On the (Internet) Radio

Sorry about the lack of updates around here these past couple of weeks, but have no fear—the Hype Hearse is back on the road! First stop:

This past weekend I had the pleasure of appearing on the podcast Sci-Fi Saturday Night to promote Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1 and, despite all my uhh-ing (Gah! I hate doing that!) as I stumbled through the conversation, I had a good time. Learn the history of Gothopolis, and the secret influence behind the Pan series, then howl with laughter as I recount my brief misadventure trying out as a Batman Adventures artist for DC Comics. Good times, good times…

Just click on the logo above to head over to the show and give it a listen.

But that’s not my only appearance this month! On Thursday I’ll be interviewed by the folks at Sci-Fi Diner Podcast, and there are Q&A’s in the works for Reading Bites—the blog for the book-review site Monster Librarian—and Books of the Dead Press, the publisher of Best New Zombie Tales 2, an anthology to which I contributed. I’ll let you know when those interviews run—and whether more are coming!

Blood Feud: Not Just for Dark Fantasy Readers

It’s a new month, with a new outpouring of love for Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1!

Over at the Web site for the weekly podcast Sci-Fi Saturday Night, reviewer “The Dome” has posted his thoughts on Pan and Annie’s first adventure:

“Equal parts Sorcerer’s Apprentice and 48 Hours, this is a mystic roller-coaster ride that glimpses a demonic past and uncertain future in the hands of two unlikely women who the fates have paired.”

Read the entire review here.

48 Hours, huh? Hmmm… I guess Pan would be Eddie Murphy, with Nick Nolte as Annie. (How’s that for a weird visual?) Well, Pan could certainly sing “Roxanne” all high-pitched and off-key, so it might work…  😉

Bonus News! “Illustrator X,” the guest coordinator for Sci-Fi Saturday Night, contacted me about doing an interview for one of the podcasts—of course I said yes! Stay tuned for further developments.

Zwieback: The Recommended Cure for Sparkly-Emo-Vampire Fiction

What better way to celebrate this post–New York Comic Con 2011 week than with more great reactions to the arrival of our favorite Goth girl on the monster-hunting scene?

First off, the prestigious Midwest Book Review has posted their review for Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1:

Blood Feud is a fun and very much recommended read that shouldn’t be overlooked.”

Read the entire review here.

Then, over at the pop-culture site The Sexy Armpit, journalist Jay Amabile gives his thoughts about the Pan Zwieback introductory comic that he picked up at the StarWarp Concepts booth, during Comic Con:

“Cooler than Buffy, tougher than the emo wimps in Twilight, Pandora is a teenage goth girl fighting off ghouls and monsters in New York City.”

Read the rest of his super-positive recommendation of Pan in part 1 of his NYCC 2011 report.

Zwieback: Now an Official Goth-approved Brain Food!

I might be in the middle of attending New York Comic Con this weekend, but that doesn’t keep the good news from continuing for Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1!

Lillian Hawkins of the Goth-culture site Gothic Blend has posted a great review:

“This modern day, urban Goth horror will have readers turning the pages to discover how Pandora comes to terms with a very old problem . . . encountering the monsters among us!”

Read the entire review here.

Magical Mice Love Zwieback, Too!

So, just when I think we’re overdue for another positive review of Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1—’cause really, how could there be any other kind?  ;-)—along comes my buddy, author J. D. Calderon, to step up to the plate!

Over at The Oswald Chronicles, J. D.—writer/creator of that webcomic, as well as author of the fantasy novels The Stone Egg, Dream Weavers: The Trinity Saga, and Dofon: An Imperfect Mantle—reviews Blood Feud in episode 7 of his podcast, Talking to the Scribe.

Click the Oswald logo above to visit the site, and then give the podcast a listen. And don’t forget to check out the Oswald webcomic, of course!

I Think I’m Seeing a Pattern, Here…

The good news keeps on coming for Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1! If I’m not careful, I might actually start thinking I’m some amazing, big-time writer!  😉

Lady Kell of the UK’s BCF Book Reviews has posted a rave review:

“Attention all monster maniacs, vampire victims, Goths, fans of the macabre and all-out urban fantasy, paranormal and supernatural snapper-uppers—there’s a new series on the market and you’re gonna love it!”

Read the entire review here.

This Just In: Superdogs Love Zwieback!

Hey, everybody—it’s the first-ever review of Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1!

Ashleigh Mayes, founder of the blog Krypto Dies, has posted her review of Pan’s first adventure, and I think it’s safe to say she really liked it:

“This book absolutely sucked me in and didn’t let me go! I found myself being late to work and class and ignoring the rest of the world. The characters are beautifully developed and relatable. Pandora is so three dimensional that you feel like you’ve known her your entire life…. No matter what genre you’re into, Blood Feud has something to offer any reader of any age.”

Read the entire review here.

Even the Undead Love Zwieback!

Another day, another fantastic review of Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1!

The vampire-fan blog Taliesin Meets the Vampires—which recently enjoyed the StarWarp Concepts release of the classic novella Carmilla—has posted their review:

Blood Feud is a young adult book that does the all-important job of translating well to an adult audience…. Roman’s writing is wonderfully crisp, drawing us into a hidden world that is great fun.”

Read the entire review here.