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Science Fiction For Free

Books Sunday, January 12, 2003 . This is a SciScoop post by Drog

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31-year-old Canadian writer Cory Doctorow won the John W. Campbell Award for best new science fiction writer at the 2000 Hugo convention. His first published novel was “Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom,” a science fiction story about the employees of a dystopian Disney World in the 22nd century. Now Doctorow has persuaded Tor Books, the publisher of his first novel, to make the book available for free online. After only 24 hours, 20,000 copies of the book had already been downloaded, which far exceeds the initial print run for the book. Doctorow is also a digital rights activist, often posting on the Boing Boing weblog and other forums. In a Wired story, Doctorow said that he doesn’t believe that he is giving up book royalties–the marketing buzz from those downloads will be worth more than any lost book sales. “I think that the Internet’s marvelous ability to spread information to places where it finds a receptive home is the best thing that could happen to a new writer like me.”

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4 Responses to Science Fiction For Free

apsmith

January 15th, 2003 at 10:12 am

Baen books has a great selection of their books available free online, and recently sold one of their hard-cover books with an attached CD containing over 20 additional electronic books, free to copy and redistribute (you’re not allowed to resell though).

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Anonymous

May 12th, 2004 at 12:10 pm

I am pleased to announce the signing and acceptance of a contract for the publication and upcoming release of “Dreams-The Gateway.” Follow the research professor as he dares to venture into a world of dreams. New technology truly becomes a nightmare for those who transverse into “Dreams-The Gateway.” A novel by Louis Poessel. http://users.wcnet.net/louispoessel

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Anonymous

May 16th, 2004 at 2:02 pm

I am pleased to announce the signing and acceptance of a contract for the publication and upcoming release of “Dreams-The Gateway.” Follow the research professor who dares to venture into a world of dreams. New technology truly becomes a nightmare for those who transverse into “Dreams-The Gateway.” A novel by Louis Poessel. http://users.wcnet.net/louispoessel

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Anonymous

October 3rd, 2004 at 9:04 am

“Dreams: The Gateway”
by Louis Poessel
Reviews
Congrats! (Five Stars)
Southwest Reviewers
Southwest (9/29/2004)
From the midst of unheard authors rises the words of Louis Poessel. In the course of a relatively few pages this writer masterfully spins a paranormal story that hints of real life. Is it not possible that somewhere research is tapping into our dreams? The idea that a door of sorts may exist in a dream is exciting and believable. Publish America has once again proven that great writers are only writers that are given a chance. Keep up the good work-both the author and Publish America. The science fiction fans are ready for this type of story.

The Business Man’s Book (Five Stars)
Bill
Houston (9/28/2004)
Finally someone is writing with the traveler in mind. A book that tells a great story and can be finished on one business trip. Thank You to the author and publisher for a winning combination!

Dreams the Gateway (Five Stars)
Rene
NY (9/28/2004)
This is one of those rare books that simply will not allow you to put it down once you begin reading. I salute the author on a job well done. Bravo!

Dreams the Gateway (Five Stars)
Ralph
Louisiana (9/27/2004)
Can’t wait for the movie!

Dreams The Gateway (Five Stars)
John
Texas (9/27/2004)
Action packed paranormal thriller. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down! Highly recommend.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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A reviewer, fan, September 29, 2004, (Five Stars)
Super plot!
Just finished this book. Super plot and great characters. Made me feel like I was one of the characters. This new writer has a bright future. Can’t wait to read his next book. Highly recommend to anyone!

A reviewer, avid reader, September 27, 2004, (Five Stars)
Tense paranormal mystery
New author has great book. Good to see new ideas in s/f.

Joe, reader, September 27, 2004, (Five Stars)
Kept me guessing!
Did not expect the ending. A great book.

A reviewer, an avid reader of science fiction, September 24, 2004, (Five Stars)
A new era for sci-fi!
Great book…author carries characters into a new era for sci-fi. This new technology is terrifying…great read!

All Customer Reviews
Thank God for new sci-fi authors!, September 28, 2004 (Five Stars)
Reviewer: Thomas (South) – See all my reviews

This is the best of the best. It combines a great paranormal plot, is just the right length to read when traveling, and will make a great movie! I recommend it to all…sure to become a best seller!

Great Sci-fi adventure, September 27, 2004 (Five Stars)
Reviewer: don (Tennessee) – See all my reviews

A new talent has emerged from the writing pool. This is a keeper!
Recommend it highly!

FROM THE PUBLISHER
Louis Poessel retired after over twenty years in the agricultural seed business. He lives with his wife of thirty-four years and three Persian cats in the seaside community of Palacios, Texas. A native of Texas, he graduated from Wharton County Junior College and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, earning a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education. His unique blend of science fiction, combined with snippets from his personal experiences, takes the reader into a world of fantasy scenarios that could soon be possible. He often uses his broad background in the agricultural industry as the backdrop for his vivid imagination. He has traveled extensively, but reaches from his rural roots to convey the effects of man on his environment. Readers will be carried into a world where anything can, and usually does, happen. His first attempt at writing gives the reader a vivid account of a research professor that has broken the bonds of reality and entered the world of dreams. Follow the professor from his safe and protected college research laboratory to a secret government base where new technology truly becomes a nightmare for those who transverse into Dreams: The Gateway.

Dreams-The Gateway is available online from
Publish America.com, Barnes and Noble.com, and Amazon.com websites.

http://users.wcnet.net/louispoessel

Product Details:
ISBN: 1413734529
Format: Paperback, 92pp
Pub. Date: August 2004
Publisher: America House Book Publishers

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