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Book Review: The Fix Reviews SAILS AND SORCERY

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Book Reviews Here's what Kimberly Lundstrom at The Fix had to say about my story "The Islands of Hope" in the Fantasist Enterprises' anthology Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy : "Miller’s prose is clear, bold, and direct. She introduces us to a realistic, interesting, sympathetic character in Julian, whose motivations are believable and clearly communicated in a tale that arcs gracefully through conflict and complications, and comes to its inevitable, but still unexpected conclusion." Thank you, Kimberly. This is the first time my story has been mentioned in one of the reviews. Thanks to Paul S. Kemp , who also received praise for his story "The Spinner" , for finding this review. Heidi Ruby Miller , The Islands of Hope , Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy , Fantasist Enterprises , fantasy , pirates , writing , The Fix , Kimberly Lundstrom , Seton Hill Writers

An Interview with Heidi Ruby Miller

I am K. Ceres Wright's Subject Matter Expert today on her blog . I talk about my experiences as a freelance travel writer. Thanks for the opportunity, Ceres. Heidi Ruby Miller , K. Ceres Wright , dohlman , freelance writing , travel writing , writing , author interviews , Seton Hill University

Review for SAILS AND SORCERY

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Grasping for the Wind has a review of Sails and Sorcery . This anthology published by Fantasist Enterprises includes my short story "The Islands of Hope." Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy Heidi Ruby Miller , The Islands of Hope , Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy , Fantasist Enterprises , fantasy , pirates , writing , book reviews

Horror Show at Seton Hill Tonight

Come hear Seton Hill University professor and horror author Michael Arnzen read from his latest book, Proverbs for Monsters . Listen to his new spoken word CD, Audiovile . See his short horror movie, Exquisite Corpse . An entertaining multimedia presentation followed by discussion and book signing. THIS FRIDAY! NOVEMBER 30, 4-5:30pm Seton Hill University Administration Room 308 Free and Open to the Public NOT FOR CHILDREN Michael Arnzen , Heidi Ruby Miller , Seton Hill University , Proverbs for Monsters , Audiovile , Exquisite Corpse , horror , writing

PUBLICATION: Mr. Johnson's Boy by Heidi Ruby Miller in Eye Contact

PUBLICATIONS My short story "Mr. Johnson's Boy" was accepted for the Fall 2007 Issue of Eye Contact . Those of you who were in the SHUWPF critique workshop when I first brought the African-themed story to residency will remember it with the title "The Sands of Deng" . This will mark my first appearance in the literary-art magazine of Seton Hill University . Obviously, I'm feeling pretty good about it.

More Context 20 Photos

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Jason and Heidi Miller I realized I never mentioned the panels I moderated and the people who were on them. The Academics of Popular Fiction had Michael Arnzen , Jason Jack Miller , Karen Nagle, and Joseph Martino discussing what the industry and academia mean by the term 'popular fiction' and how (or if) it differs from literature. Mike Arnzen and Jason Schmetzer Mike Resnick , Timons Esaias , and Jason Jack Miller shared stories of travel in How Traveling and Travel Writing Affect Our Fiction . Also, hello to sister poets stillnotbored and Catherine A. Callaghan. After the poetry reading I bought Cathy's book Other Worlds: Poems on Prints by M. C. Escher . Catherine Callaghan Jason Schmetzer and Al Wendland Mike Arnzen and Gary Braunbeck Not only did Chun not call ahead, but he wasn't allowed to curse about it when he got there. Chun Lee Heidi Ruby Miller and Donna Munro Ferrett Steinmetz The Jasons thought they could share business cards, even though they have di

Context 20 Recap

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As usual, Context was full of wonderful experiences and more importantly, wonderful people. Context 20 in Columbus, OH Below you can see who was there, view lots of photos, and learn about each of these convention moments: 1. Raffling off dragons, pirates, and wookies 2. "You're the gloom cookie I was looking for!" 3. Installing LINUX on a Dead Badger 4. Driving a Sick Elephant - Braunbeck interviews Arnzen 5. Naked women on the ceiling 6. "By the way, your dog is going to die, too." The Seton Hill contingency was out in full force with Horror Guest of Honor Michael Arnzen , Albert Wendland , Jason Jack Miller , Timons Esaias , Chun Lee , Anne Harris , Donna Munro, Jason Schmetzer , Tobias Buckell , Tim Waggoner , Diana Botsford , Gary Braunbeck , Mike Brendan , and me . Mike Brendan, Chun Lee, Diana Botsford, and Al Wendland Jason Jack Miller and Donna Munro Tim Esaias, Jason Jack Miller, Jason Schmetzer, and Mike Arnzen I saw old friends like Liz Coley, Mik

Sails and Sorcery Reviews

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I've run across two reviews for Sails and Sorcery so far: at The Fantasy Review and at Amazon Sails and Sorcery:Tales of Nautical Fantasy Heidi Ruby Miller , book review , Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy , Fantasist Enterprises , fantasy , pirates

Congratulations Tom and Julie!

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Tom and Julie Ruby On September 15, 2007, my brother Tom married Julie Nitkiewicz. It was a Disney Cinderella wedding, complete with a coach made by Tom and my Dad and Mickey and Minnie topiaries. Appropriate seeing as how he proposed on the beach at Disney's Polynesian Resort with fireworks flying high over the Magic Kingdom castle in the background. Welcome to the family, Jules!! We love you two!

