29 August 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 30 August 2006

Collection and Preservation of Blood Evidence
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/Blood1.html
Compiled information of information, an over view, and
even technique by Louisiana State Police Forensic
Scientist George Schiro.

Filmmakers
http://www.filmmakers.com/index.htm
Screenwriters resource offering news, contest
information, and resource links.

For Writers.com
http://www.forwriters.com/
Great reference site that includes markets,
research links, agent info, and more.

Free Advice / Copyright Law
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/copyright_law/
Legal advice website offers easy to understand
explanations of copyright law, requirements and
action. Good FAQ.

Hot Cops
http://www.karintabke.com/coptalk.php
Erotica Author Karin Tabke has added her husband
to her website. A retired California Cop has offered
information for crime and police procedural writers
and will take your questions. Submit questions to
karin@karintabke.com
I had a hard time deciding if I was posting this
as my blog choice for the week, or my crime
link. You chose.

Natalie R Collins
http://www.nataliercollins.com
http://www.nataliercollins.com/agentinfo.html
http://www.nataliercollins.com/resources.php
Site offers useful writing resources. Ready to begin
searching for an agent? Don't even begin without
checking out Natalie's extensive agent information.
Then check out the trailer for her book Wives & Sisters.

Nuts and Bolts
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
A writer's working tool to the mechanics of
writing as an art, a trade, and the working medium.

Writer's Free Reference
http://www.writers-free-reference.com/
Countless resource links for writers and researchers.

Writing For Children
http://www.writing-world.com/children/index.shtml
Portion of Writing World dedicated to writing for children,
helpful articles specifically for the children's writer; includes
the archives for Advice From The Caterpillar by Peggy
Tibbetts, links, and resources.

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Ghost House Books
http://www.lonepinepublishing.com/
http://www.lonepinepublishing.com/about/book_proposals
Imprint of Lone Pine Publishing, a Canadian
publisher of ghost stories. Considers books
based on fact, folklore, or actual events.
Send proposals: nfoulds@lonepinepublishing.com
Editorial Director
Lone Pine Publishing
10145 – 81 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 1W9

Walker Books
http://www.walkerbooks.co.uk/
http://www.walkerbooks.co.uk/About/FAQs/How-Do-I-Submit-A-Manuscript
English children's publisher of fiction and non fiction, from infant to young adult. Does not
accept query's via email or hard copy format.
Query: enquiry@walker.co.uk
Walker Books Ltd
87 Vauxhall Walk
London SE11 5HJ

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American Girl Magazine
http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/index.html
http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines/index.html
Magazine targeting girls from 7 to 13 years of age. Publishes
fiction: contemporary and historical, up to 2,300 words. No
science fiction, fantasy, or first-romance stories.
Magazine Department Assistant
American Girl
P.O. Box 620986,
Middleton, WI 53562-09860
American Girl / Pleasant Company
http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines_books.html
Focuses on non-fiction activity, craft, and
advice books for girls.
Submissions Editor
Pleasant Company Publications
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562

Angels On Earth Magazine
http://www.angelsmagazine.com/
http://www.angelsmagazine.com/writers_Guidelines.asp
Guidepost publication covering true stories of the angels
in your everyday life.
Query: submissions@angelsonearth.com
Editor
Angels on Earth
16 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016

Conte' Nast Traveler
http://www.condenet.com/mags/trav/
http://www.condenastmediakit.com/cnt/contact.cfm
High quality travel magazine with articles and features
written on experienced travel.
Query: Marcia_Kline@cntraveler.com
Marcia KlineAssociate PublisherTimes Square, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10036

God Allows U-turns
http://www.godallowsuturns.com/
http://www.godallowsuturns.com/?id=66
Christian inspirational book series. Each book in series contain
over one hundred uplifting, encouraging and inspirational true
short stories. Multiple volumes are planned.
Prefers submission via web site.
or by email submit2uturns@godallowsuturns.com
The God Allows U-Turns Project
P .O. Box 717
Faribault, MN 55021-0717

