Wednesday Links ~*~ 27 June 2007

Alan Barbour's Forensics Toxicology Page
http://www.abarbour.net/
Great forensics information links and don't miss
the Virtual World Law Library.

Bookseller Chick
http://booksellerchick.blogspot.com/
Book Blog

Cliché Finder
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
A database of clichés by word association. I know
a certain dance author who would love this site.
Thanks Laurie!

Cover Script
http://www.coverscript.com/index.html
Script critiquing, ghost writing, rewrites. Site
includes and interesting collection of links and
resources.

Editorial Freelancers Association
http://www.the-efa.org/
Not for profit organization of freelance editors.
Membership offers benefits to editors, listings
provide opportunity to match genre to editor.

Foreword Magazine
http://www.forewordmagazine.com/
http://www.forewordmagazine.com/reviews/guidelines.aspx
Online and bi-monthly print book review magazine
targeting librarians, booksellers, agents, industry
professionals, and readers.

Grammar, Usage, and Style
http://www.refdesk.com/factgram.html
81 links for grammar, style, writing, dictionaries,
and even essays on effective arguing.

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

UNESCO
http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=14076&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Collection of links and information on international
copyright laws. Site also offers links to copyright
resources and updated copyright information.

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Del Rey Books
http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/index.html
Division of Random House publishing specializing
in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Query: delrey@randomhouse.com
Del Rey Books
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

Highsmith Press & Upstart Books
http://www.highsmith.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Production/Search.jsp?catalogId=10010&storeId=10001&langId=-1&N=791
http://www.highsmith.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Production/UPB/pages/upb_submissions.jsp?&storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10040
Imprint publisher specializing in children's
books, and educational tools for libraries
and teachers.
Query: mmulder@highsmith.com
Matt Mulder, Director of Publications
Highsmith Press
W5527 State Road 106
PO Box 800
Ft, Atkinson, WI 53538-0800

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Desert Living
http://www.desertlivingmag.com/
Glossy print publication focused on the southwest
American desert lifestyle. Considers features and
articles on architecture, lifestyles, decor,
Query: Dtyda@desertliving.com
Desert Living
2525 East Camelback Road
Suite 120
Phoenix AZ 85016

Grist Magazine
http://www.grist.org/
http://www.grist.org/about/writers/
Environmental issues publication. Aka "doom
and gloom with a sense of humor." Considers
investigative journalism, articles, interviews,
and, features.
Query: grist@grist.org
Grist Magazine
710 Second Avenue
Suite 860
Seattle, WA 98104

My Business Magazine
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/about/guide.php
Print and online publication by the National
Federation of Independent Business. Considers
articles and columns.
Query: feedback@mybusinessmag.com
My Business magazine
3322 West End Ave., Ste. 700
Nashville, TN 37203

Orange Coast Magazine
http://www.orangecoastmagazine.com/site/pp.asp?c=ahKQL8NTE&b=6613
http://www.orangecoastmagazine.com/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=ahKQL8NTE&b=4726&content_id={72D27290-C8EF-4DAC-99B2-02DED2DE3032}
Dedicated to the interest and lifestyles of affluent Orange
County California. Accepts celebrity and travel features,
all other articles and features should pertain to the O.C.
Query:
Tina Borgatta - Editor
3701 Birch Street
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Ruralite Magazine
http://www.ruralite.org/index.htm
http://www.ruralite.org/freelance.php
Print publication by Northwest electric coops and
PUD's in seven western state. Focuses on stories,
features, and articles the people and issues in
Ruralite Country.
Query: Mike Teegarden miket@ruralite.org
Features Editor
PO Box 558
Forest Grove, OR 97116

Wildbird
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/printer.aspx?aid=14587&cid=3998
Published bi-monthly by Fancy Publications.
Considers photo essays, features, articles,
and humor.
Query: Ahooper@bowtieinc.com
Amy Hooper
PO Box 6050
Mission Viejo, CA 92690

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 20 June 2007

CopsOnline
http://www.copsonline.com/index_2.htm
Crime and mystery writers will find a great wealth
of information about officers, scams, law enforcement
training and courses. And if you can't find it you can
"Ask A Cop."

Films dot Com
http://blog.films.com.br/
A screenwriting information site.

Horn Magazine
http://www.hbook.com/
http://www.hbook.com/submissions.shtml
Publication focused on books for children and young adults.
Section of children's authors and illustrators offers market
information, articles on technique and the technical
aspects of children's literature and YA writing. Considers
articles, books for review and book nominations for the Boston
Globe/Horn Book awards.

Jacket Flap
http://www.jacketflap.com/megablog/index.asp
Children's book industry blog.

Law and Governments Resources
http://www.hg.org/1table.html
Site offers an alphabetized listing of international
law sites, including Library's of Congress, CIA, ILLR links
site is maintained by HierosGamos Legal Research Center.

