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Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Zombies Are Coming

Yes that is right, the zombies are coming. But no not the real ones you are thinking of walking down the street slowly asking for brains.

You see my friend Jason (yes I have friends outside of the internets) has been writing a fiction book about zombies for the last year. Well it is finally finished and in the process of being printed into paperback. It is the first book of a trilogy series.

I have seen bits and pieces of it on Facebook and it looks great. Sometime in the next two weeks I should land a paperback copy in my hands. So as soon as I read it I will post a review of it. And the book should be released in early June.

Here is a write up from the website where you can pre-order the book:


"I didn't see Rebecca die for the second time."


The United States military hides a secret: the true and completely real existence of eat-your-brains, one-bite-and-you're-dead zombies. The Army has known for over a hundred years that they exist, and have been quietly and expertly keeping the secret.


Until now.


His hometown is overrun and destroyed, with everything and everyone he has ever known dead and gone. The sole survivor of Fall Creek, David Blake, joins a secret military group to combat the single greatest threat our world has ever known. Unfortunately, his help may come too late, for even as victories over the walkers begin to grow, the seeds of our ultimate doom are sown from within, and at the last, only a brave few may survive to carry on.

(Actual cover art from the book)

So if you are interested in zombies, please go to my friends Facebook page and show him some love. And if you are interested in buying a copy of the book, please visit this site where you can pre-order the book (which comes autographed and with an e-reader copy as well during the pre-order period).

And if you are not into zombie books, please pass on this post to your friends who like zombies as I am trying to help my friend out.

And to thank you in advance, when the book comes out I will be buy myself a copy and another copy to do a give away with for those of you who can help spread the word about my friend Jason’s first book.
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56 comments:

  1. SarcasmInActionApril 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    awesome! congrats to your friend on this great achievement!
    I love zombie stuff. I'll definitely be reading.

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  2. The Angry LurkerApril 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Will try and promote it among the zombie lovers.

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  3. RuthApril 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Sounds interesting.
    I have friends of facebook that LOVE zombie stories so I posted the website there.

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  4. Oilfield TrashApril 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    @ Sarcasm, thank you very much.

    @ Lurker, thanks for your help.

    @ Ruth, thanks a lot.

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  5. katsidheApril 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I will definitely check it out. I LOVE zombie books and movies.~

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  6. Jumble MashApril 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Looks awesome! Can't wait to see your review.

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  7. TS HendrikApril 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Sounds like a good book.

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  8. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is awesome. Make sure there's a kindle version, so i can read it on my droid!

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  9. Oilfield TrashApril 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    @ Katsidhe, thank you so much.

    @ Mash, I can't wait to read it.

    @ TS, I am sure it will be.

    @ Lost, I am pretty sure it should be available on kindle. I will ask Jason though to be sure.

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  10. Jason KristopherApril 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks for the great write-up! It's very appreciated.

    @Lost: the book will indeed be available on Kindle, as well as on the Nook, Sony's eReader, and the iBookstore.

    And as OilfieldTrash mentioned, you can get the ebook free with a preorder of the print edition (autographed, of course). Pre-orders will be accepted until the official release date (currently June 1, barring any unforeseen delays).

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  11. Brandy WilcoxenApril 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I'll wait for the give away just because I'm piss poor. But YAY! There needs to be more books on zombies.

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  12. laughingmomApril 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    That's very cool! And nice of you, OT, to write the post!

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  13. NubianApril 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Posting and ordering, only because you asked so nicely.

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  14. CopyboyApril 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Big walking dead fan so I'll have to check it out!

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  15. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Very cool. I love the sentence "The seeds of your ultimate doom are sewn from within." The picture is awfully scary too. I'm sure the book will do well. I'm too much of a wimp to read this stuff, but will pass the word on as relevant.
    xoRobyn

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  16. Oilfield TrashApril 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    @ Jason, you are very welcome.

    @ Brandy, thanks.

    @ Laughingmom, I am here to help those in need.

    @ Nubian, thank you very much.

    @ Copyboy, thanks.

    @ Robyn, thank you for passing on the word.

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  17. StephanieCApril 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    You need to let The Bloggess in on this one. She's all about the zombies!

    StephanieC

    _

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  18. BushmanApril 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love armageddon movies. The end of the world by zombies, vampires, wereolves, my neighbor or comets and volcanos are great. I'll check it out!

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  19. Kernut the BlondApril 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds like a great book! Of course, I love zombies and will check out the book. Looking forward to finding out what happens to Rebecca!

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  20. LayneeApril 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Awesome!! I love all things zombie! Will def check it out! Thanks!

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  21. PearlApril 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    How very cool. Think I'll pop by...

    Pearl

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  22. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Such a nice thing for you to do for your friend! I don't know that I love zombies, but that book sounds interesting. I am going to "like" the FB page now.

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  23. Oilfield TrashApril 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    @ Stephanie, do you think she would notice such a small blogger as me? lol

    @ Bushman, thank you sir.

    @ Kernut, thanks for doing so.

