All Entries Tagged With: "The Zombie Chronicles"
Super Zombie Fan Art
Got this wicked-cool piece of art in my inbox today from Jeff Millies (@abovocipher on Twitter), which portrays one of the super-zombies getting loose in the first book of The Zombie Chronicles trilogy, Escape. I really dig this pic, so be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter and tell him how much you dig it [...]
Thank You for Believing
Two weeks ago I thought of an idea. You see, I have a book coming out in less than a year from Simon & Schuster and Permuted Press. A book I am proud of. A book I want to see succeed. In order for that to happen though, I need to think outside of the [...]
New UNLEASHED – Ep. 06
Welcome back to UNLEASHED! Sponsored by Permuted Press. Hot off the heels of Horror Realm, I got a jam packed episode for you guys. Not one, not two, but eight (yes EIGHT) interviews. All were conducted during the festivities. I also break down my Top 10 Highlights of the con. You’ll be hearing from: David [...]
New UNLEASHED – Ep.05 – Emily Hagins
Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Proudly sponsored by Permuted Press. This weeks book giveaway is doubly special due to the fact that I’m bringing you an interview with 16-year old filmmaker, Emily Hagins. Emily graciously donated not one but TWO copies of her film ‘Pathogen’ to give away, so we have not one [...]
New UNLEASHED – Ep.04 – Wayne Simmons
I’m baaaaaack! After a two week hiatus, UNLEASHED has returned! Still sponsored by Permuted Press. Part of my brain is still back in Pennsylvania in vacation mode, so I pretty much just talk about that. I also touch on the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of The Zombie Chronicles. THANK YOU! I also have a great interview [...]
Happy Anniversary, TZC!
On September 1st, 2008, I took a leap of faith. I decided to put the first draft of my novel, The Zombie Chronicles: Escape, up on the web as a podcast novel. I was nervous, scared and excited. Having discovered podcast fiction in April of 2008, I thought it was a pretty cool way to [...]
A Very Special Message Regarding Permuted Press & Pocket Books
As most of you know by now my first novel, Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel, will be coming to print in 2010 from Pocket Books, a division of Simon and Schuster. This happened because of a seven book deal that was struck between Pocket Books and Permuted Press (my novels original published) that will see [...]
The ‘New’ UNLEASHED – Ep. 02
Welcome back to UNLEASHED! We’re still proudly sponsored by Permuted Press and now there will be book giveaways each and every episode. Click on the link to find out how you can WIN! This week I have some fun and break down the top 5 things I like to do to relax. Being a writer [...]
UNLEASHED Ep. 05
This week on another episode of UNLEASHED I get the chance to sit down and talk with another great podcast novelist, J.P. Moore. He’s the author of Toothless. A fantastic zombie story set in the past. Full of history, drama and of course, blood. It’s a great listen and J.P. is a helluva guy. I [...]
Interview on Something Planet
This past weekend I appeared over at www.somethingplanet.com for an interview. John J, Stuey B, David the Day and I talked about TZC, zombies and social media. It was lots of fun and they’re a great bunch of guys. I’m putting the entire podcast in my feed but if you just want to hear my [...]
Chillin’ In the Hot Tub with Seth Harwood
Recently I had to good fortune to be the first guest on Seth Harwood’s new Hot Tub Cast. A podcast where he broadcasts from…a hot tub! We talked about Escape, Simon & Schuster, and what we as new media authors have to do to get our books noticed and promoted. We even gave away free [...]
Permuted Press/Pocket Books Deal Hits Publishers Weekly
After announcing to everyone on Wednesday that Permuted Press had entered into a co-publishing venture with the Simon and Schuster imprint, Pocket Books, news traveled fast. By Thursday morning it had already hit Publishers Weekly. While only one of the seven books included in the deal was mentioned, I take great pride at seeing Permuted [...]
UNLEASHED Ep. 04
Welcome to another episode of UNLEASHED! That’s 2 episodes in 2 days. Now don’t go getting greedy… This time around I announce the deal that will bring my debut novel in The Zombie Chronicles trilogy, Escape, to print from Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster in a co-publishing venture with Permuted Press. Also, another awesome writer, Phil [...]
Mur Lafferty Blurbs TZC: Escape!
I can’t even put into words how happy I am to have obtained a blurb for Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel, from someone who I look up to so much. Mur Lafferty has been in the game for a long time. So far she’s published one print novel, Playing For Keeps, and is the author [...]
J.C. Hutchins Blurbs TZC: Escape!
I am pleased to announce that the first blurb for the print version of Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel has been obtained. The man to blurb it is none other than J.C. Hutchins, author of Personal Effects: Dark Art and 7th Son: Descent. “The title of this book is completely misleading — there is no [...]
TZC: Escape – #27 – THE FINAL EPISODE!
The fate of the blood supply is realized. The group find what they were looking for and try to make it out alive but not without a casualty and some missing bodies. The end is just the beginning. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as [...]
TZC: Escape – #25 & #26 (Double Feature)
EPISODE 25 Hyde shows Dr. Caughfield just how far he’s willing to go to get answers. The doctor responds by showing both Labern and David the underbelly of the Facility. EPISODE 26 Doctor Glenn Caughfield reveals the truth behind Project Mirror and all of a sudden the mission shifts to stopping Jacob before it’s too [...]
