Beyond the Jumbotron From James Giglio

30 October 2023

Beyond the Jumbotron Explores How Immersive Technology Redefines Fan Engagement in the Digital Era

In an era where fans are seeking more than just the traditional game-day experience, industry leader James Giglio, Founder and CEO of MVP Interactive, unveils his latest book today, Beyond the Jumbotron, that explores the ever-evolving landscape of fan engagement.

Today’s fans, particularly millennials, seek immersive and interactive experiences, rendering traditional advertising approaches outdated. Beyond the Jumbotron not only recognizes this shift but also provides a roadmap for a new era of fan engagement, where fans are integral to the experience.

Giglio shares, “We’re transitioning from mere ad placement to immersive engagement. This book offers a glimpse into the future of marketing and fan experiences. I’m excited to share the principles that have powered MVP Interactive’s success and inspire others to transform how they connect with their audience.”

From his childhood dreams in Ocean County, New Jersey, to his experience with a New York advertising agency, he noticed three significant trends: the explosion of iPhone apps, the increasing use of digital signage, and the rise of pop-up events by leading brands. This insight fueled his vision for MVP Interactive, a company dedicated to crafting immersive consumer experiences. Over the years, Giglio’s team has completed 200+ projects, collaborating with leading brands, sports teams, and leagues, including Coca-Cola, Audi, MLB, and NBA.

The book not only unveils the “why” behind the adoption of immersive technology but also provides a comprehensive guide on the “how.” Packed with real-world case studies, the book illustrates the boundless possibilities of new technology, with this just being the beginning. As live events make a triumphant return post-Covid, the book’s launch is impeccably timed. It explores a new hybrid world where human interaction and technology seamlessly converge.

Beyond the Jumbotron is a beacon for fan engagement in the 21st century. A guide for sports properties, brands, and organizations seeking to leverage immersive technology for unforgettable experiences and tangible results.

Beyond the Jumbotron is available for order wherever books and eBooks are sold. For more information, visit [www.jamesgiglio.com]. To purchase, click HERE.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Giglio, Founder and CEO of MVP Interactive [www.mvp-interactive.com] , is a visionary in fusing technology with fan engagement. His leadership has led MVP Interactive to create immersive experiences for global giants such as Coca-Cola, Cox, AT&T, NBA, and more.

Behind The Words with Shelley Shepard Gray

Jocie McKade

30 October 2023

Today, we welcome author Shelley Shepard Gray to the blog to talk about her latest release Her Secret Hope — A Season in Pinecraft Book. Welcome, Shelley. First, give our readers a peek at your new book.

Lilly Kurtz decides to take a job at the Marigold Inn in Pinecraft, and she’s eager to spend more time with her best friends and make new friends who know nothing about her past. When guests Eddie Byler and his grandmother befriend her, she’s sure she made the right decision. However, as her romance with Eddie blossoms, she soon learns that everything in her past cannot be erased, just as Eddie must come to terms with the fact that his views on what is right and wrong might not be as correct as he believed. Only by being completely honest with each other—and with themselves—will Lilly and Eddie learn that their secret hopes and dreams can become their realities.

Readers were first introduced to Lilly Kurtz in Her Heart’s Desire, the first book in your series. Can you please explain why Lilly left her hometown in Middlefield, Ohio and went to Pinecraft?

Lilly Kurtz first leaves her hometown in an attempt to live her life without the stigma of her birth parents’ mistakes.

Lilly has a budding relationship with Eddie Byler, who highly values honesty and trust. But Lilly’s past could threaten their future. What do you feel readers can learn from Lilly and Eddie’s relationship?

This novel focuses not only on the themes of honesty and trust but also God’s grace. It’s my hope that readers will be able to connect with one of the characters in the novel who is searching for the Lord’s acceptance and love.

In addition to facing one’s past, are there other underlying themes found within Her Secret Hope?

I think another theme is friendship and accepting God’s grace. So many of the characters— whether they are in their twenties, forties, or seventies—are often reaching out to others for support or guidance. I loved that each character is eventually reminded that he or she needs not only God’s love but their friends’ and family’s support and love as well.

Her Secret Hope is the final novel in the A Season in Pinecraft series. What was the connecting element for all of the books in your series?

