The BAYOU BOYS Book Trailer is Here!

Here's the new book trailer for the new omnibus of Voodoo Virus, Marsh Monster, and Playhouse Phantom called The BAYOU BOYS. Check it out.

The Bayou Boys Omnibus to Release June 1st

All three previously published Bayou Boys Adventures--Voodoo Virus, Marsh Market, Playhouse Phantom--have now been compiled into a single volume! Three stories in one book: The Bayou Boys omnibus.

The book will retail for $17.99 (a $4 savings over buying the three stories separately).

Also note that I'll be signing this new release (as well as Chicken Poop on my Sole and my other books) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 11 at Jupiter's Books in Cannon Beach.

Come on out if you can.

Finalized Cover Design for "The Bayou Boys" Omnibus

Here it is: The finalized cover design for the new omnibus edition of The BAYOU BOYS, a collection of Voodoo Virus, Marsh Monster and Playhouse Phantom in one volume. Nearly 500 delightful pages of southern Louisiana adventure!

This is not the final art (still in mock-up stage), but it gives you a really good idea of what the finished product will look like. Thank you to all of you who piped in and contributed to selecting the layout and offering design ideas.

The interior, containing 80,000 words, also nears completion. Look for The BAYOU BOYS in early June!

HALLOWEEN READING for Chills, Thrills and More

NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD

Upcoming Sales & Signing Events:

Sept. 19/20 Rose City Comic Con (Oregon Convention Center)*
Oct. 1-4 Portland Fall Home & Garden Show (Portland Expo Center)*
Oct. 10 Coos Bay Book Fair ( 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coos Bay History & Maritime Museum)
Oct. 17 Written in the Sand (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beach Books, Seaside OR)

Upcoming Book Release:

Nov. 7, 2015 Plays and Sketches for Schools and Churches

*I will not be at these events; for signings visit the events not marked with an asterix.

BIG SALE on the Bayou Boys Adventure Series AND Pre-Orders on ALIEN AMBUSH, BBA Book #4

Did You Know...?

The fourth book in The Bayou Boys Adventures, ALIEN AMBUSH, comes out this spring? April 21, 2015 to be exact. Though the story (like all the BBAs) stands alone it picks up where PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM left off.

That means that...

The current trilogy would make an exceptional Christmas gift for readers 10 to 16 years of age. The first book can be read in January, the second in February, and the third in March leading up to the April release of the fourth.

And now through December 15, 2014 all three books, VOODOO VIRUS, MARSHMONSTER and PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM (a $24.97 value) are on sale for only $21. That's right all three books for just twenty-one bucks.

But that's not all...

The price includes FREE gift wrapping and a personalized signing!

This offer is limited to supplies on hand and exclusively through this website. Shipping costs ($4 per set) apply. Or get FREE POSTAGE when you pre-pay for ALIEN AMBUSH (discount priced at $9 post paid) and be among the first to have it.

That's $25 (postage incl.) for the first three books or $30 for the set of four (three now, and the fourth in April 2015). That is such a deal and will NOT be offered again.

ORDER NOW BEFORE THIS DEAL DISAPPEARS!

ALIEN AMBUSH releases April 21, 2015. UFO sightings and a missing crew of roughnecks (oil platform workers) have Peter and Bart curious and on the case. This time they bring along their paranormal pal Reed and skeptic friend Dallas.

The rough concept art to the right shows the proposed cover layout for ALIEN AMBUSH.>

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!

Three (3) FREE Books! And NO Postage. All you have to do is like my author page (Gregory E. Zschomler) and say you want to win. If you've already liked my page just post that you wanna win. There will be ONE winner chosen randomly from all entries. No purchase required. 

Young readers (or the parents/grandparents) are encouraged to enter (the books are excellent for readers 12-15). Contest closes September 1, 2014. Please share with young readers you know.

