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November 4, 2013
Cover Reveal: Wasteland Blues by Scott Christian Carr and Andrew Conry-Murray
Hi everyone, check out the newest cover sneak peek by Dog Star Books: Wasteland Blues, written by authors Scott Christian Carr and Andrew Conry-Murray. Read on to learn more.
-Tricky
Of Mice and Men Meets The Odyssey in a Post-Apocalyptic Future
Having only ever known the uncivilized wake of nuclear and biological apocalypse, three friends and their wheelchair-bound hostage set out on a perilous fool’s mission--to cross from one side of the devastated United States to the other, in the desperate, half-believed hope of finding a rumored haven.
Spurred by a dark vision and the murder of their father, rageaholic Derek Cane and his over-sized, simple-minded brother, Teddy, flee the only home they've ever known, a struggling shantytown on the edge of the vast Wasteland. Heading ever eastward, they are accompanied by their friend, John, an orphan brought up by a fanatical religious order, and Leggy, a crippled old drunk who brags that, in his youth, he once traversed the Wasteland as a scavenger. Wasteland Blues by Scott Christian Carr and Andrew Conry-Murray Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Post-Apocalyptic novel coming from Dog Star Books in March 2014
-Tricky
Of Mice and Men Meets The Odyssey in a Post-Apocalyptic Future
Having only ever known the uncivilized wake of nuclear and biological apocalypse, three friends and their wheelchair-bound hostage set out on a perilous fool’s mission--to cross from one side of the devastated United States to the other, in the desperate, half-believed hope of finding a rumored haven.
Spurred by a dark vision and the murder of their father, rageaholic Derek Cane and his over-sized, simple-minded brother, Teddy, flee the only home they've ever known, a struggling shantytown on the edge of the vast Wasteland. Heading ever eastward, they are accompanied by their friend, John, an orphan brought up by a fanatical religious order, and Leggy, a crippled old drunk who brags that, in his youth, he once traversed the Wasteland as a scavenger. Wasteland Blues by Scott Christian Carr and Andrew Conry-Murray Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Post-Apocalyptic novel coming from Dog Star Books in March 2014
October 28, 2013
Cover Reveal: Corpus Chrome Inc by S. Craig Zahler
Hello Trickyverse,
Raw Dog Screaming Press has been back at the pound and working like--well dogs--to bring to us the next installment for the Dog Star books imprint.
Today they reveal the cover to S. Craig Zahler's novel Corpus Chrome and another winning cover by Bradley Sharp.
Read on...
Corpus Chrome Inc
Who should be given a second chance at life?
Decades in the future Corpus Chrome, Inc. develops a robotic body, dubbed a “mannequin,” that can revive, sustain and interface with a cryonically-preserved human brain. Like all new technology, it is copyrighted.
Hidden behind lawyers and a chrome facade, the inscrutable organization resurrects a variety of notable minds, pulling the deceased back from oblivion into a world of animated sculpture, foam rubber cars, dissolving waste and strange terrorism. Nobody knows how Corpus Chrome, Inc. determines which individuals should be given a second life, yet myriad people are affected. Among them are Lisanne Breutschen, the composer who invented sequentialism with her twin sister, and Champ Sappline, a garbage man who is entangled in a war between the third, fourth and fifth floors of a New York City apartment building.
In the Spring of 2058, Corpus Chrome, Inc. announces that they will revive Derek W.R. Dulande—a serial rapist and murderer who was executed thirty years ago for his crimes. The public is horrified by the decision, and before long, the company’s right to control the lone revolving door between life and death will be violently challenged….
Corpus Chrome, Inc by S. Craig Zahler Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Cyberpunk/Transhumanism novel coming from Dog Star Books in January 2014---
What They’re Saying About S. Craig Zahler
“Zahler’s a fabulous story teller whose style catapults his reader into the turn of the century West with a ferocious sense of authenticity.”