From the beginning, I was anxious to highlight three women who felt like “wallflowers,” who felt like they didn’t really click with their peer group in their hometowns. I wanted to empower them and have them not only find acceptance but learn to value their unique selves. Pinecraft, Florida, a place where Amish from all over America vacation, felt like the perfect spot. So, I strived for each novel to be a different play on “an Amish wallflower on vacation.”

Are there any threads that run through the whole series that will be wrapped up in this book?

No. Each book was written to stand alone.

How have you personally been impacted by this series?

I love to write novels about things that could happen to anyone—my characters just happen to be Amish. Writing this series, with each woman looking for acceptance, love, and friendship, reaffirmed this belief. On a personal note, I truly enjoyed writing this series. It was an upbeat trio of stories highlighting positive themes. It made for a lot of happy writing days!

Why did you choose Pinecraft, Florida, as the setting for your series?

Pinecraft is one of my favorite settings for novels because it’s the only place where Amish from all over the world come together. It’s a unique setting rich with possibilities for new stories. Honestly, I could happily write a dozen books set in Pinecraft—there’s such a fun mixture of people there!

How can readers connect with you?

I’m on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter. I have a private FB group called Shelley Shepard Gray’s Buggy Bunch, which is easy to join and I post often. I also have a “short and sweet” monthly newsletter that readers can sign up for on my website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com.

Thank you for joining us today! It’s always fun to visit Pinecraft.
Readers, here’s a quick look at Her Secret Hope which releases November 7th!

Almost two years after Lilly Kurtz first traveled to Pinecraft, Florida, with friends, she’s decided to make a fresh start there. She’s ready to be new-and-improved Lilly, a Lilly without a past, a Lilly with no secrets. At first, everything goes well. She gets a job, her coworkers feel like family, and she enjoys reconnecting with her friends. But it turns out the past is reluctant to be left behind.

When Lilly meets hardworking farmer Eddie Byler, she can’t get him off of her mind. But then she discovers that Eddie actually lives just a few miles from her hometown in Ohio. Lilly knows that he’s not going to like it when he finds out what secrets she’s been running from. And she knows she could never follow the man she’s falling in love with back to a place where she’s never felt accepted.

Will Lilly have to give up on love in order to find peace? Or could it be that love is actually the solution to all of her problems?

FOLLOWING A HIT RUN IN NEW YORK CITY, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL TO TOUR SELECT CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Jocie McKade

29 October 2023

The tour kicks off in LA, followed by stops in Dallas, Chicago, and Phoenix, with future stops to be announced. Tickets are on sale now for Dog Man: The Musical, a hilarious adventure for the whole family!

Get ready to embark on a hilarious heartfelt family adventure as Dog Man: The Musical hits the stage! Following the success of the show in New York, Dog Man: The Musical will kick off with a limited tour starting in Los Angeles later this year, followed by Dallas, Chicago, and Phoenix, with additional stops to be announced shortly. Based on the worldwide bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey, this heartwarming and hysterical production is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

A hilarious heartfelt family adventure, the NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical has been called an “Epic musical” (New York Family) that is “Non-stop enjoyment from beginning to end” (Plays to See). Dog Man follows the chronicles of a canine superhero who loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the award-winning and worldwide bestselling author and illustrator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.

“Dog Man: The Musical surpasses my highest expectations. It is the ‘Perfect Mash-up’ of memorable music, humor, and love,” said Dog Man creator, Dav Pilkey.

“We are thrilled to continue sharing the musical imagination of our pals George and Harold with family audiences on this upcoming tour,” said TheaterWorksUSA’s Executive Director, Michael Harrington. “We’ve seen that Dog Man: The Musical spreads joy – and slobber – wherever it goes! We cannot wait for families in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix to make memories with us at the theater. Plus, it is always exciting when the show is running as Dav Pilkey fans everywhere prepare for the release of the next Dog Man book in March 2024.”

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Los Angeles, California

Dates: November 21 – January 7

Theater: The Kirk Douglas Theatre (Center Theater Group)

Dallas, Texas

Dates: January 11 – January 28

Theater: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre – Potter Rose Performance Hall (AT&T Performing Arts Center)

Chicago, Illinois

Dates: January 31 – February 25

Theater: The Studebaker Theater

Phoenix, Arizona

Dates: March 7 – March 24

Theater: Herberger Theater Center Stage

Stay tuned for more tour dates, as Dog Man: The Musical is coming soon to cities across the nation. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at dogmanthemusical.com.

