Michael Pendragon is perhaps one of the greatest poets that ever lived. I don't think the world appreciates his genius. Perhaps someday Michael will receive a well-deserved Pulitzer prize.

Tamara B. Latham

Tamara B. Latham <T_Latham@msn.com> <http://www.poets.com/TamaraBLatham/html>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 21:35:18 (BST)

Check out this poetry website and sign my guestbook at the bottom of the page. Click on sign guestbook.

Tamara B. Latham <T_Latham@msn.com> <http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/IvyHall/tblatham/index.html>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 21:29:08 (BST)

Check out this poetry website...includes sound

Tamara B. Latham <T_Latham@msn.com> <http://www.poets.com/TamaraBLatham/html>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 21:27:43 (BST)

View travel pictures of the world or upload your own. I've just launched this site, some people are uploading beautiful pictures. Destress and imagine yourself in a far-off places, or share an experience you had. Enjoy!

Will Smith <will@JustLikeBeingThere.com> <http://JustLikeBeingThere.com>
- Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 22:31:57 (BST)

The closing date for the first annual TTA Literary Prizes is fast approaching. Entries must be received by December 31st 2000. See below for details.

There is a first prize of £1000, a runner-up prize of £500 and five second runner-up prizes of £100 each.

No entry form is required, and writers may enter as often as they wish provided each individual entry is accompanied by an entry fee of £5/US$8. Cheques (including dollar checks), postal orders etc should be made payable to ĪThe TTA Literary Prizesā.

Stories will be considered within the categories of science fiction, horror, fantasy, slipstream and crossgenre fiction.

Entries must be no longer than 6000 words and must be original work in English which has not been previously published in any form. Entries must not be under consideration for any other competitions, under current consideration for publication or currently awaiting publication.

Stories must be typed double spaced on single sheets of A4/US Letter paper. The title page must carry the entrantās name, address and contact telephone number and/or email address. The title of the story must appear on each subsequent page, but no other author details must be shown. Pages must be clearly numbered.

Entries should be sent to Prizes Administrator Peter Tennant at 9 Henry Cross Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 7LQ, England, and must be received by the closing date of 31st December 2000.

Manuscripts cannot be returned, so please retain a copy for your records. Stories should be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed postcard (self-addressed postcard with IRC for overseas entries) if acknowledgement of safe receipt is required.

A shortlist of stories will be forwarded by the Prizes Administrator to an independent panel of judges who will make the final decision. The judging panel will consist of a professional author, a publisherās representative and a literary agent.
Winners will be notified and details of the winning entries will be published in the first TTA of 2001, on the website and elsewhere.

NB: This competition is not restricted to the type of material that appears in The Third Alternative magazine. TTA editorial staff take no part whatsoever in the judging procedure. TTA Press reserve the right to cancel the Prizes at any time subject to a full refund of entry fees.

Andy Cox <ttapress@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 18:12:25 (BST)

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Metal Rules! Magazine <metaljeff@home.com> <http://www.metalrulesmagazine.com>
- Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 01:46:02 (BST)

News about ACID ANGEL MAGAZINE, AA SMALL PRESS LISTINGS, FIRE IN THE BLOOD & THE BAD SEED

ACID ANGEL MAGAZINE has been put on ice for the foreseeable future. No more submissions are required for the time being. There is little likelihood of a re-launch for some considerable time. Should circumstances change, everyone on my e-mailing list will be informed. If you wish to be added to the list, please e-mail me your e-mail address.

Acid Angel #1 is sold out, but back issues of Acid Angel #2 (£3.50/ US$10) and #3 (£5.00/ US$15) are still available.

Acid Angel #2 is A4, 60 pages and features work by Alan Warner (Author of ćMorvern Callarä), Magi Gibson, Carolyn Finlay, Richard Wonnacott, Rupert Loydell, Tim Allen, Gemma Tighe & others.

Acid Angel #3 is A4, 118 pages and features work by Alasdair Gray (Award winning author of ćLanarkä), Janice Galloway (Award winning author of ćThe Trick Is To Keep Breathingä), Arthur Rimbaud (19th century visionary French poet), Tom Bryan, Edwin Morgan (Scotlandās unofficial poet laureate), Michaela Owsley (a shiny new talent) plus transatlantic contributions from Livio Farallo, Richard Alan Bunch, Mike Matthews, Norman Olson & Steve Mayoff, plus loads more...

