Sites for Readers & Writers of Science Fiction

DAW Books Inc. publisher of my science fiction. Submission guidelines, newsletters, and information on their authors. Fitzhenry & Whiteside publisher of my science fiction in the classroom titles. Presently information about those titles is at Trifolium Books website and the Wonder Zone site.
Penguin Canada distributes my science fiction titles in Canada and does wonderful things to promote my work. Site has a wealth of information about their authors. Palm Digital Media publisher of my science fiction in ebook format. Check out the titles and extra info!
Science Fiction Book Club where you can find lovely hardcover editions of my science fiction novels. SFsite
Interviews, book reviews, lists, links...it's all here and very timely!
Viola! The Webzine
Prose and poetry from the newsgroup. (Yes, it's true. There's even impulsive limericks from yours truly. They never, ever, go away! Fortunately, there's lots of better stuff as well.)
Made in Canada: The Homepage for Canadian SF
The site to find anyone and everyone who creates, makes, produces, acts, well, everyone! from Canada involved in speculative fiction, whether print, TV, or film. An Aurora-winning labour of love that will surprise you. You can also subscribe to an on-line newsletter absolutely packed with information.
Fantafiction
Superb and award-winning site featuring fantasy and science fiction literature and its creators from around the world. One of my favourites.
Galactic Lore On-line Magazine of New and Unpublished Works
Writing and critiqueing site. Excellent way to find intelligent, useful critique. Includes writing contests and challenges to hone your skills while having fun. While not very active at the moment, the archives from previous contests have wonderful stories.
Luis Royo, the wonderful artist who has done the covers for all of my sf novels. (The link is to an English language site.) Kenn Brown another extraordinary artist.

Indexes and Bookstores

Most of these post reviews and/or synopses. Some give author links. Many will let you submit your own review.

Amazon.com Barnes and Noble
Interzone Index Chapters/Indigo Books
Magic Dragon's Ultimate SF/F Index Seaside Book & Stamp
Basilisk Books (Ottawa)

Wordsworth Books

The Internet Book Information Center Mysterious Galaxy
alibris (used book search) sfbookcase.com

Anthologies and Magazines (Just a few. Try Locus for links to more!)

Locus
The newspaper of the science fiction field. Immense and well-maintained.
Asimov's Science Fiction
Guidelines as well as contests and nominated stories
On Spec
Canadian anthology magazine; lots of useful links

Analog
All you'd expect, PLUS author chats!!! Try this out!

Parsec
Canadian magazine featuring news about all media

Crystalline Sphere
On-line presence of the magazine "Challenging Destiny" Very thoughtful articles and book reviews.

Contests and Awards (The less obvious ones)

Generation Mars
Contest for high school students in the U.K. and Canada who use art, writing, or music to share their thoughts on our neighbour planet.
Webs of Wonder
Contest for best website using science fiction as a tool in the classroom. Tips and past winners on the site.
John W. Campbell Award
For best new writer of the year. If you know someone eligible, have them submit their name to this site.
Philip K. Dick Award
For distinguished science fiction published in mass market or trade paperback.
Prix Aurora Award
Canada's annual award, similar to the Hugo, with 10 categories divided into professional (English and French) and fan activities.
Sunburst Award
New Canadian juried award for novel-length speculative literature.
AwardWeb
Collection of literary award information. Check this site - there are often awards for which authors are eligible, if only they'd known!
Golden Duck Award
For excellence in Children's SF

Others of Interest

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Write Market
Articles and market information, with links
SF Poetry Association
Newsletter and extensive list of links for poets

C.J. Cherryh
Lots of info on writing as well as her work

The Ultimate SF Web Guide
Not updated in quite a while, but lots of links

David Brin's The Postman
Great SF in classroom resource using the novel and movie

Quadrant's List of Writer's Resources
Searchable link database; quite professional

Robert J. Sawyer
Rob keeps an nice set of essays here on writing.

SF-lovers Convention List
Searchable by location as well as date

Jeffrey A. Carver
Writing info as well as his work

Writer's Choice Literary Journal
Nice site with lots of links to information on several genres

SciFan
Nice site with lots of links for writers and fans of the genre

 

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