Based on the bestselling Dog Man book series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical has a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila (Two-time Emmy Award-winning writer of the PBS show Peg + Cat), and music by Brad Alexander (Drama Desk Nominated See Rock City & Other Destinations), with original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman (NY: Less Than 50%),scenic design by Timothy R. Mackabee (Broadway’s The Elephant Man; Guards at the Taj, Lucille Lortel Award), costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson (Regional: The Addams Family Musical, How I Learned to Drive), lighting design by David Lander (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Benghal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Drama Desk Award) and sound design by Emma Wilk (NY: The Waiting Game, Regional: The Heiress).

The newest installment in the phenomenally popular series, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, will be published by Scholastic on March 19, 2024. The hit graphic novel series has more than 60 million copies in print to date, with translations in 45 languages.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the excitement of Dog Man: The Musical. This thrilling production will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

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Sneak Peek: Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

Jocie McKade

29 October 2023

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

Binding 13 is the explosive first installment of the beloved BookTok sensation from Chloe Walsh. Based in Ireland, the Boys Of Tommen series is bound to captivate and lure you into the world of rugby, love, and teenage heartbreak with the first Tommen couple, Johnny and Shannon.

He wants to save her. She wants to hide.

She’s damaged. He’s determined.

Fate brought them together. Love binds them.

Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he’s a force to be reckoned with, even plagued with a hidden injury. Everyone knows he’s heading straight for the top—but that means there’s no room for mistakes or distractions. Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College, the one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. He needs to stay focused, keep his cool, and not let anything get in the way of the bigger picture.

Except before he knows it, this lonely girl has become his only picture.

Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. But when she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh on her first day, her plans to keep a low profile are at serious risk. As they fall into a complicated friendship and grapple with their undeniable chemistry, hidden pain and complicated secrets threaten to be their undoing—but Johnny won’t give up on Shannon.

No matter what it might cost them both.

Trigger Warnings: physical and verbal abuse, bullying, underage drinking, substance abuse, mature language, suicidal ideation, death, sexual harassment.

ALL-NEW ALL-AGES STAR WARS ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS COMING FROM DARK HORSE COMICS!

Jocie McKade

28 October 2023

Dark Horse Comics and Lucasfilm Publishing announce the launch of a new Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories original graphic novel line. Each volume will stand alone as a brilliant showcase of some of Star Wars most iconic characters. The full line-up includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Qui-Gon Jinn, Rey, General Grievous, Kylo Ren, and Darth Vader. Each volume will be lovingly crafted by Star Wars all-star authors including George Mann (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures—The Nameless Terror), New York Times bestselling writers Cecil Castellucci (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories), Justina Ireland (Star Wars: The High Republic—A Test of Courage), and Michael Moreci (Stranger Things)–just to name a few! Art, colors, and letters are also provided by a stellar cast of Star Wars creators new and old including Andrea Mutti, Lucas Marangon, Michael Atiyeh, and Nick Brokenshire, who each bring their unique style to the Star Wars comics universe. Covers for the Hyperspace Stories OGN line will be illustrated by superstar artist Michael Cho (Shoplifter).

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, which landed in theaters May 19, 1999, this unique series of books will kick off with Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories–Qui-Gon, written by George Mann with art by Andrea Mutti and Gigi Baldassini, arriving in April 2024.

“I’m thrilled to be getting my hands on Qui-Gon at long last!” said writer George Mann, “He’s such an icon of the Prequel era, and it’s a real joy to be able to add to his story. Expect everything from lightsaber battles to creepy investigations, from dark side sects to familiar faces, as we check in on Qui-Gon at three pivotal moments in his life, venturing to the streets of Jedha as a Padawan, to the distant world of Cerosha as a lonesome Jedi Knight, and deep into the wreck of an ancient spaceship as a Jedi Master. Count Dooku! Young Obi-Wan! It’s all here! Plus, of course, the most gorgeous art from Andrea and Gigi.”

