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BOOKS: Goodreads 2014 List

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BOOKS In 2011 I read 34 books-- you can see them all here . In 2012 I read 40 books-- you can see them all here. In 2013 I read 20 books-- you can see them all here. In 2014 I managed to surpass my goal, just barely, and read 33 books. They are below. 2014 Reading Challenge Heidi has completed her goal of reading 30 books in 2014! hide 34 of 30 (100%) view books (NOTE: The Goodreads widget shows 34 books because for some irritating reason it counts Corpus Chrome twice. I didn't, as I just thought that was cheating.) INTERESTING STATISTICS ABOUT MY 2014 BOOKS: 23 - print books (5 signed) 16 - books from Big 5 publishers 12 - books by authors I have read previously 10 - female authors 10 - science fiction books 9 - books from 8 different series 7 - books by Seton Hill Writers 7 - holiday books 6 - books by IT

BOOK BUNDLE: Preston Black Mix Tape by Jason Jack Miller

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BOOKS The PRESTON BLACK MIX TAPE bundle is a literary box set! (Almost 220,000 words of Preston Black goodness.) You get both Preston Black novels— THE DEVIL & PRESTON BLACK and THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK , plus two short stories that were only available in other anthologies. ALMOST A NEW YEAR is a vignette that shows how family and friends deal with the loss of a deployed soldier, in this case Stu Croe. RHYTHM OF WAR is Ben Collins’ first person account of his role in the Battle of Fallujah. In addition to the stories above, you get the following essays, articles, and non-fiction bits Jason published in various places over the course of writing the first two Preston Black novels: THE DEVIL & PRESTON BLACK Reading & Resource Guide THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK Reading & Resource Guide THE MUSIC OF THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK JASON JACK MILLER’S SOUNDCHECK: DON’T BE THAT GUY! THE FINAL SAY IN THE CONCERT T-SHIRT DEBATE JASON JACK MILLER’S SOUND

EVENT: World Fantasy 40 Recap in Photos

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EVENTS I had an unforgettable time at World Fantasy 40 held at the Crystal City Hyatt this year. Saw so many old friends (including 21 Seton Hill Writers! ), finally made face-to-face contact with social media acquaintances, and met a ton of new writers and readers. Kudos to Peggy Rae Sapienza, Michael J. Walsh, Colleen Cahill, Bill Lawton, and the entire WFC 40 committee on a job well done. Looking forward to next year. Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from Maria Alexander for her Mr. Wicker launch party Photo from RDSP Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from RDSP Photo from Maria Alexander for her Mr. Wicker launch party Photo from Jason Jack Miller Photo from Jason Jack Miller

EVENT: RDSP Writing Retreat

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EVENTS RDSP WRITING RETREAT December 5-7 • Bourbon Ridge Retreat in Hocking Hills, Ohio Join RDSP editors and authors Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th for a weekend of writing! The primary focus will be on writing but you’ll have the chance to talk with other editors and authors over meals. Accommodations are in a luxurious lodge in scenic Hocking Hills, OH. Get away from distractions and make time for your writing! Come for just one day or the whole weekend. We’ve tried to offer many options to fit people’s schedules. For questions and a line up of participating authors and editors, email books@rawdogscreaming.com . ROOMS AND ACTIVITIES Each overnight guest will have a private room, some rooms have attached bathrooms but others will have shared bathrooms. Rooms either have King or Queen beds, if you want to share with several people there are rooms with bunk beds available. Activities, weather/time permitting: campfire with smores, hiking, hot tub, movie

READING: Atomic Zion and Starrie by Heidi Ruby Miller at #WFC40

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READINGS I will be narrating as an ensemble of writers and fans acts out scenes from STARRIE and ATOMIC ZION at World Fantasy 2014 ( #WFC40 ) on Sunday, November 9 from 10:30 - 11:00 AM in Fairfax , right after Courtney Schafer's reading, so settle in for the hour and enjoy. We'll have treats!! Thanks to Jason Jack Miller for the awesome fliers!

EVENT: Pennwriters Conference 2015

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EVENTS The 2015 Pennwriters conference "Building Bridges" will be held at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott on Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, with Thursday pre-conference intensives on May 14. The Friday keynote is Ridley Pearson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 48 novels, divided almost equally between adult suspense and young adult adventure. Over the years, his work has been published in two dozen languages and has been adapted by network television and for the Broadway stage. Right now he is set to tour for his latest YA final Kingdom Keepers novel – The Insider. He also has a Risk Agent Novel coming out in June called the Red Room. His website is www.ridleypearson.com. The Saturday luncheon speaker is Don Helin, a Pennwriter for ten years and the author of Thy Kingdom Come, Devil’s Den, and Secret Assault. Thursday intensive speakers include Jessica Morrell, Hank Phillipi Ryan, and Pennwriters Bobbi Carducci and Susan Meier.

