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Blade Runner,
2001: A Space Odyssey,
Forbidden Planet,
Star Wars,
Soylent Green,
War of the Worlds,
When Worlds Collide,
Galaxy Quest,
Planet of the Apes,
The Matrix,
Close Encounters of the Third Kind,
Fail Safe,
Kingdom of Heaven,
Citizen Kane,
Casablanca,
The Right Stuff,
Lawrence of Arabia,
Bridge Over the River Kwai,
The Robe,
The Man Who Would Be King,
Flight of the Phoenix,
The Shawshank Redemption,
Raiders of the Lost Ark,
Lost In Space,
The Twilight Zone,
Lost
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When the Sky Fell (2009)
(You can order the book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and at Silver Leaf Books)
Since the dawn of time, an ancient evil has sought complete and unquestioned dominion over the galaxy, and they have found...us.
The year is 2217 and a fleet of stellar cruisers led by Commander Frank Yamane has amassed at Mars to make a stand against humanity's greatest threat, the Deravan armada. Outnumbered, outclassed, and outgunned, Yamane's plan to stop them fails, leaving all of Earth at the mercy of an enemy that has shown them none.
Faced with the planet's imminent destruction, Commander Yamane has no choice but to seek the help of the Antarans, an alien civilization he had defeated in a war a decade before. Though they have every reason not to come to Earth's rescue, Yamane sets forth on a desperate journey to the Antaran home world, knowing that the survival of mankind is hanging by a thread (published by Silver Leaf Books).
Buy When the Sky Fell Online
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After the Cross (2008)
At the old library in Istanbul, Turkey, a discovery is made during an archeological dig that is poised to rock the world, a hand-written letter that purports to reveal the location of the cross of Jesus. Reclusive billionaire, Vladimir Zarco, will spare no expense to make certain the cross never sees the light of day, while at the same time, Medieval linguists, Colton Foster and Mallory Windam, uncover clues they hope will reveal the cross' location. The question is, who will get to it first?
Buy After the Cross Online
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Beyond Horizon's Edge (2008)
Trapped in a world not of his making, Logun Moro will do just about anything to escape the confines of his existence (Winner of the 2009 Preditors & Editors writing contest)
Buy Beyond Horizon's Edge Online
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No Revolution is Too Big-Podcast (2008)
Listen to a podcast version of the story
Buy No Revolution is Too Big-Podcast Online
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Dublin (2007)
Say the name of Dublin, and for many, it conjures up an image of weary Irish pioneers who, after traveling thousands of miles along the dusty byways of the California Trail, stood on the crest of a hill overlooking a valley filled with promise and a hope for the future. This was the place they would call home. Inspired by memories of rolling green hills and wide-open countryside of their beloved Ireland, they chose a name that would help maintain their connection to a land that now only lived in their memories. While it is tempting to embrace this romantic notion of Dublin's beginning as the way it really happened, as is often the case, the truth is far richer and more diverse than first realized (published by Arcadia Publishing).
Buy Dublin Online
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No Revolution is Too Big (2007)
An acerbic alien gives a failed writer the opportunity of a lifetime (placed 3rd in the 2008 Preditors & Editors writing contest)
Buy No Revolution is Too Big Online
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Surf's Up! (2007)
When an asteroid is about to slam into the Earth, a surfer takes the ride of his life (awarded "Best of Show" in the 2007 Residential Aliens flash fiction contest).
Buy Surf's Up! Online
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The Wrong Place at the Right Time (2007)
Macolm Lee is arrested on Vega Prime for a crime he didn't commit, and then things take a turn for the worse.
Buy The Wrong Place at the Right Time Online
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I currently resides in San Jose, CA with my wife and two children. I graduated from San Jose State University in 1986 with a B.A. in History, and San Jose Christian College in 1994. In 2004, I wrote a Bible study guide entitled, "BibleQuest." I have also written, "Dublin," a book chronicling the history of Dublin, CA. Published by Arcadia Press, it was released in 2007. In May 2009, my first novel, "When the Sky Fell," is scheduled to be released by Silver Leaf Books. I have also published short stories in several magazines, including "Surf's Up," a story awarded "Best of Show" in the Residential Aliens 2007 flash fiction contest. Just recently, I took first place in the Dead Robots Society's 2008 1st chapter writing contest for my latest novel, "After the Cross," and 1st place in the Preditors & Editors 2009 reader's poll for my short story, "Beyond Horizon's Edge."
And while I am pleased God has given me a measure of success with the books and short stories I have published, my goal for everything I write is to honor Him who made salvation available to us all, and if those who read my stories are brought closer to the Father as a result, then I have done my job well.
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Why you should set you story aside for a while
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8/11/2009 - 11:01 AM
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When you are done with your novel, or whatever else you are writing, it is my firm belief you should let it sit for a while and simmer. You can either take a break for a few weeks, or work on another writing project. When you feel you've put enough d...
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How long should you keep trying to get published
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4/03/2009 - 5:21 PM
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Only you can decide where that magic number resides, not some arbitrary industry average. Some people hit pay dirt from the get-go, while others take years before they get their story sold, if at all. For myself, I spent 2 years sending out my novel ...
