Spotlight, Excerpt & Mini Interview: The Blue Flame + Giveaway

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE BLUE FLAME: The Complete Series by Christopher Cantwell & Adam Gorham Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

Title: THE BLUE FLAME: The Complete Series

Authors: Christopher Cantwell & Adam Gorham (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: May 30, 2023

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats:  Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 256

Find it: GoodreadsBooks2Read

 

A cosmic action adventure for fans and readers of Watchmen, Strange Adventures, and Hawkeye, The Blue Flame tells the story of a blue collar working man/DIY vigilante/cosmic hero, who must defend Earth with an answer to the question: “Is humanity worth saving?”

Repairman. Vigilante. Cosmic Hero.

The Blue Flame is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named Sam Brausam.

In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame’s identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he? An odyssey for answers at the heart of the universe.

Collects the entire ten-issue series.


Sample Page:

Blue Flame illustration


Praise:

“…a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés.” Publishers Weekly

“The Blue Flame …is a triumph” — SYFY Wire

“A perfect 10.” — Comics Bookcase

“…one of the most thought-provoking stories in comics all year.” – SYFY Wire

“…a vital modern superhero story.” — Comicbook.com

“With a rich, multifaceted narrative (it touches on, among other reference points, Birdman and Strange Adventures), the book is a gripping exploration of why people become heroes, and what that ultimately means in every sense (logistical, emotional, philosophical, etc.)” – AIPT

“…an intriguing and rich read…” – Comics Bookcase

“The Blue Flame … is a supremely confident, deliberate, and interesting comic. Every element of craft in this book is not only well-done but deployed in a way that serves a greater unified narrative, one that gets at the heart of the intersection of the fantastic and the tragic. It’s brilliant work. 10/10.” – Comics Bookcase

“If you like brilliant art and clever storytelling this is one to pick up.” – Comic Watch

“The Blue Flame … presents a crisscrossing narrative that pays homage to Silver Age comics and sci-fi serials, setting up a mystery that crosses time and space. Comic fans old and new should give this title a read, as it presents classic tropes in a fresh new way. [It] has also raised a set of questions that will keep readers … hooked.” – But Why Tho?

“… a compelling narrative …” Gate Crashers


Q&A with Christopher Cantwell (writer/co-creator)

Does THE BLUE FLAME have a playlist? If so, can you share each of yours?

The Interstellar soundtrack by Hans Zimmer has helped me on occasion break story. But so have albums by bands like The Lowercase Noises and Stars of the Lid. It’s more ambient. But mostly I can’t write to music, I get too distracted. 

THE BLUE FLAME has its own original music – can you talk about the inspiration for that?

I approached my good friend Aaron Fischer about doing some sparse piano music for the book. He has a real mastery of the instrument and I knew he would be able to musically speak to the book’s more isolating and quiet human moments, while also illustrating the cosmic elements of the story. I knew Aaron would be able to unify the two parts of our stories that words can’t. The album he created is incredibly special. And he played it all from memory. Not of a note of it is written down and it’s all in his head.

Any convention/show appearances for you in 2023?

I’ll be at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. 


About Christopher Cantwell:

In addition to writing comics (THE BLUE FLAME, IRON MAN, ANGEL, UNITED STATES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA, DOCTOR DOOM, SHE COULD FLY) , Christopher Cantwell is a veteran TV writer and producer, having co-created and show ran AMC’s HALT AND CATCH FIRE. He currently also serving as co-Showrunner for the TV adaption of PAPER GIRLS by Brian K. Vaughan for Amazon and Legendary Entertainment.

Twitter 

 

About Adam Gorham:

Comic book interiors + covers.
Currently drawing The Blue Flame @ Vault Comics.

