M.D. Massey's Blog, page 11
April 22, 2016
When You Positively, Absolutely, Must Be At Work On Time…
I’d say it needs a steel cage around the cab, but hell yes.
April 14, 2016
It Isn’t A Book Launch Until You Get A One-Star Review
Well, it isn’t a book launch until someone gives you a 1-star review:
Now, the thing is, I don’t expect everyone to love my work. In fact, I kind of appreciate it when someone gives me their honest opinion of my books, and I savor those three-star reviews as much as the 4- and 5-star ones.
But you really, really, really have to have your panties twisted up in a wad to give someone’s bo...
April 9, 2016
Creating SHTF Fiction Characters – How I Came Up With Scratch
Early cover art for THEM
Being one of the few authors writing booksin theSHTF fiction genre, readers are often curious about how I come up with ideas formy novels.
One question I get asked a lot is about how I came up with Scratch Sullivan. It’s funny, because I had no idea how memorable the character would be when I first thought him up.
Yet, my readers seem to develop an immediate connection with him. Maybe it’s because he’s hard as nails, yet he still maintains a certain vulnerability abou...
April 8, 2016
Zombie Apocalypse Novel THEM Invasion Receives 5-Star Review From Reader’s Favorite
Great news! My zombie apocalypse novel THEM Invasion recently received a five-star review from ReadersFavorite.com. Check it out:
“THEM Invasion is an action/horror novel by author M.D. Massey, and the first book in the Scratch Sullivan Paranormal Post-Apocalyptic Action Novel Series. The ‘them’ of the title refers to the undead, primarily in the form of zombies. Our hero is Scratch Sullivan, a veteran of two tours of Afghanistan where he saw combat that has traumatized him, so much so that...
April 5, 2016
THEM Zombie Apocalypse Novel Series Looks Amazing In Print…
So, I received the paperback versions of the books today, with the new cover art, and they look freaking fantastic. Take a look:
Props to my cover artist, Christian Bentulan, for doing such an amazing job on the redesign. You know, many times I’ve engaged in long and witty discussions with myself in which I said, “Self, if you ever write a zombie apocalypse novel series, make sure your covers are stunning!” So, mission accomplished.
And wait until you see the inside of the novels. Knite and...
April 3, 2016
Zombie Apocalypse Novel THEM Invasion Is Here!
Finally,my new zombie apocalypse novel, THEM Invasion has hit the virtual shelves at online booksellers everywhere.Sowhat’s this latest Scratch Sullivan novel about?
Since writing the first serials, I’ve always felt that I needed to provide more backstory for Scratch, to let you guys know how he became the bad-ass zombie and vampire-killing machine that he is today.
So, this book tells Scratch’s story during the very first days of the arrival of THEM. It explains how he became “Scratch” and j...
March 20, 2016
THEM Book Zero Prequel Soon To Hit Amazon!
I know I’ve been quiet lately, but I’ve been hard at work writing the sequel and prequel to the stories that occurred in “season one” of THEM. And, I have good news… the prequel novel is done and back from my editor, and tomorrow I’m shipping it off to have the interior layout done so it’ll be ready for publishing.
As you can see, I’ve commissioned new artwork for the series, done by the very talented Christian Bentulan. And, along with the new cover art, I’m relaunching a slightly modified,...
May 22, 2015
Glowing Review For THEM: Season 1 Episode 1!
I opened up my email today and came across a tweet from Fox Emm over at ZombieApocalypse.net that really made my day. Apparently Fox had recently read and reviewed THEM: Season 1 Episode 1, and…
Well, I’ll just let you read the review for yourself (the very, very positive review I might add – and yes, I’m blushing). Check it out at ZombieApocalypse.net the link below:
May 8, 2015
THEM Episode 4 Is On Sale Now At Amazon!
Yes, THEM Episode 4 is finally on sale at Amazon.com! You can go check it out by clicking here – just .99 cents for the complete 30,000 word novella.
In related news, I’m working hard on THEM: Season One Complete, the compilation that will include all four episodes from Season 1. The compilation will be released in ebook, hard copy, and eventually, audio book formats.
Right now I’m also fielding auditions for the audio book versions for all episodes in Season 1, and I couldn’t be more excited...
May 1, 2015
THEM Episode 4 Is Finally Off To The Editor!
Well, I told you I was struggling to finish Episode 4, and I wasn’t lying. After months of plot revisions, delays, and just plain old writer’s indecision, I finally finished Episode 4 this week, did the rough edits, and sent it off to my editor.
But, no rest for the weary. When it comes back and I make the suggested corrections, it’ll be published to the Kindle store, then I’ll be working on the Complete First Season compilation. Once that’s ready it’ll go off to my book layout designer to be...
