Spotlight: Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc + Giveaway

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Title: Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc
Author: Ash Bishop
Release Date: 09/06/2022
Genre(s): Science Fiction
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Finding work is easy. Staying alive is a little bit harder.

When Russ Wesley finds an unusual artifact in his grandfather’s collection of rare antiquities, the last thing he expects is for it to draw the attention of a ferocious alien from a distant planet. Equally surprising is the adventurous team of intergalactic exterminators dispatched to deal with the alien threat. They’re a little wild, and a little reckless. Worse yet, they’re so impressed with Russ’s marksmanship that they insist he join their squad . . . whether he wants to or not.


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Ash Bishop is a lifetime reader and a lifetime nerd, loving all things science fiction and fantasy. He has been a high school English teacher, and worked in the video game industry, as well as in educational app development. He even used to fetch coffee for Quentin Tarantino during the production of the film Jackie Brown. Bishop currently produces script coverage for a major Hollywood studio, but he spends his best days at home in Southern California with his wonderful wife and two wonderful children. He earned an MFA in Creative Writing from San Diego State University.


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Spotlight & Creator Interview: The Last Book You’ll Ever Read + Giveaway

THE LAST BOOK YOU'LL EVER READ

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE LAST BOOK YOU’LL EVER READ by Cullen Bunn & Leila Leiz Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

Title: THE LAST BOOK YOU’LL EVER READ: The Complete Series

Author: Cullen Bunn (author), Leila Leiz (Illustrations), Giada Marchisio (Colorist), Jim Campbell (Letterer)

Pub. Date: Se4ptember 20, 2022

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 192

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NiBooks, KoboTBD, Bookshop.org

A supernatural horror thriller for readers of Chuck Palahniuk (Lullaby and Haunted: A Novel),  Marisha Pessl,(Night Film), and Scarlett Thomas (The End of Mr. Y), The Last Book You’ll Ever Read tells the terrifying story of a woman who knows the horrific truth about the past – and future – of humankind, and, when captured in her book SATYR, it becomes the catalyst for worldwide, mind-numbing violence.

Read this book at your own peril.

Olivia Kade wrote the book that ended the world. Now she needs someone who won’t read it.

Civilization is a lie. Hidden deep in our genes is the truth. And it is slowly clawing its way to the surface. Olivia Kade knows the truth, and she has become the prophet of the coming collapse. Her book, SATYR, is an international bestseller, and it is being blamed for acts of senseless violence and bloodshed all over the world. Olivia’s own life is in danger from those who have read her work. Determined to conduct a book tour, she hires security professional Connor Wilson to act as her bodyguard. She only has one requirement: he cannot read her work.

John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness meets Chuck Palahniuk’s Lullaby in this terrifyingly dangerous tale of the descent of humankind where reality and fantasy collide.

Collects the entire smash 8-issue series.


Praise:

“I truly hope this terrific horror comic is in no way prescient or timely.”  – Patton Oswalt

…perfectly disturbing and mysterious.” – The Beat

“It’s creepy stuff… you won’t want to miss it.”  – Kurt Busiek (Eisner Award and Harvey Award-winning comics writer of Astro City, The Avengers, Thor, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and more)


Creators Interview:

What was your inspiration for writing / illustrating your graphic novel?

CULLEN -Sometimes, inspiration sneaks up on you. This book started, or so I thought, with the idea that civilization was a lie that was slowly breaking down, that we were all becoming more feral and wild. And that’s there. It’s baked into the DNA. But the further I dug into the story, the more I realized it was also informed by my thoughts on the creative process and how, once a story is written, I have no real control over how readers will interpret the tale. It wasn’t what I consciously set out to write at the beginning, but it’s there for the world to see.

LEILA -I really like watching movies to get inspired by the atmospheres and framing. I also spend a lot of time researching for reference and documentation ! The more i have, the happier I am!

What would you like readers to know about your book and the characters?

