As a reminder, you only have until Midnight on 11/27 to enter to win a Free copy of Writers Workshop of Horror, edited by Michael Knost.
Click here to read about the contest and learn how to enter.
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You Know You Want It…
I first mentioned here about my appearance at the 2010 National Haunters Convention.
As promised, I have some coupons now ready for you to request from me, if you would like to go and want to save a hefty $15.00 off the $25.00 admission price. Below is what the full-sized and full-color coupon looks like.
There are 40 of these coupons available. I do have another 40, but will be using those at my discretion in other ways. So, be one of the first 40 to request one and I’ll mail it out to you Free of charge to your home. I can’t guarantee that it will be mailed out in a week or even the next month, but I promise you that you will have it prior to the convention.
To request a coupon (you can request up to 2 per address), simply email me (ty_schwamberger@yahoo.com) with a subject line of ‘Coupon Request for NHC’ and include your full name and mailing address in the body of the email.
National Haunters Convention
The National Haunters Convention, runs from April 29th – May 2nd 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Kind of Prussia, Pennsylvania. They will have over 108,000 square feet of space that will be filled with some of the best vendors in the haunting industry, along with having several different classes and even a haunted tour. There are so many things that go on during this event that it is simply impossible to list them all here. Instead, visit their site and spend some time cruising around and check out all that they have to offer.
Not only am I mentioning this convention because it’s an awesome event, but also since I have been invited to be the ‘Horror Author Guest of Honor’ at the event. I will be at the convention from Friday, April 30th – Saturday, May 1st (times will be announced at a later date). Among all the other events going on during the weekend, I will be doing several book signings (books will be available for purchase) and possibly showing the completed short film, Cake Batter, that was based off my short story by the same title (these will also be on sale at the event). When the specific times of me being at the table selling my books and the movie become available, I will make sure to let you know.
Also, in the near future I will be offering to send you a special discounted coupon for the event which is regularly priced at $25.00 (which is still a hell of a deal). I promise you that the coupon will be quite generous, so you’ll want to check back often so you can then get your fan reservation at the event squared away asap.
This should be an exciting event and am definitely looking forward to it!
Reminders…
LIVE Chat #2 Scheduled
Back on September 2nd I held my first LIVE Chat on Facebook. Now it’s time to do it all again.
Like last time, it will work like this. If you’re not already one of my friends on Facebook (or don’t even have an account yet – in which case you really need to get with the times and sign up), you would add me. Next, you would go to my Facebook Fan Club page (which was set up by a great fan in the UK) and Join the Group. My regular page is a great place to read the daily ins and outs of my life and the fan club page, well, that’s just plain cool!
After you have added me as a friend on my regular Facebook page, you then come online on Wednesday, November 11th @ 8:00pm. I will make a Wall Post at that time when the ‘chat lines are open’ and you can begin to ask me whatever questions (writing related or not) you would like to know. I will do my best to answer each and every question to the best of my abilities. As far as how long the chat lasts, that either depends on when you get tired of reading what I’ve gotta say or I’ve had one beer too many and I say the hell with it…
Hope to see both returning and new faces on both of my pages and to talk with a bunch of you on Nov. 11th at 8:00! I’ll be posting a reminder on this site and both of my pages a day or two before the event.
Cake Batter – Update
If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll know I spent a few hours today on set of the filming of my short story, ‘Cake Batter’, which has been adapted into a short film.
I got to meet the actress that is playing one of the three roles, talked with two of the people shooting the film and did my interview for the features section of the soon-to-come DVD. While the film is technically still in Production (they are finishing up the few last shots), it is also being edited and put together at the same time. The total run time of the short film will be around 25 minutes in length.
I had a great time today and am very excited to see the finished product (got to see some of what they have already shot and it looks amazing!) and for it to come out on DVD so all of you can buy and enjoy it as well!
More to come as things develop.
Win a Free Copy of Writers Workshop Of Horror
I mentioned awhile back about pre-ordering your own copy of Writers Workshop Of Horror, edited by Michael Knost and published by Woodland Press. Since that time the book has been released and become an overnight sensation for readers and writers alike who love the horror genre. The book has been praised by; Rue Morgue Magazine, Fangoria Magazine, Horror World, countless fans, writers and many many others. You can view the entire list of contributors and what the book is all about by visiting the book’s site linked above.
Because this is such an important book for beginning and existing horror (and every other genre) writers and fans, my good friend, Keith Davis, CEO of Woodland Press, has generously donated a few copies of this book to use for a contest on this site.
How To Win:
Send an email to me (ty_schwamberger@yahoo.com) with a subject line of ‘Writers Workshop Of Horror Contest’ and include your full name and mailing address (you must provide this in your entry or it will be thrown out). Only one entry per person per household. Contest runs from 10/27/09 – 11/27/09. Winner will be notified via email on or shortly after 11/29/09 and announced on this site, as well. Note: This is for one copy of the book. The other copy will be given away in a contest at a later date.
Good Luck and remember to check out all the other great titles offered by Woodland Press when you visit their website!!
Book Review Published
My latest book review for Withersin Magazine – Dragging Wings by Jennifer Caress has been published.
Click here to read the review on this collection of paranormal short stories.
A Tribute To Richard Laymon
As many of you know, Richard Laymon is, was, and always will be my favorite horror author. That’s not to say I don’t have quite a few authors I really enjoy and are friends with, but Laymon’s stuff is what first inspired me to start writing my own scary stuff. Many of you have even commented to me that my writing is similiar to his and even though that is an honor to hear, I can only hope to be as well respected and prolific as he.
Having said all that, I was recently cruising YouTube (where you can also watch the book trailer to Night School) and found this tribute video to Laymon. I thought it was interesting and well done and wanted to share it with you here as well.
Click here to check out the video.
Book Review Published
My latest book review for Withersin Magazine – Murderland Part I – H8 by Garrett Cook has been published.
Click here to read the review (scroll to the bottom of the page).
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