—Kurt Russell, star of Tombstone, Escape from New York, Dark Blue, and Death Proof
“If you’re looking for something similar to what you’ve read before, this ain’t it. If you want something comforting and predictable, this damn sure ain’t it. But if you want something with storytelling guts and a weird point of view, an unforgettable voice, then you want what I want, and that is this.”
—Joe R. Lansdale author of Edge of Dark Water
Raw Dog Screaming Press has been back at the pound and working like--well dogs--to bring to us the next installment for the Dog Star books imprint.
Today they reveal the cover to S. Craig Zahler's novel Corpus Chrome and another winning cover by Bradley Sharp.
Read on...
Corpus Chrome Inc
Who should be given a second chance at life? Decades in the future Corpus Chrome, Inc. develops a robotic body, dubbed a “mannequin,” that can revive, sustain and interface with a cryonically-preserved human brain. Like all new technology, it is copyrighted.
Hidden behind lawyers and a chrome facade, the inscrutable organization resurrects a variety of notable minds, pulling the deceased back from oblivion into a world of animated sculpture, foam rubber cars, dissolving waste and strange terrorism. Nobody knows how Corpus Chrome, Inc. determines which individuals should be given a second life, yet myriad people are affected. Among them are Lisanne Breutschen, the composer who invented sequentialism with her twin sister, and Champ Sappline, a garbage man who is entangled in a war between the third, fourth and fifth floors of a New York City apartment building.
In the Spring of 2058, Corpus Chrome, Inc. announces that they will revive Derek W.R. Dulande—a serial rapist and murderer who was executed thirty years ago for his crimes. The public is horrified by the decision, and before long, the company’s right to control the lone revolving door between life and death will be violently challenged….
Corpus Chrome, Inc by S. Craig Zahler Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Cyberpunk/Transhumanism novel coming from Dog Star Books in January 2014---
What They’re Saying About S. Craig Zahler
“Zahler’s a fabulous story teller whose style catapults his reader into the turn of the century West with a ferocious sense of authenticity.”
—Kurt Russell, star of Tombstone, Escape from New York, Dark Blue, and Death Proof
“If you’re looking for something similar to what you’ve read before, this ain’t it. If you want something comforting and predictable, this damn sure ain’t it. But if you want something with storytelling guts and a weird point of view, an unforgettable voice, then you want what I want, and that is this.”
—Joe R. Lansdale author of Edge of Dark Water
September 4, 2013
Guest Host: Mark McLaughlin: "What Will You Write Next...?"
Hello Trickyverse,
As promised, today I am happy to bring to you a guest post, written by Bram Stoker award-winning author Mark McLaughlin. I was thrilled when Mark graciously accepted my invitation to post, and I hope you enjoy his writing advice as much as I did.
Without further ado, I bring you--
What Will You Write Next…?by Mark McLaughlin
These days, the world of horror literature is filled with zombie books. I know this because I’m one of the authors who have contributed to the current glut of undead literature. Last year, Wildside Press released my story collection, BEACH BLANKET ZOMBIE. People have asked me if I wrote that book expressly to capitalize on the current zombie trend. Honestly, the answer is “No”: the stories in the book were written over a period of around 17 years. I’ve been writing about zombies long before the trend ever began.
Mind you, I’m not complaining about all the other authors who have chosen to write zombie books. I enjoy creating zombie stories and wouldn’t want to deny any other writers that pleasure. Based on conversations and emails with other authors, I know that many writers have written zombie books simply to jump on the undead bandwagon. But, I’m not complaining about those folks, either. Everyone should be able to write whatever they want to write. In fact, that’s the point of this blog entry: everyone should write what theyWANT to write.
Now, let’s say you don’t really WANT to write a zombie book, and you’re only thinking about doing it because you want to ride the current trend. If that’s the case … well, you probably shouldn’t do it. For one thing, the trend is already on the downswing, and by the time you finish your book, the trend will probably be deader than a zombie’s brainless victim. Plus, if you’re not really into the topic you’re tackling, it won’t be your best work.
