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Cowboys, Romance, & Zombies Set in The Wild. Wild West? YES, PLEASE! Gimme Now!

2/20/2012

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If you would have asked me just two years ago what my very first published novel would be, I could have almost guaranteed it would have been one of my young adult contemporary stories. But nope, in just a little more than a week or so, I will be the author of a young adult, zombie western romance. Oh, you heard me right.

What once started out as a writing exercise, spurred on by my amazing critique group, has blossomed into a full- fledged brain eating, limb dropping, head decapitating, lovey-dovey zombie west series. Yep, a series. I was only going to write one zombie book and then refocus on my contemporary work, but I had so much fun with WANTED: Dead or Undead, that I decided a second book was in order. Now that I am 3/4ths the way through writing the second book in the series, I've come to realize that a 3rd book is in order. So, as it seems, I may never get back to writing contemporary work again. And that's okay by me.

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Ever play Red Dead Redemption? Oh, it's good! Lots of undead fun with this one.
It has been a blast writing about zombies and survivors (handsome cowboy survivors) and I think it's because the possibilities are endless. When danger is always present and threatens a person's survival, then all sorts of craziness can ensue, and that makes for a fun book.

So, can a middle-aged mother of three, wife to one, who happens to live in the beautiful state of Utah and who normally writes young adult contemporary stories write a decent zombie book? I sure do hope so, but until the reviews come in, I won't know for certain. AND, if I'm writing a series, getting helpful feedback is critical. Beta readers have liked it. My editor has liked it. My publisher has liked it. But will the masses like it? My fingers are crossed and I'm hopeful.

What I would love to do is get your help. I would love to give you an copy (EPUB or MOBI version, just let me know) of Wanted: Dead or Undead and let me know what you think by posting a review on Amazon and Goodreads. You get to read my book for free, and I get to know whether or not, as an author, I suck. It's a win-win situation.

Just to be clear, this is a book with zombies in it. It also has some romance in it as well (nothing heavy--that kind of stuff makes me blush). If you do not like zombies or romance or young adult books, then this story is NOT for you. But if you like cowboys and horses and tough girls and rotting zombies, then boy do I have a book for you!

This book will be ready March 1st or close to it, but it's official release date will be later in the month. So this is an author advance copy, if you will. All that I am asking in return is for an honest review to be posted on Amazon AND Goodreads. It doesn't have to be anything fancy at all. I just want genuine feedback from genuine readers. Also, not to be pushy, I need the reviews to be posted by March 15th at the latest. This will help me out tremendously.

So, if this sounds like something you would be interested in reading and you have the time to post a review by the 15th, then just leave your name below, make sure to include your email in the form (not in the comment section. It's secure) and let me know whether you prefer the EPUB or MOBI version. Simple.

I'm kinda shaking in my boots (western terminology) about this, but it's time to give wings to my book and see what readers thinks.

Now remember, this book has zombies in it. Just in case you missed that part. You will be amazed at how many reviews are out there where people will say, "I HATE this book. It sucks. It has vampires in it" (vampires do kind of suck--ha,ha I made a punny). And on the cover and in the book blurb it talks about the book having vampires in it. People are weird like that. So just saying.

AND because this is a book with zombies and cowboys I can pretty much promise you that this is not literary genius. I'm 91% sure it's not, but I hold out 9% just in case it might be :)

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. (If by some weird chance I get a blast of comments, then I may have to put a cap on this. But for now, let's see what the heck happens). 

26 Comments
22niel link
2/20/2012 05:58:45 am

I have only 1 book scheduled on my review site right now, a zombie-western sounds fun! I'd be happy to take a look at it. I try not to promise times, but March 15 is what; 3 weeks? I'm pretty sure I can do that.
-Sarah

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22niel
2/20/2012 06:02:21 am

left it out... .mobi please

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Angela Scott link
3/7/2012 01:49:05 am

Looks like the release date for my book has been pushed out so the 15th deadline is now nil. Hopefully, the book will be available sometime next week. If you would still be willing to review it some time after that, whatever works with your schedule and time, I'd be appreciative.

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Bridget Bowers link
2/20/2012 06:42:16 am

Well that definitely sounds exciting. It always amazes me the way stories come about and sometimes sneak right up on us. No matter what you plan, it seems the muse has it own ideas and can take you in directions you never expected.

