Guest Post: I Left My Brains in San Francisco

 Zombies in SanFrancisco? Call an exterminator! I Left My Brains in San Francisco. http://tinyurl.com/ilmbisf

That was the tagline for author Karina Fabian's second book in the Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator series titled I Left My Brains in San Francisco.

The author is also running an “Are You the Next Zombie Idol” singing contest in search of someone to sing the theme song she wrote for I Left My Brains in San Francisco.  She has have the words and the tune; but a singer.  There are prizes for the best singer, the most creative audition video, and are giving one in ten entries a copy of the e-book.  The details are at http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/p/are-you-next-zombie-idol.html

But hurry, the deadline is November 1st.

Blurb:

Zombie problem? Call Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator--but not this weekend.

On vacation at an exterminator’s convention, she's looking to relax, have fun, and enjoy a little romance. Too bad the zombies have a different idea. When they rise from their watery graves to take over the City by the Bay, it looks like it'll be a working vacation after all.

Enjoy the thrill of re-kill with Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator.

Excerpt:

 "Hi! Welcome to Zomblog!  It's ‘Time to Re-kill!’  This is Kelsey Gardenberger, and we are reporting to you live from Fisherman's Wharf, where zombie exterminators Rii and Hi Lee of Bay Exterminations have been called in to take out a zombie."

Police held back spectators who had cell phones to film the event.  On the ground lay a man in a black-and-white striped shirt, black pants with suspenders and gold makeup on his rotting skin.  He pounded on the air with imaginary fists, and then felt along imaginary walls with his hands.  Where he should have had fingers, only mangled skin and bare bones showed. Rii and Hi, both in protective gear, watched the prone figure and spoke among themselves.  The zombie continued his act unconcerned, except to pause now and again and make drinking motions before pointing to the top hat waiting beside him.

"It looks like Rii Lee and Hi Lee have decided on their strategy.  Despite the fact that the zombie appears so docile, it could turn violent at the slightest provocation--and if you don't believe me, check out 'Don't wave that thing at me!' on the Zomblog archives.  They're starting!"

While Rii stood by with a power blaster of anti-zombie foam, Hi ambled up to the prone zombie, sword relaxed but ready in his left hand.  He watched the undead mime its struggle against the imaginary coffin, nodded appreciatively, and tossed a twenty into the hat.  The Wasted Mime started clawing with fervor, dug himself up, and brushed himself off.

Some of the crowd in the front stepped back.

It picked up the hat, checked the money.

The crowd took in a breath.

It faced Hi.

Hi bowed.

The crowd gasped.  Cameras flashed.

The zombie bowed back, deeply and theatrically.

Hi lashed out with his sword, its blade cutting deeply and theatrically into the zombie's neck.

The re-killed corpse folded over.

The crowd broke into wild cheers.

Kelsey smiled big for the camera.  "And there you have it!  Looks like a mime isn't such a terrible thing to waste after all."

 

BIO:

Winner of the 2010 INDIE for best Fantasy (Magic, Mensa and Mayhem) and a Global eBook Award for Best Horror (Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator), Karina Fabian’s writing takes quirky twists that keep her--and her fans--amused. Nuns working in space, a down-and-out Faerie dragon working off a geas from St. George, zombie exterminators—there’s always a surprise in Fabian’s worlds. Mrs. Fabian teaches writing and book marketing seminars online. 

Find Karina at:

• Website: http://fabianspace.com, http://dragoneyepi.net, http://zombiedeathextreme.com
• Blog:  http://fabianspace.blogspot.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karina.fabian
• Twitter:  http://twitter.com/#!/KarinaFabian
• Google +:  https://plus.google.com/103660024891826015212
• Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10981939-karina-fabian

Find I Left My Brains in San Francisco at:

• Damnation Books: http://www.damnationbooks.com/book.php?isbn=9781615727643
• Amazon: http://amzn.to/Nzm01L (paper) http://amzn.to/OBBmkL (Kindle)
• More about it at http://zombiedeathextreme.com