My most recent book is BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM, a collection of Mythos-inspired horror stories, and I wrote it because I’ve always enjoyed reading and writing stories of cosmic horror. Do I think that cosmic horror is, or will become, a huge national trend? No: it’s too complex of a subgenre and definitely too much of an acquired taste. But hey, lots of people do like it … there’s certainly a readership for it … so that makes it a win-win situation for me. It’s a subgenre I enjoy writing about and that others enjoy reading.
With all that in mind, you may now be thinking: “I like a lot of different genres and subgenres. If I don’t jump on the zombie trend, what trend should I jump on?”
My answer is this: If you must jump on a trend, do some research and find a trend that speaks to you. A trend that excites you. Or, forget about trends and write whatever the hell you want! Who knows, you may write something that will initiate the next big trend, whatever it might be. Every trend has to start somewhere, and maybe what you create will become popular and inspire other authors, because you wrote it with passion and sincerity.
I will add this cautionary note: If you do decide to write within the boundaries of a trend, make sure you are well-read within that trend and its genre, so you don’t end up reinventing everyone else’s plotlines. Fans of that trend will be able to tell if you’re faking it, and they’ll be disappointed if you get any of the details wrong, so do plenty of research. Also, push yourself to be innovative and energetic. If you add something new to the trend and do it with enthusiasm, readers will pick up on that energy and truly enjoy your work.
Good luck -- and get to work! The next big thing ain’t gonna write itself!
-- End --
About Mark McLaughlin: Mark's fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in more than 1,000 magazines, newspapers, websites, and anthologies, including GALAXY, FANGORIA, LIVING DEAD 2, WRITER'S DIGEST, CEMETERY DANCE, MIDNIGHT PREMIERE, DARK ARTS, and two volumes of THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR STORIES (DAW Books). His latest releases are the story collection, BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM, the two-author poetry collection, REVENGE OF THE TWO-HEADED POETRY MONSTER (with Michael McCarty), and the story collection BEACH BLANKET ZOMBIE.Feel free to visit Mark on Facebook at www.facebook.com/markmclaughlinmedia .
August 27, 2013
Troy Aaron Ratliff: Do I Bother you at Night?
Once again I get to showcase another writer's upcoming novel. Today, we reveal Troy Aaron Ratliff's upcoming novel Do I Bother You at Night? which is scheduled for release October 4, 2013.
I was first acquainted with Troy's work with his short story "Little Bernie's Map" which I picked up because of the cool cover and the story synopsis. Well, I really enjoyed the story and the wallop it packed (You can read it and all my reviews here)
And while I, like you, am kept in suspense until the release date, here is a sneak peak of the cover and a little teaser for us to salivate over. I have a feeling that Do I Bother You at Night? will keep me frightfully awake until the wee hours of the morning.
They say nothing ever happens in Kansas. Sylvester Petersen used to think so too. That is, until a mysterious new neighbor moves in next door, seemingly out of nowhere. His handful of friends – people who tried to help him cope with the sudden death of his wife – think that it might be an opportunity for him to get reacquainted with the world outside his farmhouse and to build a new relationship with his neighbor. But that idea is soon snuffed out as strange events begin to happen around him. None of them wrong. Just strange: driving in the middle of the night, the sulfur-like odor coming off of him, the fact he doesn’t talk to anyone in the area.
And what about that dog?
Sylvester chooses the logical explanation and ignores the peculiar behavior. But when other oddities start to happen – the kind that affects Sylvester directly – he begins to worry. His reasoning dwindles and his growing fear points to his neighbor.
Where is that stray dog going?
After enough time, Sylvester starts to see and hear what the people of the area have been muttering about: Unexplainable blue light, corn crops moving on their own…the slaughtered cattle entirely too close to home.
And that stray dog that keeps getting fatter and fatter…
At the peak of summer, and with the walls closing in, Sylvester experiences something that will take him to the brink and haunt you forever.
Bathed in loss, terror, and human spirit, Do I Bother You at Night? will be a story you won’t forget and one that will keep you up at night.
Love thy neighbor.
