OK, here's why it's awesome to have sponsors. KOBO WRITING LIFE is funding *two scholarships* to attend this year's Superstars Writing Seminar (May 14–16 in Colorado Springs, CO).  The contest is open to any user of their Kobo Writing Life platform (and you should be: it's very easy, and Kobo is expanding significantly worldwide). Time is short—the drawing will be Wednesday morning, open to new Superstars signups only. Kobo will provide two scholarships, valued at $899 apiece, for any Kobo Writing Life user (and if you're smart, you can set up a new account in just a couple of minutes)....
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And, your second free taste of HAIR RAISING.  Preorder the eBook or print book now. It will officially be in bookstores on Tuesday. HAIR RAISING Chapter 2 Shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater is a well-known recipe for disaster.  Shouting “Cops!” in the middle of an illegal cockatrice fight is ten times worse. Officer McGoohan—McGoo to his friends (well, to me at least)—reeled in surprise at the chaos his appearance caused.  His mouth dropped open as he saw dozens of unnaturals, already keyed up with adrenaline and bloodlust from the cockatrice fight, thrown into a panic. “Cops!  Everybody run!” yelled...
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Next Tuesday, April 30, the third full-length Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. novel will hit bookstores.  Here's another set of hilarious adventures from the detective who puts the P.I. back into R.I.P.  In chapter one, below, you'll see illegal cockatrice fighting, werewolf gambling rings, voodoo tattoos, and more.  Even if you've never read a Dan Shamble adventure before, I think you'll enjoy it.  Preorder the book now in print and eBook formats. HAIR RAISING Chapter 1 People do bizarre things to amuse themselves, but this illegal cockatrice-fighting ring was one of the strangest pastimes I had ever seen. Rusty, the full-time...
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Next Tuesday, April 30, the third full-length Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. novel will hit bookstores.  Here's another set of hilarious adventures from the detective who puts the P.I. back into R.I.P.  In chapter one, below, you'll see illegal cockatrice fighting, werewolf gambling rings, voodoo tattoos, and more.  Even if you've never read a Dan Shamble adventure before, I think you'll enjoy it.  Preorder the book now in print and eBook formats. HAIR RAISING Chapter 1 People do bizarre things to amuse themselves, but this illegal cockatrice-fighting ring was one of the strangest pastimes I had ever seen. Rusty, the full-time...
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