The Quotation Page
http://www.quotationspage.com/
Searchable database of more than 15,000
quotes.

Shelf Awareness
http://www.shelf-awareness.com/
Free newsletter about what is happening
in the book and publishing world.

Workshop: Writing a Novel Synopsis
http://www.fmwriters.com/Visionback/Issue%2015/workshop.htm
Helpful tips and outline for writing a synopsis.

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Angel City Press
http://www.angelcitypress.com/
http://www.angelcitypress.com/acp-sub-guide.html
Publisher of non-fiction gift books or specialty books.
Query: Editorial Submissions
Angel City Press
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #880
Santa Monica CA 90403-5784

Houghton Mifflin Books
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/hmcochild/
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/faq/submission.html
Publisher of children's story and picture books.
Houghton Mifflin Children's Books
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-3764

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Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/
http://www.csmonitor.com/aboutus/guidelines.html
Website and print newspaper focused on fair and
open minded reporting. Considers articles of both
national and international focus, upbeat personal
essays, op-eds, and poetry.
Query appropriate editor
The Christian Science Monitor
One Norway Street
Boston, MA 02115

National Geographic Adventure
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/about_writers.html
Covers the world of adventure, from individual profiles to
destination features, expeditions to travel and outdoor
pursuits.
Query: adventure@ngs.org
National Geographic Adventure magazine
104 W 40th Street, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10018

Saturday Evening Post
http://www.satevepost.org/
http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/resources/magazine/submitwork.shtml
Seeks health related articles, humor,
antidotes, cartoons, illustrations and photos.
Saturday Evening Post
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Skylights Magazine
http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=skylightsmanager
Bi-monthly print publication of Spirit Airlines.
Considers destination articles and humorous,
lighthearted features.
Query: lisa@worthit.com

The Third Alternative
http://ttapress.com/
http://ttapress.com/guidelines/
Bi-monthly publication considers horror and
modern dark fantasy up to novella in length.
Email submissions only in May or November.
Query: Interzone.November2007@gmail.com
The 3rd Alternative
TAT Press
5 Martins Lane
Witcham, Ely, Cambs CB6 2LB, UK

Wired
http://www.wired.com/wired/
Print publication and website dealing with technology:
the companies and people who change our world.
Considers articles and features.
Query: guidelines@wiredmag.com
Wired
520 Third Street, Ste. 305
San Francisco, CA 94107-1815

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 13 June 2007

Canadian Department of Justice
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-42/index.html
http://www.justice.gc.ca/en/dept/pub/fps/cep/index.html
Information and Canadian Copyright Law

Crime Scene Evidence Files
http://www.crimescene.com/
Forensics evaluation site of real crimes.

Guardian Books Blog
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/books/
Comments on the written world from
the Guardian News Media.

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

Sandbaggers - Manuscript Tracking Software
http://www.sandbaggers.8m.com/samm.htm
Links to freeware tracking programs.

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

Word Of Mouse
http://rumorsofwar.net/
http://rumorsofwar.net/wom_main.htm
A well written guide to using the power and
breathe of the internet to get your word out
and it is absolutely free. Let a qualified voice
of experience show you how to make the Word
of Mouse work for you. Download Peggy's book
Word of Mouse free at her website.

The Writing Center
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/index.html
Site maintained by the University of Wisconsin
Madison, offers insight on the writing process,
grammar and punctuation, and presentation
guidelines.

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Dorchester Publishing
http://www.dorchesterpub.com/
http://www.dorchesterpub.com/Dorch/SubmissionGuidlines.cfm
Publisher of Leisure Books & Lovespell. Specializes
in Romance, Horror and Westerns.
Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc.
200 Madison Avenue, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10016

Midnight Ink
http://www.midnightinkbooks.com/submission_guidelines.php
Mystery imprint of Llewellyn Publishing.
Considers cozies, thrillers, historical mysteries,
and sleuthing manuscripts.
Query:
Midnight Ink
Acquisitions Division
2143 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

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Country Living
http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliving/
http://www.hearstcorp.com/magazines/property/mag_prop_cliving.html
Monthly publication from Hearst Publishing
covering aspects of country living indoors
and out. Offers annual special focus issues.
Query: clmail@hearst.com
Country Living Magazine
300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019-3788

Gardens Illustrated magazine
http://www.gardensillustrated.com/
BBC monthly publication on gardens and gardening
includes features on individual gardens around the
world.
Query: gardens@bbcmagazinesbristol.com
BBC Magazines Bristol
14th Floor
Tower House
Fairfax Street
Bristol BS1 3BN

Hallmark Magazine
http://www.hallmark.com/
http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/Magazine/Hallmark_Writers_Guidelines.pdf
Hallmark, that's right the same people that bring you
terrific cards and tear jerker commercials now offers
up Hallmark Magazine. They consider articles on homelife,
cooking, caring, decorating, and life affirming stories
and features. The links are killer long so begin with
their main dot com.
Query: editor@hallmark.com
Hallmark Magazine
Article Submissions
1412 Broadway, Suite 2010
New York, NY 10018

