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August 6, 2013
Highway to Hell: Marcus Fielding
In anticipation of the release of the second novel in the Highway to Hell series, I thought I would take the time and introduce you all to the characters in this great play. The following is an extract from my horror novel Highway to Hell and introduces you Marcus Fielding. “Are you okay?” […]
August 5, 2013
Cry Havoc and Loose the Blogs of War!
I am donning the war paint and preparing to venture out into the battlegrounds of the blog world. After a long wait, the second Highway to Hell novel is at hand. It’s publishing date should, all things being equal, be one week from today. That’s right ONE WEEK! That means that this week is all […]
August 4, 2013
Mark Tufo
Reblogged from Old Major's Dream: Are there any Mark Tufo fans in the house? Raise your hands with me. Whenever I’m asked for my recommendations on great zombie writers I have a short list I always give out, and Mark is always on it. He’s hilarious, he’s terrifying, and he’s a damn good storyteller. I’m […]
August 3, 2013
Book Marketing Top 10: When less is more
Reblogged from C h a z z W r i t e s . c o m: Some marketing efforts are hurt by doing too much. Here are 10 examples: 1. First there were big author tours. Then radio. Now, podcast and blogging niches are more effective. Many marketing efforts benefit from going small, personal […]
August 2, 2013
A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy Far Far Away…
There was a writer by the name of Alex Laybourne, and he wrote a blog post. I haven’t looked at the actual dates, but it feels like forever since I have written an actual blog post. Sure, I have posted several interviews and re-blogged a number of posts, but I have deprived you of my […]
July 30, 2013
Cover Reveal: Lumen by Joseph Eastwood
JOSEPH EASTWOOD, born 9th June 1993, Lancaster, England, has always been adamant in his dreams of being a published author. Although he had been through stages of wanting to be in every other profession under the sun, and what better way to live out all of those professions than to be an author and create […]
July 29, 2013
A Story Teller of Golden Ilk – Alex Laybourne Interviews Gary Erwin
I have been a summer camp counselor as well as spending 20 years in Boy Scouting, first as a small boy and finally as a trainer of adult leaders. I perfected my storytelling during those years. I started by retelling stories as a young boy that my father had told to my sister and me. […]
Authors and Publishers: Six things to do immediately to get more readers and keep them
Reblogged from C h a z z W r i t e s . c o m: We are in a battle for attention. Here are three things to consider today to get readers' attention and keep it: 1. List posts, like this one, are popular because they are easier for readers to scan. (They're […]
THE CONJURING
Reblogged from Written in Blood: This is post number 666 for Written in Blood. Seems like a sinister enough number for a horror film blog. I don't really care about that; I'm just hoping for 666 more. THE CONJURING-UNITED STATES-112 Min. 2013 Directed by James Wan Written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes There are […]
July 28, 2013
SCREAM QUEEN OF THE MONTH-AUGUST 2013-TERI MCMINN
Reblogged from Written in Blood: SCREAM QUEEN OF THE MONTH-AUGUST 2013-TERI MCMINN I'm going to do things a little bit differently with the August Scream Queen of the Month, Teri McMinn. I’m not going to tell you that she was born in Houston, Texas; or that she attended the University of Texas and St. Edwards […]