CULLEN -THE LAST BOOK YOU’LL EVER READ is creepy and surreal and sexy and scary and thought-provoking. It’s a look at the collapse of the world as we know it, a look at the birth of whatever is next, and it’s all seen through the eyes of the person who might have caused it all. Olivia Kade is an author at the center of a controversial storm. Because of the book she’s written, some people love her and some people want to see her dead. The problem is, both groups are dangerous. She knows it is risky, but she is embarking on a book tour, and as she travels the country, she sees the world changing in terrifying ways.

LEILA -For the character of Olivia, I had many inspirations from the actresses of the 50s such as Audrey Hepburn and Lauren Bacall ! Also, Coco Chanel who was not an actress, but I love her style. I’ m a huge fan of fashion, and I like to use some references from that world. There are a few in The Last Book You’ll Ever Read !


 

About Cullen Bunn:

Cullen Bunn is a New York Times bestselling author and prolific writer of horror/supernatural comics series and graphic novels including THE SIXTH GUN, HARROW COUNTY, BONE PARISH, THE DAMNED, THE EMPTY MAN, THE GHOUL NEXT DOOR, BASILISK, SHADOWMAN, and many other titles including The Last Book You’ll Ever Read for Vault Comics. He has fought for his life against mountain lions and performed on stage as the World’s Youngest Hypnotist.

 

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

About Leila Leiz:

Born and raised in France now living in Italy, Leila Leiz is a self-taught artist who worked for several years at European publishers including Soleil and Sergio Bonelli before fulfilling her lifelong dream of making the leap to American comics.

Best known for her work on Paul Jenkins’ ALTERS for AfterShock and Horde with Marguerite Bennet, she has also worked on 451 Media’s NVRLND and was a contributor to AfterShock’s SHOCK anthology. She is working on M.O.M with Emila Clark (from Game of Thrones) and Marguerite Bennet for Image Comics and The Last Book You’ll Ever Read with Cullen Bunn for Vault Comics.

Leila has a HUGE Instagram following: 77,200 followers (!) and 9.2K Facebook followers

Website | Twitter | FacebookInstagram | TikTok | Goodreads


Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of THE LAST BOOK YOU’LL EVER READ, US Only.

Ends October 7th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/1/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Guest Post

9/2/2022

@jaimerockstarbooktours

IG Post

9/3/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Guest Post

Week Two:

9/4/2022

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

9/5/2022

@bookstagramofmin

Review/IG Post

9/6/2022

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

9/7/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Post

9/8/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

Excerpt/IG Post

9/9/2022

Sadie’s Spotlight

Guest Post/IG Post

9/10/2022

BookHounds

Guest Post/IG Post

Week Three:

9/11/2022

@just_another_mother_with_books

IG Review

9/12/2022

Fire & Ice

Review/IG Post

9/13/2022

RavenzReviewz

Review/IG Post

9/14/2022

Lifestyle of Me

Review/IG Post

9/15/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

9/16/2022

Forthenovellovers

Review/IG Post

9/17/2022

@lexijava

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

9/18/2022

Lady Hawkeye

Guest Post/IG Post

9/19/2022

Laurenreads._

Review/IG Post

9/20/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

Review/IG Post

9/21/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post/IG Post

9/22/2022

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

9/23/2022

The Real World
According to Sam

Review/IG Post

9/24/2022

@thebookishfoxwitch

IG Review

Week Five:

9/25/2022

See Sadie Read

Review/IG Post

9/26/2022

Wanderingwitchreads

Tik Tok Review/IG Post

9/27/2022

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post

9/28/2022

Nerdophiles

Review/IG Post

9/29/2022

brittyoreads

Review/IG Post

9/30/2022

hodophile_z

Review/IG Post

 

Book Blitz & Excerpt: Pack of Secrets + Giveaway

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Pack of Secrets
by Amara Mae
Publication date: September 6th 2022
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy

As the daughter of the Seattle alpha, Grace is expected to carve out her place in a shifter pack still reeling from the horrors of war. Only Grace has two major problems with fulfilling her father’s expectations: she’s an omega—meant to support, not lead—and she was born with her inner wolf caged, unable to shift. Determined to become the asset her pack needs, she’s spent her life training to steal a magical artifact rumored to have the power necessary to release her wolf.

Unfortunately, things never go as planned.

