If you’ve been waiting for the paperback of my novel, My Favorite Band Does Not Exist, the wait is over! The paperback is now on sale on Amazon, right here, for a mere $8.99! It’s the same crazy and action-packed book as the hardcover edition, only cheaper. So I hope you’ll jump on board and see what all the fuss is about. And remember: just because it was named a Top Ten First Novel for Youth by Booklist doesn’t mean it won’t be big fun for adult readers, too. Here’s the lovely cover:

And here’s a bit about the story:  Idea Deity believes that he exists in a novel written by an omnipotent author and that he will die in chapter 64. Reacher Mirage sings lead in the undercover rock band Youforia, a band that exists in Idea’s world as an Internet hoax that Idea himself perpetuated. Beautiful and mysterious Eunice Truant links their destinies, and when they all meet within the pages of the epic fantasy novel Fireskull’s Revenant, the threat of chapter 64 looms large. Being trapped in a bad book can be a nightmare—just ask Idea Deity.

My 80th e-book from Pie Press just went on sale right here on Amazon!  It’s titled 7 More Comic Book Scripts, and it features a glorious cover by brazen Ben Baldwin.  Here it is:

Not bad, huh?  I think it’s a fittingly cool cover for e-book #80.  Here are some more details about what you’ll find inside this history-making volume:

Comic book and superhero fans, rejoice! This volume includes seven scripts—a mix of superheroes, mobsters, horror, and humor—from a writer whose work has been published by DC Comics, among others. Robert T. Jeschonek has written plenty of scripts in his career, and these seven will shine a light on his writing process, his wild imagination…and some thrilling and thought-provoking adventures. The latest in a series collecting some of his best work, this action-packed book includes seven scripts:

“You’re Listening to Alter Ego Talk Radio 1050″: A radio call-in psychiatrist gets his kicks doling out advice to nutty superheroes…until he says the wrong thing to a head case with the ultimate power.

“The Cold Shoulder”: How do you handle the world’s mightiest Mafia enforcer gone rogue? Drive him to suicide, and hope he doesn’t kill you first.

“Redneck Neighbor”: What’s worse? Having an obnoxious upstairs neighbor who’s a vampire, or one who’s a country music singer? Put them both together, and your life becomes a living hell.

“The Super Hitman’s Secret Power”: An F.B.I. agent who’s about to lose everything seeks out the one man with the power to save him: his old enemy, the super hitman whose life he ruined years ago.

“Deadly Standoff”: What happens when a superhero finds himself caught in a no-win situation? With a child’s life at stake, can he still find the strength to make a difference?

“Hot Potato”: An STD with a mind of its own seizes control of its host. Can the “Barnacles” be stopped before they drive a good man to commit an unspeakably horrific crime?

“Neil Ballantyne, Hellraker:  No Good Deed”: A priest saves souls by summoning demons, proving the existence of Heaven and God by demonstrating the influence of Hell. But when his scheme goes horribly wrong, only Neil Ballantyne, the supernatural fixer, stands a chance of stopping a rash of atrocities.

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So there you have it.  The 80th e-book from Pie Press, available for a mere $6.99.  And we have no intention of slowing down from here.  E-book number 100 is on its way, and wait till you see what we have cooked up for that one!

A review of my recent superhero e-book, The Wife Who Never Was, appears right here on Superheronovels.com. I hope you’ll check it out and give the e-book itself a read, too. You don’t have to be a superhero fan or comic book aficionado to enjoy this tale of a very super man who loses the woman he loves when his world is suddenly turned upside-down by a wicked writer. Here’s the cover by brilliant Ben Baldwin:

You can find it here for the Kindle, here for the Nook, and on iTunes. Here’s a bit more about the story: What happens when a truly super hero loses the love of his life in the continuity overhaul of his fictional universe? Mighty Pinnacle’s super memory won’t let him forget his lost marriage to Doris Dane, and his aching heart drives him to search everywhere for a way to bring her back. But all his power might not be enough when he runs up against a force from beyond his world, an enemy with the secret to his suffering. In the end, Pinnacle might not even be able to save himself from a staggering menace who can rewrite reality as he sees fit.

My new audiobook, Dolphin Knight, just went on sale at Audible.com! You can find it right here, read by Kristin Allison. Dolphin Knight is a fantasy tale for younger listeners, set in an ancient seagoing kingdom where talking dolphin knights in shining armor help their human queen, Cryssa, to unite warring tribes and find happiness. Girls, especially, will love it. Here’s the cover, by the one and only Ben Baldwin.

I’m really happy with how this production came out. Kristin is a true professional and did a wonderful job bringing the novel to life. It’s my first audiobook, and I hope you’ll check it out. Here’s a bit more about the story:

How can a teenage girl who’s afraid of the water become queen of a kingdom above and beneath the sea?  Raised on savageSharkIsland, Cryssa Seachild escapes to her true home, a tropical Camelot protected by talking dolphin knights in shining armor.  A dolphin knight named Seek helps Cryssa overcome her fear of the water and forge a new destiny as queen of land and sea…but Cryssa struggles with her dual heritage, torn between the ways of dolphins and sharks.  When the people ofSharkIslandspring a trap to steal back Cryssa, her world explodes in a war between armies of human warriors and sea creatures.  Cryssa must risk everything to end the war single-handedly, save the dolphin knight she loves, and forge a brighter tomorrow for the clashing kingdoms.

