Post by Tomoran on Nov 30, 2010 15:20:30 GMT -6
Hey, all.
Now that the store is up and running, and several of our print books are currently in late stages of development, we've had some time to get our digital line of books up and running. As I've mentioned in other threads, I own a Kindle and--although NOTHING will ever replace a printed book for me--I have found that I rather enjoy the convenience of digital literature. Therefore, I'm particularly excited to officially launch this new line.
Early next month, we will debut three fantastic titles for e-book readers. First is SISTERS by Brian Knight - a very dark and powerful mini collection of five thematically similar short stories. I've been a very vocal fan of Brian's work, and I was floored by the quality and impact of these pieces. I think fans of his work will be very pleased to have these stories together.
We will also release AS I EMBRACE MY JAGGED EDGES by Lee Thompson. This dark, edgy, wonderfully-written novelette is by one of the genres hottest rising stars, and we couldn't be more excited to have Lee on board.
Finally, we have "The Smell of Cherries" by Jeffrey Goddin. This story is actually one of my favorite straight horror tales of all time, and I was ecstatic that Mr. Goddin was all for this digital edition.
There are currently plans for two of the books to receive a very limited deluxe hardcover treatment complete with illos. More on that later.
Below are the covers and descriptions for these titles. I do hope that some of you jump on board.
From the author of DRAGONFLY, BROKEN ANGEL, and SEX, DEATH & HONEY comes a collection of five dark tales illustrating the resiliency of the female spirit.
Includes:
“Sister” - They found her inside a trash bin when she was nine months old. She lived; Sister didn’t. Now 13, Sister has become a permanent voice in her head. One that tells her things she shouldn’t know. One that wants control.
“Go Girls Rule!” - Once, Jill was a child star. In front of the camera, she acted along side her sisters in the immensely popular TV show, The Go Girls. Behind the scenes, she was victimized by her adopted father and show producer. Now a prostitute, Jill lives in the constant shadow of her past celebrity. When a villain from her past returns, one who should be dead, the Go Girls will have to reunite one final time.
“Toys in the Attic” - Trapped in the attic, abandoned by their mother, Beth and Jamie fight to survive the solitude, their hunger, their fears, and The Place They Don’t Dare Go...
“I Am the Coyote, I Am the Snake” - Abducted by a biker gang when she was only thirteen, she’s been kept drugged and addicted, traded from biker to biker, forced to service her men without question. She is a slave with no real identity, no will, no hope. But everything changes when she is traded to Samus...
“Dakota” - Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Dakota has only months to live. While she wrestles with her own mortality, she teaches her devastated and weary mother a lesson about love, life, and what it means to truly live.
20,000 words
Entrusted with a bronze shard of Solomon’s Temple, Boaz’s family has lived in constant danger. Moving from place to place, they have protected the relic from people who wanted to use its magick to procure wisdom and power over demons. It’s a demanding and dangerous responsibility; one that has taken a toll on each member of this proud and pious Jewish family.
Now Uncle Jack is dead, his throat opened up in a grisly red smile, his murderer still at large.
They’ve been discovered.
As Boaz sits with the body of his beloved relative, he realizes that everything is about to change. The one man who knew about and understood his taboo sexuality, and appreciated his fears and insecurities, is dead, leaving him alone to face the darkness that crouches at the doorstep ready to destroy them all. To survive, the boy must confront his internal demons and questions and steel himself to make his stand against the coming chaos.
9,000 Words
“The Smell of Cherries”
Jeffrey Goddin
Taylor has never done the Coleman Trucking shift before, but he has heard the stories. Set off the beaten path just past an old World War II military base, the secluded location should be an easy stint. However, rumor has it that they have trouble keeping guards there.
They say the men get spooked.
And that was one of the main reasons he took the midnight shift on this quiet holiday weekend. At heart, he is a romantic, and he craves a bit of excitement and mystery. After all, he’d faced down armed crooks and wrestled coke-out thieves before, so he figures some superstition-fueled rumors won’t bother him.
He’s so wrong.
Before the night is done, Taylor will come face-to-face with the area’s tragic and nightmarish history.