AA SMALL PRESS LISTINGS is a detailed listing of 600+ UK Small Press Listings. It is available in the UK on floppy disk (price £3.00) and internationally, by e-mail (price £2.00/ US$5.00). It has not been updated since June 2000 and will only be available until 31st December 2000. The operation is folding because it was far too much work, virtually a full time job. It will however be replaced by RIMBAUDāS RIDICULOUSLY REASONABLE REVIEW OF SMALL PRESS PUBLICATRIONS which is not really a review, but a list of UK magazines, augmented by a list of worldwide publications. Itās a list that I keep for myself, but Iām willing to make it available by e-mail to any who are interested. Send me 1 UK 2nd class stamp or International Reply Coupon and Iāll e-mail you the list.

FIRE IN THE BLOOD has sadly had to be aborted. No more submissions required.

THE BAD SEED is Acid Angel editor, Dee Rimbaudās first collection of poetry. An 86 page paperback of poetry, prose poetry and artwork, published by Stride. Dee Rimbaudās work has been compared favourably to Arthur Rimbaud, Patti Smith, Jim Morrison and the Beat Poets, but his style is inimitably his own and the flavour of his work is informed by the ethos of punk and the chemical generation. One correspondent informed the author that The Bad Seed was the only poetry book she tried to steal from Borders (you canāt get a better commendation than that!!!) £6.95/ US$20

You can buy any of the above individually or you can buy a bundle of Acid Angel #2, Acid Angel #3 & The Bad Seed for the throwaway price of £12.00/ US$35.00 (and if you order before 31st December 2000 Iāll throw in a floppy of AA Small Press Listings for free) UK Cheques payable to DEE RIMBAUD. Please note, ALL overseas payments in US DOLLARS CASH only!!!

Dee Rimbaud <ecstasy@acid-angel.freeserve.co.uk> <http://www.writhe.net/rimbaud/artdirectory.html >
- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:23:18 (BST)

Just in time for Friday the 13th AND Halloween, my first hardcover short story collection, CAGE OF BONES & OTHER DEADLY OBSESSIONS is now available from Delirium Books (www.deliriumbooks.com).

CAGE OF BONES includes 20 of my short erotic horror tales. Eight of the stories are brand new and some have been previously published over the past few years in magazines like Grue, Bloodsongs, Terminal Fright, Into the Darkness, Xoddity and Dead of Night. You can read all about the book and get order info etc. through www.deliriumbooks.com/cage.htm.

CAGE features an intro by P. D. Cacek (Night Prayers), cover illo by Colleen Crary and a beautiful color art frontispiece by Andrew Shorrock.

Horror novelist Edward Lee (Incubi, Succubi) says : "This collection launches a blazing new voice into the realm of modern horror."

Check it out and let me know what you think. But keep in mind, this one's not for the faint of heart -- this book collects my most twisted, adult-oriented work. Not for leaving around the house for the kids to pick up!

John Everson <jjenet@aol.com> <http://www.deliriumbooks.com>
- Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 03:02:34 (BST)

Isle of Wight 2000 3rd/5th November - Writing for children, Scriptwriting for Film TV and Radio plus Fact and Fiction. Workshops, Lectures, Seminars, Discussions, with Award winning writers, Directors, and Producers plus exciting competitions.
Speakers include, Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mr Tom) John Cunliffe (Postman Pat) The Producers of the Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Raindance from London teaching screen writing, one of London's biggest agents for sending your screenplay to Hollywood, two radio dramatists, TV scriptwriters, 6 novelists, three more children's writers, 2 award winning travel writers internet research, books on demand publishing - and more...
Hurry, book now £179 full residential and events programme, or come in day by day from as little as £25. Places are limited so contact Felicity at F * F Productions now. Whatever you do don't miss this exciting weekend!

Felicity Fair Thompson <felicityfair@clara.co.uk> <http://www.writeplot.co.uk>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 11:22:39 (BST)

Isle of Wight 2000 An exciting new Writers' Weekend Writing for Children, Script Writing for Film, TV and Radio, plus Fact and Fiction - speakers include Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mr Tom) John Cunliffe, (Postman Pat) Raindance - script writing for Film, Blue Heaven who make the Ruth Rendell Mysteries, One of the biggets London Agenets to send your script to Hollywood, 2 Radio Dramatists, six novelists, two award winning travel writers... and more. Residential £179 staying the Ocean Hotel overlooking Sandown Bay or stay with friends and come in day by day for as little as £25. Don't miss this whatever you do! Contact Felicity now.

Felicity Fair Thompson <felicityfair @clara.co.uk> <http://writeplot.co.uk>
- Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 11:09:42 (BST)

Fancy winning £800 for writing a short fantasy/sci-fi/horror story?

What about £400 for a poem?

Send a blank email to: sian@springbeachpress.freeserve.co.uk?subject=Oct_bcomp

Hurry, the closing date is October 30th 2000!!

Sian Ross-Martin <sian@springbeachpress.freeserve.co.uk> <http://www.springbeachpress.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, October 02, 2000 at 12:22:16 (BST)