Fringe, the very cool scifi TV series, has been renewed for another season! To celebrate this great news, SmartPop Books has put my 2011 Fringe essay online, in full, for your reading pleasure. The essay, titled “Fringe Double-Blinded Me With Science,” appeared in last year’s SmartPop book Fringe Science. If you didn’t pick up the book, this is your chance to read the essay. You can find it right here, on the SmartPop website…but hurry! It will only be available until Sunday, May 6, at 12:00AM. And if you’re a Fringe fan or thinking of becoming one, check out the book from last year right here on Amazon or right here on Barnes and Noble. Here’s the cover:

You can read a cool review of one of my e-books right here on the Superheronovels.com website.  The review by earnest Eric Searleman is short and sweet, focusing on my twisted superhero tale Forced Partnership.  Here’s my favorite bit:  “No one understands gloriously defective supermen better than Jeschonek.”

Forced Partnership is on sale here for the Kindle, here for the Nook, and here for most other e-reading devices.  Check out the brain-shattering cover by brilliant Ben Baldwin:

Here’s a bit about the story to whet your whistle, as well: Hero-on-sidekick violence explodes in this hard-hitting super-hero tale. Why does Partycrasher, dark avenger of the night, give his sidekick (also codenamed “Partycrasher”) the beating of a lifetime?  Could it be the cowled crusader has fallen under the influence of sexy reformed bad girl Linda Loveblind, aka Partygirl? Or has the sidekick truly committed a heinous crime for which there can be no forgiveness? Maybe the answer is none of the above. A much deeper and darker delusion might be dominating the shadowy super-knight’s mind. His sidekick begs for mercy and fights to break through before it’s too late…but he’s quickly running out of time. With each passing moment and punishing blow, the attack looks more like a murder in the making.

My new novel is due out soon–Rising Sun, Falling Shadows, based on the Tannhäuser role-playing game. It’s a cool mix of fiction genres:  military, suspense, horror, alternate history, and science fiction. In preparation for the book’s release, Fantasy Flight Games has published the first part of an interview with me, in which I talk about the novel. Check it out right here. You can also find it here, at the Tannhäuser blog. And to whet your appetite, here’s a bit more about the novel and what it’s about: 

Rising Sun, Falling Shadows is based in the war-torn alternate history of Tannhäuser. This gripping tale brings fan-favorite characters vividly to life, while drawing newcomers into a war-torn world where science and the supernatural clash to determine the fate of humanity. In the midst of perpetual war, a far-eastern warrior sect with a shadowy agenda has set out toward the evergreen peninsula of Kamchatka. Can Union Major John McNeal and the elite soldiers of the 42nd Marines stop their sinister plot before it’s too late? And what terrible powers lie hidden in the verdant wilderness? The race is on to discover ancient secrets that could finally bring the Great War to its climactic end!

Can you believe it’s been two years already?  In February 2010, I started my own indie publishing outfit, Tsetse Press, with a single e-book title, “The Greatest Serial Killer in the Universe.”  Two years later, Tsetse Press has become Pie Press, and one title has become seventy.  To mark the occasion, business website mo.com (as in “M.O.” as in “modus operandi”) has featured me and Pie Press in its latest edition.  Follow this link to check out the interview.  It’s an honor to be included on this very cool site, and I’m glad to have the chance to celebrate the birthday of Pie Press by talking about the early days, the current state of affairs, and my hopes for the future.  I hope you’ll take a look and help me blow out the candles on the Pie Press birthday cake!  What’s my big wish for the new year?  You know I can’t tell you that…

The latest chapter of my weekly thriller serial, Heaven Bent, is now on sale!  Here’s the awesome cover by kick-butt Ben Baldwin:

You can buy it here for the Kindle, here for the Nook, and here for other e-reader devices.  And here’s the story in a nutshell:   Stag the movie star was on a roll. But when he ignored a warning from his future self, he ended up dead. At least he made it to Heaven–but it’s a Heaven unlike any he ever imagined, filled with dangers, secrets, and an incredible cast of friends and foes. In Part 3, Stag faces eternal damnation and something even more stressful:  a celebrity awards ceremony of the living dead. A famous rapper pal tells him he’s been drafted for a revolution against the powers that be, but a bigger blast rocks Stag’s world when the actress hosting the awards show unveils a bombshell of a surprise.

Did you know superhero prose fiction is making waves? It’s a rising genre, perhaps because of the success of films like The Dark Knight, Thor, and Captain America. In fact, there are so many new superhero books and stories being published, a whole blog is dedicated to them.  Superheronovels.com features the latest news and reviews, including coverage of my own superhero work. Recently, the site’s creator, Eric Searleman, reviewed my latest e-book tale, Forced Betrayal. Check out the review right here. And this is the awesome cover by brilliant Ben Baldwin:

This is the sequel to an earlier superhero e-book of mine titled Forced Retirement, in which the world’s most powerful hero comes down with Alzheimer’s and wreaks havoc. The two books are part of a series I call Forced Heroics.  A third volume, Forced Partnership, is coming soon to an e-reader device near you. The new series rated a mention in another recent post at Superheronovels.com, which you can see right here.

The story of Forced Betrayal goes like this: Who murdered the girlfriend of the World’s Mightiest Heroine? Super-powered Hericane will stop at nothing to find out who killed the woman she loved. But when she teams with Bonnie Taggart, internal affairs investigator for the Superhuman Protectorate, the search leads in unexpected directions. Fighting their way through the darkest corners of Isosceles City, Hericane and Bonnie tear the truth from criminal chimpanzees, crooked promoters, and hateful cops, only to fall prey to a terrible trap. The hunters become the hunted as Hericane and Bonnie go on the run, barely staying a step ahead of the super hit squads out to slay them. Solving the case is the only way to survive–but the secrets they unearth will jeopardize much more than their lives. Because exposing the truth might just lead to the greatest superhuman catastrophe of all time. A catastrophe that no one will walk away from.

You can buy Forced Betrayal right here for the Kindle, here for the Nook, and here for other e-reader devices.  The price is a mere $3.99.