You can find Troy online:Website: http://www.troyaaronratliff.com/Twitter: @TARatliff
I was first acquainted with Troy's work with his short story "Little Bernie's Map" which I picked up because of the cool cover and the story synopsis. Well, I really enjoyed the story and the wallop it packed (You can read it and all my reviews here)
And while I, like you, am kept in suspense until the release date, here is a sneak peak of the cover and a little teaser for us to salivate over. I have a feeling that Do I Bother You at Night? will keep me frightfully awake until the wee hours of the morning.
They say nothing ever happens in Kansas. Sylvester Petersen used to think so too. That is, until a mysterious new neighbor moves in next door, seemingly out of nowhere. His handful of friends – people who tried to help him cope with the sudden death of his wife – think that it might be an opportunity for him to get reacquainted with the world outside his farmhouse and to build a new relationship with his neighbor. But that idea is soon snuffed out as strange events begin to happen around him. None of them wrong. Just strange: driving in the middle of the night, the sulfur-like odor coming off of him, the fact he doesn’t talk to anyone in the area.
And what about that dog?
Sylvester chooses the logical explanation and ignores the peculiar behavior. But when other oddities start to happen – the kind that affects Sylvester directly – he begins to worry. His reasoning dwindles and his growing fear points to his neighbor.
Where is that stray dog going?
After enough time, Sylvester starts to see and hear what the people of the area have been muttering about: Unexplainable blue light, corn crops moving on their own…the slaughtered cattle entirely too close to home.
And that stray dog that keeps getting fatter and fatter…
At the peak of summer, and with the walls closing in, Sylvester experiences something that will take him to the brink and haunt you forever.
Bathed in loss, terror, and human spirit, Do I Bother You at Night? will be a story you won’t forget and one that will keep you up at night.
Love thy neighbor.
You can find Troy online:Website: http://www.troyaaronratliff.com/Twitter: @TARatliff
July 13, 2013
Book Launch: Best Little Witch-House in Arkham by Mark McLaughlin
With the book launch of Best Little Witch-House in Arkham, I've been fortunate enough to pluck from one of the stranger, more perverse galaxies of the Trickyverse, One Mark McLaughlin to join us today on Writing is Tricky (WiT).
Mark is a Bram-Stoker Award-winning author (the "oscars" of horror writing if you will), witty, horrific, and hilarious.
Is he more genius than madman or more madman than genius? After reading Best Little Witch-House in Arkham, you'll understand why the answer is not important.
Read on to learn about Mark's latest book launch and stop back soon as Mark himself will be handed the reins here on (WiT) to blog something special just for demented, little us.
-Tricky
Welcome to the Best Little Witch-House in Arkham. In this midnight den of dread and doom, you will find twenty-five rooms, each with a story of its own to tell. Here you will enjoy a delectable variety of otherworldly nightmares and blasphemies ... enough to satisfy even your most eldritch desires.Here you will find evil pop-stars longing to devour their fans. You will meet a sophisticated secret agent in search of supernatural super-villains.
You will learn the vile secrets of Kugappa, the writhing octopus-god, and Ghattambah, a grotesque insect deity whose soul dwells beyond time.
You will smell the unhallowed stench of the Odour out of the Terrible Old Man. You will drink the creamy Milk of Time, an unholy substance which flows through the depths of a forbidden house of horrors known as Der Fleischbrunnen. You will even travel through deep space to a futuristic restaurant for alien connoisseurs, where you will sink your teeth into the monstrous specialty of the house.
You will find all of these horrors, and so much more ... in the Best Little Witch-House in Arkham. New from Wildside Press.
Check out the book (paper and on Kindle)...
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Little-Witch-House-Arkham-McLaughlin/dp/143444208X/
...and some of Mark's regular haunts online
Mark's Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/markmclaughlinmedia
The Witch-house:http://www.facebook.com/BestLittleWitchHouse
Mark's Bio Author Mark McLaughlin's latest releases are the story collection, BEST LITTLE WITCH-HOUSE IN ARKHAM, and the two-author poetry collection, REVENGE OF THE TWO-HEADED POETRY MONSTER (with Michael McCarty).
