Spotlight & Excerpt: End After End + Giveaway

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the END AFTER END Vol. 1: At the Moment of Your Death by David “DB” Andry, Tim Daniel, Sunando C Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Title: END AFTER END Vol. 1: At the Moment of Your Death

Authors: David “DB” Andry, Tim Daniel, Sunando C (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: May 30, 2023

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats:  Paperback, eBook

Pages: 136

Find it: Goodreads, books2read

 

WILLOW meets SAVING PRIVATE RYAN Weaving fantasy, horror, and action adventure, END AFTER END: At the Moment of Your Death tells the genre-blending, soul-bending story about how one man’s life – and death – impacts all of existence, time after time … without end.

IT NEVER ENDS
Life is nothing if not a series of endings. School. Jobs. Friendships. Love. Walter Willem’s death was fast and unexpected. His was an unremarkable life. So, how is it that his story continues as cannon fodder in an endless war waged against an insatiable darkness hellbent on consuming all of existence?

Walt Willem is dead. When he awakens in the End After End he must survive being dropped face-first into the midst of an endless war. Unsatisfied by the artistic pursuits of his former life, Walt believes he’s been summoned to the End After End to collect a set of ancient relics and reignite the power of a long dormant warrior who will vanquish the all-consuming Ulc.

At last Walt believes, he will finally be fulfilled. Walt is going to learn to redefine what it is to be a hero. Being a hero doesn’t mean saving the world all at once. A hero can be forged in small steps, taking the tiniest measures – the smallest acts resonate throughout the universe, changing the course of lives. Over, and over, and over again…

Volume 1 collects issues #1-5


Praise:

From acclaimed writers David DB Andry (Resonant) and Tim Daniel (The Plot, Fissure, Walking Dead: The Survivor’s Guide) and in-demand artist Sunando C comes the story of one seemingly unremarkable man – whose afterlife explodes with the impact it sets in motion.

For fans and readers of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Wayland Drew’s Willow: A Novel (and the movie of the same name), Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, Philip K. Dick’s Ubik, Richard Matheson’s What Dreams May Come, Dante’s The Inferno, Brandon Sanderson’ Dark One, Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Han’s DIE, Kieron Gillen & Dan Mora’s Once and Future, and fans of the films The Dark Crystal, Saving Private Ryan, 1917, and Edge of Tomorrow.

“…a really original, unique take on the afterlife.” – The Beat

“{End After End] serves delicious Labyrinth-for-adults vibes, w/ a touch of The Talisman to boot” – Sina Grace (writer and artist – Superman: The Harvests of Youth; writer – Batman: Detective Comics; Sensational Wonder Woman; Wonder Woman Black & Gold; Green Lantern 80th Anniversary (DC Comics); writer – Iceman (Marvel Comics))

“An unexpected adventure within the afterlife gives this story a fresh take on fantasy and action.” – Lotusland Comics

End After End … drops you right in the middle of the action so you can figure everything out as you go along. 10/10” – Graphic Policy

“Quickly paced with immersive world-building, ‘End After End’ is a delightful ride worth taking.” – Lotusland Comics

’End after End ‘ … is a barebones fantasy survival story that thrusts its protagonist into a terrifying situation with little pretense and even less preparation, and does a great job of making the reader feel just as confused and as stressed as its protagonist.” – Multiversity Comics


Sample Page

End after end sample page


Meet the creators

About David “DB” Andry:

David “DB” Andry is a physical therapist and comic book writer from Sacramento, CA. His works include RESONANT and END AFTER END from Vault Comics and the self published graphic novel, THE WILD UNCERTAIN.

Follow him on Twitter @dbandry for updates and excessive amount of chicken pictures.

 

Twitter | Instagram

 

 

About Tim Daniel:

Creator, writer, and designer, Tim Daniel got his start in comics writing The Walking DeadSurvivor’s Guide for Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment. (He later became a zombie himself in the show’s pilot episode). In 2012, Tim’s first original comic, Enormous, was published by Image Comics. Enormous later returned to print in 2014 as an ongoing series from 215Ink. Since then, Tim has written and co-created Burning Fields and Curse (both with BOOM!), as well as Skinned (Monkeybrain), The Plot (co-written with Michael Moreci for Vault Comics), Fissure (Vault Comics), End After End (Vault Comics), Denizen for Nightfall: Double Feature (with David Andry)  (Vault Comics), and is an acclaimed designer in publishing and pop culture.

Twitter | Instagram

About Sunando C:

SUNANDO C is a comic artist and illustrator based in Bangalore, India where he lives with his four cats and two dogs. His first professional comics work in the US was published in 2019, and he has since worked on short projects for Vault Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Comixology and Black Mask  Studios.He can be found on Twitter and Instagram @sunandoisms

 

Twitter | Instagram

 


Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive finished copies of END AFTER END Vol. 1: At the Moment of Your Death, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Ends June 20th, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/22/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

5/23/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

5/24/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

5/25/2023

The Chirpy Bookaholic

Excerpt/IG Post

5/26/2023

Reads by Radus

Excerpt/IG Post

5/27/2023

Cara North

Excerpt/IG Post

Week Two:

5/28/2023

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

5/29/2023

yabookscentral.com

Excerpt/IG Post

5/30/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

5/31/2023

Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s

Review/IG Post

6/1/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

6/2/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

6/5/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

6/6/2023

Lifestyle of Me

Review

6/7/2023

Nerdophiles

Review

6/8/2023

@evergirl200

IG Review

6/9/2023

nolareads504

IG Review

Week Four:

6/12/2023

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

6/13/2023

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post

6/14/2023

Author Z. Knight’s Guild

Review/IG Post

6/15/2023

The Book Countess

Review/IG Post

6/16/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

 

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 Galactic Zookeeper’s Guide to Heists and Husbandry + Giveaway

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE GALACTIC ZOOKEEPER’S GUIDE TO HEISTS AND HUSBANDRY by A.C. Huntley Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Title: THE GALACTIC ZOOKEEPER’S GUIDE TO HEISTS AND HUSBANDRY

Author: A.C. Huntley

Pub. Date: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Bena House

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 394

Find it: Goodreads, Books2Read

For eight years, Saffron Savage has been stuck on a dilapidated zoo-planet on the outskirts of the galaxy. Her mountains of overdue student loans make it impossible to afford the cost of leaving, and her sleazy coworkers force her to work demoralizing jobs on a daily basis. Desperate to escape, she hatches a scheme that might just be crazy enough to work: steal the zoo’s rare, two headed llama and sell it to the highest bidder.

