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May 15, 2015

H.E. Roulo’s Baycon 2015 Schedule

Come see me at Baycon 2015 Women of Wonder in Santa Clara, California on Friday, May 22. I’m scheduled for three events.

1. Do Joss Whedon’s strong female characters live up to the challenge? on Friday at 3:00 PM in Ballroom A
(with Kevin Andrew Murphy, Ann Wilkes, Erica McGillivray, Seanan McGuire)

“So, why do you always write these strong women characters?” Joss: “Because you’re still asking me that question.”

2. Themed Reading: Humorous SF/F/H on Friday at 4:30 PM in Lafayette
(with Ann Wi...

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Published on May 15, 2015 12:25

April 28, 2015

Goodreads Giveaway! Free Signed Copies of Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome

WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY!


Three copies of Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome will be given away on Goodreads.

A teenager must fight when zombies overwhelm his dome-protected city.

“A perfect mix of classic sci-fi and zombie horror. Once you start, you are hooked!” -Jake Bible, author of Little Dead Man and Intentional Haunting.

“Starts with a bang, is complicated by a kiss, and ends with a promise. This is a YA zombie love story like no other.” -Jennifer Brozek, Author of APOCALYPSE GIRL DREAMING...

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Published on April 28, 2015 06:07

April 20, 2015

Spread the Word! Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome is Available

The long-anticipated novelPlague Master: Sanctuary Dome, from H.E. Roulo,is now available in print and eBook. Praise for Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome -

PlagueMater_EbookCover50percent“A smart zombie novel with relatable characters you’ll be rooting for until the end.” -Emerian Rich, author of Night’s Knights Vampire Series

“H.E. Roulo transports the reader to an eerie, futuristic environment. Her efficiency of prose will absorb readers of all ages. Macabre, frightening, but always hopeful.” -Philip E. Carroll, author of S...

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Published on April 20, 2015 07:55

April 17, 2015

Podcast Interview with Podioracket.com

Rhonda R. Carpenter, of Podioracket.com, interviewed me for the release of Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome. I am a co-founder of the indie author interview podcast, and co-hosted from 2009-2013. For this interview,Ireturned to the microphone, buton the receiving side. Now I know how all the authors I interviewed felt. It really is fun to talk about myself and my book for 20 minutes!
Find the audio at Podioracket.comor listen to Episode 80:

Show Notes from Podioracket.com:

In this interview,hea...

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Published on April 17, 2015 14:49

April 15, 2015

Reading and YA panel discussion at Lakewood Library on April 18th

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Authors Alaina Ewing, Daniel Marks, and I will discuss YA at the Lakewood Pierce County Library.Come and say hello if you’re in the Seattle/Tacoma area.

2-4 p.m. on April 18
Lakewood Library

For more information check out the Facebook Event. Sponsored by Cascade Writers and Friends of Lakewood Library.

I will do a short reading from my new book, Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome. It is YA. It’s also sci-fi, dystopian, and full of zombies. Fun times!

Plague Master Cover

Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome cover

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Published on April 15, 2015 14:31

April 13, 2015

Free Audio Drama – Omega Road Chronicles Ep. 3 “The Killer with Eyes of Ice”

“The Killer with Eyes of Ice” originated a short story and a novel series. Listen now on iTunes!

Want audio?

Love the old radio plays?

Listen to the full-cast audio drama Omega Road Chronicles Episode 3, “The Killer with Eyes of Ice.”

Free on iTunes!

A few years back I was lucky enough to stumble across the fabulous Necropolis Studio Productions project, The Omega Road Chronicles. The script I wrote evolved into a sweet mix ofWar of the Worlds, a dashof Twilight Zone, and a healthy dose of...

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Published on April 13, 2015 11:27

April 9, 2015

Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome available for Presale

An exciting announcement about my debut print novel. Spread the word!

Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome, book one of the Plague Master series is now available for pre-sale on Amazon.com.

“H.E. Roulo transports the reader to an eerie, futuristic environment. Her efficiency of prose will absorb readers of all ages. Macabre, frightening, but always hopeful.” -Philip E. Carroll, author of Shooting Stars and Flypaper Boy

Plague Master Cover

“PLAGUE MASTER by H.E. Roulo starts with a bang, is complicated by a kiss, and...

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Published on April 09, 2015 14:06

April 2, 2015

Norwescon and a Revamp

It’s exciting times for me, as I ramp up for the release of Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome. The matching website overhaul is scheduled for next week.

I’m going to be busy this weekend meeting up with folks at Norwescon, a Seattle-area sci-fi convention. A few lucky people might end up with a sneak-peek, pre-sale bookmark. If you’re around, see if you can catch me.

I have no scheduled readings, just a writers workshop one morning. I’ll also be attending the SFWA meeting, meet up with the Cloudc...

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Published on April 02, 2015 10:51

March 30, 2015

Plague Master is Coming!

The big release Plague Master: Sanctuary Dome is quickly approaching. Within days I’ll do a cover reveal and open the book up for pre-sales!

Here’s a sneak peek at the back cover blurb:

When Samantha’s brother goes missing, the trail leads to Julius Cerberon, the rich philanthropist who built a dome for the sufferers of mankind’s newest disease.

Can she really accuse the universe’s greatest humanitarian of murder?

Meanwhile, on a downtrodden planet, Trevor has the unenviable job of zombie bai...

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Published on March 30, 2015 11:22

February 21, 2015

Live Reading at Fairwood Library

I’m busier than ever, editing the second book in the Plague Masters Series, but I have a couple quick and timely announcements.


LIVE READING



Cascade Writers is sponsoring a discussion on writing and publishing with H.E. Roulo, Ken Scholes, and Laura Anne Gilman followed by a live reading on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Fairwood Library in Renton, WA from 1 PM to 4 PM.


The event is advertised as a casual question and answer about the writers’ careers, and what it takes to succeed as a writer.


I vi...

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Published on February 21, 2015 21:49