Siriusly Newsletter: December 2001

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- Immediate Download Now Available-

Our new secure PayPal shopping cart system is now online. We now also have immediate download through iBill's secure servers or through the Amazon.com Honor System. For more information, see:
http://www.sirius-books.com/pay.html

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- Sirius Recommends -

Two New Gorey Books

More reviews were added to Sirius Recommends, including reviews of the latest Gorey books, published posthumously, and reviews of Neil Gaiman's books.

For more, visit: Sirius Recommends

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- Changes to our Site -

We are constantly updating the site, improving its appearance and weeding out expired links. Please let us know if you ever find a link that does not work or any other problem. Here are some recent major changes:

Links

Promotion

Review listings updated.

Contracts

Inheritance clause added to protect the rights of the author and publisher's decendents. Price of POD has changed.

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- New and Upcoming Releases -

New:

Personal Development Programs by T. James Cook.

There are three kinds of people:

People who make things happen.
People who watch things happen.
People who wonder what the heck happened.

These three personal development programs by T. James Cook will help you to become one of those who make things happen. Available programs: Speak Up, Success Now and Seize Control.

Life Between the Earpieces by Louis-Paul MeDoupe, Ph.D.

Doctors must contend with HMOs, malpractice suits, and red tape. What is it like to be a doctor in the U.S. today? Read this book to find out.

September 2001: In Memoriam by Louise Hart

Poems written in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attack on America. A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit the victims' families.

Coming Soon:

The Scarlet Peccaddillo by John Masterson

This unique, offbeat story of the supernatural introduces Lulu, a young woman who must deal with a crazy mother, a haunted house, and a thirst for blood....

The Secret by Dawn Trow

A humorous, mystical book for the young and young-at-heart. Abby discovers a magical book that teaches her spells. Will she use her newfound powers for good, or only to get herself into more trouble?

Honor in Time by Jay Rogers

Trade paperback version is due out in January, 2001.

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E-Book Scholarship and Contest

As part of an ongoing mission to introduce new forms of literary works to the public, the Electronic Literature Institute, Inc. announced the Dana Atchley Scholarship for Digital Storytelling, a new program that is part of the annual Independent e-Book Awards.

Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2001 at:
http://www.e-book-awards.com/indie2002/scholarship/storytelling.html

There are only 2 days left before the deadline for nominations to the Independent e-Book Awards. Information about the Indie Awards can be found here: http://www.e-book-awards.com/indie-intro.shtml

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Looking for adventure, excitement, witchcraft, romance and mystery? Kyle and Co. is a spell-binding thriller set in Southeast Asia. You won't be disappointed! Buy Kyle and Co. at: http://www.sirius-books.com/kylesum.html

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Coming next month:

More Books and Reviews

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