Yes, here we are folks. The new anthology is now here...at least the ebook is. The proofs for the paperback should be coming today, so if it looks good, it should go live in the next few days. For now, take a look at the fabulous new cover, description, and table of contents, which includes 12 fantastic authors. To say we're excited about this product is a bit of an understatement!
…a young man tries to build a better life while trapped in a mall after a plague has killed off most of humanity… …zombies overrun a world gone mad, leaving a boy with no choice but to rely on possibly mystical means of escape… …Halloween night brings out a darkness so threatening that a young couple’s only hope of survival may be a procession of strange, ghostly children… …when the world is given a brief glimpse of divinity, a formerly disabled man must come to grips with the fact that not everything is as good as it seems… These tales and many more await in The Gate 2: 13 Tales of Isolation and Despair, the new collection edited by Robert J. Duperre. Thirteen talented authors have been assembled, bringing with them the best they have to offer in a wide range of horror, be it slice-of-life or paranormal in nature. Also included are two bonus stories by the editor. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Plastic by J.L. Bryan The Indian Rope Trick by D.P. Prior Night Night by Daniel Pyle Dead Things by Michael Crane Does Laura Like Elephants? by Steven Pirie 39 Days by Robert J. Duperre The Candle Eaters by K. Allen Wood Black Mary by Mercedes M. Yardley Exhibit C by David McAfee The Canoe by Joel Arnold Destination by Benjamin X. Wretlind The Ghastly Bath by Dawn McCullough-White Worldwide Event by David Dalglish 2 Bonus stories by Robert J. Duperre Traipsing Through the Dark: The Stories Behind the Stories CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON AMAZON.COM!
That's right, folks! A new collection of horror shorts is almost upon us! The Gate 2: 13 Tales of Isolation and Despair should be ready to publish come the middle of February. All the stories are in, and all that's left is editing and the illustrations and cover from TRO's better half. I'm really, really excited about this anthology. All the stories are fantastic, and there are a few that rank right up there with the best fiction I've ever had the pleasure of reading. There are a ton of great new writers featured, as well as a few carryovers from the first compilation. Oh, and check this out:
That right there is Chorus, an illustration by the fabulous Jesse Young that both inspired one of the stories within and will appear on the back cover. Just looking at it, I'm sure you can see the direction in tone this collection is going to take.
And now, here is the current table of contents, in the order I have them set to appear. As always, with two months left before release, both titles and order may change:
INTRODUCTION
Plastic by J. L. Bryan
Chorus by Robert J. Duperre
The Indian Rope Trick by D.P. Prior
Destination by Benjamin X. Wretlind
39 Days by Robert J. Duperre
Worldwide Event by David Dalglish
The Canoe by Joel Arnold
Night Night by Daniel Pyle
The Candle Eaters by K. Allen Wood
Does Laura Like Elephants? by Steven Pirie
Black Mary by Mercedes M. Yardley
Dead Things by Michael Crane
The Ghastly Bath by Dawn McCullough-White
Traipsing Through the Dark: The Stories Behind the Stories
BONUS 14th STORY
So that's it! Peace to all you gentle readers, and we'll see you soon.
RJD
I'm a little late to the game here - with the lack of power last week and all the overtime because of the hurricane, my internet usage was limited, at best - but I'm here to announce that the fine ladies of Kismet Book Touring kicked off the blog tour for Silas last week! Here is the list of hosts and links to the content they've provided so far: Tour Dates: Monday, August 29th - April, My Shelf ConfessionsTuesday, August 30th - Johnny, Pages of Forbidden LoveWednesday, August 31st - Greta, Paranormal WastelandsThursday, September 1st - Lisa, A Casual Reader's BlogFriday, September 2nd - Karen, The Slowest Bookworm~~~~~~ Monday, September 5th - Melissa, Books and ThingsTuesday, September 6th - Heather and Pushy, Bewitched Bookworms Wednesday, September 7th - Cindy, Oodles of Books Thursday, September 8th - Theresa, Just One More Paragraph Friday, September 9th - Gef, Wagging The Fox ~~~~~~~ Monday, September 12th - Mandy, The Well-Read Wife Tuesday, September 13th - aobibliophileô Wednesday, September 14th - Aparajita, Le' Grande Codex Thursday, September 15th - Farrah, The Book Faery Reviews Friday, September 16th - Nevey, Le Vanity Victorienne ------------------------- So now that you have the list, whatever are you supposed to do with it? Well, as a part of this tour, along with the interviews and special stuff that abounds, we're giving away a Kindle 3 along with a brand-spanking-new Silas skin! All you have to do is go the the blogs, read through the posts, and enter into the contest forms. Each form has a rather simple question having to do with building the Silas playlist, and the correct answer will award you 3 points toward the grand prize! In other words, there are 15 chances to gain a total of 45 "entries". Can you get better than that? So head over to the blogs, folks, and enter to win! Oh, and help support up-and-coming authors!
