Author Richard Godwin's debut novel, 'Apostle Rising' has drawn comparisons to Stephen King. The book is a dark tale about a psychopathic serial killer who crucifies politicians
Author and playwright Richard Godwin has announced the release of his new dark fiction novel 'Apostle Rising'. The book is a compelling psychological thriller about a psychopathic serial killer who crucifies politicians. Godwin's writing style has been compared to Ken Bruen's and John Connolly's. Godwin himself has been compared to Stephen King.
"Being compared to Stephen King," stated Godwin, "is an honor.That word is often used loosely but not here. 'The Dark Half 'changed my life literally. It is the great Jekyll and Hyde novel, an exploration of a basic split within the human psyche that King manages with genius. I have read all of his works. Time and again he produces works of immeasurable genius with a deftness of approach and a consistency of purpose that places him up there with the likes of Dickens and all the greats. He is also a great short story teller, so having my debut novel 'Apostle Rising' compared to Stephen King's 'Children Of The Corn' by fellow horror writer Jodi Mac Arthur is an honor. Stephen King writes electric prose. Each story and novel is crafted to perfection and contains the quintessential Stephen King kick. They also make you think, they make you think about the motivations in our souls. And that is what I tried to do in writing 'Apostle Rising', as my novel digs deep into the mind of a psychopathic killer."
In 'Apostle Rising', Detective Chief Inspector Frank Castle never caught the Woodlands Killer and it almost destroyed him. Now many years later and still suffering from nightmares, he is faced with a copycat killer with detailed inside knowledge of the original case. Someone is crucifying politicians, and Castle and his partner DI Jacki Stone enter a labyrinth. At its center is the man Castle believes was responsible for the first killings. He’s running a sinister cult and playing mind games with the police. And the ritualistic killer keeps raising the stakes and slipping through their hands. The body count is rising. Castle employs a brilliant psychologist to help him solve the case, and he begins to dig into the killer’s psyche. But some psychopaths are cleverer than others.
"I wrote Apostle Rising," stated Godwin, "for every reader of crime and horror fiction out there. I wrote it for anyone who likes a guessing game. I wrote it for anyone who is interested in why crimes occur, and for anyone who likes a good novel, strong characters, a dramatic story and is interested in psychology."
Jodi MacArthur said that "Apostle Rising is akin to Stephen King's 'Children of the Corn'. Only with noir. Whiskey. Knives. Politicians. And a hell of gore. It is a maze through a psychopath's mind, only you get to solve the puzzle with Detectives Castle and Stone as they try to hold their own personal lives together while the killer(s?) tease and taunt through horrific killings and rituals. My favorite character in the book is poetic, mentally disturbed and has an obsession with King Henry VIII and the first wife whose head he chopped. The ending is a fast paced rollercoaster ride."
Vincent Zandri, author of 'As Catch Can' and 'The Remains' stated that 'Apostle Rising' is a "noir tour-de-force that will leave you breathless and teary-eyed". Scott Phillips, bestselling author of 'The Ice Harvest' said, "Richard Godwin's 'Apostle Rising' is a police procedural and psychological thriller of the first order. If you love Ken Bruen and John Connolly, Godwin's the man you'll be following next." Crime Time Magazine said that "The blood-soaked scenes he describes . . . recall the films of Dario Argento. An arresting and cleverly plotted police procedural married to gothic horror and the aesthetics of the slasher genre Apostle Rising is an unusual and memorable crime story. " Bruce Grossman of Bookgasm said "For a debut crime novel, it makes a great introduction to Godwin’s style and talent for prose. Be on the lookout for hopefully many more."
Mr. Godwin is available for media interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at stanzazone@gmail.com. A recent radio interview on The Authors Show is available at his website. The book trailer for Apostle Rising can be viewed at YouTube.com. More information is available at the site at www.RichardGodwin.net.
