Urban legends draw inspiration from real events. Some people know that better than others. That story about the hook teenagers tell each other at parties? Turns out the story holds more truth than legend-just not in the way you'd expect."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

The Hook

Most people become freelancers without any idea of how to run a business. They learn in the school of hard knocks. Kristine Kathryn Rusch has taken the school of hard knocks and made it into one of the most useful business books written in years. Included are these indispensable topics: .How To Negotiate Anything: Freelancers must negotiate everything from the rent they pay to the contracts they sign. Here's how to negotiate on your own-and when to hire someone to negotiate for you. .Online Networking: In addition to tricks and strategies for online networking from Rusch herself, this Guide also includes advice from such online networking experts as Neil Gaiman, Michael A. Stackpole, and Mitch Wagner. .The Importance of-and the Difference between-Goals And Dreams: Freelancers often confuse their goals with their dreams. Rusch offers practical advice on how to meet your goals, and the importance of dreaming big .How To Survive Failure-and Success: Success, more than failure, derails many freelancers. Rusch explains how to turn your failures into successes-and how to optimize the success when it finally happens. ... And so much more. "The bible for the self-employed."-John Ottinger III, teacher and editor of Grasping for the Wind "A soup-to-nuts guide for business. Don't be without it."-Virginia Baker, President, Indigo Ink Communications "The Freelancer's Survival Guide is packed with all the practical info they don't teach in business school. I'm recommending this guide to all my small business clients."-Tonya Price, Internet consultant, Cornell MBA "For anyone who has been cast adrift by the recent financial crisis, this book is your life raft. Rusch takes you step-by-step through the process of owning and running your own business. A great guide for new and long-time freelancers alike."-Pati Nagle, author and owner of Mandala Graphic Design "Kris Rusch is an old pro and she knows her subject backwards and forwards. There is a wealth of valuable information here for anyone trying to go it on their own down the freelance road. Worth the cost and then some."-Steve Perry, New York Times Bestselling Author

The Freelancer's Survival Guide Third Edition

Fortan's space mission ends ten years later (for him) and one hundred years later (for everyone else). He expects changes when he returns to the good old U. S. of A. He doesn't expect to get arrested upon landing. He really doesn't expect all the charges for back family support, considering he had no child or wife or girlfriend when he left. He just left an enclosed environment that felt like prison. Will he go to actual prison for a crime he hasn't committed?"Kristine Kathryn Rusch's 'Homecoming' looks at the idea of paternity suits and spaceflight relativity in a poignant, yet interesting manner."-SF Site

Homecoming

To cope with his wife's death, Petras must come to terms with the reality of it. He needs to see her body, visit the place where she died...understand why she died. But the closer Petras gets to the place Hedie died, the more questions he faces-questions that might destabilize everything Petras thinks he knows."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."-SFRevu

The City's Edge

Carol wants a nap. Carol needs a nap. And no one will let her have one because the grown-ups need her. But the grown-ups underestimate Carol. And they fail to realize that Carol will do anything to get her nap."Rusch is a great storyteller."-RT Book Reviews

Advisors at Naptime

At a high school for the magical, the most picked-on kid dreams about J. Rutherford Wisenhaur II killing people with a fire spell. She knows her nightmares portend the future, but her domestic magic lacks the power to do most difficult spells. To make matters worse, no one will believe her. So, what's a young, nearly powerless witch to do?"Rusch is a great storyteller."-RT Book Reviews

Domestic Magic

Sur l'Ile Bleue, la guerre s'éternise.Repliés dans les Terres d'Ombre, un refuge façonné par magie dans un univers parallèle, les Fey poursuivent difficilement leur combat. Les Doubles, infiltrés dans le camp adverse, et la métamorphe Solanda, qui se transforme en chatte pour espionner l'ennemi, sont leurs derniers espoirs de percer le secret de l'eau bénite.Tandis que Matthias, qui a découvert le pouvoir de cette arme inespérée, s'oppose au Rocaan, le chef suprême de l'Eglise, au sujet de la stratégie défensive, le roi Alexandre est déchiré par l'indécision.Des deux côtés, la tension règne. Mais la rusée Solanda enlève un nourrisson doté de pouvoirs magiques, dont le rôle se révélera capital. Et Gemme, la fille de Rugar, qui chaque jour s'impose comme la digne héritière du trône, s'apprête à lancer un coup de tonnerre dans le ciel de l'Ile Bleue.

Le Sacrifice (Les Fey, #2)

Kimi enjoys her new life and her new job at the outlet mall, even during the Thanksgiving shopping rush. But Kimi hides secrets. And she fears she might need to run. Again."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

The Thanksgiving After

When the Ambassador to the Dylft System-a veteran of the Dylft Wars-receives orders to lead a diplomatic mission to Craznaust, she wonders at the wisdom of accepting the assignment. Still, when she arrives at the controversial Museum of Modern Warfare, she believes herself prepared to face the past and address whatever diplomatic issue she might find there. But nothing could prepare her for what she finds deep within the museum. Something long buried. Something that could change everything she thought she knew about the war. Winner of the 2015 Analog Anlab Award for Best Short Story."As I always seem to say, another great story from Kristine Kathryn Rusch."-SFRevu"I am in awe of an author who is able to distill an entire story down to a single thought.

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