Yes, I Am Still Alive...

It's been a busy few months of school, so I haven't had much chance to blog as of late.  I know that's a poor excuse, but I'm coming into the homestretch (well, with this semester anyway--still have some spring courses to take care of) and things should settle down soon.

Talk later.

Derek

Oh, and happy belated New Year...

More Radio Fun

This past weekend I had the pleasure of doing a radio interview on CKUW 95.9 FM, a university radio station out of Winnipeg. It was for the show called The Electric Chair hosted by Nicole. On it we talk about Cold Fear, the writing process, and we even venture into some controversial topics. Thanks again to Nicole for inviting me on. It was a lot of fun.

The link is here via the station's archives. Just click on the link beside the December 15th show (hour 1). Streaming can be a little spotty at times, but right clicking and selecting "save target as" works nicely.

Enjoy the show.

D

This Just In...

Our local radio station, 107.5 Bolt FM, did an interview with me last week about my book and subsequent launch tomorrow night.  Here it is in full from their blog. Check it out.

Meet the Press

The local paper ran a story on me this week. You can read it on their site. Just click right here.

Derek

First Official Review is In...

Looks like my first official review is now up on the horrorworld.org website.  A big thank you to T.T. Zuma, a regular reviewer on that site, for taking the time to check out Cold Fear.  I hold his opinion in very high regard, and I'm pretty stoked that he enjoyed the read.  So click on the above link and check it out. And then be sure to download or order your trade paperback copy of Cold Fear.  You won't regret it...

Cheers,

Derek

In the Pipeline...

By all reports, Cold Fear is selling well and I've had some very positive feedback on it so far.  I just thought I'd update you on some of the things I have in the works in the coming weeks... 

I'm planning an upcoming photo caption contest (likely in the new year), with the winner receiving a personalized, signed copy of Cold Fear, so stay tuned to this blog (or Twitter, or my Facebook author page) for more on that very soon.  I'm also in discussions to have a friend and fellow author do a guest blogging stint right here on Random Splatterings, which is pretty cool (stay tuned).  I also have it on good authority that Cold Fear will be officially reviewed on my favourite horror site/forum Horror World, so I'm looking forward to that as well.

Promoting a book is proving to be quite the undertaking, but I'm thoroughly enjoying the experience.  I've got some local readings coming up and I'm hoping to get Cold Fear into some of the local bookstores in the next week or so.

More updates as soon as I have them...

Cheers,

Derek

Cold Fear for the Nook

Cold Fear is now available for the Nook at B&N.  So if you're a Nook user and were starting to feel left out, have no fear.  Well, have Cold Fear.  Click here for a direct link to the B&N page.

And enjoy.

Derek