Mark's fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in more than 1,000 magazines, newspapers, websites, and anthologies, including GALAXY, FANGORIA, LIVING DEAD 2, THE BEST OF ALL FLESH, WRITER'S DIGEST, CEMETERY DANCE, MIDNIGHT PREMIERE, DARK ARTS, and two volumes each of THE BEST OF HORRORFIND and THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR STORIES (DAW Books).Other collections of Mark's fiction include BEACH BLANKET ZOMBIE, MOTIVATIONAL SHRIEKER, SLIME AFTER SLIME, PICKMAN'S MOTEL, RAISING DEMONS FOR FUN AND PROFIT, and AT THE FOOTHILLS OF FRENZY (with coauthors Shane Ryan Staley and Brian Knight).
With regular collaborator Michael McCarty, he has written MONSTER BEHIND THE WHEEL (their latest horror novel), PARTNERS IN SLIME (their latest collaborative story collection, packed with monsters), ALL THINGS DARK & HIDEOUS, PROFESSOR LaGUNGO'S CLASSROOM OF DOOM, and more.
Mark is the coauthor, with Rain Graves and David Niall Wilson, of THE GOSSAMER EYE, which won the 2002 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Poetry. He writes a blog on cinematic horror called BMovieMonster. And, he is also a marketing and public relations specialist, writing articles for business journals, newspapers, trade publications and websites.
What others are saying about Mark
What critics and colleagues have said about Mark McLaughlin's work over the years:
"In the most devious manner, McLaughlin's stories achieve a high degree of demonism by perpetuating a sinister 'humor' at the gallows of the human comedy."-- Author Thomas Ligotti
"Listen up. Noel Coward is back. Salvador Dali is back. Dylan Thomas is back. And they're all rolled into one in the shape of Mark McLaughlin who writes stories that are wonderfully witty, surrealistic and ineffably strange. Absolutely fabulous. .... If your palette is jaded, come to the feast that is Mark McLaughlin."-- Author Simon Clark
"Mark McLaughlin's prose never disappoints. It might shock, dismay, puzzle, leave you rolling out of your seat laughing or sitting back in amazement, but it never disappoints."-- David Niall Wilson
"McLaughlin's tales are laugh-out-loud assaults on consensus reality."-- Paul Di Filippo, ASIMOV'S
"Reading Mark McLaughlin is a little like stepping out of the door of an airplane in mid flight. The view is pretty amazing, but the shock of impact may do you in ... gruesome, funny and touching. Top that: anybody...."--Matthew Nadelhaft, TANGENT
July 4, 2013
Book Launch: Aristeia Book 3: Tree of Liberty
Today I bring to you, my loyal Tricksters, Wayne Basta's book launch for Tree of Liberty, book thee in the award-winning Aristeia series
Aristeia Book 3: Tree of Liberty by Wayne Basta
Zeric Dustlighter has been a soldier his entire adult life. Give him a gun, and tell him who to shoot, and he’ll get the job done. He always knew he was never cut out to be in command.But now, cut off and trapped behind enemy lines, Zeric faces his worst nightmare; the fate of thousands of lives and possibly the entire Union, rest with his decisions.
"Tree of Liberty is a thoroughly enjoyable finish to this sweeping, epic trilogy. It’s got everything we’ve come to expect from Basta: triumph over adversity, personal sacrifice, emotional connections and thrilling action. Another great space adventure!"— Jason Kristopher, author of The Dying of the Light: Interval
To Order Aristeia Book 3: http://store.greygeckopress.com/products/aristeia-tree-of-liberty
Biography:Wayne currently lives in Houston with his wife, son and their dog. He remains a fan of geek culture, board games, video games, fantasy, science fiction and all around silliness
June 27, 2013
Cover Reveal: Green Shift by Heidi Ruby Miller
I am extremely pleased to be announcing the upcoming release of Heidi Ruby Miller's Greenshift. Heidi is a class-act and so is her writing. All of her stories are refreshing, her worlds imaginative (and completely realized), and her characters relatable.