Tour Stops

Present		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/p/are-you-next-zombie-idol.html			Zombie Idol contest
30-Sep		http://pennylockwoodehrenkranz.blogspot.com/			interview
1-Oct		http://apiusman.blogspot.com			guest post
2-Oct		http://apiusman.blogspot.com			interview
3-Oct		http://apiusman.blogspot.com			review
4-Oct		http://www.twfendley.com			Ring of Power Tour
5-Oct		http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-other-side/			Info
6-Oct		http://virginiajennings.webs.com/apps/blog/			interview
7-Oct		http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com			guest post from neeta
8-Oct		http://cookinwithmisshavana.blogspot.com/			guest post on how the story came to be & review
8-Oct		http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/			Writer's Fun Zone  ILMBISF
8-Oct		tracysmorris.com			guest post--writing plot or finding time to write
9-Oct		http://virginiajennings.webs.com/apps/blog/			guest post--future tech
10-Oct		http://lincolncrisler.info			guest post
11-Oct		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com			guest post from george or kim
11-Oct		http://www.snoringscholar.com			Twitterview
11-Oct		http://www.freethewriterinside.com			interview
12-Oct		http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-other-side/			Interview
13-Oct		www.rebeccaminto.blogspot.com			Interview
14-Oct		http://www.garywolson.com/blog/			keeping zombies fresh
15-Oct		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com			Fun Facts About NLZE2
15-Oct	http://tmarquitz.com				Excerpt
16-Oct		http://www.snoringscholar.com			Interview
17-Oct		www.dennisauthor.com			info
18-Oct		http://www.snoringscholar.com			Guest Post--A catholic writes non-Catholic work
19-Oct		http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-other-side/			Guest Post-Writing Tips
20-Oct		http://michaelrwilsonfiction.wordpress.com/			Review
21-Oct		http://michaelrwilsonfiction.wordpress.com/			Interview
22-Oct		http://publottery.blogspot.com			interview
22-Oct		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com			Zombie Make-Up tutorial
23-Oct		http://potsnpens.blogspot.com/			recipe
24-Oct		http://roxannebland.com			guest post
25-Oct		http://www.snoringscholar.com			Review
25-Oct		http://www.freethewriterinside.com			guest post on zombies
25-Oct		http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/			Neeta Interview
26-Oct		http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-other-side/			Gust Post-Marketing Tips
26-Oct		http://karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com			Building Neeta's World
27-Oct		http://www.provozombiechase.com/			LIVE signing in Provo
27-Oct		http://josephbspencer.com/blog			interview
28-Oct		http://www.suhalfwerk.blogspot.com/			Info,
29-Oct		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com			Shambling in a Winter Wonderland
30-Oct		http://beccabutcher.wordpress.com			interview
31-Oct		http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/			review
1-Nov		http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/p/are-you-next-zombie-idol.html			Zombie Idol Contest Ends
2-Nov		http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-other-side/			Review & Giveaway

Guest Blog: Women of Strength Series by Adelle Laudan

Fellow author, Adelle Laudan, is about to introduce us to her aptly titled series, Women of Strength. Please join me in welcoming her and don't forget to take part in the generous giveaway. 

You're on, Adelle!

A Woman of Strength is one who inspires others to face life's adversities with their heads held high. 

I have launched my series with three previously published stories; Juliana - Rosa - Shani

Today we will look into Rosa's story. Sometimes a Woman of Strength stems from dealing with a difference  she is born with. In the case of Rosa, she was born deaf. Her challenges come in many forms, one being the misconception that being deaf is synonymous with being mentally challenged. I am also deaf, but can interact with the hearing with two super duper hearing aids. Without them, I hear nothing, which is sometimes a blessing. My kids know if they see me reach up and turn off my hearing aids, I've had enough!  lol I have always wanted to tell a story from a deaf person's point of view, in this case, my own.

Blurb: Rosa is deaf. She was adopted by loving parents after her mother died in childbirth. Rosa teaches deaf children music. At her 21st birthday party she crosses paths with the band manager, Devon Barnes. The first encounter is not, pleasant when Devon mistakes her deafness for being rude. Is Devon simply another man who sees her being deaf as also being mentally challenged? Why is she attracted to such a man?  
Here is a short excerpt:

The song ended, and she kissed her father’s cheek before she wandered off down the garden path alone. He didn't remember making a conscious decision to follow her. She stood next to a bush laden with tiny pink roses and held one of the delicate blooms between her slender fingers, drinking in its scent. Her milky white breasts gently rose, and his manhood stirred at such a minuscule gesture.

“Your garden is most exquisite,” Devon heard himself say. Her enticing gestures did not falter as she continued down the path without so much as a hint of recognition. Perhaps she didn't hear me. He moved closer before he spoke again.

“You look absolutely stunning tonight.”

Once again she moved on, not even a glance back in his direction. He should have known the spoiled birthday girl wouldn't give him the time of day. When would he learn? He had half a mind to tell her exactly what he thought of her snobbish airs.

Devon’s temper, laced with far too much whiskey, got the best of him, and he held her arm, firmly spinning her around to face him. He bent down and crushed her delicate lips with his burning desire.

I’ll show her that I’m every bit a man as any of those rich guys back at the party.

The look on her face wasn't what he expected. He thought she might have slapped his face before whirling away. This heavenly vixen did neither of these things. She looked bewildered, her expression one of utter disbelief. Maybe she truly hadn't heard him. That’s not possible, is it?

He reached for her hand to try and explain. She recoiled from his touch as if he were on fire. The first drop of a rain of tears escaped her clouded green eyes before she held up her dress and ran towards the house.

Thank you Su, for having me here on the 3rd day of my Women of Strength Blog Tour. Each month I will add a new story of another Woman of Strength. 

I hope you will enjoy this ongoing series.

Please leave a comment and I will randomly pick one winner to receive  this calendar magnet for 2013 and this lovely steampunk pewter symbol for woman charm. All names will go in a draw to win your choice of one of these three stories.

Please feel free to visit me on the next stop of my blog tour. You will find the schedule HERE

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Thank you, Adelle for the visit and giveaway. The excerpt is intriguing, I must buy a copy of this book :-)