely committed to assisting the victims of this terrible disaster. (Be sure to tell them you were 'referred' by SimeCenter!)
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In the art deparment...
We have two lovely works by Michael Cox:
- The Journey (which may have remained unfinished)
- The Lighthouse (an unexpectedly forlorn image)
And G.B.Chew offers two very different works:
- Embattled Pixie (defending, in many dimensions)
- Brain Tree (showing that all life is connected)
These two artists are both gentle and loving people, judging from their EMail communications. Both have freely offered their magnificent creations to help our featured recipients, month after month, year after year.
SimeCenter is pleased and honored to offer their works for your enjoyment.
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And stories...
Ardath Mayhar contributes "Ratings War" (an intriguing look at the not-too-distant future).
Lois June Wickstrom--who, BTW, managed Simecenter through its first year of existence--has allowed us to serialize her latest book, "The Reluctant Spy." (now available on Cafe Press ).
Michelle Levigne--one who responded to Jean's SWFA plea--sent "Norbra" (A First Civ Story, Part of the Commonwealth Universe).
Finally, you have another chance to enjoy "Brain Wave" by Stuart & Jennifer Palmer (which explains a lot about the 60's).
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Posting these exciting new contributions is a challenge, because our global page format doesn't want to accept multiple recipients, stories, and artwork.
I'm posting it in segments: the rerouted August donations first. That's done. Then the new material. I assure you, the whole amazing construct will be there SOON...soon with only two Oh's, which means within a day. (Our Webmaster McGyver'd up a technical solution; I just have to organize myself to use it.)
Please be generous in supporting these worthy organizations. Please enjoy the stories and artwork. (And please tell me if you find any problems with the site, or can suggest improvements.)
In Service to Unity, Kaires
******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: A 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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******CONVENTION APPEARANCES
Both of SIME~GEN's co-creators, Jean Lorrah and Jacqueline Lichtenberg plan to attend the following Conventions in 2005 and 2006, unless otherwise noted below.
LOSCON 32~ NOVEMBER 25-27 2005 (Jacqueline only)
WESTERCON~ San Diego CA , July 1-4 2006
WORLDCON~ Los Angeles CA, August 23-27 2006 http://worldcon.org/ for a list of all Worldcons including Japan
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******PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
Now available
~ the Omnibus reprint of Jean Lorrah's SAVAGE EMPIRE: DARK MOON RISING is #1 in the reprint program.
~ Trade Paperback edition of DREAMSPY from BenBella Books and you can order on amazon and some other places.
Read the comments here.
~ SAVAGE EMPIRE: PROPHECIES is #2 in Jean Lorrah's and Winston Howlett's omnibus reprint of the Savage Empire series.
Still Available in Trade Paperback, SIME~GEN: THE UNITY TRILOGY
TO KISS OR TO KILL finally has a definite publication date. June, 2006. Misha Merlin's next project with their new distributor, after spending this summer on a major promotion of their special Robert Heinlein collection, will be a Fall relaunch of THE UNITY TRILOGY with world-wide promotion and distribution, and a drive to get it into chain stores.
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***** Sites to Remember *****
Reviews of books by Jacqueline Lichtenberg
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