Reader/Assistant Acquisitions Editor at Absolute XPress Publishing
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Reader at Absolute XPress Publishing
- Contracted Writer for Academagia at Black Chicken Studios
- Judge--Novel Category at Gaylactic Spectrum Awards
- Co-editor at SBS Magazine
- Co-owner of Writer's Website at Young Writers Online
- Book Reviewer at Fantasy & Scifi Book Lovin' Reviews
- Blogger at The World in the Satin Bag
- Past
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- Manufacturer at Precision Contacts
- Education
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- University of Florida
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Shaun Duke’s Summary
I am a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and a future graduate student at the University of Florida's English program, pursuing my interests in postcolonial and science fiction literatures. I intend to earn an M.A. and a PhD. in English in the near future.
I have worked as a book reviewer with a specialization in works published by small presses and as a judge for the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards, and literary award given to works of speculative fiction of interest or value to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities.
Additionally, I intend to publish fiction, specifically science fiction, fantasy, and related categories, of any prose vein. I also have ambitions to work in the non-fiction field examining works of science fiction and fantasy--essay and article work preferably.
Future goals beyond those already mentioned include:
--Freelancing my talents as a blogger and writer where applicable.
--Doing panels and have a presence at conventions related to speculative fiction or the publishing or writing worlds in general.
--Working as an editor for a speculative fiction magazine or novel publisher, online or otherwise.
--Offering my services as a first set of eyes or manuscript analyzer for currently established authors and new authors alike.
I'm also open to any sort of job you might have to offer that might be of interest to me.
Shaun Duke’s Specialties:
Writing (science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction), blogging, book reviewing, critiquing (novels or short stories in progress--science fiction and fantasy), general knowledge of use to panels, etc. If you have something you think I might be interested in, let me know about it.
Shaun Duke’s Experience
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Reader
Absolute XPress Publishing
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Currently working as a reader/assistant acquisitions editor for the fantasy and science fiction categories.
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Contracted Writer for Academagia
Black Chicken Studios
(Computer Games industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Academagia is a computer game that merges choose-your-own-adventure with the fantasy genre. I am a contracted writer and editor for this particular project, with responsibilities that range from creating new adventures and events within the game and editing currently existing adventures and events as necessary.
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Judge--Novel Category
Gaylactic Spectrum Awards
(Publishing industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
A literary award focusing on science fiction or fantasy of interest to the LGBT community.
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Co-editor
SBS Magazine
(Publishing industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
As co-editor I share the following duties:
--Reading submissions to the magazine.
--Rejecting or accepting submissions with input from my co-editor.
--Publicity for the magazine.
--Formatting and printing of the magazine and doing other editorial duties.
--Sales and merchandise for the magazine.
The magazine is run through my other website, Young Writers Online (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/) as an extension. -
Co-owner of Writer's Website
Young Writers Online
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
I am the co-owner of a writer's website for young writers. My site is designed to provide an open avenue for writers of various ages to give and receive constructive critiques on their work to improve their craft.
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Book Reviewer
Fantasy & Scifi Book Lovin' Reviews
(Arts and Crafts industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
This is on going. I review works of science fiction and fantasy for publishers and writers at http://fantasyscifibookreview.blogspot.com/
Feel free to contact me about your book if you have something you think I should review! -
Blogger
The World in the Satin Bag
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
The World in the Satin Bag is my personal blog featuring book reviews, interviews with authors, discussions about writing, science fiction, fantasy, and related topics (such as science and history), and a variety of other things.
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Manufacturer
Precision Contacts
(Semiconductors industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years )
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Shaun Duke’s Education
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University of Florida
M.A. , English/Literature, Specialization in Postcolonialism and Science Fiction , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
Will attend in August of 2009.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A. , English/Literature, Specialization in Modern Literature , 2007 — 2009
Graduated with University Honors, College Honors, and Phi Beta Kappa.
- Activities and Societies:
- Worked on two school journals: The Red Wheelbarrow and Matchbox Magazine.
Additional Information
Shaun Duke’s Websites:
Shaun Duke’s Interests:
Science fiction, fantasy, writing, editing, reviewing, books, and everything between.
Shaun Duke’s Groups:
Modern Language Association (Member)
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fandom
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Writer's Bureau
Shaun Duke’s Honors:
--Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest (1st Quarter, 2008)
--Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest (3rd Quarter, 2008)
--Recipient of UC Santa Cruz's Humanities Undergraduate Research Award (HUGRA) for 2008-2009
Shaun Duke’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
