Bonus Blog Fiction: Alpha Male

Today, I’m adding an extra story to the blog, something previously published in issue 4 of Necrotic Tissue. You can still pick up the original printing of this story at the NT archives, and if you like the magazine, consider getting a subscription, since NT has now gone to a print format.

The rights reverted back to me on this story, so I’ve gone back to run another round of edits on this tale for my online edition. Of course, if you read the NT version, you also get the nifty artwork. But either way, you can read it for free.

So, enough introduction. I hope you enjoy Alpha Male.

Paul Blake watched the overcast grey sky while he waited for his client to arrive. Normally the August weather of San Antonio would have been hot and dry, but a number of storms had kept the city on the verge of flooding conditions for the entire week of his visit.

Raindrops beat upon the rooftops of the buildings outside the hotel window. Paul’s gaze drifted to the mall, which the hotel sat adjacent to, keeping track of the uniformed officers who wandered along a small patrol area on either side of the river. The cops were easy to spot because there weren’t any of the usual throngs of people moving toward and away from the mall or resting in the outdoor portion of the food court. The temperamental weather kept most everyone indoors.

Reviews for Zombie Punter…

Yay! Zombie Punter has got a couple of great reviews that I want to share . I’ve also put up links to the reviews on the details page on my site, but I wanted to mention them here too.

First, Jodie Lee, editor of LBF Books, posted a review on Web Fiction Guide, where she said, “Her style has had me hooked from the beginning, but it’s been her ability to create fully integrated and emotionally inspiring characters…that I’m in awe of.” Read the rest here.

And Karen Koehler, author of the Slayer series, also offered a review while the series was ongoing. She said, “…while the two main characters, Eugene and Jake, are working at saving and protecting a small group of survivors, gathering supplies, and generally beating zombie ass, they’re also working out the mutual attraction they have for each other. Yes, it’s a gay romance-themed zombie thriller, and it’s actually quite mesmerizing.” Read the rest here.

These are both great reviews, and I thank Karen and Jodi both for taking the time to check out my story.

If you haven’t read Zombie Punter yet, you can check out the first chapter on my web site, or you can go back through the blog entries, starting here. Or, you can get the e-book in four formats: Adobe PDF, Mobipocket PRC, Microsoft LIT, and Palm PDB. If you have read the book and want to offer your support of my writing efforts, you can pick up copies from the Mobipocket and Amazon Kindle stores.

Okay, that’s it for the spamming for now. I have to get back to work on other stories for y’all.