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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game," iPulp Fiction Library will publish this classic story exclusively online. First published in the August 1977 issue of Analog, Ender's Game tells the story of a child prodigy being groomed to command Earth's starfleet in a war against an alien race. It has since spawned an epic series of novels that spans thousands of years and traverses the known universe and beyond.

Here's more about it form the press release:

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"Cheap short fiction - it's the lifeblood of literature," Mr. Card said, commenting on the literary value of pulp stories. The iPulp Fiction Library updates the legacy of dime novels and pulp magazines, providing free, quality genre fiction to new generations of readers age 10 to adult.

"Seasoned sci-fi fans will enjoy reading the original story that launched the saga of Ender Wiggins," said KB Shaw, publisher of the iPulp Fiction Library. "It's also a great way to introduce young readers to the genre. Ender's Game is filled with action, ideas, and unforgettable characters, making it ideal for use in the classroom. It will capture the imagination of even the most reluctant young male reader."

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You can find iPulp at www.incwell.com or www.ipulpfiction.com. Ender's Game will be published in two parts, starting with the July 1st issue. A version of the story formatted for optimal viewing on the Apple iPhone will also be posted.

Finalists for the 2007 John W. Campbell Memorial Award have been announced. This prestigious award is presented each year to the best science fiction novel of the year. This year's nominees are:

• Titan by Ben Bova,


• A Small and Remarkable Life by Nick DiChario,


• Infoquake by David Louis Edelman,


• Nova Swing by M. John Harrison,


• Odyssey by Jack McDevitt,


• The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow,


• Living Next Door to the God of Love by Justina Robson,


• Dry by Barbara Sapergia,


• Sun of Suns by Karl Schroeder,


• Glasshouse by Charles Stross,


• Rainbows End by Vernor Vinge,


• Farthing by Jo Walton and


• Blindsight by Peter Watts.

If you'll bein nearby Kansas City, Mo., between July 6 and 8, you can see the winner collect his or her prize at the Campbell Conference.

The Campbell Award is named in honor of the legendary science fiction editor and the conference will take place in Conjunction with the Heinlein Centennial Convention and the SFRA Conference at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center & Westin Crown Center.

For more information, visit www2.ku.edu/~sfcenter/campbell-conference.htm

Click here to go to Amazon to purchase your copies of these and other science fiction and fantasy novels.
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