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NobleFusion is: Tim Burke, Mary Chambers, Arthur Dorrance, Mike Flagg, Mike Higgins, Barbara Hill, Jake Jacobs, Rachael Mayo, Catherine Petrini, Lawrence M. Schoen, Dan Schwabauer, and Allison Stein...YOU COULD BE NEXT...

NobleFusion is semi-nationwide writer's collective that helps science fiction/fantasy/horror writers get the resources and encouragement they need to be successful. Having a website lets us share our experiences and knowledge--it also gives us a place to post our stuff...;)

Ego Shelf (archived ego-boos)
Kudos to NobleFusion members who've had work published recently or taken significant steps in their writing careers:

(6/05) Dan Schwabauer's young adult novel Runt the Brave won the 2005 Ben Franlkin Award (Best New Voice). You can find Runt the Brave at Amazon, B&N or possibly at your local bookseller. Congratulations, Dan!

(6/05) E. S. Jacobs earned a second place finish in the 2001 Writer's of the Future contest for his story Time out of Mind. That event slipped by the Ego Shelf the first time around, so I wanted to add it here and now. Apologies to Jake for the lateness, and congrats on the publication of a fine story. Time out of Mind came through Noble Fusion before Jake moved out into the wilds of Kansas, and we were thrilled to see it recognized. You can still find that collection on the shelf at Amazon, B&N or your local bookseller.

(3/05) Lawrence M. Schoen saw the publication of his first electronic collection, Aliens And AIs from Eggplant Productions. The collection include the Amazing Conroy story "The Matter At Hand."

(3/05) Lawrence M. Schoen sold Portuguese language reprint rights for "Bugjuice" to Dragao Quantico, a Portuguese SF Magazine.

(3/05) Lawrence M. Schoen sold Greek language reprint rights for "Bugjuice" to The Dramaturges of Yann, a Greek SF Magazine.

(3/05) Catherine Petrini's latest book, What Makes Me A Muslim? was published this month by KidHaven Press. Aimed at 3rd to 5th graders, the nonfiction book provides an overview of Islam, including history, beliefs, practices, and holidays, as well as challenges faced by Muslims in modern times.

(3/05) Lawrence M. Schoen saw the long awaited publication of "Requiem" (an Amazing Conroy story) in the re-emerging Absolute Magnitude.

(2/05) Lawrence M. Schoen was the featured guest for the February session of the Philadelphia Fantastic reading series.

(2/05) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Stations of the Cheeseburger" to editor Jay Lake for his forthcoming anthology TEL : Stories.

(1/05) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "The Game Of Leaf And Smile" to AEON Magazine.

(12/04) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "The Conversvation of Thelos" to Apex Digest.

(10/04) Lawrence M. Schoen sold an electronic collection containing three new stories ("The Matter At Hand," "Pun Gazing," and "Pidgin") and four reprints to Raechel Hendersoon Moon of Eggplant Literary Productions.

(10/04) Catherine Petrini has signed a contract to write a book about Stonehenge for KidHaven Press.

(10/04) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Sweet Potato Pie" to Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine.

(10/04) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Take Me To Your Leiderkranz" to Analog.

(9/04) Catherine Petrini won second-place honors in the Juvenile Books category of the National Federation of Press Women's national contest for her nonfiction book, The Cherokee.

(4/04) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "The Sky's The Limit" to editors David Moles and Jay Lake for their anthology All Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories.

(1/04) Catherine Petrini's book, The Petronas Towers, has just hit the bookstores. It describes the design and construction of the twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which are the tallest buildings in the world. Part of Blackbirch Press's "Building World Landmarks" series, this nonfiction book is for 5th to 7th graders.

(11/03) Catherine Petrini has a new book out. The Cherokee, published by KidHaven Press, explores the history, culture, and customs of the Cherokee Indians, including a discussion of the Trail of Tears. The book is aimed at 3rd to 5th graders..

(9/03) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Quantum Pen" to Artemis.

