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Rachel Rising 10 – a word about the cover

Look, I managed to get two teases in one photo.

As you can see, Rachel Rising 10 is in hand. The release date is set for August 22. This is a Global Release Date, meaning all stores (well, all the stores that carry my books) and Comixology will have it available the same day. We do this to avoid wide-spread panic and rioting. So, August 22. Write that on your arm with a Sharpie.

This cover art has been on the web for all the world to see for months. It has received a lot of positive responses. Actually, all positive responses, except one. One gentleman suggested the image could be racially offensive, because it depicts a noose. As you can imagine, I was very concerned about his opinion. We exchanged emails. I told him there were no elements of racism in Rachel Rising. This story is about one thing, the 16th century witch trials. They hanged women for witchcraft back then. In Rachel Rising, the town of Manson hanged real witches who come back 300 years later for revenge. This cover depicts the execution of one of those witches. The defiant smile on her face and the symbols of witchcraft she wears all give the same message: you’re making a big mistake. That’s the crux of the story. But you have to read the book to find out. The gentleman admitted he hadn’t read the book.

I know, judging a book by its cover and all that. Still, it happens.

In all fairness, he was just talking about the image or, to be more precise, the noose. So I want to reassure him, and you, this cover and this story are about the witch trials. They hanged witches back then. Please don’t associate it with anything else. The French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition hanged the accused, among other nasty forms of execution. It had nothing to do with American racism. Rachel Rising is meant to be seen the same way.

So, I am running with this cover because it is integral to the story and the story has nothing to do with racism. If you want to know the truth, all my stories are about victims surviving an angry world and all my covers are about boobs. Boobs sell. And I love them.

Rachel Rising #9 is out

The new issue is out. Find out who the mysterious blonde woman is, and what really makes little Zoe tick. Introduces a new character who has actually been there all along. Hmm.

 

The new prints & tshirt are up on store now

The new prints for Rachel Rising are up on the store now. You can choose from horizontal or vertical. AND the new Rachel Rising tshirt. AND the new Strangers In Paradise print. The prints are a signed and numbered, limited run, so grab them while they last.

Preview: Rachel Rising T-Shirt for SDCC

From Graphitti Design. We wanted a shirt that looked good by itself or under a sport coat. Notice the neck scar? Very cool.

 

My SDCC Merchandise List

This table sign say it all. Notice you can grab an issue of Rachel Rising 9 at the table. Be the first on your block to have one! We have a new Rachel Rising tshirt, new Rachel & SiP prints, my sketchbook, tumblers, everything but chocolate. I’m still working on that. Maybe a chocolate Tambi.

Two Harvey Awards Noms For Rachel Rising

Just found out Rachel Rising is nominated for two Harvey Awards this year: Best New Series and Best Continuing or Limited Series. Very happy about this. Thank you to anyone who voted to make that happen.

 

Help Decide Rachel Rising Print Choice

We can’t decide, so maybe you’d like to help us choose. Which do you prefer as a print, the vertical or the horizontal version? Robyn says the horizontal prints never sell as well —doesn’t fit in with framed prints already on a wall. What do you think we should print up? Don’t say both.

SDCC location

FYI: I’ll be at my same location as the previous years of San Diego, Booth 2109 across the aisle from DC Comics. See you there.

HWA recommends reading Rachel Rising

Rachel Rising made the Horror Writers Association Bram Stoker Award 2012 Reading List. This means a lot to me, to be recognized by the HWA, for whom I have a lot of respect. Very grateful.

 

2012 Strangers In Paradise Print

Here it is, the newest image of Katchoo and Francine, captured for the 2012 SDCC print. This print is 11 x 14. You can order one online after the show. Price is $10. plus ship.