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March 30, 2013
OUT NOW – Diaries of the Damned: Monique (99cents)
The dead have risen and a desperate struggle for power has begun. The military are evacuating all survivors in passenger planes. With their destination unknown, one group of survivors led by a journalist named Paul Larkin, decide to share their experiences with the hope that when combined, their stories will reveal some answers that the [...]
March 29, 2013
How to Market Multiple Titles?
When I published Highway to Hell, and when it was republished by MayDecember publications, I was new to the whole marketing thing, but the concept was simple enough. I had a book, I needed people to buy it, and so I headed out into the world to shout my title from the rooftops, but just [...]
In the Books with Alex Laybourne's Diaries of the Damned: Leon
Reblogged from The BiaLog: If you'd like to check out the book, you may do so here. An audio review of Diaries of the Damned: Leon - the second installment in the series.
March 26, 2013
A Free Spirit with a Determined Mind – Armand Rosamilia sits down with Alex Laybourne
My guest today is another talented author, and a man I am lucky enough to call a friend. He is a fan of the darker side of fiction and is living the life many of us can only ever dream of. In a return visit to my humble little blog, ladies and gentlemen is if [...]
March 25, 2013
An interview with Gerald Brom
Reblogged from TheOriginalVanGoghsEarAnthology: Born in the deep dark south in the mid-sixties. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as Japan, Hawaii, Germany, and Alabama for all his afflictions. From his earliest memories Brom has been obsessed with the creation of the weird, the [...]
THE SEMI-DAILY HORROR MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY-MARCH 25th, 2013
Reblogged from Written in Blood: From Candyman: Related articles 'The Walking Dead' recap: The Devil and Merle Dixon - Entertainment Weekly (tvrecaps.ew.com) Syrian opposition leader Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib resigns - BBC News (bbc.co.uk) Julia Gillard loads up senior ministers in her sixth reshuffle - The Australian (theaustralian.com.au) Police: No sign of foul play in Russian [...]
March 24, 2013
Broken Aro: by Jen Wylie – A Captivating Extract
As promised at the end of yesterday’s interview with Jen Wylie, here is a longer sneak peak at her newest publication… Broken Aro Book One of The Broken Ones Blurb: Open your eyes to darkness. What do you see? Does the darkness frighten you? Now imagine the darkness being the cargo hold of [...]
Is Publishing Starting to Come Full Circle?
I have seen a number of posts this past week about publishing and the world of professional writing, and a number of them raised the same question that I have been pondering; a theory that I am currently testing. As the industry has changed, so changed the mindset of the read. The instant access offered [...]
March 23, 2013
Broken Aro Author Jen Wylie Sits Down for a Chat with Alex Laybourne
Today I am joined by a writer that I am proud to call a friend. She has paid a visit to my blog in the past, and it is my honor to host her again today. A talented writer, loving mother, and trusted friend, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Ms. Jen [...]
I am Heading to the Land Down Under!!
In one month’s time, I will be walking around in the land down under… yes, I am heading to Australia. OK, it is a business trip, and we are only in the country for about three days, but hey, those are just details. The important thing is that I am going to Australia. With that, [...]