Here's what you could win: 

The entire Bayou Boys Adventure series (Voodoo Virus, Marsh Monster, Playhouse Phantom), plus a free surprise extra. 

Chance of winning depends on the number of entries. If more than twenty (20) people enter I will also send out a consolation prize (a copy of Voodoo Virus) to a second winner. If thirty (30) people enter they'll be a second consolation prize (same); and so on for every ten additional entries.

I have but a few copies of The Amish vs. The Zombies left on hand. I can send them out post paid for just $10 (the cover price). Glad to personalize and sign them if you wish. Everyone who's read it has loved it. Just let me know.

Also, I have the Bayou Boys Adventure trilogy (Voodoo Virus, Marsh Monster, Playhouse Phantom) available. I'll send those out for $23 post paid. since I have a few more of Voodoo Virus, I'll let them go for $5 each, plus $2 postage (if you want to sample without a larger investment).

Drop me a line. It is time you read my work if you haven't.

Books at Bazaar

My Bayou Boys Adventure series will be available all month in Silverton, Ore. at the Borland gallery. The holiday bazaar will feature the work of more than twenty local artists, authors, and crafters.

It's open seven days a week from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., now until December 22. Just look for the NIWA booth.

For more information or directions visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/231376870362532/

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, They're Yours

I have a goodly stock of books available for Christmas gift giving. The new book, PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM, is yours, signed (by the author), sealed (gift-wrapped if you like) and delivered (includes postage and handling) for just $12. Same for MARSH MONSTER and VOODOO VIRUS for $10! Or any two books for $22.

Better yet, get the trio (all three books) for $25 postpaid. A great gift idea for the reader on your list and you don't even have to leave your home for Black Friday.

Order before December 10, to assure delivery in time for Christmas.

gregory.zschomler@gmail.com

Three Photos from Today's Book Fair and Halloween Launch of PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM

My booth at the NIWA Book Fair and Latte Da Halloween Party.

Ready to sell books and do zombie makeups.

My first victim. Applying latex appliances at the Halloween Party.

A finished makeup. And, yes, I am available for hire.

This from page 11 of the October Issue of Christian News Northwest:

WASHINGTON AUTHOR PRESENTS HIS LATEST WORK OF CHRISTIAN FICTION

Gregory Zschomler

"Vancouver, Wash.- Southwest Washington author Gregory Zschomler will celebrate the launch of his new work of Christian fiction for middle readers Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Latte Da Coffee House, 205 E. 39th St.

"The third book in the Bayou Boys Adventure series is titled Playhouse Phantom and is a ghost story of sorts involving a supposedly haunted theater in the Garden District of New Orleans. The work of fiction is superimposed and based upon a real tale involving a theater in southwest Washington.

"Zschomler writes his faith-based works as alternatives to much of today's teen reading fodder. Though his titles seem rather nefarious, his writing is Christ-centered and teaches Christian values. Study guides are available for educators and Sunday schools.

"The other  books in the series, Voodoo Virus and Marsh Monster, along with the new title will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Find out more at http://gregoryezschomler.blogspot.com/"

I'm at Blood and Books, Dressed Like a Pirate and Have the First Copies of Playhouse Phantom

Come on down and give a pint of blood. You might even save a life.

Buy a book, too.

There are nine LOCAL authors here! 

They are: Andy R. Bunch, Phil Silver, Lisa Olsen, Cheyenne Moon, Carol Van Atta, Mike Chinakos, Adam Copeland, and Susie Slanina. Oh, and me.

Remember, you get a buck off one of my books if you give blood.

And I DO have the new book (delivered just this morning); which I'm selling IF you buy the set.

Mawahaha. Arrrgh!

Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 19: Blood & Books at Vancouver Red Cross, 1-6 p.m.

PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM Has Been Shipped

The first copies of my new book have been shipped to me and will be available at the Florence Book Fair on September 28.

