Writing links:

1) If you are a serious writer of fantasy, science fiction, or horror, you should check out the Critters group for their valuable criticisms. www.critters.org

2) www.critiquecircle.com is a website that is just as useful as Critters, but it is open to people of all ages and it applies to all genres, so proceed at your own discretion. It is among the friendliest of writing communities one can find out there, and is lucky enough to have some of the most talented fantasy writers out there as members who I am proud to call critiquing partners.

3) www.fictionfactor.com; this site is the most comprehensive collection of how-to articles I have encountered on the web. Definitely worth checking out if you have ANY questions, be they on the craft of writing or on the business of writing.

4) Publisher’s Lunch; it’s free, and it gives you information as to what everyone is doing in publishing and which editors are changing where, and lets you know of deals that are being inked months in advance of a book’s release.

5) Everyone who’s anyone: This is a very altruistic site run by a cheerful guy named Gerard Jones (and by cheerful I mean delightfully sarcastic). He often posts the rapports he carries on with editors and agents in regards to his works, and the list is indispensible. Think of it as a Communist website, but in a good way, with the principle that sharing this information of who’s who in publishing and how he or she can be contacted, is a good thing.

6) http://www.preditorsandeditors.com ; this site is facilitated by a fantasy author named Victoria Strauss, who also happens to be a very knowledgeable and encouraging lady. If you have questions in regards to the authenticity or legitimacy of a potential agent, editor, or publisher, this is the place to go.

7) www.agentquery.com; this site is pretty much the cheapest alternative to the yearly Writer’s Market and Writer’s Market Agent listings texts that come out every year and–let’s face it–become outdated every three months. Try this site for sure, because it also gives information as to who accepts what format of query (i.e. snail mail or email) and several other useful tidbits.

Writers Break: Writing Fiction; this website is also a good one to check out, especially when you want to take a break from writing and let some technique sink in

9) Ralan; www.ralan.com; it is the most comprehensive website of magazine and publisher listings of speculative fiction out there. Among some other decent ones are Spicy Green Iguana and Story Pilot, which allows you to be a bit more selective.

10) www.sffworld.com; a good website for sf and f authors to network and to read author interviews; if you can get on the front page, you’re good as gold

Good newsletters that are actually useful and don’t just clutter your inbox:

1) Krista Barrett Writer’s Gazette

2) Moira Allen Writing World

Some good magazines:

1) Writer’s Digest (www.writersdigest.com)

2) Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine: (www.romantictimes.com); no, seriously, it doesn’t just talk about Romance novels. It devotes a whole section to current science fiction and fantasy book reviews and often discusses trends in the publishing industry as a whole, which often includes a slant toward science fiction and fantasy as well as paranormal romance. It is a very useful tool for those who wish to expand their roles as industry insiders.

3) Realms of Fantasy; not only is it a great fiction market to submit to, should you be so lucky to get in, but it also has great ads for publishers, which can give you new markets to submit to, and it gives information and reviews on fantasy books, film, and art.

Other Writers:

I make it a habit to promote those who I think are marginalized, especially fellow Critters–

1) Josh Vogt - http://www.jrvogt.com/

2) Daniel Arenson - www.danielarenson.com

3) Tony Pi - http://www.eyrie.org/~pi/

4) Marie O’Regan (comprehensive dark fantasy and horror listings; check out her section on publishers for a detailed list) http://www.marieoregan.net/links.htm

5) Jim Butcher www.jim-butcher.com

6) Anne Bishop http://www.annebishop.com/

7) Laurell K. Hamilton www.laurellkhamilton.org

Brandon Sanderson www.brandonsanderson.com

9) Jacqueline Carey: www.jacquelinecarey.com

10) Clive Barker: http://www.clivebarker.info/news.html

Legacy of Kain websites:

1) www.thelostworlds.net (very comprehensive)

2) www.dark-chronicle.co.uk (also very comprehensive)

3) www.nosgoth.net

4) www.legacyofkain.net

5) Defiance game main website: www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/gss/lokdefiance

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