Here's a recap, in case you're feeling nostalgic:
ADIOS!
Friday, July 26, 2013
2013 BLOGGER BOOK FAIR FINAL DAY=SAD
Thursday, July 25, 2013
BBF AUTHORS TALK HORROR MOVIES AND MORE: COLE KNIGHTLY
Okay, you guys ready? Let's kick off Day 4 of the 2013 Blogger Book Fair with the author of Creep, Cole Knightly!
Here's the preview: Freddy cutouts need love too, eventual gore, cool Sidney Prescott, and the big-boobed ditz.
1. Who is your favorite horror or science fiction movie
heroine?
Horror would have to be Sidney Prescott from the Scream
series. For science fiction, it would have to be Ellen Ripley from the Alien
series. I do have to say, though, that Alice from the Resident Evil series is
also pretty high up there for me, too. (Would that be horror or Sci Fi?)
2. What is your favorite line in a horror or science fiction
movie?
“I want to play a game.” Saw. Chilling.
3. Let’s talk gore. How much do you use, buckets full or
thimbles full, and why?
Well, I love gore and don’t mind it, but I don’t tend to use
a lot of it. I’m still fairly new to writing in this genre (though I’ve always
been a reader and watcher since childhood), so I’m sure it’ll happen
eventually.
4. If you were thrown into a horror movie and you had to
fully experience the entire movie as one of the good guys (and possibly a
victim), which movie would you choose, and why?
Ooh, this one’s hard. I would probably choose Battle Royale.
On the other hand, if I could choose a horror video game instead, I’d choose
Corpse Party or Silent Hill.
5. What’s your most hated formulaic move of horror movie
victims?
Ugh, I hate the slutty, big-boobed ditz who runs around
half-naked or topless. She tends to be the one who screams more than anyone
else and often trips while fleeing from the killer. It’s just so annoying.
6. If you could (had to) make out with any horror movie
monster (serial killers included), which would it be and why?
Freddy Krueger. When I was really young, I’m talking like
four or five years old, I would run up to Freddy cutouts and hug them. I can
only imagine the looks on other people’s faces, but he was my favourite
monster, and I’d totally make out with him. Hehehe.
7. Do you think horror in literature has
the same impact as horror in film?
Unfortunately, no. And it’s so very sad because I wish that
it did. I’m not sure if it’s because jump scares just don’t translate in literature
or what it is. I’ve yet to find a book that creeps me out enough to be afraid
of the dark, but I can list off several movies pretty easily. I’m still looking
for the book that messes with me, though.
8. Tell us about the most violent movie you’ve ever seen.
How old were you, and did you enjoy it?
I think the Saw movies were the most violent, but I was
watching Nightmare on Elm Street when I was an infant. While not the goriest
movie I’ve ever seen, I was pretty much raised on horror movies.
9. If you found yourself in a horror movie and got to choose
your weapon not knowing who or what you were up against, what weapon would you
choose?
Is very powerful magic out of the question? Haha, if it had
to be a real weapon, I suppose a tank would be a good bet. Though it wouldn’t
help me against anything supernatural.
10. As a horror writer, do you find that you’re wary of
strangers?
I don’t think that’s because I’m a horror writer
necessarily, but I suppose it could contribute.
Okay, in one word describe your latest release, and toss us that
Amazon link already!
Creepy! Haha, it’s called Creep, so I should it could be
described that way, right?
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
VOTE FOR REVAMP IN THE BBF THEME SONG EVENT
Going on over at Happy Tails and Tales blog is the Theme Song Event. The idea was to match a song to a scene in your book. I put "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees to Seven's escape from the hospital. The song is actually playing on the truck's radio. You can go vote and check out the classic "Stayin' Alive" music video. Styling.
http://magluvsya03.wordpress.com/2013/07/24/blogger-book-fair-2013/
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
BBF AUTHORS TALK HORROR MOVIES AND MORE: LIZ LONG
Okay, you guys ready? Let's kick off Day 3 of the 2013 Blogger Book Fair with the author of Gifted, a Donovan Circus and Witch Hearts, Liz Long!
Down to it.
1. Who is
your favorite horror or science fiction movie heroine?
I
don’t watch a lot of horror, but since I just recently watched Hansel &
Gretel: Witch Hunters I have to say I love Gemma Arteron. The film was bloody
and creepy, but she was pretty awesome as a kickass witch hunter who could hold
her own in any fight or conversation.
2. Let’s
talk gore. How much do you use, buckets full or thimbles full, and why?
In my newest
book Witch Hearts I’d say it’s several buckets. (Maybe just 3 or 4 buckets in
my fantasy circus book Gifted.) A serial killer is hunting witches and the
body count ticks up as the book moves forward.
3. If you
were thrown into a horror movie and you had to fully experience the entire movie
as one of the good guys (and possibly a victim), which movie would you choose,
and why?
I
like to think I’m feisty, so I’d probably choose a movie like Scream where
there’s a slim chance I could get away (as opposed to vampires or murderers
under your bed).