Italian America
http://www.osia.org/public/magazine/magazine.asp
http://www.osia.org/public/magazine/freelance_guidelines.asp
Magazine from the Order Sons of Italy in America.
Considers features and photo layouts
Query: ddesanctis@osia.org
Italian America magazine
Dona De Sanctis, Editor
219 E St., NE
Washington, DC 20002

Montana Outdoors
http://fwp.mt.gov/mtoutdoors/
http://fwp.mt.gov/mtoutdoors/HTML/writers.htm
Bimonthly magazine published by the Montana State Forestry
department dedicated to conservation and preservation of
Montana's wildlife, and the great out of doors experience.
Query: montanaoutdoors@state.mt.us
Montana Outdoors
930 West Custer Ave.
PO Pox 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701

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22 August 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 23 August 2006

All Law
http://www.alllaw.com/topics/
An index of law related links from Administrative
Law, to ethics, identity theft and weather related
litigation.

American Screenwriter's Association
http://www.asascreenwriters.com/
Association for the advancement of screenwriters and
perfecting their work.

Beatrice
http://www.beatrice.com/
Ron Hogan introduces readers to writers.

Book Signing Tips
http://www.celebratelove.com/booksigningtips.htm
After a discussion I went looking for book signing
information. This offers some do's and don'ts for
consideration.

Booktalk
http://www.booktalk.com/agents1.asp
Offers helpful insights for authors and agent listings.

Copyright Society of the USA
http://www.csusa.org/
Organization whose main purpose is to gather,
interchange, and disseminate copyright law and
information.

Word Origins
http://www.wordorigins.org/
Website of etymology, offers word listings and
A Way With Words a monthly newsletter on words;
application, slang and grammar.

Writer's Crossing
http://www.writerscrossing.com/
How to site for freelance writers.

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Marion Street Press
http://www.marionstreetpress.com/index.html
http://www.marionstreetpress.com/Submitmanuscript.html
Independent publisher specializing in books for writers and
journalist.
Query: edavis@marionstreetpress.com
Publisher: Ed Avis
804 Harrison St. Suite 2E
Oak Park, Illinois 60304

Stone Dragon Press
http://www.stonedragonpress.com/index.html
http://www.stonedragonpress.com/guidelines.html
http://www.stonedragonpress.com/sub_text.html
Publisher of new and established authors in speculative
fiction, science fiction, fantasy and horror. Also seeks
artwork.
Query: stonedragon@stonedragonpress.com
Stone Dragon Press
3418 Morgan Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412-2336

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American Style Magazine
http://www.americanstyle.com/
http://www.americanstyle.com/Magazine/edguide.cfm
Magazine contains rich and varied information about American Art,
hand crafts, galleries, museums, art tours and artist profiles.
Query: hoped@rosengrp.com
Hope Daniels, Editor
AmericanStyle magazine
3000 Chestnut Ave, #304
Baltimore MD 21211

Another Realm
http://www.anotherealm.com/
Membership community with a monthly Ezine featuring
Flash Fiction: horror, sci-fi & fantasy. Full length stories
accepted only during prescribed reading periods,
October 01 thru 31
Home of Preditors and Editors.
electronic submission only: flashfiction@anotherealm.com

Eastgate
http://www.eastgate.com/
http://www.eastgate.com/Guidelines.html
Electronic media of Hyper fiction and poetry.
Query/Submission: dgreco@eastgate.com
Eastgate Systems,Inc.
134 Main Street
Watertown MA 02472

Family Energy Magazine
http://familyenergy.com/
http://familyenergy.com/writers.php
Publication on family health, fitness and fun from IParenting Media.
Considers essays, features, and informational articles.
Query: editors@iparenting.com