Profile:
Richard Godwin is a crime and horror writer as well as a produced playwright. He was born in London and obtained a BA and MA in English and American Literature from King’s College London. He has travelled extensively and lectured, and worked in property. Many of his stories have appeared in magazines. His works in print include ‘Chemical’, published in the Anthology Back in 5 Minutes (Little Episodes Publishing 2010), ‘Doll’, published in Howl: Tales of the Feral And Infernal (Lame Goat Press 2010), 'Face off' in CrimeFactory Issue #5 (CreateSpace 2010), 'Pike N Flytrap' in Needle Magazine (Lulu 2010) and 'Mother' in Tainted Tea (Lulu 2011). His Chin Wags At the Slaughterhouse are interviews he has conducted with writers and can be found at his blog on his website where you can also find a full list of his works and a video ad for his new book. He divides his time between London and the US.
Contact:
Richard Godwin
Email: stanzazone@gmail.com
Web: www.RichardGodwin.net
Black Jackal Books: sales@blackjackalbooks.com
910-842-9248
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
'Apostle Rising' - Is Richard Godwin The Next Stephen King?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Edward Fairley Releases 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ' - Sensible Relationship Advice For Real People
Relationship advice has always been a popular topic worldwide. From 'Dear Abby' to Dr. Phil, there has never been a shortage of relationship advice. But in a world dominated by online relationship services, social sites, reality television and media megastars, practical advice is often very difficult to come by. Edward Fairley believes the time has come for real world, sensible relationship advice that makes sense for real people who live in the modern world
Edward L. Fairley has released 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ'. Fairley's book is aimed at providing sensible relationship advice for real people in a world dominated by online dating services and social media. Fairley's approach is very different from the 'he said/she said', male/female advice given in years gone by.
Fairley does not believe people are statistics, nor are they members of scientific groups. Fairley's approach also holds out that the emphasis on male and female gender needs actually exacerbates relationship difficulties. Rather than rehash all the typical advice for couples, Fairley instead offers some twists on conventional thinking that provide readers with down-to-earth information that is outside the boundaries of conventional relationship advice. Fairley's use of language and example allows him to simplify the complex dynamics of love, romance, and marriage. The result is practical, real world advice that is both enlightening and engaging.
"My relationship counsel," stated Mr. Fairley, "is built on the foundation of teaching the reader to communicate in a manner that helps them to understand their mate, not their 'male' or 'female' partner. Some writers base their counsel on studies and scientific theories. They conclude from these statistics that, due to a high percentage of a certain gender responding to situations in a certain way or sharing the same patterns, that the entire gender is one way and vice versa for the other gender. This is ridiculous, as people then make decisions based on assumptions about their partner offered by a book based on statistics. It's no wonder so many relationships experience difficulty. My book isn’t based on taking the studies and statistics of other people's work and massaging it to make it my own. It is based rather on how one person relates to another person."
Fairley's lack of emphasis on male/female gender role playing lies at the heart of his message. Rather than using an 'us vs them' mentality, his approach emphasizes that every person is precisely that - a person. His message resonates with those who have grown up with computer technology and cell phone usage. His counsel is particularly appropriate for young people, but is equally relevant for anyone who might be pursuing, or is already in, a committed relationship.
"I don't want to be Dear Abby or Dr. Phil," stated Mr. Fairley, "in fact, I hope to do just the opposite. Advice with a mass appeal does not mean much in a relationship created by two individuals. Each must find his or her own way. Every relationship is unique and one of a kind. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to relationship challenges."
Edward Fairley is available for media interview and speaking engagements. He can be contacted using the information below or by email at imwilling2investnu@gmail.com. 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ' is available at his website or at online book retailer sites. More information, including excerpts of the book, are available at his website.
Contact:
Edward Fairley
P.O. Box 2055
Chesapeake, Va. 23327
www.EdwardFairley.com
imwilling2investnu@gmail.com
757-632-0963
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Book Marketing, The 'Authors Marketing Powerhouse', Announces The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of February March 14, 2011
Book Marketing, The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, serves as a community of authors and allows authors to actively engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. Authors can upload author photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers
Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule.
Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, CEO of eBroadcastMedia.com.
"We believe this site offers a real opportunity for authors and publishers," stated Mr. McCauley, "as the site offers so many options, opportunities and possibilities. It can be treated as a place to create awareness of one's work while, at the same time, the site allows the author to network with like-minded individuals. The segmented groups allow for the exchange of book marketing ideas, while the discussion forums can serve as an educational resource for those who may have a need to increase their own knowledge in regards to creating marketing and publicity plans that produce real results. All of this can be integrated with social networking technologies. The site can serve as a centralized hub for book marketing activity, education and networking."