But it is her ability to entertain the Sci-fi crowd while still being able to draw in those of us who either don't read Sci-fi or only read it casually that I find truly remarkable in everything she does.
Check out Greenshift (read: BUY IT!) You'll not be disappointed.
To celebrate the cover reveal for Greenshift, the e-book will be temporarily 99 cents at Amazon!
A tale set within the world of Ambasadora.
Mari's rare eye color makes her a pariah within Upper Caste society, which is why she prefers plants to people...except David, the former Armadan captain who shuttles scientists around on a refurbished pleasure cruiser.
But someone else is interested in Mari and her distinctive look--an obsessed psychopath who tortures and murders women for pleasure.
When the killer chooses Mari as his next victim, the soldier inside David comes alive, but it is Mari who must fight for her own life and prove she isn't as fragile as the flowers she nurtures.
Greenshift by Heidi Ruby Miller
Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Foreword by Dana Marton
Space Opera/Science Fiction Romance paperback coming from Dog Star Books in August 2013
But it is her ability to entertain the Sci-fi crowd while still being able to draw in those of us who either don't read Sci-fi or only read it casually that I find truly remarkable in everything she does.
Check out Greenshift (read: BUY IT!) You'll not be disappointed.
To celebrate the cover reveal for Greenshift, the e-book will be temporarily 99 cents at Amazon!
A tale set within the world of Ambasadora.
Mari's rare eye color makes her a pariah within Upper Caste society, which is why she prefers plants to people...except David, the former Armadan captain who shuttles scientists around on a refurbished pleasure cruiser.
But someone else is interested in Mari and her distinctive look--an obsessed psychopath who tortures and murders women for pleasure.
When the killer chooses Mari as his next victim, the soldier inside David comes alive, but it is Mari who must fight for her own life and prove she isn't as fragile as the flowers she nurtures.
Greenshift by Heidi Ruby Miller
Cover Art by Bradley Sharp
Foreword by Dana Marton
Space Opera/Science Fiction Romance paperback coming from Dog Star Books in August 2013
June 26, 2013
Cover Reveal: Hysteria
Hysteria by Stephanie M Wytovich
Today I'm showcasing the cover for the upcoming book of poetry by demented poetress and Poe-lover, Stephanie M. Wytovich.
The book to be released by Raw Dog Screaming Press can be pre-ordered here:
Then stop by the Madhouse (http://joinmeinthemadhouse.blogspot.com/) and--from a safe distance--tell Stephanie hi.
Poetress and first-class hugger
Stephanie M Wytovich upon
meeting yours truly
Today I'm showcasing the cover for the upcoming book of poetry by demented poetress and Poe-lover, Stephanie M. Wytovich.
SUMMARY: Asylums once used to confine those deemed mentally unfit linger, forgotten behind trees or urban development, beautiful yet desolate in their decay. Within them festers something far more unnerving than unlit corners or unexplained noises: the case files left to moulder out of sight, out of conscience. Stephanie M. Wytovich forces your hands upon these crumbling, warped binders and exposes your mind to every taboo misfortune experienced by the outcast, exiled, misbegotten monsters and victims who have walked among us. The poetry contained in Hysteria performs internal body modification on its readers in an unrelenting fashion, employing broad-spectrum brutality treatment that spans the physical to the societal, as noted in Stoker Award winner Michael A. Arnzen's incisive introduction.
The book to be released by Raw Dog Screaming Press can be pre-ordered here:
http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/books/hysteria.html
Then stop by the Madhouse (http://joinmeinthemadhouse.blogspot.com/) and--from a safe distance--tell Stephanie hi.
Poetress and first-class huggerStephanie M Wytovich upon
meeting yours truly
June 21, 2013
Book Launch: Patrick Stutzman's Alone in the Crowd
Once again I am honored to be presenting another author's work on my site. There is so much great fiction out there and I love every opportunity to share the successes of fellow authors.
Today I present Patrick Stutzman and volume 3 in the Chronicles of Anna Foster: Alone in the Crowd
ALONE IN THE CROWD by PATRICK STUTZMAN
Available on 15 June 2013 on Amazon
Cover Art by
Tomomi Ink
Alone No More?
