Brian Keene's Blog, page 148
January 11, 2013
NEW YORK CITY – One Night Only
This Wednesday, January 16th, join me and Nick Mamatas at 7pm for an appearance at the KGB Bar 85 East 4th Street (just off 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10003. For complete details on the venue, click here.
I’ll be unveiling a brand new short story called “Fetish”. Or maybe another brand new short story called “Musings”. In truth, I’m not sure which one I’ll be reading yet. I’ll probably let the crowd decide. I’ll also be on hand to drink, and I’m always happy to sign any books you bring along to the event. This appearance is expected to be standing room only, so it is recommended that you get there early.
January 10, 2013
THE GIRL ON THE GLIDER – Kindle, Kobo & Nook
The year is 2009, and the world’s financial and publishing sectors are in chaos. In the midst of this disarray, a burned-out horror writer finds himself haunted by a variety of ghosts, both real and metaphorical. And as the ghosts increase their attacks, his struggle to make a living quickly becomes a fight to hold on to his family – and his very sanity. Considered by critics to be one of Brian Keene’s best works, The Girl on the Glider has been long out of print – until now! Includes a brand-new Afterword by the author.
Download to Kindle
Download to Kobo
Nook Users: B&N are, as usual, dragging their feet. Please be patient and check back here to see when Nook link goes live.
January 8, 2013
GHOUL NOW ON DVD!
January 7, 2013
Back onto THE DAMNED HIGHWAY
At long last, THE DAMNED HIGHWAY, a novel I co-wrote with Nick Mamatas that can best be described as “Hunter S. Thompson fights Cthulhu”, is available for Kindle readers. Previously, it was (and still is) available in paperback, Nook, and Kobo. Now, it’s available on Kindle, too.
Also, a special limited edition hardcover with extra material will be announced later this month from Thunderstorm Books.
And don’t miss Nick and I live and in person at KGB in New York City, Wednesday, January 16th!
January 5, 2013
More New Kindle Books
Kindle editions of Clickers vs. Zombies and An Occurrence In Crazy Bear Valley are now on sale, joining Kindle editions of Entombed, Dark Hollow, and Ghost Walk, which went on sale earlier in the week. Click the covers below to order.
January 4, 2013
January 3, 2013
Bob Booth Diagnosed With Cancer
Some absolutely heartbreaking news regarding NECON founder Bob Booth, from his daughter Sara.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we write to you today to ask for your prayers, good thoughts, and positive energy for our Papa Necon, Bob Booth. As some of you may have heard, Bob came down with bronchitis in November. He was sent for a chest x-ray and it came back showing a shadow that the doctor didn’t like. Further tests revealed spots on his lung and lesions on his liver, which led to still further tests. He has been diagnosed with stage four extensive small cell lung cancer and stage four liver cancer. The doctors also believe that it has spread to his bones, and he is undergoing further testing to discover if it has reached his brain. Early next week, when all of the results are in, decisions will be made regarding the wisdom and usefulness of chemotherapy and other treatments, but it must be said that options are limited.
Over the more than thirty years since Necon’s founding, it has become ever clearer that Necon is more than a convention. It has been called summer camp, but always feels like more of a family reunion, and our Necon family grows and changes with every passing year, spreading further and adding new members. Bob has been the center of that family–truly Papa Necon–since the very first day, and it is one of his greatest pleasures. We trust that many of you will want to send Bob your thoughts, kind words, and well wishes, and we gratefully encourage you to do so. Prayers and positive energy are powerful and would be deeply appreciated by all of us.
Cards and letters can be sent directly to Bob at home. Bob Booth, 67 Birchland Ave Pawtucket, Ri 02860. If you’d like to send e-mails and want to be sure they reach him, the best way is to send them to Sara, and she will see that he receives them. Her e-mail is saracalia08@gmail.com.
Thank you for your kindness, past, present, and future.
Sincerely,
The Necon Family
January 2, 2013
ENTOMBED, DARK HOLLOW, GHOST WALK – Kindle
Kindle editions of ENTOMBED, DARK HOLLOW, and GHOST WALK are now available. Nook editions to follow. Click the covers below to download.
Pre-order THE LAST ZOMBIE: THE END #2
Issue #2 of The Last Zombie: The End is up for pre-order here.
In the ruins of Chicago, the hunted becomes the hunter as Planters struggles to stay alive and free his teammates from their captors.
Meanwhile, Ian’s battle with the zombie virus takes an unexpected turn — one that will put the rest of the team and their entire mission at risk.
And if you forgot, issue #1 can be pre-ordered here, too.