4. What’s
your most hated formulaic movie of horror move victims?
Oh
god, I hate the girl who runs up the stairs. I know it’s been said a million
times, but the girl who runs up the stairs will always get pitched from a
balcony or stabbed in her closet. At least try to bash out a window on the
first floor!
5. If you
could (had to) make out with any horror movie monster (serial killers
included), which would it be and why?
Ummm,
I don’t know that many monsters or serial killers, but I’d still make out with
Billy (Skeet Ulrich) from the first Scream movie J
6. Do you think horror in literature has the same impact as horror in
film?
No
and I’m a key example of why: I can read horror all day long, but I prefer not
to watch it because of the gory stuff. Reading about blood doesn’t really faze
me, but seeing it makes my hands slap over my eyes.
7. Tell us
about the most violent movie you’ve ever seen. How old were you, and did you
enjoy it?
Um,
any Quentin Tarantino film? Pulp Fiction was honestly a little life changing as
far as learning to avert my eyes from the screen due to all the blood. I was 18
and when they shoved that giant needle in Uma Thurman’s chest, I curled into a
ball and tried not to weep in fear.
8. If you
found yourself in a horror movie and got to choose your weapon not knowing who
or what you were up against, what weapon would you choose?
Maybe
a sledgehammer if I could pick it up and swing it. I’d rather crush a kneecap
than stab someone, but if it was too much weight for me, I’d probably go with
the biggest kitchen knife I can find. (If this is fantasy horror, I totally
choose a wand or the speed to RUN AWAY!!)
9. As a
horror writer, do you find that you’re wary of strangers?
Oh
my god, yes. I’ve always been very aware of my surroundings, especially
alone/at night, but after writing Witch Hearts and coming up with a creepy
villain, I’m suspicious of anyone I don’t know.
Okay, in one
word describe your latest release, and toss us that Amazon link already!
“Creepy!”
Author Links:
Website: http://lizclong.com
Twitter: (Handle:
@LizCLong) https://twitter.com/#!/LizCLong
Facebook Author
Page: https://www.facebook.com/lizclongauthor
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/LizLong
Monday, July 22, 2013
BLOGGER BOOK FAIR JULY 2013: ME IN AN INTERVIEW
Check out my interview over at Trip the Eclipse. Let's talk about the creepiest nice person, sofa horror, and insane asylum mishaps.
INTERVIEW
BBF AUTHORS TALK HORROR MOVIES AND MORE: WYNNE CHANNING
Okay, you guys ready? Let's kick off Day 2 of the 2013 BBF with the author of What Kills Me, Wynne Channing!
Here's the preview: All work no play, Gizmo hugs, possible Pinhead tongue action, and tomato soup blood.
Down to it.
1. Who is your favorite horror or science fiction movie heroine?
Carrie White. Flawed. Emotionally scarred. Deadly.
2. What is your favorite line in a horror or
science fiction movie?
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
3. Let’s talk gore. How much do you use, buckets full
or thimbles full, and why?
Bring on the buckets! And in the second novel of my series, I Am
Forever, there's even more blood and guts because the heroine is just so
powerful that she can't help herself.
4. If you were thrown into a horror movie and you
had to fully experience the entire movie as one of the good guys (and possibly
a victim), which movie would you choose, and why?
Gremlins. I want to hug my own Gizmo. (I promise not to feed it
or get it wet!!!)
5. What’s your most hated formulaic move of horror
movie victims?
The "whore."
6. If you could (had to) make out with any horror
movie monster (serial killers included), which would it be and
why?
Colin Farrell. Fright Night remake. Uh, 'cause it's Colin
Farrell. (And what are my other options? Hellraiser? The girl from The Ring?)
7. Do you think horror in
literature has the same impact as horror in film?
Definitely. Horror literature creeps into your mind and it stays
there, fed by your own imagination and paranoia. I grew up reading horror
novels. It messed me up for life.
8. Tell us about the most violent movie you’ve ever
seen. How old were you, and did you enjoy it?
One of the most gory movies that I saw in my youth was Dead
Alive. The main character runs around killing zombies with a lawnmower.
Grossest thing ever. The blood was like tomato soup!
9. If you found yourself in a horror movie and got
to choose your weapon not knowing who or what you were up against, what weapon
would you choose?
Flame thrower. I've always wanted to wield a flame thrower.
10. As a horror writer, do you find that you’re
wary of strangers?
As a former crime reporter, I'm wary of strangers. Whenever I get
off the elevator, I walk in the opposite direction in case anyone is following
me. And I always check behind me before I open my front door.
Okay, in one word describe your latest release, and
toss us that Amazon link already!
Thrilling!
