PenUltimate Productions
Annotated List of Links
Spirituality
- The Witchcraft Bibliography Project
- "The Witchcraft Bibliography Project compiles and disseminates bibliographical information about witchcraft in early modern Europe and America. The bibliography includes references in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, and Dutch." (Description from Scout Report for Social Sciences.)
Speculative Fiction
- SF Site
- This extensive site includes book reviews, game reviews, and an amazing number of links to home pages of and about a vast number of SF&F authors.
Gender Studies and Alternative Sexuality
- About Face
- "About-Face is a grassroots effort dedicated to combating negative and distorted images of women and promoting alternatives through education and action - and humor."
- AltSex
- Covers broad territory encompassing polyamory, erotic pain, homosexual/bisexual orientation, transgender, safety, and miscellaneous tidbits along with many excellent links.
- Androgeny RAQ (Rarely Asked Questions)
- Features much discussion of gender roles, sexual designation, and genderflex issues including a fascinating guide to nongendered pronouns.
- Catya's Polyamory Page
- Discussion of polyamory lifestyle; offers links to FAQ lists, organizations, and other poly homepages.
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
- Not to be confused with GLAD, this organization focuses on defamation of all kinds; the site features press releases, alerts, media contacts, publications, and links to many relevant articles.
- Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
- GLAD offers legal services plus information on LesBiGay issues and AIDS/HIV with related civil rights discussions.
- National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
- Includes event listings, press releases, suggestions for making changes in how the "mainstream" society treats nonheterosexuals, employment opportunities, and a guide to relevant e-mail lists.
- National Organization for Women
- Posts alerts, news, press releases, a catalog, plus information about internships and local chapters.
- Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
- Features information on the organization's activities, press releases, Project Open Mind, and an online store.
- Queer Resources Directory
- Contains over 20,000 files on everything Queer: families, religion, Queer youth, health, the media, events, business & legal issues, history, politics, global issues, and other organizations.
- Rainbow Query: Search the Queer Internet
- A search engine and guide to everything Queer online.
- Transgender Forum's Resource Center
- Offers support groups, an event listing, a shopping mall, and other resources including a generous link list.
- Other Gender Studies and Alternative Sexuality links:
- Periodicals, Authors, and Publishers
Activism
Free Speech
- Banned Books: Banned and Controversial Books and Tapes
- Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
- Dumbest Books Challenges
- Index on Censorship
- Who's Telling Your Kids What They Can't Read?
General
- Adbusters Culture Jammer's Headquarters
- Includes information on using the media to support activism, also instructions for activism against the media such as billboard liberation.
- American Civil Liberties Union
- Covers the range of personal and civil liberties. In particular, learn more about protecting your privacy at the ACLU's Special Web Collection on Privacy and Data Protection.
- The Better Business Bureau
- Features information on companies, products, and regulations; includes several complaint forms for different problems.
- E - The People
- Describes itself as "America's Interactive Town Hall!" You can create a petition to be transmitted to appropriate government officials, sign a petition already on site, or email (or fax) a letter to up to three appropriate officials. E - The People is a non-partisan service and undertakes to send all petitions and letters to the designated recipient(s).
- Earth Day
- "In the summer of 1969, Senator Gaylord Nelson had a vision inspired by his lifelong interest in the preservation of the environment. That vision was realized six months later on April 22, 1970, when the first annual Earth Day took place. Now, 29 years later, Nelson's vision continues and has an official home on the Web, where green folks around the world can learn about this important day and what they can do to contribute."
- Economic Security Project
- Quoting from their website: "Based in San Francisco, the Economic Security Project promotes federal action to guarantee economic security so that all people can more fully realize their human potential within a caring and democratic society. We engage in public education and advocacy on these issues, both locally and on the Net, and provide low-cost computer rental and training services in our Internet Learning Center. A project of The Tides Center, a tax-exempt, nonprofit charity."
- The Electronic Activist
- Includes a how-to guide to activism, and email addresses for government and media entities
- Hate Crimes in America
- Note: page uses Java
- Human Rights U.S.A.
- Offers information on education, advocacy, what universal rights are, and so forth.
- Indigenous Environmental Network
- Posts notices of environmental alerts relating to Earth, Air, Fire, and Water; also offers information about native peoples' Earth-centered belief systems.
- Indigenous Peoples Coalition Against Biopiracy
- Covers theft of genetic and cultural data, legal issues, morality, and the like.
- Kelly's Current Causes
- Links to a variety of petitions and activism websites
- League of Conservation Voters
- Reveals how various government officials treat the environment and what you can do about it.
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Posts alerts, child photographs, educational materials, success stories, a cyber tip line, and so forth.
- Second Nature
- Environmental activist group at the University of Toronto; site includes petitions to be signed.
- Simon Wiesenthal Center CyberWatch
- Collates information on how hate groups use the Internet; includes survey "Hate on the Internet" and a complaint form for reporting incidents of hate online.