International Living
http://www.internationalliving.com/
http://www.internationalliving.com/write_for_us.html
Print publication and website operated by Angora Ireland
featuring articles, full length and short features on the
world's hidden vacation gems, retirement, and travel.
Query: editor@Internationalliving.com
Laura Sheridan
5 Catherine Street
Waterford, Ireland

Mad Magazine
http://www.dccomics.com/mad/
http://www.dccomics.com/mad/?action=submissions
American Icon seeks comedy writers.
Query: submissions@madmagazine.com
MAD Submissions Editor
1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

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15 August 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 16 August 2006

The Copyright Licensing Agency
http://www.cla.co.uk/
A non-profit organization, British Copyright Law
and Licensing Agency offers tips to British
writers on protecting their works under the loose
British copyright law.

Grammar Lady
http://www.grammarlady.com/
Online grammar, punctuation, and writing
tool.

International Crime Scene Investigator's Association
http://icsia.org/
http://icsia.org/usefulllinks.html
Links page offers a broad scope of links; professional,
job specifications, diagnostic and investigative sites.

Piers Anthony's Internet Publishing
http://www.hipiers.com/publishing.html
Publishing information and resources from
author Piers Anthony for writers.

Scriptapalooza
http://www.scriptapalooza.com/
Home of the annual Scriptapalooza Screenwriting
competition, Scriptapalooza TV, and Scriptapalooza
Coverage.

To Market
http://www.raabassociates.com/tomarket/tomarket.htm
Resource and marketing information portal
for Children's authors.

Writer Beware! Blogs
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/
Victoria Strauss and AC Crispen hunt down the
scams and scammers.

Writer's Weekly
http://www.writersweekly.com/
Magazine targeting the writing industry and
the freelance writer. Jam packed with pertinent
industry information.

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Ballantine Books
http://www.randomhouse.com/BB/
http://www.randomhouse.com/BB/aboutus/submissions.html
A member of the Random House family, Ballantine specializes
in fiction, health, biographical and historical. Ballantine also
offers ebooks and books for reading circles.
Query: bfi@randomhouse.com
Ballantine Books
1745 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Berkeley Jove
http://us.penguingroup.com/
http://nalauthors.com/
Imprint of Penguin Putnam. Mass market paperback, and
trade paper back books. Prints 500 titles annually.

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Argosy Magazine
http://www.argosymag.com/
http://www.argosymag.com/ArgosySubmission.html
Pulp fiction magazine, published quarterly by
Coppervale International
Query: mailto:jeremybrundage@yahoo.com
313 East Center St.
P.O. Box 1421
Taylor AZ 85939

Audubon Magazine
http://magazine.audubon.org/
Publication and society dedicated to preservation,education,
and appreciation of nature and specifically birds.
Query: editor@audubon.org
National Audubon Society
700 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

FACES
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/FAC/
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/writersFACEguides.html
A division of Cricket Publications, Faces is seeking a themed
publication for children. Seeks articles, supplemental fiction, and non-fiction.
Query: facesmag@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Crooker Carpentiere, Editor
FACES Magazine
Cobblestone Publishing
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Mysteries Magazine
http://www.mysteriesmagazine.com/
http://www.mysteriesmagazine.com/writer.html
Feature magazine considers manuscripts on historical
and ancient mysteries, the paranormal, crop circles and
other unusual finds, lost treasure, UFOs, bizarre
or the occult.
Query: editor@mysteriesmagazine.com
Mysteries Magazine
PO Box 490
Walpole, NH 03608

Smithsonian Magazine
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/index.shtml
http://www.magsubmissions.com/
http://www.magsubmissions.com/guidelines.html
Prefers 250 to 300 word written proposals. Considers humor, cultural
history, physical science, art and natural history. Is also interested
in offbeat subjects and profiles.
Query: articles@simag.si.edu
Marlane Liddell
Articles Editor
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
Victor Building
Suite 7100
MRC 951
Washington DC 20013-7012