That's right, folks! I got to read a slam-bang horror novel! And it was AWESOME! Here's a link to the review: Draculas review!Enjoy! It's well worth the read.
Isn't it fantastic? I think it is. The Grumpy Artist's best work, if you ask me.
Now, in regards to the paperback, it should be available very soon. We had some issues with the spine, which are slowly being resolved as we speak. Hopefully, it will only be a couple days away from completion.
That's it for now, folks. Keep reading!
RJD
Yes, folks, the new book is up and running - on Amazon and Amazon UK in ebook format, that is. The paperback is still a few days away, but it'll get here, I promise.
So, here's the cover and description:
"Ken Lowery is a man at odds with his life. He hates his job, is disappointed in his marriage, and feels resigned to leading a mundane existence. That all changes when his wife brings home a rambunctious Black Labrador puppy named Silas, who forges a remarkable connection with Ken and begins to heal his inner turmoil. When some neighborhood children start to go missing, he takes it upon himself to protect those around him and is thrust into a surreal world where monsters roam. Not everything is what it seems to be, he soon discovers, including his new best friend." I really need to thank Dans Arenson and Pyle for their work beta-reading this manuscript. And of course I need to thank Jesse for the fantastic cover, Mel Rico for the lettering, and my wife for putting up with me. Last but not least, thank you Leo, my one-eyed yellow Lab, who was my true inspiration for writing this story. You gentle readers can purchase the ebook at, as I mentioned earlier, Amazon and Amazon UKPeace, folks, and we'll talk to you soon....RJD
So yes, folks, we're well on our way. Silas will be released in ebook format on June 1st, with the paperback to follow on the 10th. I've seen the cover, and it is SPECTACULAR!
In other news, in celebration of the new book we will be lowering the price of The Fall to 99¢, both to drum up interest and offer folks a cheap alternative to be introduced into our world. So look out for it in the next few days...
Peace, all, and the next time you hear from me, the new book should be up and running.
- RJD
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Well, for anyone who's been waiting for book two of The Rift to be released, your wait is over! In a way, anyhow. As of right now, Dead of Winter is live on Amazon for the Kindle. I know, I know, the print book is supposed to be available, too, but we've run into a couple snags along the way. It won't be too long, however. We're looking right now at the second week of January for the release.That being said, anyone who wants to pick up Dead of Winter can simply click here to find the Amazon product page. As I've said many times, this is my favorite book in the series, and I'm quite happy with the way it turned out. I hope you will be, as well.I'll now leave you with an image of the cover - which will change slightly, because the font is a little, well, weak.It's a fantastic piece of art, folks. And the interior illustrations are going to be just as good.
Peace.
- RJD
Buy Dead of Winter for the Kindle:
That's right, folks. My new compilation of short stories - "The Gate: 13 Dark & Odd Tales" - is now available in ebook format for the Amazon Kindle. Some of the stories are intense, some are poignant, some of just made to entertain. There are also four additional tales by fantastic writers Mecedes M. Yardley, David Dalglish, Daniel Pyle, and David McAfee. Feel free to check it out. There is also a super-special bonus at the end. Click on the image to go to the Amazon page.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
The Gatekeeper by RJD
Sullivan Street by RJD
The Container of Sorrows by Mercedes M. Yardley
Sins of Our Fathers by RJD
Blight by Daniel Pyle
Feeding the Passion by RJD
Dispatch #337 by RJD
Exhibit A by David McAfee
The Emancipation of Po-Po by RJD
I Spy by RJD
Kitty in the Cellar by David Dalglish
Perfect Blue Buildings by RJD
Empty Spaces by RJD
Traipsing Through the Dark (by all authors)
Excerpt from "Dead of Winter: The Rift Book II"
(as a reminder, this book will also be reissued in January as a digest-sized print book
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