The Surrender at Every Day Fiction

My flash story "The Surrender" is up today at Every Day Fiction . There's a spot for comments, if you're so inclined. I'll be checking back occasionally to respond to any. Heidi Ruby Miller , The Surrender , Every Day Fiction , science fiction , flash fiction , writing , Seton Hill University

EVERY DAY FICTION

This month saw the debut of Every Day Fiction , an online magazine "that specializes in bringing you fine fiction in bite-size doses." Every day at 7:30am EST (4:30am PST), they publish a new short story of 1000 words or fewer that can be read during your lunch hour, on transit, or even over breakfast. You can read them from the site or have the stories sent directly to your email. All of the stories are archived, so if you missed one, you can still read it. And, they are organized by category ( fantasy, literary, science fiction, surreal ). My story "The Surrender" will be available on Wednesday, September 12. Every Day Fiction is edited by Jordan Lapp and Camille Gooderham Campbell . Webmaster is Steven Smethurst . Every Day Fiction , Heidi Ruby Miller , The Surrender , Jordan Lapp , Camille Gooderham Campbell , Steven Smethurst , writing , Seton Hill University

Context 20 - The Writers' Con

The programming schedule is up for Context 20 (Columbus, OH - September 28-30). If you're thinking that just because the writing workshops are mostly filled there isn't a reason to go, just check out the awesome panels on writing and science. Saturday, September 29, 2007 The Academics of Popular Fiction 1 pm Dayton With more university writing programs taking an interest in the popular side of fiction, what does it means to be a genre or literary writer in today's publishing market, and can you be both? Panelists: Michael Arnzen* - Horror Guest of Honor ( Read his PICK SIX! ), Joseph Martino , D. Harlan Wilson ( Read his PICK SIX! ), Karen Nagel , Heidi Ruby Miller* , Jason Jack Miller* Poetry Reading 8:30 pm Board Room 1 Poetry readings by some of our panelists, followed by open reading. Poetry people, bring your poems from the poetry workshop or any of your original work. Readers: Michael Arnzen , Lucy Snyder ( Read her PICK SIX! ), Heidi Ruby Miller* , Ti

NEWS: Poetry Updates

NEWS #1: I sold my poem "Misplaced my keys" to Star*Line . #2: Michael A. Arnzen still has a few spots open for his "Writing SF/F/H Poetry" workshop held at Context 20 on Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Midwest Hotel and Conference Center . #3: Poetry readings will take place at Context on Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 9 to 11 PM. So far among the poets presenting are Horror Guest of Honor, Michael Arnzen , Timons Esaias , and Heidi Ruby Miller .

Every Day Fiction - September Schedule Is Up

My flash story "The Surrender" will be appearing at Every Day Fiction on September 12 . The entire September schedule is now available. Every Day Fiction is a project of Jordan Lapp , Camille Gooderham Campbell , and Steven Smethurst . Every Day Fiction , Heidi Ruby Miller , September 2007 , The Surrender , Jordan Lapp , Camille Gooderham Campbell , Steven Smethurst , writing

Guest Blogger

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I was a guest blogger on sister Seton Hill alum Maria V. Snyder's MySpace blog today. She asked me to talk about the inspirations behind my story "The Islands of Hope" found in the Fantasist Enterprises' anthology Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy . Sails and Sorcery:Tales of Nautical Fantasy Heidi Ruby Miller , Maria V. Snyder , Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy , Fantasist Enterprises , fantasy , pirates , writing , Seton Hill University , The Islands of Hope

CHALLENGE: 15 Books by Labor Day

CHALLENGES This summer I decided I would enjoy more reading time, especially since so many friends have lent me books a while ago that I've never picked up yet. Here is a partial list (in no particular order) of the 15 I would like to finish by Labor Day. "X" shows which ones I've finished. I would love suggestions for the last two. X 1. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance by Jennifer Armstrong (borrowed from Angie Mollis, one of my high school English teachers and now Jason's colleague) X 2. Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (borrowed from calico_reaction at the June 2006 Seton Hill residency) 3. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown (borrowed from Dina Kriebel, a chemistry teacher who works with Jason and a good friend) 4. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (borrowed from my sister-in-law _dolphy_ ) X 5. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (Jason finished this while we were in Europe,

Seton Hill June 2007 Residency Series - The Graduation

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The Graduation Congratulations! Sabrina Naples, Melissa Doll, K. Ceres Wright, Rachael Pruitt, Johanna L. Gribble, and Jason Jack Miller There are lots and lots of photos to follow. Dr. Lee Tobin McClain Melissa Doll gives the prayer. Jason Jack Miller delivers the commencement speech. K. Ceres Wright receives her hood from Dr. Michael A. Arnzen and Dr. Albert Wendland Johanna L. Gribble Jason Jack Miller Rachael Pruitt Mike Mehalek and Michael Arnzen Sabrina Naples and Jason Jack Miller Rachael Pruitt and Timons Esaias Sabrina Naples and family Jason Jack Miller and Kristi Gutknecht Johanna L. Gribble and sister Heidi Ruby Miller and Jason Jack Miller Michael A. Arnzen, Jason Jack Miller, and Chun Lee Jason Jack Miller and Timons Esaias Heidi Ruby Miller, Jason Jack Miller, and Johanna L. Gribble Jason Jack Miller and the Miller family Jason Jack Miller and the Ruby family BACK - Lee Tobin McClain; NEXT - Timons Esaias, Johanna L. Gribble, and Rachael Pruitt; FRONT - Michael A. Arnzen