It's the 15th and Final Round....

And there's the bell for the start of round 15, by rule the final round of this epic bout. 

Both fighters come out of thier corners. They're a bit tired. Keith "Penslinger" Hughes lets his guard drop a bit, and Scott "Spiritualtramp" Roche moves in. Oh! Hughes is rocked by a nasty jab to the face! He stumbles back, but manages to shake off the blow.

Now he's back in it. A roundhouse punch is barely blocked by Roche, but he didn't see  Hughes' left coming in for a body blow. Roche staggers, then falls to a knee. The referee has to keep Hughes back while Roche struggles to stand again.

I don't know how much more these two can take, they've been hard at it in this bout and it's nearly over.

OK, Scott is on his feet, but is swaying dangerously. The referee releases Keith, and he storms in with a flurry of fists. This could be all she wrote, folks. Roche can hardly bring his fists up. He's taking a beating, and yes! He's going down....

It's the final few hours of Ebook Death Match, that contest of titans between Scott Roche and me. It's been a good bout, with solid punches thrown by either side.

In case you've missed any of the content we've put out or inspired over the last two weeks here's a brief recap:

• The Facebook event that served as repository for all EDM content
• The promo that launched Ebook Death Match into the annals of history!
• The awesome bitstrip put together by @trreed
• The pre-bout interview with Zach Ricks
• Scott's video review of Borrowed Time
• My Amazon review of Through a Glass, Darkly
• My readings from Fetch and Power in the Blood
• And of course the epic poll that will determine the fate of the loser!

I want to thank everyone who participated in Ebook Death Match, especially if you bought Scott's book and helped push me towards victory! But if you bought my book I want to thank you as well. I'd also like to thank all those who played our promo on their podcasts, retweeted my many EDM posts, or did anything to spread the word about Ebook Death Match.

But the bout isn't over yet! Scott and I fight until 11:59:59 tonight, so if you haven't bought Scott's unsettling, enthralling, exciting, and yes, KICK-ASS horror anthology Through a Glass, Darkly then please do so now. You can purchase it on Amazon for the Kindle/Kindle App, or on Smashwords for any other ereader/ereader app.

Please support me by buying Scott's book if you haven't already done so. And make sure you cast your vote in the poll to determine what Scott gets to perform when he loses. Don't do it just for me. Do it... for the puppies!

Power In the Blood (NSFW) - The Video

WARNING: This video contains violence, swearing, and gore. Listener discretion is advised.

I read an excerpt from Fetch, one of the short stories in Scott Roche's horror anthology, Through A Glass, Darkly.

Check out the Ebook Death Match event on Facebook. It's a great place to find all of the great content Scott and I are producing for Ebook Death Match.

Also don't forget to pick up your copy of Through a Glass, Darkly from either Amazon (http://amzn.to/iHrjMF) or Smashwords (http://bit.ly/mzyIqy) today!

Power in the Blood (NSFW)

Warning: This story contains compromising situations, foul language, and graphic violence.

This episode is my reading of an excerpt from the short story Power in the Blood, part of the horror anthology Through a Glass, Darkly by Scott Roche.

Support me in Ebook Death Match by picking up your copy today from Amazon or Smashwords.


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Time Out! Podcast #15 - Ebook Death Match and Beyond...

In this episode I cover:

Initial edits are completed for Stolen Time, and it has been turned over to the Pianoeditor and her fourteen-inch Pencil of Doom©.  

Borrowed Time is on the Amazon Kindle Store! I also go over listener stats for the BT podcast.

I play the promo for Ebook Death Match and talk a bit about the marketing contest where I am competing against fellow  Scott Roche. I am trying to sell his horror anthology Through a Glass, Darkly, while he is trying to sell Borrowed Time. Support me by buying a copy of Scott's book from Kindle or Smashwords before June 20!

Visit the Facebook event page for EDM to see all the great content Scott and I have produced. Also be sure to vote for what the loser (Scott, of course) get to perform on video.