Though those won't be available on the 19th at the BLOOD & BOOKS event at the Vancouver Red Cross (by Vancouver Mall) my first two Bayou Boys Adventures will be and so will I (to sign them).

Come out and give a pint from 1-6 p.m. and I'll give you a dollar off!

This Just In: I'll be at the CCHE Resource and Info Night

My books will be available for purchase (and signed if you wish) at the Clark County Home Educators Resource and Information Night at Vancouver First Church of God, 7-8:30 p.m., TONIGHT Monday, AUGUST 26. Hope to see you there!

Sunday Streets Alive with Bikes and Books and More

Here's our location at Sunday Streets Alive.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 18 (booth 8).

Come out and see us (Phil Silver, Andy Bunch, myself and maybe a fourth author).

We'll have a cool bike decorating opportunity and books for signing and purchase.

Plus there's just tons of family activities all over the city.

Bring your bike or walk the 4.5 miles. It will be a day you won't forget.

Sold More Books Than Ever at Today's Event

Today's Loyal Local event at the Vancouver (Wash.) Hilton was a big success! I sold more books than ever (pretty much an equal number of MARSH MONSTER and VOODOO VIRUS) at a single event!

I shared booth space with fellow authors Susie Salina, Phil Silver and Andy Bunch.

Nice!

Come see me at the next one on August 18th.

Catching Up With What I'm Up To

After a couple of redrafts and proofs PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM is now in the hands of my able-bodied editor. After she goes through it I will do one more revision and then proceed to formatting. After that I'll work on the cover art. It should be ready for the printer well in advance of the deadline to make the October release date.

I have also begun writing ALIEN AMBUSH and begun to formulate the story, but probably won't actively write more until next year. In the meantime I have begun another novel--a sci-fi, adult novel (not a Bayou Boys Adventure) called TO HELL, HEAVEN AND BACK AGAIN--which I plan to fully tackle for NaNoWriMo (in November) though I am writing on it somewhat now.

I am also revising and updating my 2005 text LIGHTS, CAMERA, WORSHIP! for re-release later this year. The book continues to be used as a college text at Mid-America Christian University and I'd like to see it used more widely--in schools and churches. But it needed an overhaul.

I'm also doing some slight revisions to MARSH MONSTER for its next printing. And, finally, I am waiting to hear back from three publishers about my novel THE AMISH vs. THE ZOMBIES (so far, out of five submissions, I have two rejections).

Meanwhile, I have an author appearance at the Battle Ground Library tomorrow, another on the 4th of August and another on August 18th.

New Writing Projects in the Works

I am so excited to write my next projects. Yes, two of them! I was going to write a work of non-fiction next, but I think I can better express what I have to say (what I feel called to say) through fiction...for now.

I plan to write yet another Bayou Boys Adventure called ALIEN AMBUSH. lol And a Christian Adult Sci-Fi novel called TO HELL, HEAVEN, AND BACK AGAIN involving inter-dimensional travel. The later is totally going to blow your mind!

Although I have begun both stories and will likely write on them from time to time over the summer I won't be attacking them full-bore until fall (once I have the editing and production work on PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM completed). I'll probably tackled one of them for NANOWRIMO.

PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM Progress and Other News

I am leaving the PLAYHOUSE PHANTOM manuscript alone for a couple of days before coming back to it for revisions and further proof. However, I did finish the Glossary today. The work is 28,000 words--a tad shorter than MARSH MONSTER, but considerably longer than VOODOO VIRUS.



Also, here are some dates to keep in mind:

• July 23: Zombie Event for Teens at the Battle Ground Public Library. I will have books to sign and sell and will be doing a zombie makeup demonstration workshop.
• Aug. 4: Loyal Local and Church in the Park Event at the Hilton Hotel next to Esther Short Park in Vancouver. I'll have a book table with other authors.
• Aug. 18: Sunday Streets Alive in Vancouver (a bike and walk event). I'll have a table with other authors and have a bike decorating activity.

Come on out and see me!