Connect with Wynne
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MY BBF SCHEDULE
Here's my schedule for the BBF! It will help you navigate through all of the goings-on here at Dying To Write and at some of the other blogs:
http://www.becksherman.com/2013/07/lets-hang-during-bbf.html
And to help you through the maze of 200 plus BBF authors and bloggers:
http://bloggerbookfair.blogspot.com/p/blogger-book-fair-july-2013-directory.html
BBF AUTHORS TALK HORROR MOVIES AND MORE: NOREE COSPER
Okay, you guys ready? Let's kick off the first day of the 2013 BBF with the author of A Prescription For Delirium, Noree Cosper!
Here's the preview: Ripley love, people are psychotic, Dracula make-out session, and Debbie's bug arms.
Down to it.
1. Who is your favorite horror or science fiction movie
heroine?
I would
have to say I’m a big fan of Ripley from Aliens. That’s Sci/Fi and Horror at
the same time. But honestly, Ripley is one of strongest heroines in horror
movies that I know of.
2. What is your favorite line in a horror or science
fiction movie?
Ripley:
“Get away from her, you bitch!”
3. Let’s talk gore. How much do you use, buckets full or
thimbles full, and why?
I’m
more a moderate gore fan. I think there should be some gore, but I find that
movies that go overboard tend to be lacking in other areas. I like scary movies
that make me think.
4. If you were thrown into a horror movie and you had to
fully experience the entire movie as one of the good guys (and possibly a
victim), which movie would you choose, and why?
Scream
because it’s just people, as psychotic as they are, they can be killed by guns
or other weapons.
5. What’s your most hated formulaic move of horror movie
victims?
When
the women run up the stairs.
6. If you could (had to) make out with any horror movie
monster (serial killers included), which would it be and why?
I would
have to say Dracula. He just has that sexy aura.
7. Do you think horror in literature has
the same impact as horror in film?
I think
horror in literature is more cerebral whereas a lot of horror movies are more
cheap scare/gore tactics.
8. Tell us about the most violent movie you’ve ever seen.
How old were you, and did you enjoy it?
I don’t
remember the most violent. The movie that always sticks in my mind is Nightmare
on Elm Street 4. I remember watching it from the hallway when I was eight
because I wasn’t supposed to be. It was the scene where Debbie’s arms break off
and she grows bug arms. It was pretty gross. Of course, the Halloween movies
are pretty violent. Michael Myers has a high body count.
9. If you found yourself in a horror movie and got
to choose your weapon not knowing who or what you were up against, what weapon
would you choose?
A
machete. Most creatures die by losing their head.
10. As
a horror writer, do you find that you’re wary of strangers?
A
little, yeah. Maybe it’s just I don’t like people. But I’m paranoid enough I
never update my location to Facebook or to any social network. I don’t want
crazy people coming to try and kill me in my sleep.
Okay, toss us that Amazon link already!
A Prescription for Delirium is FREE during the BBF! Get your copy here:
Connect with Noree
Sunday, July 21, 2013
LET'S HANG DURING THE BBF!
Here's my schedule so far for the 2013 BBF. Below are events going on right here on Dying To Write and events that I'm participating in on other blogs. It all starts tomorrow. Have fun and don't die.
MONDAY 7/22
1. Goodbye Nothing Cover Reveal (right here)
2. Goodbye Nothing Pre-Release Excerpt (http://lizclong.com/2013/07/22/blogger-book-fair-beck-sherman/)
3. Goodbye Nothing ARC Giveaway (right here)
4. BBF Authors Talk Horror Movies and More: Noree Cosper (right here)
TUESDAY 7/23
1. Beck Sherman Interview (http://noreecosper.blogspot.com/)
2. Goodbye Nothing ARC Giveaway (right here)
3. BBF Authors Talk Horror Movies and More: Wynne Channing (right here)
4. The World's Greatest Story Event (http://ajhayes.wordpress.com/)
WEDNESDAY 7/24
1. Goodbye Nothing ARC Giveaway (right here)
2. BBF Authors Talk Horror Movies and More: Liz Long (right here)
THURSDAY 7/25
1. Goodbye Nothing Pre-Release Excerpt (http://coleknightly.blogspot.com/)
2. Goodbye Nothing ARC Giveaway (right here)
3. BBF Authors Talk Horror Movies and More: Cole Knightly (right here)
FRIDAY 7/26
1. Goodbye Nothing ARC Giveaway Final Hours (right here)
Saturday, July 20, 2013
THE 2013 BLOGGER BOOK FAIR STARTS ON MONDAY!
The BBF starts on Monday and I have lots of treats in store for you! I'm running interviews with four excellent horror/dark fantasy writers over the next week. Plus (drum roll, please) the cover reveal for my second book, a new adult horror thriller called Goodbye Nothing, will be right here on Monday, so stop by to check it out.
Never-before-released excerpts from Goodbye Nothing are going to be floating around the BBF. And enter to win an ARC e-copy of my new book, out September 3rd. Read it before anyone else. Except my grandmother - sorry, she called first dibs.
With over 250 authors and bloggers participating this year, it's the biggest BBF yet, so lots of prizes and events and fun going on! Be there or be not there and be sad.
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