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"It'd creeped over the far edge of the rock, just a hand at first, long fork-like fingers gripping the dead animal like a doll. Then I saw the head, and it grinned at me, bright golden eyes cutting the darkness like two beacons. It was as though it knew I was there and had waited for the most opportune time to make its grand entrance and scare the piss out of me, which it did, but I hadn't noticed that until later.
"When I finally made it past the dreadful glow of its eyes, the rest of the thing's face came into focus..."
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
FIRES RISING to be published in Germany
Hey everyone,
Hope everyone is doing well, and is gearing up for Spring. I know I am. And with this, there's lots going on.
Firstly, my novel FIRES RISING, a Leisure Books paperback, is out in stores and is getting fabulous reviews. It's a fun romp of a book, and my readers have been letting me know about it. I truly urge you to check out FIRES RISING, as this will help pave the way for my next novel RETURN TO DARKNESS, the long-awaited sequel to DEEP IN THE DARKNESS. I cannot stress the importance of your support for FIRES RISING. As writing is a business, this book must do well in order for RETURN TO DARKNESS see print. But you know that already. So go on out and get a copy of FIRES RISING now!
Hey, if it's good enough for Germany, then it's good enough for you! That's right. FIRES RISING has been picked up by German publisher Otherworld Verlag, and will be published in hardback in Germany in 2009. So for all my fans in Germany, expect the book to be hitting the shelves there in 2009.
As mentioned in an earlier announcement, my new short story collection DARK RIDE is now available from Borderlands Press, and can be ordered through the BorderlandsPress.com website. There are only 500 copies, all signed and numbered, containing 23 stories, and a groovy introduction by Brian Keene. I have my copies, and it is a GORGEOUS book. Buy one now and make me happy. It'll make publisher Tom Monteleone happy too.
I've been working on a number of short stories, and plan to do some more. I've enjoyed this bit of time between books to work on some odd projects. And when Summer rolls around, I'll be getting to work on my psychological horror novel PANIC.
Thanks for listening, and please, pick up a copy of FIRES RISING today.
Michael
posted by Mike at 6:57 AM
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
DARK RIDE IS HERE
My new collection DARK RIDE is here, and will be shipping this week. For those of you who ordered a copy, be on the lookout for it.
If you still do not have a copy, be cool and groovy like everyone else and get one now!
Get it at www.borderlandspress.com
Thanks!
posted by Mike at 8:33 AM
Thursday, March 13, 2008
DARK RIDE shipping March 25th
Just a quick notice to let you know that my new hardcover short story collection, DARK RIDE, will be shipping from Borderlands Press on March 25th. For those of you who already ordered, expect your copy(and a signed cover flat for FIRES RISING) to arrive soon thereafter. For those of you who are waiting to get your orders in, do so now. The run is about halfway sold out. And, if you get your order in at the Borderlands website by this Sunday, you'll also get the signed cover flat. Visit www.borderlandspress.com to place your order now. Dark Ride, my third shorts collection, is my biggest collection to date--bigger than my first and second together. 23 stories, 90 thousand words. Plus, creepy artwork from Alan Clark. All signed and numbered, limited to 500 copies. Thanks for your continued support, and keep the Fires Rising!
posted by Mike at 5:57 PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Hear me read from FIRES RISING at DREADCENTRAL.COM
Hey everyone,
I'm the featured reader this month at Dread Central's Dreadtime Stories, where I read from my new novel FIRES RISING.
Check it out here:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/node/26270
Hope you enjoy it!
Michael
posted by Mike at 5:58 AM
Thursday, February 14, 2008
FIRES RISING NOW SHIPPING FROM AMAZON.COM
Well...the time has come. At least for those of you who preordered my new novel FIRES RISING. AMAZON.COM is now reporting that FIRES RISING is in stock and available and shipping. That means that for those of you who preordered, it's probably on the way--a cool two weeks early. Now's the time to head on over and get your order in if you haven't yet. Of course, your local bookseller will have them on the selling floor in a couple of weeks. That's where you can buy your second copy ;-)
There's a cool review for FIRES RISING up at Horror-Mall.com. I'll post that later. In the meantime, get your copy of the brutally horrific, scary, nasty, FIRES RISING now!
Lots happening right now with the release of the book, which I'll report on very soon. The interview requests are pouring in, so if I'm slow in getting back to you, it's simply because I have a load of interviews to take care of, most notably in the prestigious PENNY BLOOD magazine.
More to come SOON...
posted by Mike at 6:13 AM
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
NEW SHORT STORY COLLECTION DARK RIDE NOW UP FOR PREORDER
Hey folks, My new short story collection, DARK RIDE, will be released in March from Tom and Elizabeth Monteleone's BORDERLANDS PRESS. Check out the fantastic cover from Alan M Clarke: 
DARK RIDE features 23 stories, over 90,000 words of short horror fiction, personal introductions to each story, and a special introduction by horror novelist Brian Keene. DARK RIDE will be signed by myself and Brian Keene, and numbered--a gorgeous limited edition hardcover of 450 copies. Price is $45.00. If anyone orders before January 18th, they get free shipping within the USA. To get free shipping, either call 800-528-3310 or send paypal payment to sales@borderlandspress.com. Get your orders in NOW for free shipping, as this book is bound to sell out quickly!
posted by Mike at 6:26 PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
A PLEA TO READERS AND FRIENDS
In a few short months, my new novel FIRES RISING will be in stores, at the end of February to be exact.
I need to reach out to you: my fans, my friends, my family, my readers, and ask of you to do your part to help support me and my work.
I am VERY pleased with FIRES RISING. I think it is my best work to date. My editor, and the few critics who've read it agree, which allows me to say this with conviction. So what's it about? It is a horror story set in modern day Manhattan, at the onset of Apocalypse. There's something here for every horror fan: demons and zombies and religious desecration. It is the most visceral book I've ever written. It's a horror novel, in every sense of the word, with monsters and action in nearly every chapter.
For those of you who've asked, it is a stand-alone novel. It is the perfect book for someone who has never read something by me. It is also the perfect book for those who are familiar with my work, as there are tons of inside references to my novels and my friends.
What can you do to help?
If you frequent a particular message board, talk about Fires Rising there. Recommend it to your fellow board members and include links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Deep Discount, BAMM, or wherever else the book is sold. After the book's release, go to your local bookstore (or grocery store, etc.). Find Fires Rising. Face the copies out. This means turning the books around on the shelf so that the front cover is facing out towards the customer, rather than the spine. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Faced-out books drive sales better than anything else.
I'm a big believer in the power of Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com reviews, and I encourage you to leave one there. Also make sure you TAG Fires Rising on amazon. This helps bring up the book when folks do searches for their favorite kind of horror.
NOW HERE'S THE BIG ONE: Buy extra copies of the book. Give them to your friends, your family, send them to soldiers, or send me one and I'll sign it for you. Leave them on the train, the bus, in malls, airplanes, airport lounges, Starbucks, and anywhere else folks gather. Someone will pick it up, and I'll have a new reader.
PLEASE: preorder a copy of FIRES RISING now, online, and then when the book comes out, buy another one at your bookstore.
As always, I appreciate your support. It means as much to me now as it did with my very first novel. As long as you keep reading, I'll be able to keep writing.
Thank you,
Michael Laimo
posted by Mike at 8:19 AM
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