Updates! Updates! Updates!
I haven't really been updating LiveJournal lately, in favor of centralizing everything at my website, but a lot of you probably think "Screw his website!!!" And since I have a new book out, I figured I'd send this quick summary of all of the awesomeness, near-awesomeness, and blatant mediocrity at http://www.jeffstrand.com/
So...Dweller, my second mass market novel from Leisure Books, is now on the shelves of your local bookstore.
Famous Monsters of Filmland said: “This book took me back to the days when monster movies were about the story, not flashy CGI effects and gore. You remember those movies where you cheered for the monster to win. Whether it was Frankenstein’s Monster, the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, the Ymir of 20 Million Miles To Earth, the Creature From The Black Lagoon or King Kong, I always felt for the monster who was put in their predicament by the actions of man. Dweller plays along the same lines and does so with the same visceral impact I felt with those movies of yesteryear. Strand’s writing is better than ever. If you liked Pressure you are going to love Dweller.”
The Savannah Morning News said: “On the surface just a ‘monster story’, Dweller also operates on a much deeper level. Strand has, in deceptively simple fashion, written a beautiful story which explores the complicated nature of relationships, loyalties, and how one decides who the most important person in their life is. What Strand has accomplished with Dweller is nothing short of amazing, and you owe it to yourself to experience it.”
The Horror Fiction Review said: “A best bet for any monster enthusiast.”
In addition to links to the above reviews, my website contains...
--Information on an exciting contest where you can win a free signed manuscript of my next novel, Wolf Hunt, months before it’s published! (Criminal activity required.)
--My Diabolical Radio interview, recorded live but now available non-live for your listening convenience!
--The results of my job co-hosting the latest episode of Dread Media, where we talk about my books, review Return of the Living Dead II, and answer lots of listener questions! There's an extended joke about cheese that doesn't really go anywhere.
--A Very Special Issue of Dark Recesses Press, with an interview, a short story, and my "Strand Babbles" column.
--An interview with Canadian novelty music superstar Trevor Strong of The Arrogant Worms, who also did the amazing "Dweller" song that will get stuck into your head and never, ever, ever, ever, ever escape.
--My attempt to cash in on the mash-up craze by writing Brian Keene’s The Rising (Without Zombies).
--And even way more stuff than that.
It's all at http://www.jeffstrand.com/
Though I should probably just figure out how to make my website updates feed over here, which would eliminate the need for dumb posts like this one...
So...Dweller, my second mass market novel from Leisure Books, is now on the shelves of your local bookstore.
Famous Monsters of Filmland said: “This book took me back to the days when monster movies were about the story, not flashy CGI effects and gore. You remember those movies where you cheered for the monster to win. Whether it was Frankenstein’s Monster, the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, the Ymir of 20 Million Miles To Earth, the Creature From The Black Lagoon or King Kong, I always felt for the monster who was put in their predicament by the actions of man. Dweller plays along the same lines and does so with the same visceral impact I felt with those movies of yesteryear. Strand’s writing is better than ever. If you liked Pressure you are going to love Dweller.”
The Savannah Morning News said: “On the surface just a ‘monster story’, Dweller also operates on a much deeper level. Strand has, in deceptively simple fashion, written a beautiful story which explores the complicated nature of relationships, loyalties, and how one decides who the most important person in their life is. What Strand has accomplished with Dweller is nothing short of amazing, and you owe it to yourself to experience it.”
The Horror Fiction Review said: “A best bet for any monster enthusiast.”
In addition to links to the above reviews, my website contains...
--Information on an exciting contest where you can win a free signed manuscript of my next novel, Wolf Hunt, months before it’s published! (Criminal activity required.)
--My Diabolical Radio interview, recorded live but now available non-live for your listening convenience!
--The results of my job co-hosting the latest episode of Dread Media, where we talk about my books, review Return of the Living Dead II, and answer lots of listener questions! There's an extended joke about cheese that doesn't really go anywhere.
--A Very Special Issue of Dark Recesses Press, with an interview, a short story, and my "Strand Babbles" column.
--An interview with Canadian novelty music superstar Trevor Strong of The Arrogant Worms, who also did the amazing "Dweller" song that will get stuck into your head and never, ever, ever, ever, ever escape.
--My attempt to cash in on the mash-up craze by writing Brian Keene’s The Rising (Without Zombies).
--And even way more stuff than that.
It's all at http://www.jeffstrand.com/
Though I should probably just figure out how to make my website updates feed over here, which would eliminate the need for dumb posts like this one...