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Why editing the life's blood of writing
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2/27/2009 - 4:23 PM
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I must have edited my novel, and I'm talking about significant edits, at least 10 times before I got it to the point of becoming publishable. The first ones are always the toughest. It where we make our mistakes, but it's also where we really learn h...
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Getting past a rejection letter
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2/13/2009 - 10:25 AM
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Just so you know, in case no one has told you yet, writing is probably the most subjective medium there is. Or to put it colloquially, "One man's junk is another man's treasure." When you receive that rejection letter in the mail, and you will, do no...
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How do you know you are getting close as a writer
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2/06/2009 - 12:56 PM
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I think the hardest time for a writer is when they have progressed to the point of almost making it. In my own experience, the early rejection letters for my novel came back in the mail only a couple of weeks after sending out query letters and sampl...
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Recent Guestbook Comments (32)
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Hi Mike,
Hope you and yours are doing well?
How goes the book and other projects?
Have a great weekend...
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Hello, good to hear from you all well. This would be my first; still in the making.
:) Nina Zivkovic
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Hello Mike; the great sci-fi fan!
Actually, not only am I a fan, but I'm an author! I'm currently writing a sci-fi/supernatural/romance novel + series titled - The Core Series: The Beginning! Its a very different story from any others out there[at least that I have read]. There's more information on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/authorninaz and also my blog: www.ninazivkovic.blogspot.com
I look forward to connecting with you!
Have a lovely week and weekend!
Nina Zivkovic
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Deadlines can get a bit tight sometimes. Glad you got the revision finished. I hope that even though you didn't make the deadline your book was still accepted. Awesome that you're working on a sequel. May the writing flow easy and that you both have lots of fun with it.
I've been busy editing a novel by David Meigs. I'm also working on a plot for a novel, so I'm keeping pretty busy.
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Awesome. let me know then.
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Wow, that would be very cool to be a part of.
Mike
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Hi Mike. How are you doing? How's the writing these days?
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Lol, thanks.
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Couldn't forget, Mike. Great story, and thanks!
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Mike, thanks for signing my guestbook. My ancestor, Pierre Chastain, a Huguenot who fled Catholic France, arrived in Virginia July 12, 1700, but I have Cherokee ancestors that go back much farther. My grandmother and her mother are listed on the Guion Miller Cherokee Roll of the Eastern Tribe of Cherokees made in 1906, I think. The farthest back I've been able to trace my Indian ancestry is the mid-1700s. I don't think they kept written genealogical records until they started marrying European settlers.
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I agree. The short story can get a message across or feeling in a more potent way. At least thats what I am beginning to learn so far. A novel is a much bigger monster to tackle.
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Thanks. I was reading the writer's market yesterday and from what I was getting from it, they put you off from even trying to publish short stories. They were saying because such a small audience actually reads short stories.
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no, Im a little over half done. I went through a writer's block stage on it. So ive been working on some short stories. I still havent tried to publish anything yet.
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action/historical/fiction
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Thanks, Mike. Pleased to make your acquaintaince. Best wishes in your writing endeavors. Feel free to call on me if you have questions.
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Thanks for the welcome Mike....
blue skies,
Steven
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LOL All I know is that affiliated publishers and authors are the only ones I know of that define the market as secular and Christian. General Market publishers might make the correction themselves but it's clearly not worth their time. :) They are the big dogs after all!
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Of course you meant general market publisher and not secular. Yes. That's just a pet peeve of mine. LOL I see secular as worldly. You don't write worldly fiction you silly man. Secular is used, as far as I know, to differintiate something from Christian. I've never known it to be used any other way. :)
And I find general market publishers taking MS from Christians all the time. They're usually just not very open to highly overt and very targeted work. This must be some MS! ;)
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This sounds very "Creed-ish!" *is that a word?" Okay. Good. Evangelical target audience written to appeal to most anyone, or rather not overt for the sake of being over and not preachy for the sake of being preachy, a style that plagues the Christian market here in the good ol' US of A (for reasons I won't elaborate on. ;)
You mean there's Sci-Fi in this? And you have to tell me who your publisher is!
But since I'm so very interested in helping promote any author who is Christian and not affiliated get attention that they won't get because they aren't affiliated (like being shelved in larger Christian bookstores, being automatically sold on the more popular Christian on-line sites,) I'll do what I can. :D
I'll email you. :)
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LOL Personal appearances. Let's just stick with my time is filled with writing and bothering people here on SL. Nobody is really interested in seeing me. BUT onto more important matters. I'm honored you think a blurb from me would do more than make people go "huh, who's Sue Dent?" I take it your work isn't overt and targeted but rather simply a good story written by a couple of great Christian guys who don't compromise their own personal beliefs when writing? If this is the case, and I won't have to read a message laden story with a "come to Jesus message" waiting for me (certainly nothing wrong with a "come to Jesus" message when used in the correct type of environment,) then I'd love to help you guys. *Sue strapping on space suit in preparation for possible Sci-fi journey* I shall e-mail you soon unless you tell me your message is overt and targeted. But I think I already know it isn't. :)
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