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White Hawk Press

White Hawk Press

James P. Roberts, Editor/Publisher

Greetings cyberspace wayfarer! I'm a writer and operate a desktop publishing company called White Hawk Press in Madison, Wisconsin. I've published 11 books so far: DERNE RUNES, a collection of my own poetry ($8); HAUNTED VOICES, poetry from Lithuania ($8); DARK IOWA, BRIGHT IOWA which is science fiction/ fantasy/horror set in Iowa ($8); RETURN TO DERLETH: SELECTED ESSAYS (2 vol. @ $7 ea.) which is about Wisconsin writer August W. Derleth; and a novel by Jerry Klinkowitz called HERE AT OGALLALA STATE U: ($10). I've also had a novel published by The Other Door Press. It's a dark fantasy called BOURLAND ($15). If you like Stephen King, you will like this. My other books are: HOWLIN' WOLF!: A FAN'S HISTORY OF THE HIGHS AND LOWS DURING FIVE STORMY YEARS WITH THE MADISON BLACK WOLF, a non-fiction baseball book about the independent Northern League's Black Wolf which played from 1996-2000. It features a special section on the first female pitcher in professional baseball, Ila Borders ($15 from White Hawk Press). Also FAMOUS WISCONSIN AUTHORS, a survey of 35 writers who made Wisconsin their home and often the subject of their work. Published by Waubesa Press. SPIRIT FIRE features 77 poems and cover art by Erin Robert. It is available in both paperback ($10) and hardcover ($15). DARKLING I LISTEN, AND FOR MANY A TIME...AND OTHER IMAGINATIONS, a collection of 23 science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural tales written over the past 20 years. A World Fantasy Award candidate for 2006! Hardcover ($20.00), Trade paperback ($15.00). NEW! Get your copy today! DANCING WITH POLTERGEISTS, poems by James P. Roberts. My best collection yet! Published by Popcorn Press. ($6.95) All of these books can be ordered from White Hawk Press, 324 Kedzie Street, Apt. #30, Madison, WI 53704. Checks payable to James P. Roberts.

My Online Life

PAM KEESEY'S BOOKSHELF: a beautiful and wonderful friend now living in Seattle whom I miss very much, who writes and edits books of lesbian vampire stories and feminist topix. Also, Pam has begun a great on-line magazine, MonsterZine.com. Check it out now!
THE AUGUST DERLETH SOCIETY: has been a major part of my life for the past twenty years. I've had many good times promoting Augie's work and hope to do more in the future.
SAILOR/MARINERO: Hey! these guys are still going strong! Check them out at Katrin Wagner's Marinero web-site! We'll see you "Down by the Docks!"
THE ISLES OF SCILLY (SCILLY ON-LINE): My favorite vacation spot. Beautiful, tranquil, a lifetime of memories to be found here.
ROD SERLING'S NIGHT GALLERY/TWILIGHT ZONE: I have an extensive collection of Night Gallery videos, "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar" is great.
LAUREN GROFF: THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON is a great book and Lauren is a great person. Check out her blog at www.laurengroff.com.
KIMBERLY A. BLANCHETTE: My 'Sailor Girl', a fine poet and photographer, actress and lover of chocolate. www.kablanchette.com.

My Interests

My Top 20 Favorite Movies: 1)Field of Dreams 2)Sandcastles 3)Dersu Uzala 4)Phantom of the Opera 5)Raiders of the Lost Ark 6)The Quiet Man 7)La Belle Noiseuse 8)The Dead 9)Moby Dick 10)Contact 11)The Man From Snowy River 12)The Call of Cthulhu 13)The Whales of August 14)The Night of the Hunter 15)Metropolis 16)The Way We Were 17)The Navigator 18)The Sacketts 19)Bride of Frankenstein 20)The Wizard of Oz.

AUTHORS: Colin Wilson, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, Russell Kirk, H.P. Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, W.P. Kinsella, Milorad Pavic, August Derleth, Louis L'Amour, Charles De Lint, Michael Bishop, Eddy C. Bertin, Thomas Traherne, Alan Watts, Mary Doria Russell, Karen Joy Fowler, Christina Rossetti, Ursula K. Leguin, Janina Degutyte, Blaga Dmitrova, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kristine Smith, Lauren Groff, Sarah Monette.

MUSIC: Common Faces/Moon Gypsies, Sailor, Queen, Reptile Palace Orchestra, Keith Jarrett, Electric Light Orchestra, Hawkwind, Alan Parsons, Charlie Daniels, Michael Murphey, Carrie Newcomer, Roger Lasley, Hickory Wind, Huun-Huur-Tu, Uncle Chuck Finch, Mozart, Berlioz, Finzi, Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, Bartok, Dvorak, Verdi, The Swing Era.

P.S. I also write and play music on the guitar, mandolin, balalaika, and charango.

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