COVER: The Revelations of Preston Black by Jason Jack Miller

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COVERS THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK BY JASON JACK MILLER Coming June 2013 from Raw Dog Screaming Press Cover Art by Brad Vetter Preston and Katy face a new darkness.... Sometimes a battle between good and evil doesn't look much like the ones they show in movies. The good guys don't always wear white, and they don’t always walk away with the win. And sometimes you're better off with the devil you know. The last time Preston went down to the crossroads, his best friend died and he nearly lost his brother. But Old Scratch doesn't take kindly to fools, especially not those who come knocking at his front door. And before all is said and done, he's going to teach Preston a thing or two about what it really means to sacrifice. Read the first 100 pages of The Revelations of Preston Black! Pre-order The Revelations of Preston Black!

TRAILER: Far Worlds by James Fadeley and Others

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TRAILERS Awesome music on this trailer by James Fadeley for Far Worlds , which includes my short story "Rainer" from the Ambasadora-verse . The incredible artwork is by Manuel Mesones .

NEWS: Ambasadora and Greenshift on Kindle Unlimited

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NEWS For a limited time both Marked by Light (Book 1 of Ambasadora) and Greenshift (From the World of Ambasadora) are available for borrowing and sampling on Amazon . Marked by Light is the first book in the Ambasadora science fiction adventure series. This space thriller contains elements of space opera, science fiction romance, cyberpunk, military science fiction, a galactic empire, and anthropological science fiction. "AMBASADORA has a lot to say about the human spirit and it says it well." -Mike Resnick, Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author "This author's many strengths include complex world building, complex societal structure, complex technology. The plot was well-crafted as well...I just couldn't put it down..." -J. Wells, Amazon Vine Voice Click for an excerpt and reading guide to Marked by Light. Greenshift is the first book in a new science fiction romance series set within the world of the Ambasadora science fiction adventure

EVENT: Heidi Ruby Miller Reading at World Fantasy

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EVENTS I hope to see some of you at the World Fantasy Convention next month (Thursday, November 6 - Sunday, November 9, 2014) in Arlington, VA at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City . Guests of honor are Guy Gavriel Kay , Les Edwards , Stuart David Schiff , Lail Finlay , and Mary Robinette Kowal . Other wonderful attendees are listed on the Membership Page . I will be narrating as an ensemble of writers and fans acts out scenes from STARRIE and ATOMIC ZION on Sunday, November 9 from 10:30 - 11:00 AM in Fairfax, right after Courtney Schafer's reading, so settle in for the hour and enjoy. I'll have treats!!

MEME: The 777 Meme - Atlatl

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MEMES I've been tagged by Katje van Loon for this year's 777 Meme. Here's my 2013 post and my 2012 post . The rules are: Go to the 7th line of the 7th page of your work in progress. Post the first full 7 lines. Then tag 7 friends. The following snippet is from the short story "Atlatl" which is set in the Ambasadora-verse and features brothers, David and Ben Anlow, during an undercover sting--but only one of them knows that's why they're at the bar. "This part of the city makes the LaTulip Underground look clean and cozy by comparison," David said. "Oh, yeah?" Ben said. "When was the last time you ventured into the Underground? And, before you say anything more, my team swears by this place when they're on leave." His cocom buzzed to life in his ear and Meke's voice sounded like she was inside his head. "For the record, I'm with your brother--I'd never eat in this shithole, on duty or off,

BLOG TOUR: My Writing Process

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BLOG TOUR Thank you to both Albert Wendland and Shawn Hopkins for inviting me to participate in the My Writing Process (#mywritingprocess) blog tour. 1) What am I working on? My husband, Jason Jack Miller , and I are finally collaborating on a thriller series (The Fourth Department) which is set in Eastern Europe just before the fall of the Iron Curtain. It's Child 44 meets the X-Files. We have the big corkboard out in the library with a zillion cards pinned to it so we can both see all the notes at a glance. This experience has been so much fun with him because we each bring our own expertise to the project. The pizza and wine sessions really add to it, as well. 2) How does my work differ from others of its genre? I travel quite a bit so I'm constantly incorporating what I experience into my work, whether it be in the far future Ambasadora-verse or in my thrillers. Taking yourself out of your familiar surroundings is useful when you're doing the same with your

INTERVIEW: Pebble In The Still Waters Author Interview with Heidi Ruby Miller

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INTERVIEWS  Thank you to Jaideep Khanduja for the lovely interview! Pebble In The Still Waters: Author Interview: Heidi Ruby Miller

EVENT: Seton Hill Residency and In Your Write Mind June 2014 (In Photos)

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EVENTS I have just a few photos from the Seton Hill University June 2014 MFA residency and In Your Write Mind Conference , but it's only because I was having so much fun I forgot to take out my phone. I did borrow some from RDSP , Jason Jack Miller , and Catherine Oswald , though. Here's a special shout out to the members of Her Majesty's Secret Service (my mentees) who presented me with my wonderful Her Majesty shirt and green boa I wore to the ball.