- The "Stop Cases Of Online Plagiarism" Network
- Features essays, news, a mailing list, and other resources for protecting intellectual properties online.
- The Virtual Activist
- A training course that covers uses of e-mail & the Web, membership & fundraising, netiquette, and other crucial matters for the online activist.
- Other Activism links:
- Periodicals, Authors, and Publishers
Hall of Homage
Entertainment and Miscellaneous
- UselessKnowledge.com
- Trivia, Quotes, Quizzes, Useless Facts and More!
Resources for Writers
Periodicals
Spirituality
- The Old Ways Project
- "Initiated in 1996 and brought on-line in March 1997, Old Ways is proud to serve the Pagan Internet community completely through volunteer efforts."
- The Wiccan*Pagan Times
- "Where the busy Wiccan, Pagan and Witch turns for the information they need."
Speculative Fiction
- Dark Planet: A Webzine of Science Fiction, Modern Fantasy, and Related Nonfiction
- Also includes archives and submission guidelines.
- E-scape: The Digital Journal of Speculative Fiction
- Features short stories, articles, and reviews plus archives and submission guidelines.
- Eternity Magazine: The Online Journal of Speculative Imagination
- Publishes fiction, poetry, articles, and reviews; also check out the submission guidelines and The Writer's Den. Includes information about related hardcopy magazine Pulp Eternity.
- Speculations: For Writers Who Want To Be Read
- Offers information about the ultimate resource for speculative fiction writers; the Website includes subscription prices, how to get a free sample, links to other relevant sites, and The Rumor Mill. If you decide to subscribe, please let the staff know that I sent you, so they can track word-of-mouth advertising.
- Spicy Green Iguana: Linking You to Speculative Fiction Magazines
- Features news, letters, reviews, links, dead magazines, a market guide, and a reader survey.
Gender Studies and Alternative Sexuality
- Loving More Magazine
- Polyamory focus with news, links, events, an e-mail discussion group, chat, message boards, articles, books & tapes, and a FAQ list.
Activism
- The Ethical Spectacle
- Features articles on ethical, legal, and political issues; permanent exhibits include An Auschwitz Alphabet, A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, and The Free Speech Museum. Also includes a mailing list, archives, and links to related sites.
General Market Information
- eZines: The Ultimate Magazine Database
- Offers a searchable database, numerous categories, a bookstore, a discussion list, a FAQ list, and a reader survey.
- The Gila Queen's Guide to Markets
- One of the most famous market guides in publication; this Website offers information on back issues, upcoming issues, dead markets, indices, links, sample articles, a bookstore, and subscriptions to the hardcopy edition.
Linguistics
- Communication Connections
- A menu of sites devoted to the study, use, and sheer enjoyment of languages.
- Every Ogham Thing on the Web
- Features links to other sites which explore the Ogham alphabet.
- The Human Language Project
- A comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet resources; feaures a bookstore plus links concerning language & literature, schools & institutions, organizations, products & services, jobs & internships, linguistics resources, dictionaries, and language lessons.
- The LOGOS Dictionary
- A freely-accessible database of words in many languages.
- A Web of On-line Dictionaries
- Offers links to over 600 dictionaries in over 150 languages plus multilingual & specialized English dictionaries, thesauri, language identifiers, online grammars, and linguistic fun.
Xenolinguistics
- Ardalambion: The Languages of J.R.R. Tolkien
- Includes information on all of this famous author's languages, plus analyzed texts and links to relevant resources.
- The Complete Lojban Language
- Features publications, lessons, archives, and a dictionary.
- Constructed Human Languages
- A comprehensive guide to many artificial languages intended for human use.
- Darmok Dictionary
- Showcases the idiom-based language featured in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Darmok"
- English/Eaiea Dictionary
- This language is based on music notes, allowing instruments to "speak" and carry considerable information.
- The Klingon Language Institute
- Offers a FAQ list and a presentation of phonemes plus info on KLI projects, merchandise, and journal.
- LangLinks
- Offers language courses, dictionaries, linguistics info, constructed language, etc.
- The Language Construction Kit
- Explains how to construct artificial languages including phonemes, lexicon, grammar, and alphabets.
- LynxLang Artificial Language Website
- Essentially a vast linklist, your guide to artificial languages on the Web.
- The Metaverse
- Offers the sci.lang FAQ, the numbers 1-10 in over 2600 languages, and fun facts about languages.
- Model Languages
- Features the LangMaker software plus a detailed FAQ on how to construct model languages.
- Nadsat Dictionary
- Showcases the slanguage invented by Anthony Burgess for Clockwork Orange.
- Some Internet Resources Relating to Constructed Languages
- Includes mailing lists, languages, script systems, constructed cultures, reformed natural languages, homepages of constructed-languages hobbyists, and resources for language building.
- Thyromanes' Home Page
- This is a xenolinguist's gold mine featuring a vast array of model languages.