Qui-Gon Jinn is one of the most revered Jedi of all time. From his youth as a gifted Padawan under Count Dooku, to his years as a skilled Jedi Master and one of the most respected Force wielders in the history of the Jedi Order, his story is truly remarkable. This particular tale looks at a series of recurring events from across his life, slowly bringing together clues over the years to help Qui-Gon complete the puzzle of some of the Force’s many mysterious followers: The Brotherhood of the Ninth Door. Secret Force abilities could make them a great ally to the Jedi, or a powerful enemy. Master Qui-Gon and his eager young Padawan learner, Obi-Wan Kenobi, must uncover their secrets before they fall into the wrong hands!

“We’re so excited to bring these original graphic novels to Star Wars fans of all ages,” said Michael Siglain, creative director, Lucasfilm publishing. “These are all swashbuckling standalone stories that focus on classic characters and showcase why they’re so beloved and iconic. And in addition to highlighting these galactic heroes and villains, we’re also really embracing the medium, telling tales as only comics can.”

Featuring a cover by award-winning artist Michael Cho, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Qui-Gon Jinn spans 80 pages and is a standard comic size (6.625″ x 10.1875″) original graphic novel, which will arrive in bookstores April 23, 2024 and comic shops on April 24, 2024. Future books will be announced with details at a later date, but you can pre-order Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories–Qui-Gon now at your local comic shop, bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble now for $19.99.

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Announcing the 2023 HUGO Award winners

Jocie McKade

28 October 2023

The best in Science Fiction books…..”The Hugo Awards, first presented in 1953 and presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award. The Hugo Awards are voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention (“Worldcon”), which is also responsible for administering them.”

Winners 2023::::

Best Novel

Nettle & Bone, by T. Kingfisher (Tor Books)
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Del Rey)
The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi (Tor Books)
Legends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree (Tor Books)
Nona the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir (Tordotcom)
The Spare Man, by Mary Robinette Kowal (Tor Books)

Best Novella

Where the Drowned Girls Go, by Seanan McGuire (Tordotcom)
Even Though I Knew the End, by C.L. Polk (Tordotcom)
Into the Riverlands, by Nghi Vo (Tordotcom)
A Mirror Mended, by Alix E. Harrow (Tordotcom)
Ogres, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Solaris)
What Moves the Dead, by T. Kingfisher (Tor Nightfire)

Best Novelette

“The Space-Time Painter”, by Hai Ya (Galaxy’s Edge, April 2022)
“The Difference Between Love and Time”, by Catherynne M. Valente (Someone in Time: Tales of Time-Crossed Romance, Solaris)
“A Dream of Electric Mothers”, by Wole Talabi (Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction, Tordotcom)
“If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You”, by John Chu (Uncanny Magazine, July-August 2022)
“Murder By Pixel: Crime and Responsibility in the Digital Darkness”, by S.L. Huang (Clarkesworld, December 2022)
“We Built This City”, by Marie Vibbert (Clarkesworld, June 2022)

Best Short Story

“Rabbit Test”, by Samantha Mills (Uncanny Magazine, November-December 2022)
“D.I.Y.”, by John Wiswell (Tor.com, August 2022)
“On the Razor’s Edge”, by Jiang Bo (Science Fiction World, January 2022)
“Resurrection”, by Ren Qing, translated by Blake Stone-Banks (Future Fiction/Science Fiction World, December 2022)
“The White Cliff”, by Lu Ban (Science Fiction World, May 2022)
“Zhurong on Mars”, by Regina Kanyu Wang (Frontiers, September 2022)

Best Series

Children of Time Series, by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Pan Macmillan/Orbit)
The Founders Trilogy, by Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey)
The Locked Tomb, by Tamsyn Muir (Tor.com)
October Daye, by Seanan McGuire (DAW)
Rivers of London, by Ben Aaronovitch (Orion)
The Scholomance, by Naomi Novik (Del Rey)

Best Graphic Story or Comic

Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams, by Bartosz Sztybor, Filipe Andrade, Alessio Fioriniello, Roman Titov, Krzysztof Ostrowski (Dark Horse Books)
DUNE: The Official Movie Graphic Novel, by Lilah Sturges, Drew Johnson, Zid (Legendary Comics)
Monstress vol. 7: Devourer, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Image Comics)
Once & Future Vol 4: Monarchies in the UK, by Kieron Gillen / Dan Mora (BOOM! Studios)
Saga, Vol. 10, by Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples, Fonografiks (Image Comics)
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Matheus Lopes (DC Comics)