5,000 words
Now that the store is up and running, and several of our print books are currently in late stages of development, we've had some time to get our digital line of books up and running. As I've mentioned in other threads, I own a Kindle and--although NOTHING will ever replace a printed book for me--I have found that I rather enjoy the convenience of digital literature. Therefore, I'm particularly excited to officially launch this new line.
Early next month, we will debut three fantastic titles for e-book readers. First is SISTERS by Brian Knight - a very dark and powerful mini collection of five thematically similar short stories. I've been a very vocal fan of Brian's work, and I was floored by the quality and impact of these pieces. I think fans of his work will be very pleased to have these stories together.
We will also release AS I EMBRACE MY JAGGED EDGES by Lee Thompson. This dark, edgy, wonderfully-written novelette is by one of the genres hottest rising stars, and we couldn't be more excited to have Lee on board.
Finally, we have "The Smell of Cherries" by Jeffrey Goddin. This story is actually one of my favorite straight horror tales of all time, and I was ecstatic that Mr. Goddin was all for this digital edition.
There are currently plans for two of the books to receive a very limited deluxe hardcover treatment complete with illos. More on that later.
Below are the covers and descriptions for these titles. I do hope that some of you jump on board.
SISTERS
Brian Knight
Brian Knight
From the author of DRAGONFLY, BROKEN ANGEL, and SEX, DEATH & HONEY comes a collection of five dark tales illustrating the resiliency of the female spirit.
Includes:
“Sister” - They found her inside a trash bin when she was nine months old. She lived; Sister didn’t. Now 13, Sister has become a permanent voice in her head. One that tells her things she shouldn’t know. One that wants control.
“Go Girls Rule!” - Once, Jill was a child star. In front of the camera, she acted along side her sisters in the immensely popular TV show, The Go Girls. Behind the scenes, she was victimized by her adopted father and show producer. Now a prostitute, Jill lives in the constant shadow of her past celebrity. When a villain from her past returns, one who should be dead, the Go Girls will have to reunite one final time.
“Toys in the Attic” - Trapped in the attic, abandoned by their mother, Beth and Jamie fight to survive the solitude, their hunger, their fears, and The Place They Don’t Dare Go...
“I Am the Coyote, I Am the Snake” - Abducted by a biker gang when she was only thirteen, she’s been kept drugged and addicted, traded from biker to biker, forced to service her men without question. She is a slave with no real identity, no will, no hope. But everything changes when she is traded to Samus...
“Dakota” - Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Dakota has only months to live. While she wrestles with her own mortality, she teaches her devastated and weary mother a lesson about love, life, and what it means to truly live.
20,000 words
AS I EMBRACE MY JAGGED EDGES
Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
Entrusted with a bronze shard of Solomon’s Temple, Boaz’s family has lived in constant danger. Moving from place to place, they have protected the relic from people who wanted to use its magick to procure wisdom and power over demons. It’s a demanding and dangerous responsibility; one that has taken a toll on each member of this proud and pious Jewish family.
Now Uncle Jack is dead, his throat opened up in a grisly red smile, his murderer still at large.
They’ve been discovered.
As Boaz sits with the body of his beloved relative, he realizes that everything is about to change. The one man who knew about and understood his taboo sexuality, and appreciated his fears and insecurities, is dead, leaving him alone to face the darkness that crouches at the doorstep ready to destroy them all. To survive, the boy must confront his internal demons and questions and steel himself to make his stand against the coming chaos.
9,000 Words
“The Smell of Cherries”
Jeffrey Goddin
Taylor has never done the Coleman Trucking shift before, but he has heard the stories. Set off the beaten path just past an old World War II military base, the secluded location should be an easy stint. However, rumor has it that they have trouble keeping guards there.
They say the men get spooked.
And that was one of the main reasons he took the midnight shift on this quiet holiday weekend. At heart, he is a romantic, and he craves a bit of excitement and mystery. After all, he’d faced down armed crooks and wrestled coke-out thieves before, so he figures some superstition-fueled rumors won’t bother him.
He’s so wrong.
Before the night is done, Taylor will come face-to-face with the area’s tragic and nightmarish history.
5,000 words