Earth has finally sent a colony to the moon where Anna has been stranded, bringing with it hope of rescue. Although some are not quick to trust her, others welcome her with open arms, and she finds an unlikely friendship in a young colonist named Jason.
As Anna teaches the settlers to survive, the looming threat of the aliens' return casts a dark, foreboding shadow over the colony. Can she earn the colonists' trust and prepare them in time for first contact?
LINKS
Visit the author’s website at The Worlds of Patrick Stutzman
See what other works are available from the author at
Visit the cover artist’s website at Tomomi Ink
Today I present Patrick Stutzman and volume 3 in the Chronicles of Anna Foster: Alone in the Crowd
ALONE IN THE CROWD by PATRICK STUTZMAN
Available on 15 June 2013 on Amazon
Cover Art by
Tomomi Ink
Alone No More?
Earth has finally sent a colony to the moon where Anna has been stranded, bringing with it hope of rescue. Although some are not quick to trust her, others welcome her with open arms, and she finds an unlikely friendship in a young colonist named Jason.
As Anna teaches the settlers to survive, the looming threat of the aliens' return casts a dark, foreboding shadow over the colony. Can she earn the colonists' trust and prepare them in time for first contact?
LINKS
Visit the author’s website at The Worlds of Patrick Stutzman
See what other works are available from the author at
Visit the cover artist’s website at Tomomi Ink
June 4, 2013
Sometimes the Devil you know...
Well Trickyverse--the wait for the sequel to the Devil and Preston Black (Devil) is finally almost over. Like Devil, the cover art is friggin' sweet I must say. Plus if you're like me and can't wait until the official release, Jason Jack Miller has graciously given us a peek at the first 100 pages--scroll down to the link. You will NOT be disappointed.
I'd have more to say except...well I paused my reading of those excerpt pages just long enough to post this and--I'm headed back.
For your protection
SATORAREPOTENETOPERAROTAS
Rock on Trickyverse--Rock On
THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK BY JASON JACK MILLER
Coming June 2013 from Raw Dog Screaming Press
Cover Art by Brad Vetter
Preston and Katy face a new darkness....
Sometimes a battle between good and evil doesn't look much like the ones they show in movies. The good guys don't always wear white, and they don’t always walk away with the win.
And sometimes you're better off with the devil you know.
The last time Preston went down to the crossroads, his best friend died and he nearly lost his brother. But Old Scratch doesn't take kindly to fools, especially not those who come knocking at his front door. And before all is said and done, he's going to teach Preston a thing or two about what it really means to sacrifice.
LINKS:
Read the first 100 pages of The Revelations of Preston Black - http://jasonjackmiller.blogspot.com/p/the-revelations-of-preston-black.html
Pre-order The Revelations of Preston Black at Raw Dog Screaming Press - http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/books/the-revelations-of-preston-black.html
I'd have more to say except...well I paused my reading of those excerpt pages just long enough to post this and--I'm headed back.
For your protection
SATORAREPOTENETOPERAROTAS
Rock on Trickyverse--Rock On
THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK BY JASON JACK MILLER
Coming June 2013 from Raw Dog Screaming Press
Cover Art by Brad Vetter
Preston and Katy face a new darkness....
Sometimes a battle between good and evil doesn't look much like the ones they show in movies. The good guys don't always wear white, and they don’t always walk away with the win.
And sometimes you're better off with the devil you know.
The last time Preston went down to the crossroads, his best friend died and he nearly lost his brother. But Old Scratch doesn't take kindly to fools, especially not those who come knocking at his front door. And before all is said and done, he's going to teach Preston a thing or two about what it really means to sacrifice.
LINKS:
Read the first 100 pages of The Revelations of Preston Black - http://jasonjackmiller.blogspot.com/p/the-revelations-of-preston-black.html
Pre-order The Revelations of Preston Black at Raw Dog Screaming Press - http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/books/the-revelations-of-preston-black.html