Best Related Work

Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes, by Rob Wilkins (Doubleday)
Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road, by Kyle Buchanan (William Morrow)
Buffalito World Outreach Project, by Lawrence M. Schoen (Paper Golem LLC)
Chinese Science Fiction, An Oral History, Volume 1, by Yang Feng (Chengdu Times Press)
“The Ghost of Workshops Past”, by S.L. Huang (Tor.com)
Still Just a Geek: An Annotated Memoir, by Wil Wheaton (William Morrow)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

Everything Everywhere All at Once, screenplay by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Sheinert (IAC Films / Gozie AGBO)
Avatar: The Way of Water, screenplay by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver, directed by James Cameron (Lightstorm Entertainment / TSG Entertainment II)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, screenplay by Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole, directed by Ryan Coogler (Marvel Studios)
Nope, written by Jordan Peele, directed by Jordan Peele (Universal Pictures / Monkeypaw Productions)
Severance (Season 1), written by Dan Erickson, Anna Ouyang Moench et al., directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle (Red Hour Productions / Fifth Season)
Turning Red, screenplay by Julia Cho and Domee Shi, directed by Domee Shi (Walt Disney Studios / Pixar Animation Studios)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form

The Expanse: “Babylon’s Ashes”, written by Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck, Naren Shankar, directed by Breck Eisner (Alcon Entertainment)
Andor: “One Way Out”, written by Beau Willimon, Tony Gilroy, and George Lucas, directed by Toby Haynes (Lucasfilm)
Andor: “Rix Road”, written by Tony Gilroy and George Lucas, directed by Benjamin Caron (Lucasfilm)
For All Mankind: “Stranger in a Strange Land”, written by Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, directed by Craig Zisk (Tall Ship Productions/Sony Pictures Television)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: “Whose Show is This?”, written by Jessica Gao, Francesca Gailes, and Jacqueline Gailes, directed by Kat Coiro (Marvel Entertainment)
Stranger Things: “Chapter Four: Dear Billy”, written by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, and Paul Dichter, directed by Shawn Levy (21 Laps Entertainment)

Best Editor, Short Form

Neil Clarke
Scott H. Andrews
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Sheree Renée Thomas
Xu Wang
Feng Yang

Best Editor, Long Form

Lindsey Hall
Ruoxi Chen
Lee Harris
Sarah Peed
Huan Yan
Haijun Yao

Best Professional Artist

Enzhe Zhao
Sija Hong
Kuri Huang
Paul Lewin
Alyssa Winans
Jian Zhang

Best Semiprozine

Uncanny Magazine, publishers and editors-in-chief: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas; managing/poetry editor Chimedum Ohaegbu; managing editor Monte Lin; nonfiction editor Meg Elison; podcast producers Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.
Escape Pod, co-editors Mur Lafferty & Valerie Valdes; Assistant editors Benjamin C. Kinney & Premee Mohamed, host Tina Connolly, producers Summer Brooks and Adam Pracht
FIYAH, edited by the entire FIYAH team
khōréō, edited by Team khōréō
PodCastle, co-Editors Shingai Njeri Kagunda and Eleanor R. Wood; Assistant Editor Sofia Barker; Host Matt Dovey; Audio Producers Peter Adrian Behravesh, Devin Martin, and Eric Valdes
Strange Horizons, edited by The Strange Horizons Editorial Team

Best Fanzine

Zero Gravity Newspaper, by RiverFlow and Ling Shizhen
Chinese Academic SF Express, by Latssep and Tianluo_Qi
Galactic Journey, by Gideon Marcus, Janice Marcus, Tammi Bozich, Erica Frank, Arel Lucas, and Mark Yon
Journey Planet, by Regina Kanyu Wang, Yen Ooi, Arthur Liu, Jean Martin, Erin Underwood, Steven H Silver, Pádraig Ó Méalóid and their other co-editors.
Nerds of a Feather, by Roseanna Pendlebury, Arturo Serrano, Paul Weimer, Adri Joy, Joe Sherry, Vance Kotrla, G. Brown
Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog, by Olav Rokne and Amanda Wakaruk

