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There are too many of these to put on the home page anymore! Congrats to the NobleFusion members who earned these kudos and milestones.

(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.

(12/01) Lawrence M. Schoen marked his fifth sale (and first poetry sale) to Speculon with "Figurative Gryphon." As if that weren't enough, he also sold "Cruel Teacher" to Speculon.

(10/01) Lawrence M. Schoen has sold "Past Waves" as a reprint to John Klima for the premiere issue of Electric Velocepede, due out in November.

(08/01) Catherine Petrini 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!" In addition, Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Chasing the Bear," to Speculon.. Also this month, 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, and 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.

(01/01) Lawrence M. Schoen has sold "Solitaire," a tale of antereograde amnesia, to Not One Of Us.

(12/00) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "Retro-Virus" to the Speculon webzine.

(11/00) Catherine Petrini has an excerpt from her upcoming novel, Journeys Far (working title) appearing in the new issue of Mass. Ave Review.

(11/00) Lawrence M. Schoen sold "The Gargoyle And The Bully," another poem, to appear in the sixth issue of Spellbound.

Lawrence M. Schoen: Has sold another poem, this one for the fifth issue of Spellbound.

E.S. "Jake" Jacobs: Had his time travel story "Time Out of Mind" claim second place in the current quarter of the Writers of the Future contest.

Catherine Petrini: Graduated in May from Johns Hopkins University with a Master's of Arts in Writing (Fiction concentration).

Lawrence M. Schoen: Has been busy again, selling reprint rights for "Writer's Block" to The Goblin Muse, the poem "Dragon Math" to Spellbound, and two stories, "Cycles" and "Whale Song" to SpaceWays Weekly.

Catherine Petrini: Gave a public reading from her novel-in-progress Journeys Far. The Washington, D.C., event was sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University writing program.

Lawrence M. Schoen: Sold reprint rights for "Names" to Planet Relish.

Lawrence M. Schoen: Made his first sale to an anthology, sff.net's The Age Of Wonders.

Catherine Petrini: Spoke on the topic of Writing Young Adult Fiction at the Library of Congress.

Lawrence M. Schoen: Continues his streak of juvenile genre poetry with his third sale to Spellbound.

Mary Chambers: A new member has been accepted into the Kansas City Court--her novel, Shaper's Prey, is in workshop now and we'll post biographical information and some samples when we have them. Welcome, Mary!

Lawrence M. Schoen: Sold "Buffalo Dogs" (a story workshopped through the Philadelphia Court) to Warren Lapine, editor of Absolute Magnitude.