(8/03) Rachael Mayo received a ribbon for her work in the artshow at this year's World Science Fiction Convention in Toronto.

(7/03) Lawrence M. Schoen sold a chapbook containing two stories of the Amazing Conroy to SRM Publisher. The chapbook is entitled Buffalogic, Inc. and includes the previously published "Buffalog Dogs" and a never before seen tale "Telepathic Intent."

(5/03) Lawrence M. Schoen and Rachael Mayo released Creature Academy: Cautionary Poems of Public Education. Lawrence provided the poems; Rachael provided the illustrations.

(1/03) Catherine Petrinijust signed a contract for a new nonfiction book on the Cherokee Indians, aimed at the 3rd to 5th grade market.

(11/02) The Eastern Court is proud to welcome its newest member, Myke Cole. Brutal iniation rituals (and photos of same) to follow.

(10/02) Lawrence M. Schoen was an invited guest and the banquet speaker at the National Security Agency's annual Language Week.

(9/02) Allison Stein has her artwork on display at the Kansas City Missouri Public Library, Waldo Branch, through Halloween. Also this month, Lawrence M. Schoen sold reprints rights of his story "Bugjuice" to Crux.

(8/02) Lawrence M. Schoen sold the poem "Coyote Librarian" to Spellbound and had the story "The Day After The Census" accepted at Australia's newest SF market Andromeda Spacways Inflight Magazine.

(7/02) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Requiem" -- a prequel to "Buffalo Dogs" -- to Absolute Magnitude.

(6/02) Lawrence M. Schoen sold his story "Bidding the Walrus" to Low Port, an anthology to be published by Meisha Merlin in 2003.

(5/02) Tim Burke had a story accepted at Weird Tales. Also this month, Lawrence M. Schoen sold the poem "The Last Day of School" to Spellbound.

(4/1) Rachael Mayo has joined the Midwestern Court of NobleFusion. She has been attending meetings for several months and sharing portions of her novel Pound Sand for critique. Take a look at her new bio page and/or send her an email to welcome her to the group.

(3/6) Catherine Petrini's new book, The Italian Americans, was published in January by Lucent Books/Greenhaven Press, as part of the "Immigrants in America" series. The nonfiction book, aimed at the junior-high market, discusses the hardships and contributions of Italian immigrants to the United States. It is available through Amazon.com.

(1/18) Lawrence M. Schoen started the year by selling his novelette "Golem Summer" to Elysian Fiction.

(12/16) Lawrence M. Schoen marked his fifth sale (and first poetry sale) to Speculon with "Figurative Gryphon."

(12/14) Lawrence M. Schoen has sold "Cruel Teacher" to Speculon.

(10/04) Lawrence M. Schoen has sold "Past Waves" as a reprint to John Klima for the premiere issue of Electric Velocepede, due out in November.

(08/30) Catherine Petrini has just received a grant from the National Italian American Foundation for writing a nonfiction book on Italian immigrants. The project's stated goal is to "promote or preserve Italian American culture, history, or heritage." It's not sci/fi/fant, but it's a living!

(08/27) Lawrence M. Schoen has sold "Chasing the Bear," a story that stars those two loveable dwarves Petrin and Birk, to Tim Cooper at Speculon.Just in time for WorldCon!

(08/20) Allison Stein will coordinate the Writers Workshop at the World Horror Con 2003 (http://www.whc2003.org), to be held April 17-20, 2003, in Kansas City MO. Allison is also co-chair of WHC2003's programming committee.

(08/01) Allison Stein will be a guest at Archon 25 (http://www.stlf.org/archon/25/index.html), Oct. 5-7, 2001, in Collinsville, Ill. (greater St. Louis, Mo.)

(03/01) Lawrence M. Schoen racked up two sales this month, the first, "Smooth Manuever" went to Blue Food. The second story, "Red Shell," marks his second sale to, Speculon.

(02/01) Tim W. Burke has sold "Determination" to Gothic.net.