Best Fancast

Hugo, Girl!, by Haley Zapal, Amy Salley, Lori Anderson, and Kevin Anderson
Coode Street Podcast, presented by Jonathan Strahan and Gary K. Wolfe, produced by Jonathan Strahan
Hugos There, by Seth Heasley
Kalanadi, created and presented by Rachel
Octothorpe, by John Coxon, Alison Scott, and Liz Batty
Worldbuilding for Masochists, by Cass Morris, Rowenna Miller, Marshall Ryan Maresca

Best Fan Writer

Chris M. Barkley
Bitter Karella
Arthur Liu
RiverFlow
Jason Sanford
Örjan Westin

Best Fan Artist

Richard Man
Iain Clark
Laya Rose
Alison Scott
España Sheriff
Orion Smith

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (presented by the World Science Fiction Society)

Akata Woman (The Nsibidi Scripts), by Nnedi Okorafor (Viking Books for Young Readers)
Bloodmarked, by Tracy Deonn (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak, by Charlie Jane Anders (Tor Teen/Titan Books)
The Golden Enclaves, by Naomi Novik (Del Rey)
In the Serpents Wake, by Rachel Hartman (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods, by Catherynne M. Valente (Margaret K. McElderry Books)

Astounding Award for Best New Writer (presented by Dell Magazines)

Travis Baldree (1st year of eligibility)
Naseem Jamnia (1st year of eligibility)
Isabel J Kim (2nd year of eligibility)
Maijia Liu (1st year of eligibility)
Everina Maxwell (2nd year of eligibility)
Weimu Xin (2nd year of eligibility)

Groundbreaking Book Series is the Holistic Health Revolution You Can’t Ignore

Jocie McKade

28 October 2023

Unlock the Future of Transformative Wellness: Sanela Kisic’s Groundbreaking Book Series is the Holistic Health Revolution You Can’t Ignore

Lost in the labyrinth of wellness fads and dietary detox trends? Yearning for a transformative, holistic health approach to health? Discover Sanela Kisic’s life-altering wellness book series that promises more than just wellness—it’s your definitive gateway to extraordinary well-being and a balanced lifestyle and integrated wellness.

Why This Book Series is a Cut Above the Rest:

Depth Over Quick Fixes: In a digital landscape flooded with superficial health hacks, Sanela Kisic’s book series emerges as a beacon of depth and transformation.
Scientifically Backed: Seamlessly fusing cutting-edge scientific research with ancestral holistic remedies, this series is a pinnacle of evidence-based holistic health.
A Comprehensive Guide: This isn’t just another wellness guide; this is your essential health transformation roadmap to a life-altering, sustainable wellness revolution, integrating physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Ready for deep, transformative, holistic health?

The Quick Fixes You Need—Backed by Science and Wisdom:

Targeted Solutions: Struggling with relentless weight gain, mood imbalances, or persistent gut issues? Experience not just relief, but real, emotionally liberating healing.
Scientific and Ancestral Wisdom: Sanela Kisic’s transformative series offers targeted solutions backed by modern research and timeless ancient holistic practices.
Holistic Healing: Say goodbye to band-aid solutions and temporary relief; embrace sustainable holistic healing.

The Journey Awaits:

Life-Long Odyssey: “Transform, don’t conform,” emphasizes Sanela Kisic. Your wellness journey is not a pit stop but a life-long odyssey.
Holistic Self-Discovery: Each book in this series serves as a stepping stone toward holistic self-discovery, personal growth, and enduring well-being.
Revitalize Your Health: Immerse yourself in wellness practices of mindfulness, optimal nutrition, emotional balance, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Global Wellness Revolution: Sanela Kisic is igniting a global wellness revolution that transcends individual well-being.
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COMIC CON RADIO & ABLAZE LAUNCH THE FRIGHTENINGLY REALISTIC POST APOCALYPTIC SERIES ALMOST DEAD

Jocie McKade

27 October 2023

Series from Spoiler Magazine and Comic Con Radio founder Galaxy and Eisner nominated artist Ryan Benjamin charts a woman’s quest to survive and reunite with her family in a shattered new world.

Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE delivers a notable horror genre release with the print and digital debut of ALMOST DEAD on October 31st.

Arriving in plenty of time for Halloween, ALMOST DEAD is an intriguing post-apocalyptic horror-drama adventure about triumph, growth and the resiliency of the human spirit brought to you by writer and Comic Con Radio/Spoiler Magazine founder, Galaxy, and the Eisner-nominated artist, Ryan Benjamine (Batman Beyond, Star Wars, Xmen, Grifter), which redefines the genre, with a cinematic approach and strong attention to detail.