Group discussions include website design and search engine optimization, marketing and publicity, audio and video, writing fiction and writing non-fiction. There are segmented group discussion for children's authors and Christian authors. Forum discussions include book marketing strategies and website optimization strategies. Groups and discussions can be created by participants, subject to moderator approval. Help A Publisher Publish You (HAPPY), offered through eBroadcastMedia.com, is a weekly listing of publishers and agents sent to participants of the list service.
Appearances on The Authors Show, Internet radio and tv versions, are produced by Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com. The shows offer professionally produced radio and TV interviews that are broadcast worldwide. This upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Andrea Clinton
Sandra Crowley
Steve Piacente
Christine Frost
Maralys Wills
Sherre DeMao (Business)
Alan Ellman (Business)
Harlan Goerger (Business)
Zsale Haghighat (Children)
Karl Beckstrand (Children)
Josephine Gambini (Children)
Janice F. Baca (Christian)
Pamela Bush (Christian)
Diane K. Dean (Christian)
Laurie Pappas (Wellness)
Bethany Butzer (Wellness)
Susan C. Beer (Wellness)
Week March 14 on The TV Version
Dr. Barbara Holstein
Alysa Braceau
"Our goal with this site," said Ms. Hampson, "is to create a one stop resource that covers all the bases in regards to creating success for authors in an Internet marketing environment. The collaboration between us allows authors to take advantage of getting the word out through Book Marketing, while participating in networking resources, group discussions, publisher information listings, full service audio and video production, publicity and marketing resources and much more, all found at one centralized location. As the site grows and evolves, the value of this resource will only increase."
Profile:
Don McCauley is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio. Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs, The Authors Show TV version and is the CEO of eBroadcastMedia.com.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site at www.TheAuthorsMarketingPowerhouse.com. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show, radio and tv versions can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
TheAuthorsShow.com
danielle@TheAuthorsShow.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Author Rob Rideout Offers Words Of Advice To Sheen, Lohan And Others Who Struggle With Substance Abuse
Nearly every day celebrities with substance abuse problems make national news. Musician and author Rob Rideout understands the substance abuse problems celebrities such as Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan face. While in prison for his sixth DUI, he finally found sobriety and redemption. During his stay in prison he detailed his story in his recently released book, 'Still Singing, Somehow'
Musician and author Rob Rideout understands the substance abuse problems celebrities like Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan face. He's been there and he's done that - he too crashed and burned. Yet, while in prison for DUI, he found sobriety and redemption. During his stay in prison he detailed his story in his recently released book, 'Still Singing, Somehow'.
"Still Singing, Somehow," stated Mr. Rideout, "shows the inner workings of the alcoholic mind. The reader is given a truer picture of 'A Million Little Pieces' combined with a dose of Don Juan, Paramahansa Yogananda and Ram Dass, 'A Course in Miracles' and 'Eat, Pray, Love'. This story of this musician’s path to recovery will make the reader laugh, cry and maybe even angry at times. It will definitely touch the emotions."
After surviving a near fatal accident, Rideout quit drinking for a short time period and then received his first DUI after a college Christmas party. The second DUI occurred in Arizona after returning from India three years later. En route to that trial, he got number 3, entering the court room dressed in jailhouse orange. After serving 90 days for the first two DUI's, he received the fourth DUI an hour after release from prison. A year later, came number 5, resulting in the revocation of his drivers license for 4 years. Then, while driving without a license, he received DUI number 6. Prison was the next stop. During his time there, he found what it was he had been seeking.
"Both counselors and patients alike," continued Rideout, "involved in any form of rehab or recovery, could greatly benefit from reading 'Still Singing, Somehow'. It's an honest, heart-felt odyssey of one soul’s karma. It graphically details how I faced my problems with alcohol and abandonment issues, and the bizarre life I created, head on in prison, finally finding the self-forgiveness necessary to really change my life around for the better. The ray of hope generated, plus a new way of seeing things, puts 'Still Singing, Somehow' in a class of its own and should be of special interest for anyone seeking spiritual answers and understanding for the life they’ve created."