TZC: Escape – #24
The group storm the Facility with alarm bells going off all around them. Chaos ensues as Labern and Hyde take out some guards before coming across the head of Project Mirror and take him captive. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING [...]
Cover Art for the Print Version of TZC Revealed!
The face you are staring at is the face of someone who has been to hell and back, which is why it is the perfect representation for Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel. It pretty much says it all in that one eye staring back at you. There’s blood, half of the mouth is derivative of [...]
TZC: Escape – #23
Victorya and Labern explain to David just what is going on. The gang regroups and prepares to head into battle once again, as their cover is blown. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING Initial edits for the manuscript of TZC have [...]
TZC Edits are Done!
Tonight, 8 months after sitting down to write Volume One of The Zombie Chronicles: Escape – I am pleased to say that the edits on the manuscript are now finished! Well, the initial edits anyway. I sat in a coffee shop, rolled up my sleeves and went to work on the last 35 pages. Killing [...]
TZC in Pittsburgh
It is now 100% official that I will be attending Horror Realm this September in Pittsburgh, PA. I’ve been asked to speak on their Authors Panel and will be contributing an original short story to the Horror Realm chapbook that will be put out as well. Horror Realm is being held September 18-20 at the [...]
TZC: Escape – #22
The group break through to the Facility and begin their ascent. Everything comes to a halt though when Nameless snaps and his true identity is revealed! The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING Thanks to Otter and the gang from Projekt X [...]
TZC: Escape – #21
Jacob and Labern pay a visit to the church and the tunnel is finally finished. Kalomi asks Nameless to do the impossible and Jose has a revelation. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING Been dealing with the stress of the flu, [...]
TZC: Escape – #20
Kalomi, Nameless and Jose’s cover is blown. People die. A revelation is revealed that could help the cause but then it all goes to hell at the end. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING A Feedback Episode is COMING! Get those [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – #19
Jose and Jacob have it out and we hear what Jenny has been up to. Kalomi, Nameless and Jose return to the church only to get distracted along the way. Labern stays behind. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING The editing [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – DOUBLE FEATURE!
That’s right! It’s a special DOUBLE FEATURE edition of TZC. This is my gift to all of you for helping The Zombie Chronicles win the DEAD LETTER AWARD for Best Web Series – Written from Mail Order Zombie. THANK YOU! Episode 17 Nameless, Jose, Labern and Kalomi all sit down for a chat before being [...]
TZC Wins DEAD LETTER AWARD
The votes have been tallied, the counts are in and after weeks of sitting on pins and needles, the winners have been announced. Mail Order Zombie held its 1st Annual DEAD LETTER AWARDS today and the award for Best Web Series – Written, went to none other than The Zombie Chronicles. I yelped so loud [...]
TZC is FINISHED!
Yesterday after a last giant push in where I sat down and wrote nearly 6000 words, I am pleased to say that the manuscript for The Zombie Chronicles – Volume One: Escape is now FINISHED! It clocks in at just under 80,000 words and as it stands right now, is 313 pages.
TZC: ESCAPE – EP.#16
The history behind the Children of the Dead is revealed as well as a secret project they have been working on. Jenny keeps in touch. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING Tune in on Thursday, February 26 to the DEAD LETTER [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – EP.#15
Jose tells us a bit about what happened in his past and hints that he’s not too pleased with Jacob. We’re taken to an abandoned church where the Children of the Dead await! The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING February 12 [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – EP.#14
Labern and Nameless begin their trek to find a helpful source, only to encounter and old friend. Jacob comes through loud and clear. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE HOUSEKEEPING TZC has been nominated for a DEAD LETTER AWARD by the folks [...]
TZC Nominated for DEAD LETTER AWARD!
I am pleased to announce that The Zombie Chronicles has been nominated for a DEAD LETTER AWARD by the fine folks at MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE! The DEAD LETTER AWARDS celebrate the best in zombie movies and media from 2008 and TZC is nominated in the category of BEST WEB SERIES! It’ll be a tough win [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – EP. #13
Jenny and Nameless say goodbye to one another. Jacob and Guv school the two men on just what it’s going to take to stay in touch before they leave to find out what’s going on in the city. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – EP. #12
The group confronts Victorya about being a possible mole. Jacob breaks down and a new leader rises from the ashes. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE Don’t forget about the SCAR ME 4 LIFE Contest going on RIGHT NOW! This episode is [...]
Where the Hell is Episode #12?
Happy belated New Year everyone! No, I didn’t get wasted and pass out in a ditch somewhere and forget all about Epsisode 12 of The Zombie Chronicles. Here’s the deal-ee-o… I suffer from Crohn’s Disease and if you don’t know what that is, Google it and find out. I had a small inflamation just before [...]
TZC: ESCAPE – EP. #11
Nameless takes Labern back to Jacob and settles things with Jenny. Things start to break down at the discovery of a possible mole in the group. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK now available as a RINGTONE Don’t forget about the SCAR ME 4 LIFE Contest going [...]