- The Womanlanguage Laadan
- Offers information about creator Suzette Haden Elgin, Laadan writings, a history of Laadan, and a few related links.
- The Zireen Language
- A combination Zireen primer and free-speech humor/satire piece.
Professional Writers
- The Dream Cafe (Steven Brust's homepage)
- Includes information about his books and music, plus digressions into odd & interesting philosophies. Speculative Fiction.
- The Bujold Nexus (dedicated to Lois McMaster Bujold)
- Offers an author bio, information on books and fan groups, a mailing list, and other tidbits. Speculative Fiction.
- Nicola Griffith's Homepage
- Features news including information about her books, upcoming publications, planned appearances, and a special "Ask Nicola" Q&A section. Speculative Fiction & Alternative Sexuality.
- Stephen Leigh's Homepage
- Features his books, works in progress, commentary on writing, personal information, upcoming appearances, recommended links, and a truly splendid array of "stuff not in the books" which is a must-read. Speculative Fiction, Gender Studies & Alternative Sexuality, Xenolinguisitics, and Alternative Spirituality.
- Holly Lisle's Homepage
- Features information about her books, a mailing list and a newsgroup, occasional contests, a nice link list, and a pointer to her magnificent "Forward Momentum" site for professional writers which is a must-read. Speculative Fiction.
- Known Space (dedicated to Larry Niven)
- Offers a mailing list, a gallery, a link list, and a guide to Niven's upcoming convention appearances. Speculative Fiction.
- Spider Robinson's Page
- Features a variety of pictures, news, an event listing, information on his books, upcoming releases, reviews, and a link list. Speculative Fiction.
- Starhawk's Homepage
- Covers schedule, author bio, books, projects, and Reclaiming Collective. Alternative Spirituality with a dab of Gender Studies.
- Robert Anton Wilson's Homepage
- Your online guide to reality selection. Offers an author bio, information about the related newsgroup and the author's upcoming appearances, book excerpts and a bookstore, a collection of jokes, and a link list. Alternative Spirituality.
Publisher Pages
- Allworth Press
- Publishes books with practical information for artists, photographers, designers, authors, and other creative people. Site includes online catalog with full booklist plus a FAQ list, financial & legal news, information about the publisher, and a link list.
- Avon Books
- A major publisher with many imprints in diverse genres. Features upcoming books & events, reading groups, and links to their subsidiary sites.
- Avon Eos
- The new speculative fiction imprint, currently publishing some of the best, most adventurous titles available; go throw money at them. Site offers sample chapters, information about Eos, a Q&A section, convention archives, and an online newsletter.
- Books@Random
- Vast publishing house with numerous imprints including Del Rey (science fiction and fantasy). Site offers a searchable database, new books, author connections, reader resources, a children's section, and news plus special resources for booksellers, libraries, and teachers.
- Circlet Press: The Cutting Edge of Erotic Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Features new books, submission guidelines, bookstores, a mailing list, an online catalog, and links. Significant Alternative Sexuality and Gender Studies appeal too.
- The Crossing Press: Tools for Personal Change
- Offers a list of staff members with contact information, a searchable database and bookstore, a schedule of upcoming events; Trade Section for the publishing industry includes a special catalog, history of the publisher, recipes from Crossing cookbooks, and links to professional resources.
- Energize, Inc. for Leaders of Volunteers
- Publishes and distributes books aimed at supporting the use of volunteer labor. Site sections include About Us, Hot Topic, Bookstore, Library, Connections, Reflections, Recognition, Links, and Job Bank.
- Firebrand Books: Publishers of Feminist, Lesbian, and Transgender Books
- Covers new books, ordering instructions, information about the publisher, "Dykes to Watch Out For" cartoons, and a link list; also offers listings of books by author, title, and subject.
- Hampton Roads Publishing Company: For the Evolving Human Spirit
- Includes history, contact information, news, and a message board. Their bookstore offers an online catalog, excerpts, and reviews; the Author's Room features interviews, Websites, and signings.
- HarperCollins
- Features new releases, a searchable database, reading groups & mailing lists, author bios, Websites, and book tours. Imprints include HarperPrism (science fiction and fantasy) and HarperSanFrancisco (books for mind, body, and soul).
- New Falcon
- Features news, information about the publisher and on distribution & resale, an online catalog, and links. Alternative Spirituality.
- Phoenix Publishing
- Includes forthcoming books, contact information, an online catalog, and a link list.
- St. Martin's Press
- Another largish publisher with multiple imprints, including Tor (science fiction). Site features chapter previews, titles online, information on the various imprints, and the Association of American Publishers.
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Publishes products in print and electronic formats for educational, professional, scientific, technical, medical, and consumer markets worldwide. Site offers information about the publisher and authors, a what's new section, products & order forms, and a search engine.
Other Resources
- The Intellectual Property Center
- Covers copyright, patent, and trademark issues, with columns, feature articles, and summaries of recent court cases.
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