Rob Rideout is available for media interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at robertrideout1@hotmail.com. He recently appeared on The Authors Show radio. The interview, excerpts and a collection of pictures are available at his website. 'Still Singing, Somehow' is available at the website, at Amazon.com, CreateSpace, Barnes and Noble, Powells and at Google Books.
Profile:
Award winning author Rob Rideout is an inspirational writer, a singer and a songwriter. He has recently published his second book of poetry, based on his song lyrics, and is recording a CD of nearly thirty years worth of original songs to accompany both books.
Contact:
Rob Rideout
Web: www.StillSingingSomehow.com
Email: robertrideout1@hotmail.com
645 Valley Westside
Colville, WA 99114
509-684-4402
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Politicians Crucified By Serial Killer - Award Winning Author Richard Godwin Releases 'Apostle Rising'
In light of today's headlines, the idea of politicians being crucified may not be such a stretch of the imagination. For Richard Godwin, author of 'Apostle Rising', the idea of politicians being crucified by a serial killer provides the basis for a powerful tale that may set a new standard for works of fiction
Author and playwright Richard Godwin has announced the release of his new dark fiction novel 'Apostle Rising'. The book is a compelling psychological thriller about a psychopathic serial killer who crucifies politicians. Godwin's writing style has been compared to Ken Bruen and John Connolly.
Detective Chief Inspector Frank Castle never caught the Woodlands Killer and it almost destroyed him. Now many years later and still suffering from nightmares, he is faced with a copycat killer with detailed inside knowledge of the original case. Someone is crucifying politicians, and Castle and his partner DI Jacki Stone enter a labyrinth. At its centre is the man Castle believes was responsible for the first killings. He’s running a sinister cult and playing mind games with the police. And the ritualistic killer keeps raising the stakes and slipping through their hands. The body count is rising. Castle employs a brilliant psychologist to help him solve the case, and he begins to dig into the killer’s psyche. But some psychopaths are cleverer than others.
"I wrote Apostle Rising," stated Godwin, "for every reader of crime and horror fiction out there. I wrote it for anyone who likes a guessing game. I wrote it for anyone who is interested in why crimes occur, and for anyone who likes a good novel, strong characters, a dramatic story and is interested in psychology."
Vincent Zandri, author of 'As Catch Can' and 'The Remains' stated that 'Apostle Rising' is a "noir tour-de-force that will leave you breathless and teary-eyed". Scott Phillips, bestselling author of 'The Ice Harvest' said, "Richard Godwin's 'Apostle Rising' is a police procedural and psychological thriller of the first order. If you love Ken Bruen and John Connolly, Godwin's the man you'll be following next."
Mr. Godwin is available for media interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at stanzazone@gmail.com. A recent radio interview on The Authors Show is available at his website. The book trailer for Apostle Rising can be viewed at YouTube.com. More information is available at the site at www.RichardGodwin.net.
APOSTLE RISING
Richard Godwin
MARCH 2011
ISBN: 978-0-9567113-0-4
Black Jackal Books
143 Kingston Road
London SW19 1LJ
Distributed by: Book Masters/Atlas Books
Profile:
Richard Godwin is a crime and horror writer as well as a produced playwright. He was born in London and obtained a BA and MA in English and American Literature from King’s College London. He has travelled extensively and lectured, and worked in property. Many of his stories have appeared in magazines. His works in print include ‘Chemical’, published in the Anthology Back in 5 Minutes (Little Episodes Publishing 2010), ‘Doll’, published in Howl: Tales of the Feral And Infernal (Lame Goat Press 2010), 'Face off' in CrimeFactory Issue #5 (CreateSpace 2010), 'Pike N Flytrap' in Needle Magazine (Lulu 2010) and 'Mother' in Tainted Tea (Lulu 2011). His Chin Wags At the Slaughterhouse are interviews he has conducted with writers and can be found at his blog on his website where you can also find a full list of his works and a video ad for his new book. He divides his time between London and the US.
Contact:
Richard Godwin
Email: stanzazone@gmail.com
Web: www.RichardGodwin.net
Black Jackal Books: sales@blackjackalbooks.com
910-842-9248
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