Twitter | Instagram

 


Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive finished copies of THE BLUE FLAME: The Complete Series, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Ends June 20th, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/22/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

5/23/2023

The Chirpy Bookaholic

Excerpt/IG Post

5/24/2023

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

5/25/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

5/26/2023

yabookscentral.com

Excerpt/IG Post

Week Two:

5/29/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

5/30/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

5/31/2023

onemused

IG Post

6/1/2023

Reads by Radus

Excerpt/IG Post

6/2/2023

Cara North

Excerpt/IG Post

6/3/2023

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

6/4/2023

Lifestyle of Me

Review

6/5/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

6/6/2023

@stargirls.magical.tale

Review/IG Post

6/7/2023

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

6/8/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

6/9/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

Week Four:

6/12/2023

@jlreadstoperpetuity

Review/IG Post

6/13/2023

Nerdophiles

Review

6/14/2023

@evergirl200

IG Review

6/15/2023

Author Z. Knight’s Guild

Review/IG Post

6/16/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

Review/IG Post

 

Spotlight & Excerpt: The Meister of Decimen City + Giveaway

THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY by Brenna Raney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

Title: THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY

Author: Brenna Raney

Pub. Date: March 7, 2023

Publisher: CamCat Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 416

Find it: Goodreads, books2read

 

No one cares that you cured cancer if you also cloned a horde of dinosaurs and let them rampage down the street.

Supergenius and quasi-villain Rex normally can’t go a week without accidentally endangering Decimen City with her science shenanigans. It’s been two weeks since her genetically engineered dinosaurs rampaged through town―a good streak for her―but the peace is broken when actual villain Last Dance sets his sights on Decimen. And he wants Rex’s help. Before Rex can say “I didn’t do it,” superheroes who’ve dragged her to jail on her worst days are crowding her lab to conscript her into quasi-herodom.

Rex would rather stay out of it and deal with the dinosaurs that keep calling her Mom, but she can’t ignore that she was somewhat responsible for Last Dance’s villainy. She’d kept a very disorganized lab. And he was such a nosy brother. She failed to help him back then, but maybe if she stops him now―and keeps the heroes fooled―she can finally set things right.


Reviews:

“VERDICT: Zinging one-liners, familiar superhero tropes with hilarious twists, and defying the world’s expectations to be your authentic self combine to make this an appealing tale for older teens and adults.” —Library Journal, Starred Review

“Raney’s smart, silly, and surprisingly heartfelt debut . . . is thoroughly entertaining and utterly delightful.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review


Excerpt:


 

About Brenna Raney:

Brenna began her writing career with Amelia Bedelia fanfiction on hand-stapled printer paper. Her early original work was entrusted to gel pens and floppy disks, then ballpoint and flash drives, and briefly, receipt paper from her first job. In her Academic Period, she produced dry and esoteric works for which she was awarded a master’s degree. She has also dabbled in visual media, and her minimalist comic, Ice Cream Money from Grandma, hangs proudly on her grandmother’s refrigerator. She resides in Texas, where she teaches for a living and bakes for fun.

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon


Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Ends March 21st, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

2/20/2023

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

2/21/2023

Mythical Books

Excerpt/IG Post

2/22/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

2/23/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

2/24/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

2/25/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

Week Two:

2/26/2023

Books and Kats

Excerpt

2/27/2023

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

2/28/2023

pick a good book

Review

3/1/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

3/2/2023

Kim”s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s

Review/IG Post

3/3/2023

@lexijava

Review/IG Post

3/4/2023

Read Dog Reviews

IG Review

Week Three:

3/5/2023

Emily Ashlyn

IG Review/FB Post

3/6/2023

@brittyoreads

IG Review

3/7/2023

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review

3/8/2023

The Momma Spot

Review

3/9/2023

Books and Zebras

IG Review

3/10/2023

the book near me

Review/IG Post

3/11/2023

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

 Week Four:

3/12/2023

The Real World According To Sam

Review/IG Post

3/13/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Spotlight/LFL Drop Pic

3/14/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

3/15/2023

Fire and Ice

Review

3/16/2023

hodophile_z

IG Review

3/17/2023

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

 

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