ALMOST DEAD Issue 1, story by Galaxy, artwork by Ryan Benjamin
SRP: $3.99 – Available October 31st
Somewhere between pure exhilaration and sheer terror is Almost Dead!

After having an accident on her way home to visit her family, Sara Walker awakens to find that the world has changed. Now she must travel up the Eastern Seaboard, using suppressed survival skills she learned as a child, in hopes of reuniting with her loved ones during a viral pandemic that has turned humans into monsters. Set in 2005, Sara unites with old acquaintances and new friends along the way, and her struggle to survive will be both an unexpectedly exciting journey and an absolute horror.

Relentlessly vicious, Almost Dead isn’t a typical apocalyptic story. It adeptly weaves conspiracy with historical flashbacks and shows how perhaps everything we’ve learned in textbooks has been altered over time.

Spoiler Media/Comic Con Radio & ABLAZE Launches Post Apocalyptic Comic Book Series ALMOST DEAD

ALMOST DEAD is a story of triumph and the will to survive, says writer/creator Galaxy. !It’s also about family and new friends and overcoming obstacles. Most of all, it’s a very serious and realistic story. Having survived the COVID pandemic, humanity has a sense that anything can happen. Catastrophic possibilities are no longer purely theoretical and that presents many intriguing opportunities for me to explore with this story and its characters.

“The realism of ALMOST DEAD is what makes it so scary…and compelling,” says ABLAZE co- founder, Rich Young. “Humanity’s will to survive is indomitable and ALMOST DEAD’s story premise and characters are extremely relatable and inspiring. Galaxy and Ryan Benjamin have created a tale that will leave a lasting impression on readers, and we look forward to them discovering this new series from ABLAZE.”

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Sneak Peek: A Need for Violence by Dusty Richards

Jocie McKade

27 October 2023

A Need for Violence by Dusty Richards

In this sprawling, multigenerational frontier saga from Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards, the epic journey west takes a deadly turn when the Harrigans get caught in a war between two rival tribes…

Spring, 1850. After a brutally long winter in the Rockies, Mack Harrigan and his growing family have learned to manage the harsh realities of frontier life. Their new friends, the Shoshone, have taught them the skills they need to survive in this rugged land, from tracking and hunting to fishing and foraging. But the skills they need most are those of the Shoshone warrior—when their camp is attacked by an enemy tribe. . .

Sometimes there is a need for violence. This is one of those times.

The attackers are merciless. They crush the skulls of their victims. Slice off their scalps. And kidnap children as prisoners of war. The Harrigans are horrified by the bloodshed and brutality of the attack—and are determined to fight back alongside the Shoshone. But their mission to save the children will ultimately send the battling Harrigans even deeper into the wild frontier. Farther west than most dare to travel. And closer to finding the American dream—if they survive. . .

PODCAST::Horror Grand Master Author Ray Garton gets Spooky on Book Lights

Jocie McKade

27 October 2023

Horror Grand Master Author Ray Garton gets Spooky on Book Lights

LISTEN HERE!!

Since he was eight years old, all Ray wanted to be was a writer, and since 1984, he has been fortunate enough to spend his life writing full time. He’s written over 60 books — novels and novellas in the horror and suspense genres, collections of short stories, movie novelizations and TV tie-ins — with more in the works. In 2006 he was presented with the World Horror Grand Master Award.

Ray is active on social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, and you can also visit his home on the internet at http://www.raygartononline.com

And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com

Book Lights – shining a light on good books!

Here’s a quick look at Ray’s latest release NIGHT LIFE:

When Ray Garton’s Live Girls was published in 1987, it changed the face of vampire fiction. The gritty, urban story of Davey Owen’s dark seduction and reluctant transformation into a creature of the undead has become a classic of the genre.

In Night Life, nearly two decades after battling the vampires of the Midnight Club in New York City, Davey is a marked man. He lives a quiet life in Los Angeles with the love of his life, Casey Thorne. The vampires he did not destroy back then have been hunting him ever since, eager to take their revenge—and now they have found him. For what he did to them, they are determined to make him pay with his last drop of blood. With the help of old friends and new allies, Davey and Casey must face the bloodthirsty nightmare of their past. This time, they may not have a future.

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