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July 14, 2008


Market Reports

In order to offer our subscribers more timely information on emerging markets, we will post next issue's Market Report as soon as it is received, rather than wait for the Bulletin's print edition.

Here is the new Market Report July 2008 Market Report [pdf] by Cynthia Ward


Market Reports: Breaking News

Warrior Wisewoman 2. This is a new annual anthology in the mold of Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Sword and Sorceress" series, but with a focus on science fiction, rather than fantasy. Pay rate is 2 cents a word on acceptance.

    Guidelines for Volume #2 of the Anthology:
  • RIGHTS PURCHASED: First English Language Rights and non-exclusive electronic rights. The anthology will be published by Norilana Books in a trade paperback edition in June 2009, to be followed by an electronic edition to be produced later.
  • PAYMENT: $0.02 a word on acceptance, and a pro rata share of royalties, plus a contributor copy.
  • WORD LENGTH: Up to 10,000 words, with longer stories having to be exceptional.
  • READING PERIOD begins on August 1, 2008. Please do not submit your stories before then.
  • DEADLINE: December 15, 2008.
  • HOW TO SUBMIT: Submissions are electronic only. Please submit your story as a Word (.doc or .rtf) attachment to your e-mail. The subject line of your e-mail should say "Submission: Story Title, last name of author." Also, include a brief cover letter. It should have your full name, address, e-mail address, title of story, number of words, and brief biographical information in case we don't know you, with most recent publishing credits, if applicable. We are open to new writers and seasoned veterans alike.
  • EDITORIAL ADDRESS: roby[dot]james[at]comcast[dot]net

2008 Nebula Awards were held in Austin, Texas April 25-27. The winners were:

  • Novel: The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
  • Novella: "Fountain of Age" by Nancy Kress
  • Novelette: "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate" by Ted Chiang
  • Short Story: "Always" by Karen Joy Fowler
  • Script: Pan's Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro

    • Other presentations included:

  • Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
  • Damon Knight Grand Master for 2008: Michael Moorcock
  • SFWA Service Award: Melisa Michaels and Graham P. Collins
  • In addition Ardath Mayhar was honored throughout the weekend as Author Emeritus

    • Spring 2008 Table of Contents

    Spring 2008 Market Report [pdf] by Cynthia Ward

    Articles

    The Amazon "Kindle" Contract, Annotated by SFWA's Contracts Committee

    Searching & Researching: Another Alternate Dialogue by Bud Webster & Jerry Pournelle

    Columns

    President of SFWA's Message by Michael Capobianco

    The Resnick/Malzberg Dialogues -- XXXVII: False Doctrines by Mike Resnick & Barry Malzberg

    State of the Art: Doom and Gloom by Robert Metzger

    Writers' Bloc: Get People Talking About Your Book by Steve Carper

    Anthopology 101: Three Nines Fine by Bud Webster