Vancouver Magazine
http://www.vancouvermagazine.com/ARCHIVES/current.html
http://www.vancouvermagazine.com/ABOUTUS/aboutus.html
Public affairs and features publication for the Vancouver and
Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.
Query: mail@vancouvermagazine.com
Vancouver magazine
Transcontinental Publishing
500-2608 Granville St.
Vancouver, B. C. V6H 3V3

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08 August 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 9 August 2006

American Bar Association ~ Copyright Basics
http://www.abanet.org/intelprop/comm106/106copy.html
Comprehensive site of legal knowledge that answers
questions about the basics of American copyright law.
Information includes amplification of existing copyrighted
material, who can and what is eligible for copyright
registration and what forms should be used for copyrighting.

Bookmarket
http://www.bookmarket.com/101pub.html
Wow, this is a great site to begin researching
online publishing houses.

Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/
Mystery and Crime writer's paradise. Tips on the hows,
whys, where, whats, and who woulds of crime and crime
scenes.

Production Hub
http://www.productionhub.com/directory/listings.asp?section_id=10&cat_id=431
Agent listings

Romance Ink
http://www.romanceink.com/
http://www.romanceink.com/guidelines.html
Website dedicated to romance reading, writing, living.
Currently is seeking article, poetry, and short
submissions on romance and life.
Kai great thistle

Romancing The Blog
http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/
Industry info and insights from pens of
working girls.

Scriptfly
http://www.scriptfly.com/index.shtml
Resource and information center for screenwriters. Offers
news, screen study, spec market information and articles.

The Slot: A Spot for Copy Writers
http://www.theslot.com/
Well written, informative website for writers. Make sure you
enter Sharp Points armed with time, every click addictively
leads you somewhere else.

Writer's Write
http://www.writenews.com/
Information website for the writing professional. Offers
paying market, and dead market information. Industry
news, resources and links.

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Albert Whitman Books
http://www.albertwhitman.com/
http://www.albertwhitman.com/index.cfm?CategoryID=51
Publisher of children's books. Generates approximately
30 titles annually.
Albert Whitman & Company
6340 Oakton Street
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2723

Pulpless
http://www.pulpless.com/
Electronic publisher, who prints paper too.
Author's contract posted onsite.
Editorial Department
Pulpless.Com
Editorial office:
10736 Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 775
Culver City, CA 90230-4969

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Apple Seeds
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/appmain.htm
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_app.html
An educational, non fiction, historical magazine for kids
in grades three and four from Carus publishing. Each 36
page edition is themed:
Email queries to: swbuc@aol.com
Susan Buckley, Editor
APPLESEEDS Magazine
140 E 83rd St.
New York, NY 10028

Aurealis
http://www.aurealis.com.au/
http://www.aurealis.com.au/submissions.php
Australian sci-fi publication. Offers monthly
flash fiction competitions.
Query: submissions@aurealis.com.au
Aurealis Magazine
PO Box 15026 City East
Qld Australia 4002

Montana Magazine
http://www.montanamagazine.com/
http://www.montanamagazine.com/online/
http://www.montanamagazine.com/readers/guidelines.php#wg
Bi-monthly magazine and website dedicated to Montana
life, adventures, issues and venues.
Query: editor@montanamagazine.com
Beverly Magley
Editor, Montana Magazine
P.O. Box 5630
Helena, MT 59604

National Review
http://www.nationalreview.com/
Online publication of National Public Radio.
Query: submissions@nationalreview.com
National Review
215 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10016

Preservation Magazine
http://www.nationaltrust.org/Magazine/current/index.htm
Print and online publication on the nation's historical trust,
also considers features and articles on politics, arts, places,
people, and history.
Query w/ sase:
Preservation Magazine
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Winner Magazine
http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/winner/
http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/var_pages/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website targeting tobacco
prevention; classroom tool.
Considers features, life skills articles, personal profiles
and activity articles.
Query: jschleifer@rhpa.org
Winner Magazine
55 West Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740

*~*~*~*~*

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02 August 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 2 August 2006

AuthorsLawyer.com
http://www.authorslawyer.com/index.shtml
Offers copyright information from a proauthor
viewpoint and copyright resources. 1976 & 1998 US
Copyright Law. Site also offers information on literary
scams broken down by agent, editor, printing and publishers.