Sierra Magazine
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/guidelines/writers.asp
Environmentally concerned and politically
diverse; Sierra Magazine is a bimonthly
publication whose readers are active in the
outdoors. Seeking submissions of fine writing
that will provoke, entertain, and enlighten
their readership.
Query:
Managing Editor
Sierra magazine
85 Second Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Three Penny Review
http://www.threepennyreview.com/index.html
http://www.threepennyreview.com/submissions.html
A quarterly periodical of national scope. Accepts
essays, articles and stories of broad view and depth
that takes the reader to the event. Accepts poetry.
The Editors
The Threepenny Review
PO Box 9131
Berkeley, CA 94709

Workforce Management
http://www.workforce.com/
http://www.workforce.com/section/04/article/23/22/84.html
Monthly publication and website for senior level
management. Considers stories, articles and editorials
pertaining to a business' major asset, its employees
and all issues related.
Query: carroll@workforce.com
Crain Communications, Inc.
4 Executive Circle, Suite 185
Irvine, CA 92614

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© 2000-2007 Calista Cates

Wednesday Links ~*~ 6 June 2007

Author Buzz
http://www.authorbuzz.com/
Promotional tool for authors.

Crime Scene Blog
http://www.crimesceneblog.com/?p=515
Oh, Holy, great blogs Crime Writers, the perfect
place for research.

Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.feinc.net/cs-inv-p.htm
An incredible wealth of forensic and crime
scene information gathered and published
by retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant
Hayden Baldwin

Nolo: Law for All
http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/tc_ency.html
Includes comprehensive law information on
trademarks and copyrights.

Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/
Datamuse offers a comprehensive thesaurus,
rhyming dictionary, Shakespeare, Bible, Quotation,
American History and Mother Goose Searches.

Rose City Romance Writers &
Conquering the Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.rosecityromancewriters.com/
http://www.rosecityromancewriters.com/synopsis/index.html
Ten step lecture from understanding your
market through your full submission process by
authors Lisa Gardner / Alicia Scott.

Screenwriting Center
http://www.davetrottier.com/tsc/index.htm
Comprehensive resource for screenwriters. Site
does include some fee services, but offers even
more tips, articles, and workshops.

Smart Writers
http://www.smartwriters.com/
Site dedicated to children's writers. Provides
industry information, market links and info, and
news.

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Flux
http://www.fluxnow.com/index.php
http://www.fluxnow.com/submission_guidelines.php
Young adult imprint of Llewellyn Publishing.
Query:
Flux
Acquisitions Division
2143 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125-2989

Medallion Press
http://www.medallionpress.com/
http://www.medallionpress.com/guidlines/index.html
Currently they are considering scifi, mainstream fiction,
historical fiction, suspense / thrillers, and all romance
genre.
Query: kerry@medallionpress.com
Acquisitions Editor
c/o Medallion Press
P.O. Box 48889
Tampa, FL 33647

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American Spectator
http://www.amspec.org/
http://www.amspec.org/contact.asp
An "irreverent" look at conservative American politics.
Considers columns, commentary, and articles for use
on both the American Spectator website and their
almost monthly print publication.
The American Spectator
1611 North Kent Street, Suite 901
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Chocolat
http://www.chocolatmagazine.ca/english/
Print and online Canadian decor magazine.
Query: chocolatweb@rci.rogers.com
Chocolat
1200 McGill College Ave.
Office 800
Montréal, Québec H3B 4G7

Good Magazine
http://www.goodmagazine.com/
Bimonthly print publication and website focused on
the world out there are reporting it plainly.
Considers articles, features, essays, and columns.
Query: submissions@goodmagazine.com
Good Magazine
9155 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Spider
http://www.cricketmag.com/cgi-bin
http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=32
Published by the Cricket Magazine Group, Spider contains well
written original children's stories, poetry and articles.
Carus Publishing
70 East Lake Street
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601

This Magazine
http://www.thismagazine.ca/
http://www.thismagazine.ca/contact/writersguide.php
Premiere Canadian news magazine published six times
a year. Considers articles and features on politics,
culture, the arts, social issues, labor, feminism and
sexuality.
Email: mailto:info@thismagazine.ca
This Magazine
401 Richmond St. W. #396
Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8

World and I Magazine
http://www.worldandi.com/
http://www.worldandi.com/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website from the Washington Times.
Considers features with side bars on current affairs, arts,
book reviews, life, natural science, and culture.
Query: editor@worldandimag.com
Washington Times Corp.
3600 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

Yankee Magazine
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/index.php
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/guidelines/writersguideym.php
Magazine of New England Living.
Accepts articles and photos.
E-mail: queries@yankeepub.com
Yankee Magazine Editorial
P.O. Box 520
Dublin, NH 03444

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Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2007 Calista Cates