The theft triggers an enraged guardian, one that her inner wolf can’t seem to resist, and Grace realizes she’s in way over her head. She’ll need the help of a small but capable team to journey to a foreign land and track down a mythical tree.

Easy peasy for an outcast burglar with a fractured psyche, right?

To complicate matters further, her father is acting weird, her best friend just made out with her, and she’s pretty sure a dragon is on their tail.

Across the world from the only home she’s ever known, Grace must face the questions she never dared to ask. Deadly secrets begin to unfold, and Grace will have to decide: Is unleashing her wolf worth risking everything?

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EXCERPT:

I sniffed the air. Something smelled savage and… cold, like a wild beast trapped in ice. Definitely not another gargoyle; this was different. Unease crept up my spine as I drew my daggers and slowed my steps, slipping soundlessly through the night. Rounding a massive tree trunk, I sensed danger and froze. Something sliced the air in front of me, right where I would have been if I hadn’t halted. Moonlight glinted off metal. A sword! My heart leaped into my throat as I pivoted, narrowly avoiding a second slash. The attacker was lightning fast. Dropping into a crouch, I parried a third strike. Steel bounced off my daggers, the clash ringing through the silent forest as vibrations rattled my teeth and bones.

Damn! Fast and strong.

Surprised my blades didn’t crack under the force, I ducked and spun away. Like me, my weapons were built for speed and avoidance, and neither my blades nor my body would survive a vigorous pummeling. My best bet was to bail. Looking side to side, I tried to decide which way to bolt.

Leox!” exclaimed a deep, masculine voice.

Power punched through the ether. The burnt ozone stench of magic tickled my nose as bright light overpowered the darkness. Temporarily blind, I lifted one arm to shield my sensitive eyes so they could adjust. When I could see again, I lowered my arm and watched in fascination as light circled in on itself, growing to about a foot in diameter.

What the…

Since my aunt was a witch, I’d seen some nifty magical creations in my time, but nothing like the blazing blue orb hovering before me. In awe, I prepared to dodge if it came hurtling at my face, but thankfully, the orb didn’t move. It did, however, provide enough light to give me a good look at my attacker. He wore only a pair of black sweats, giving me an eyeful of rich walnut skin. I felt my eyes widen at the sight of him, but I couldn’t help but gawk. He was huge! He had to be more than six feet tall with broad shoulders, narrow hips, and an athletic physique of mouth-watering, jaw-dropping perfection.

I’d never seen anything like him. Every exposed God-blessed forearm, bicep, pectoral, and abdominal curve screamed for my attention. I didn’t know where to look first. My gaze snagged on a dusting of ebony curls that led from his navel downward, disappearing under the waistband of his sweats. The scandalously low waistband. How had they even stayed up during our scuffle? It seemed like one wrong move, and every inch of him would be on display. My mind hiccupped on the possibility.

My wolf panted at the sight. Yes, panted. She’d never done that before. I ignored the bitch and continued my perusal of the perfect male specimen before me.

You?” asked a deep, rumbling voice. “You are the beast? How can this be?”

Heat flooded my cheeks as I dragged my gawking gaze upward from his happy trail. Now, I realized he was wearing something besides the sweatpants. A leather strap stretched diagonally from his left shoulder to the right side of his waist before circling around his back. Had to be a baldric for the massive sword still clutched in his right hand. The blade that had tried to kill me. Then again, I wasn’t exactly there to plant flowers or lobby for world peace. I was a thief, and people tended to get pissed when I took their shit.

“Me?” I asked, trying to make sense of his words as my gaze finally snapped to his face. All the oxygen vanished from my lungs. “Beast?”

He arched one dark eyebrow at me in question. I’d clearly mystified him with my one-syllable sentences.

Fabulous first impression. You’re killin’ it, Chipmunk.

 

Author Bio:

Amara Mae is a new adult urban fantasy author who has written additional genres under other pen names for more than ten years. Fantasy has always been her first book love, and she’s researched and generally geeked out for years to build the Fractured Earth world which will be home to her Celestial Artifacts and several other series. She resides in the rainy Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys real and imagined adventures alongside her husband and their five boys and two dogs.

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