    @ Laynee, thank you.

    @ Pearl, thanks.

    @ Kelley, it was no problem. He is another one of us Houstonians. And thank you.

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  24. Dr. CynicismApril 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    There's always room in my zombie book collection for one more.

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  25. JustlittlecajunmeApril 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Congrats to your friend. I'll post it on my facebook.

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  26. The EmpressApril 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Props to your friend Jason for publishing a book and to you for being so kind as to pimp it out. Can't wait to read your review!

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  27. RebeccaApril 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    sounds really good will definitely purchase a copy

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  28. Semi True TorystellarApril 28, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Excellent on the achievement and it's wonderful of you to pimp his book. And I never doubted that you have friends outside of the cyberwebz.

    I would love to get my hands on a copy. Maybe after you've read it a giveaway will be in order? Hmmmmm?

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  29. Oilfield TrashApril 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    @ Dr, that is exactly what I like to hear.

    @ Cajun, thank you very much.

    @ Empress, thanks. I can't wait to read it myself.

    @ Becca, thank you!!!

    @ Semi, thank you. I plan on buying a copy for myself and buying another one to do as a give away.

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  30. CkretsGaloreApril 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I showed him some Love! Plus I do like zombies and those book things. Like the old fashioned ones on paper and evurythang.

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  31. Travelin' MikeApril 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hmmmm.... Not much of Zombie fan... but I might have to ready it anyhow. It's cool he got a book published though!! That is awesome!

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  32. BBApril 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Congrats to your friend for finishing it. I started mine and have been on hold for way too long. I'm not a zombie lover but I'll share the word with anyone I know who is.

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  33. The Frisky VirginApril 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    WOW! Huge congratulations to your friend! Zombies actually freak me out, but I started watching that show on AMC about zombies, and actually got hooked on the characters and storyline.

    I like how this story sounds even more than the show!!!

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  34. Al PenwasserApril 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Ooohh, way spooky. Great artwork on the book, too.

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  35. Pat TillettApril 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love me some zim zam zombies...
    Can't wait to see the review!

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  36. Kev D.April 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I'm a zombie film fanatic. Only ever read World War Z in terms of Zombie books, although I am actually working on one of my own, so I have tremendous respect and admiration for your friend for getting through it.

    Great stuff.

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  37. Pinecone StewApril 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This Zombie is on board !!!

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  38. Oilfield TrashApril 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    @ Galore, thank you very much.

    @ Manager, thanks.

    @ Barb, thanks for passing it on.

    @ Virgin, thank you.

    @ Al, yes the artwork is awesome.

    @ Pat, I can't wait to get my hands on it.

    @ Kev, thanks.

    @ Harrygoaz, thank you.

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  39. Jiu Jitsu Los AngelesApril 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Zombies are the new vampires! He'll have no problem working it and selling. It definitely looks like an interesting, but good read.

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  40. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I hope that my brain is delicious.

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  41. David MacaulayApril 30, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    cool - there does seem to be a huge upsurge in interest about zombies and vampires right now

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  42. Hockey CardboardApril 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Not interested in zombies but this is pretty cool. Maybe I'll convert and become interested.

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  43. Merrell MichaelApril 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    That's looks cool! I'll check it out!

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  44. that guyApril 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    cool pimping!
    must.
    check.
    out.
    brains.

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  45. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    You're just bringing me my copy when you come to help me move right? Autographed is good too :o)

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  46. TeachinfourthMay 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    So, would this be a good read-aloud for 5th graders?

    LOL

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  47. that guyMay 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    i gave you and award


    Bruce and Tucker
    Bruce Johnson JADIP

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  48. The Little Penmark GirlMay 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I sometimes think there's a book in my head. But I can't ever get it to come out. Stupid little chicken shit.

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  49. Oilfield TrashMay 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    @ LA, I hope you are right.

    @ Necro, I hope so as well.

    @ David, it has always been there but it is coming more mainstream now.

    @ Ryan, you should.

    @ Jarhead, thanks.

    @ Bruce, yes you must check it out. And I saw the award I just haven't had time to write about it.

    @ Primed, that is correct.

    @ Teach, I am sure it would be fine to read to them.

    @ Aimee, you should try to get it out. You never know, it may be a best seller.

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  50. Pat TillettMay 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love me some zombies and will be sure to check it out!

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  51. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I think that's wonderful, too bad I get nightmares too easily. Sounds like a great book if you're into zombies.

    http://theadorkableditzmissteps.blogspot.com/

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  52. Oilfield TrashMay 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    @ Pat, thank you very much.

    @ Ditz, I am sure it is going to be a great book.

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  53. ThePeachy1May 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    WOOOOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! go speed racer go go speed racer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! proud of ya man! heading over to like your buddy now !

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  54. Oilfield TrashMay 4, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    @ Peachy, thank you!!!!

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  55. Marsha66May 8, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    cool and great timing Zombies are hot right now.

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  56. Oilfield TrashMay 9, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    @ Marsha, thank you.

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