Watch out! I have a blog and I'm not afraid to use it. I announced that I am now occasionally providing blog-only content on a variety of topics. Subscribe to the blog feed or sign up to receive posts via e-mail to make sure you don't miss a thing!



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It's VOTING Time!

Cast your vote for what the loser of Ebook Death Match should do as a consequence. And remember that if there is a tie that both Scott and I will perform do whatever is chosen.

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"Fetch"

I read an excerpt from Fetch, one of the short stories in Scott Roche's horror anthology, Through A Glass, Darkly. You can listen to the audio version, or watch the video I created with a real spooky pic of me!

Check out the Ebook Deatch Match event on Facebook. It's a great place to find all of the great content Scott and I are producing for Ebook Death Match.

Also don't forget to pick up your copy of Through a Glass, Darkly from either Amazon or Smashwords today!


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WFIP Interview for Ebook Death Match

Zach Ricks from Flying Island Press Interviews Keith Hughes and Scott Roche about Ebook Death Match.


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Ebook Death Match: the Video

Through A Glass, Darkly: A 5-Star Review

Momentum for Ebook Death Match is growing! The Movie Mantras podcast is the first to play the promo, but keep your ears peeled as it will be popping up in other places as well.

I added a review for Scott Roche's ebook Through a Glass, Darkly to GoodReads and Amazon, the text of which is below:

This anthology is a collection of four horror stories that in some way always defy your expectations. Scott presents vivid characters that are instantly interesting, allowing is to have a vested interest in their welfare as the tale unfolds.

Scott merges the context of faith into his horror in a way that is unique and non-threatening. The priest in "Fetch" may or may not have what he needs to save himself and a friend from the evil that would claim their souls. Can the nun in "Power In The Blood" survive her encounter with a burgeoning horror through the power of God?

Scott also does an excellent job taking his stories in unexpected directions that can be quite chilling. In "The Good Samaritan" a pair of women learn that the best way to provide roadside aid can sometimes be by delivering a good old-fashioned ass-whippin'. And "The Good Doctor" learns that making a living on the edge of the supernatural holds more danger than he counted upon.

All in all Through A Glass, Darkly is an an enjoyable read that will resonate in your mind long after the book is done.

 I rated the book at five stars. so if you're looking for a little horror to spice up your day, and want to help me win Ebook Death Match, then pick up your copy of Through a Glass, Darkly from either Amazon or Smashwords today!

Oh, and if you don't have a Kindle or other ereader you can still experience the goodness. Just visit here for free Kindle reader apps for PC, Mac, or any smartphone known to man. 
 

Ebook Death Match: Bitstripped

Bitstripper extraordinaire Thomas Reed (@trreed on Twitter) created this EPIC and AWESOME cartoon to commemorate EDM 2011. Check it out:

Ebook Death Match

Starting today I am embarking on an ebook selling competition against Scott Roche, a fellow author who also podcasts his work. This competition has a twist, however: I'm selling his ebook and he's selling mine! We're in an all-out sprint to see who can sell more of the other's book by June 20th.

So while Scott is busily hawking the ebook for Borrowed Time, I am asking that you buy Scott's horror anthology Through A Glass, Darkly. I have read it and found it enjoyable with enticing characters and unexpected twists (Check out GoodReads or Amazon for a more detailed review). The ebook is available on the Amazon Kindle Store and on Smashwords. At the low, low price of $2.99 you can't lose, and you'll be helping me win this pivotal bout!

But there's more! Scott and I have agreed that the loser will have to perform some sort of activity, and we want your suggestions for what that might be. Send me your ideas by June 13th, and we'll create a poll where everyone can vote for their favorite. Then when Scott loses we'll all get to see him perform the highest-ranked idea.

Check out the promo below, and if you know any podcasters please send this to them and ask that they play this before June 20th.

So thanks in advance for supporting me in this competition, and stayed tuned for more in the days ahead!


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