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Review: The Fountain by Suzy Vadori

First, let me begin with some Full Disclosure. I am one of the founders of Evil Alter Ego Press. The publisher that was fortunate enough to come to an agreement with Suzy to publish her book. In fact, I was the one who recommended her to my partner and managing editor, Jeffrey Hite. I told him we needed to publish this book. I hope to provide you with some of the reasons for that recommendation in this review. Let me begin by providing you with the back cover blurb. Careful what you wish for. It just might come true. Ava Marshall, driven by a desire to learn more about her mother’s past, moved across the country to attend St. Augustus. […]

Scouts of the Apocalypse: Zombie Plague

Being a Scout is more than just helping old ladies cross the road. Scouts have a responsibility to their communities and the greater world around them. Part of that responsibility is training and being prepared for disasters. When a Scout troop comes home from a weekend of survival training in the deep woods, they find that nothing about the world they left is the same. Shambling hordes of undead wander the countryside killing anything that lives. Can the Scouts survive the trip home and is there even a home to return to? It will take all of their training and smarts to overcome this disaster. This is the first book in the Scouts of the Apocalypse trilogy. Publisher’s Website Amazon (Canada) – Trade Paperback Amazon (US) – Trade Paperback Kindle Kobo

Jack Kane and the Statue of Liberty

Jack Kane, self-declared protector of 1896 New York, has a problem. He has just witnessed the explosion of a ship in New York Harbor and must now solve the mystery of its destruction. He is well into his investigations when a second ship is destroyed. Are they related? Is someone trying to throw New York and the entire country into chaos? The clues all seem to point to a huge plot by a diabolical mastermind. But who is behind it all and what is he trying to accomplish? Jack has only hours to discover the secret and thwart the villains behind the destruction. But will he be in time? This is book one in the Jack Kane saga co-written by myself and J.R. Murdock. J.R. Murdock’s webpage (co-author) Publisher’s webpage Kindle Kobo

Mik Murdoch: The Power Within

Mik Murdoch has swallowed the magical berry from the guardian of the Cave of Wonders and with it he’s realized his dream to acquire superpowers. He’s also realized what you wish for and what you get are often two different things. While Mik has superpowers, he’s having a really hard time with control. In fact, he’s starting to wonder whether being a boy superhero is a good thing or not. This is the book two of Mik Murdoch’s adventures and was short-listed for a Prix Aurora. It is available in both print (trade paperback) and as an eBook. Amazon (Canada) – Trade Paperback Amazon (US) – Trade Paperback Kindle Kobo

Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero

Mik Murdoch has made a decision: he will become a super hero and protect his town of Cranberry Flats from all threats. Except, he doesn’t have super powers of any kind nor billions of dollars to create the technology to be super. All he has is a kind heart, a four-legged mixed breed canine sidekick and a indefatigable will to succeed. This is the beginning of Mik Murdoch’s adventures and was short-listed for a Prix Aurora. It is available in both print (trade paperback) and as an eBook. Amazon (Canada) – Trade Paperback Amazon (US) – Trade Paperback Kindle Kobo

4 Questions to Help Identify Where Your Story Should Begin

It can be challenging to find the right place to begin your story. Too early and you risk losing your audience because there isn’t enough going on. Too late and your audience is left scratching their heads. So, how do you find the right place to start your story? There are several questions you can ask yourself to pinpoint where and how to start. Remember, if you don’t know all the answers, that’s okay. It just means you might have some homework to do first. “What is my story really about?” For example, you decide you want to write a story about elves stealing babies and replacing them with changelings. You should probably start your story near or at a […]

4 Questions that can Help Identify Where Your Story Should Begin

It can be challenging to find the right place to begin your story. Too early and you risk losing your audience because there isn’t enough going on. Too late and your audience is left scratching their heads. So, how do you find the right place to start your story? There … Continue reading →

Review: In Ashes Born by Nathan Lowell

Let me begin by telling you what In Ashes Born is not. It is not high adventure in space. It is not filled with battles, semi-clad heroes and heroines and it is not a mile-a-minute adventure. It is also not a predictive, this is the future of humanity, sort of … Continue reading →

The Tank is Empty

I always try to be upbeat but as the year approaches its end, I find myself out-of-gas. Not my car but my ability to stay creative and going at full speed. It has been a great year; Dimensional Abscesses, Scouts of the Apocalypse and Jack Kane and the Statue of … Continue reading →

Sharing: A New Chapter for Evil Alter Ego Press

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