Book Browse
http://www.bookbrowse.com
http://www.bookbrowse.com/information/index.cfm?fuseaction=submissions
More than book reviews. A good book place to
see and be seen.

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict/
Website include military acronyms, abbreviations,
and terms.

Forensics Resource and Criminal Law Search
http://www.kruglaw.com/
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/tutorial.html
Awesome crime and mystery writer's resource, check
out the "A Beginner's Primer on the Investigation of
Forensic Evidence."

Global Literary Market for Screenwriters
http://www.screenstyle.com/globmar.html
Paid membership website for marketing your scripts.
Boost a database / directory of more than one
thousand agents, producers and industry executives.

Maud Newton
http://maudnewton.com/blog/
A colourful look at the world of literature, pop
culture, and life itself through the blog of Maud
Newton.

The Purple Crayon
http://www.underdown.org/
Website of Harold Underdown is dedicated to children's
writing. Site contains great links, articles, and information
about children's writing, resources, and news.

Screenwriters Daily
http://screenwritersdaily.com/
News, information, and links.

Writer's Help Desk
http://www.writershelpdesk.com/
Website offering self-publishing information, tips,
and writing resources.

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Red Dress Ink
http://www.reddressink.com/
http://www.eharlequin.com/cms/learntowrite/ltwArticle.jhtml?pageID=021101wu20001
Women's lit imprint of Harlequin Books. Interested
in stories with strong modern women.
Query first:
Red Dress Ink
c/o M. Marbury or F. Jacobs
233 Broadway, 10th floor
New York, NY 10279
Red Dress Ink
c/o K. Lye
225 Duncan Mill Rd
Toronto, Ontario
M3B 3K9 Canada

Scobre Press
http://www.scobre.com
Publisher of Young Adult books centering around sports
with positive outcomes.
Scobre Press Corporation2255 Calle Clara
La Jolla, California 92037

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Listen
http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/listen/
http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/var_pages/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website targeting tobacco
prevention; classroom tool.
Considers drug factual articles, stories, quizzes,
shorts, and personal spotlights.
Query: editor@listenmagazine.org
Listen Magazine
55 West Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Odyessy
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/odysmain.htm
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_ODY.html
A member of the Cobblestone Publishing group, Odyessy is a
themed science magazine for children 10 to 17 years.
Query: blindstrom@cobblestone.mv.com
Editorial Department
Cobblestone Publishing
Attn: Elizabeth Lindstrom
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Outback Magazine
http://www.outbackmag.com.au/
http://www.outbackmag.com.au/home.asp?pageid=BC4DB00AFB7F428B
Bimonthly magazine focusing on the life and adventures
of Australia's Outback.
Query: Mark Muller, editor
markmuller@outbackmag.com.au

Sky and Telescope
http://skyandtelescope.com/
http://skyandtelescope.com/aboutsky/guidelines/article_320_1.asp
Print publication and website for both professional and
amateur stargazers. Considers features and articles
related to astronomy.
Query: vcoffey@SkyandTelescope.com
Sky Publishing Corporation
49 Bay State Rd.
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Town and Country
http://www.townandcountrymag.com/
http://magazines.ivillage.com/townandcountry

Hearst publication and website. Concerned
with riche lifestyle, fashion, travel, arts,
antiques, and design.
Town & Country
1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Zoetrope - All Story
http://www.all-story.com/index.cgi
http://www.all-story.com/submissions.cgi
http://www.all-story.com/virtualstudio.cgi
Quarterly literary magazine. Considers unsolicited
short stories and one act plays.
No email submissions: info@all-story
Online submissions can be made via Virtual Studio.
The Sentinel Building
916 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

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