When the poorly planned theft lands Saffron and her stolen companion as unwitting stowaways on an outbound ship, she must pose as an animal rights activist on a mission to return the animal to its home planet. To her surprise, the ride comes with some perks – an instant chemistry with Captain Michael Reyes and burgeoning friendships with the ship’s motley, animal-loving crew. Other than the lie that’s snowballing out of control, Saffron finds herself settling into this quirky, ship-bound life.

If only the buyer wasn’t the most notorious, cut-throat mob boss in the galaxy. Or there wasn’t a warrant out for her arrest.

The Galactic Zookeeper’s Guide to Heists and Husbandry is a fast-paced space romp about second chances, rediscovering purpose, and finding family in unexpected places.


Excerpt:

I wheel into action, a plan springing to mind that very instant. “Ah. You know,” I say to the person behind me in line. “I think my llama needs to use the restroom. Excuse me.”

I try to smile politely, but it turns out a little too much like a grimace. The woman eagerly scootches over to one side.

“Yoo-hoo,” she calls. As if my talking to her were the only invitation needed to open the floodgates of her curiosity. “Isn’t that a umemeh?”

She asked the question so loudly I believe the entire bloody station has heard it.

I force a chuckle. It’s been a while since I’ve laughed casually, so it sounds demented. “No, lady. Of course not! That species is endangered. This right here is a llama with a genetic defect. Two heads. Poor thing was unwanted by his mother,” the lady’s face wears an expression of doubt, so I press my point home with forced lightness in my voice. “No umemeh’s today. Sorry to disappoint.”

I tug the umemeh along more forcefully towards the garbage bay, which is adjacent to the port entrance. I already smell terrible. Hiding out in literal garbage shouldn’t be a problem, right? At least, until the heat is gone.

There’s a security officer posted in front of the large rolling garage door that opens to the dump. Why the voids would they post a security guard by the garbage? Is there that much stolen crap flying through the Horse’s Ass?

Well, actually. Yeah. That makes sense.

The security officer stares at my animal for a long time, chewing thoughtfully.

Please just let me through, I pray. Please just let me through.

“That an umemeh?” He finally asks.

“Ah. Nope! Just a llama.” I wait, but the guy hasn’t moved a muscle. “…A llama that needs to take a piss.”

“How can you tell?”

“Well, he’s been my seeing-guide-llama for the last eight years,” I say, making it up as I go along. Between the sunglasses and hoodie and the grey scarf wrapped around my neck, my lie may actually be passable.

Except that if an umemeh were a guidance animal, their owner would have died a thousand times by now. Also, I’m pretty sure pretending to be blind is a new low for me. “I can always tell when he has to take a piss,” I add lamely.

“Not that! I meant the llama part. Don’t umemeh’s have two heads?”

“Well, I had them engineer a second head onto this one to help with the seeing stuff,” I retort.

I can’t help but cast a glance at the police activity around the Cricket. One of the officers by the ship is staring directly at us, scratching his head. Shitshitshit.

I turn to the garbage-bay bouncer with fire in my veins. “Look, mister—”

“That’s officer!” He interrupts with a kind-hearted smile. “My name’s Officer Dan.”

“Okay, look, Officer Dan.” I put my hands on my hips. “Llamas can hold their piss for three days. But when they’ve got to go, they’ve got to go. So, if you could just let me through?”

He still appears skeptical. And he should, because it’s all total bullshit. I mean, umemeh’s can hold their piss for three days, but llamas? They piss every three to six hours.

“Look,” I add. “You can follow me in and keep asking about… Fred here. But if we stand out here any longer, one of us is going to be mopping llama urine off a half-mile of space terminal.”


 

About A.C. Huntley:

Ace is a creative artist who authors science fiction novels, paints impressionist art, and dabbles in film. She lives in suburbia with her husband and child where she dreams of adding a dog, a few cats, a snake, a bat-house, and some chickens to the family.

Find A.C.


Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Ends June 20th, midnight EST.


Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/22/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

5/23/2023

The Reading Life

Excerpt/IG Post

5/24/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

5/25/2023

Cara North

Guest Post/IG Post

5/26/2023

Sadie’s Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

5/27/2023

Fire and Ice

Excerpt

Week Two:

5/28/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

5/29/2023

The Momma Spot

Guest Post

5/30/2023

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

5/31/2023

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review/Tik Tok Post

6/1/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

6/2/2023

Confessions of the Perfect Mom

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

6/5/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

6/6/2023

@jypsylynn

IG Review

6/7/2023

@jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Review/Tik Tok Post

6/8/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

6/9/2023

Two Points of Interest

Review

Week Four:

6/12/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

IG Review/Tik Tok Post

6/13/2023

Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s

Review/IG Post

6/14/2023

Nerdophiles

Review

6/15/2023

@evergirl200

IG Review

6/16/2023

The Chirpy Bookaholic

Review/IG Post

 

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