DROP DEAD GORGEOUS by Wayne Simmons aka HOO-HAA (author of FLU)

HOO-HAA · 24 January, 2011, 06:02:39 PM

Hey all, just wanted to give you the heads-up on my latest horror novel, on release now from SNOWBOOKS. I know many of you were kind enough to take a chance on my previous release, FLU. Hopefully you'll enjoy this slightly different take on the zombie apocalypse...

THE BLURB:

As tattoo artist Star begins to ink her first client on a spring Sunday morning, something goes horribly wrong with the world...Belfast's hungover lapse into a deeper sleep than normal, their sudden deaths causing an unholy mess of crashing cars, smoldering televisions and falling aircraft.
In the chaotic aftermath a group of post-apocalyptic survivors search for purpose in a devastated city. Ageing DJ Sean Magee and shifty-eyed Barry Rogan find drunken solace in a hotel bar. Ex-IRA operative Mairead Burns and RIR soldier Roy Beggs form an uneasy alliance to rebuild community life. Elsewhere, a mysterious Preacher Man lures shivering survivors out of the shadows with a promise of redemption.

Choked by the smell of death, Ireland's remaining few begin the journey toward a new life, fear and desperation giving rise to new tensions and dark old habits.

But a new threat creeps slowly out of life's wreckage...

'Drop Dead Gorgeous is a stand out book.' --Horrorbound.com

'A heck of a good novel...' --Fatally-Yours.com

'A gritty drama... Do not miss!' --Liberation Frequency

'If you're into action-laced horror, vivid gore and a cranked up attitude, Drop Dead Gorgeous is your kind of read.' --Lip Service

'Worthy of George Romero's finest moments...'
--Total Tattoo Magazine

DDG will be available throughout all good book stores or you can pick it up right now from:

AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Drop-Dead-Gorgeous-Wayne-Simmons/dp/1906727988/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1295891512&sr=8-1

THE BOOK DEPOSITORY: (with free worldwide shipping): http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781906727987/Drop-Dead-Gorgeous

Hope some of you guys get a chance to read it! Thanks for your time...

HOO-HAA · 27 January, 2011, 10:09:32 PM

As part of my ongoing celebration of apoc-shocker DROP DEAD GORGEOUS' re-release, I've invited some zombie horror hacks over to guest-blog at my site. First up is Mr Simon Bestwick, talking about his acclaimed zombie novel, TIDE OF SOULS (Abaddon Books) as well as what else he has planned... aided by the voices in his head!

http://waynesimmons.org/blog/?p=235

flip-r mk2 · 27 January, 2011, 10:25:26 PM

That's my copy ordered from Amazon, there's only one copy left according to the site.If it's anything like Flu it should be a fooking good read.

filip

maryanddavid · 27 January, 2011, 11:48:56 PM

Sounds good, will keep an eye out for it.

HOO-HAA · 28 January, 2011, 07:42:32 AM

flip, thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!

Maryanddavid, cheers! should be creeping into stores like FP, Waterstone's etc. over the next few weeks

HOO-HAA · 29 January, 2011, 12:13:11 PM

The Blog Swap contiunes with zombie horror author, Bowie Ibarra (DOWN THE ROAD -Permuted/ Simon and Schuster) guesting at my blog today. Bowie talks about the ULTIMATE weapon for maximum zombie slayage!

http://waynesimmons.org/blog/?p=241

HOO-HAA · 29 January, 2011, 06:29:51 PM

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is starting to seep into Waterstone's (see below link and click on 'store availability' to see if it's at your local store):

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/wayne+simmons/drop+dead+gorgeous/7884788/

I'll be signing copies of both my apoc-shockers (REALLY starting to like this lil' moniker I've conjoured up) at Leicester Highcross Waterstone's on Sunday 6th Feb, with fellow horror hack, David Moody. HUGE thanks to Highcross manager, Steven Caunt for all his support, as well as generally looking cool and having tattoos almost as kick-ass as mine

dangermouse3597 · 29 January, 2011, 10:52:26 PM

That's my copy ordered!

HOO-HAA · 30 January, 2011, 01:13:57 AM

Quote from: dangermouse3597 on 29 January, 2011, 10:52:26 PM
That's my copy ordered!

You're a gent, DM! Thanks for giving DDG a go

Hey, are you going to the SFX weekender?

dangermouse3597 · 30 January, 2011, 09:25:46 PM

I'm afraid not HOO-HAA I think a 12 hour drive is a bit much, well that and the not being able to get holidays at this time of year.

flip-r mk2 · 31 January, 2011, 02:55:12 PM

Recieved my copy this morning now to find time to read it.

filip

SmallBlueThing · 31 January, 2011, 06:37:37 PM

Wayne, my mate Big Simon will be along to the sfx weekender, and has instructions to pop over and say hi to you from me. If you want to try and hardsell him a novel, he's a very very nice man and probably a soft target!
SBT

HOO-HAA · 01 February, 2011, 12:09:31 PM

Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 31 January, 2011, 06:37:37 PM
Wayne, my mate Big Simon will be along to the sfx weekender, and has instructions to pop over and say hi to you from me. If you want to try and hardsell him a novel, he's a very very nice man and probably a soft target!
SBT

Fantastic! I'll be sure to take advantage of his good nature

(that's not Simon Marshall-Jones, is it?)

Quote from: flip-r mk2 on 31 January, 2011, 02:55:12 PM
Recieved my copy this morning now to find time to read it.

filip

Tell me about it! My TBR pile is now the entire bookshelf! Thanks for the buy, filip! Hope you enjoy the read

HOO-HAA · 01 February, 2011, 06:17:28 PM

As part of the ongoing celebration of the (re) release of my apoc-horror, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, I'm blog-swapping today with fellow zombie horror hack, Joe McKinney (author of DEAD CITY). Check out his excellent use of blogspace!

http://waynesimmons.org/blog/?p=250

HOO-HAA · 03 February, 2011, 09:41:39 AM

As I continue to celebrate the (re) release of my apoc-shock novel, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, I'm delighted to welcome David Moody to the stage for the latest in this series of Blog Swaps. Dave has been a true inspiration and support to me from the very beginning of my writing career and it's always a pleasure and honour to have him guest at my site.

http://waynesimmons.org/blog/?p=260