I am a fan of zombies, westerns, and romances so adding all three together should make for some fun reading. Good luck! Letting that first book loose on the masses is always a scary time for me. I hope that all goes well for you.

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Amber Gardner
2/20/2012 06:57:20 am

I heard about your book from Diana Shaw..sounds great!!

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Kathleen S. Allen link
2/20/2012 08:51:33 am

Yes, please! I just finished writing my YA zombie book. Who is your publisher? I have a Kindle app so mobi. Thanks!

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Kim Zika
2/20/2012 11:13:06 am

Way to go! I would love to read your book! Mobi would be great.

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Rebecca L. Fisk link
2/20/2012 10:19:05 pm

Yes, I DEFINITELY want to read your book! Yay! So excited for you! (and me that I get to read it early, lol) I am not familiar with either format you listed? I have kindle as an ereader, or whatever can be opened and read from my desktop with Windows 7...if either of those have anything to do with it....

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Anna link
2/20/2012 10:54:53 pm

I'm not really a zombie reader.
So just wanted to wish you all the best! =)

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Anninyn ICoS link
2/20/2012 11:33:27 pm

I'm almost HURT you didn't consider incaseofsurvival. HURT.

In short, of course we will.

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Kathrine Roid link
2/21/2012 12:36:47 am

Sounds like it might be time to broaden my genre horizons. EPUB, please.

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Laura Pauling link
2/21/2012 03:07:42 am

Oh, I so want to read this. Your sample was awesome. I just can't guarantee that I'll be able to read it in 3 weeks. I'll look for it when it comes out! If you want to take a chance that I might get it read in time, then I'll need the Kindle version.

Best of luck with this!

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Mark Smith link
2/21/2012 04:25:17 am

I'd be glad to read and review by your deadline. EPUB, please.

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E. Bard link
2/21/2012 04:27:11 am

I would love to review it - I started a blog recently and I'm sure my 1 follower would love to read the review! (lol). I will post on Goodreads and Amazon - epub if that's okay.

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karen link
2/21/2012 02:56:32 pm

E. Bard You now have 2 followers :-) Good luck with your blog!

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sadie thornton
2/21/2012 05:56:50 am

I would be thrilled to read and review. I have a kindle so I think I need MOBI

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laura thomas
2/21/2012 05:59:01 am

I would love to read and review this. Will post reviews everywhere I can. Reading The Rising by Brian Keene now. Mobi please.

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J.L.Campbell link
2/21/2012 07:13:36 am

I went over and read the sample. You get off to a good start out of the starting gate. I'm game. If you still need readers, MOBI works for me.

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Karen link
2/21/2012 08:19:50 am

I'm sincerely intrigued to see how this will work out. I'd love a copy, and would be more than happy to post a review in return. :) I think I can work with EPUB? Thank you!

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Carly
2/22/2012 02:50:37 am

I would love an ePub copy!

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JenniferK
2/23/2012 01:20:49 pm

I could definitely do a review for Goodreads by the 15th. I would like a Mobi copy. Thanks.

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Rachel link
2/24/2012 06:02:56 am

I also got a linksy!!!! Followed you, the book sounds AMAZING. I'd love to review it, and will do my best to get it up before the 15th. I think it'll be easy because I'm going on a road trip. loads of time to read then! Thanks,
Rachel

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Maria Thermann link
2/26/2012 04:43:29 pm

Mobi will be fine - would love to do a review. How about you doing one in return for me (Willow the Vampire and the Sacred Grove on Amazon.com)? Zombies and Cowbows sounds such fun.

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laura thomas
2/29/2012 05:30:37 am

Just checking in. Looking at my review deadlines and this was on there for before march 15th. Have you sent out ebooks yet? Did not see one and don't want to miss this:)
mobi please

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Angela Scott link
2/29/2012 06:08:49 am

I haven't sent anything out yet since I'm still waiting on my publisher. It should be soon though (fingers crossed). If you have other reviews to do, go ahead and do that. I will get this to you as soon I can. Thanks.

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Jessica
3/29/2012 03:07:34 pm

I loved it. The concept intrigued me. The writting sucked me right in. I definitely can't wait to read more. I want to see the chracters grow with the story. Red is my fravorite :D

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