Mike Hanson (creator and Demigod of the Sha’Daa project) was interviewed as the first guest of a new blogtalkradio show: Sonar4 Mag Talk. The show aired on the web this past Sunday but you can still hear the entire interview on their web site. Mike dishes the dirt on the history of the Sha’Daa project and book and even answers the question of: “Boxer or Briefs.” I’m not sure how many of you wanted to know that but if you listen to the show, you’ll get the answer. Just plain fun and a nice job by all.
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Mike Hanson (of Sha’Daa Fame) Gets Interviewed
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse Gets Reviewed
Friday, September 18th, 2009Just heard from Mike Hanson (Sha’Daa creator) that “Tales of the Apocalypse” (in which I have a story) has been reviewed by Dark Scribe Magazine. And it’s a good review. I even get an honorable mention. Well, I get mentioned and the reviewer seemed positive about the story so I’m taking that as being an honor. In any case, it’s a step in the right direction. Very cool. If you’re curious about the review, click on this link to check it out for yourself.
For Your Consideration
Monday, July 13th, 2009That’s how the invites for Oscar nominees always read: “For Your Consideration . . .” Well, it ain’t the Oscars but it is an award for “Most Intriguing Trailer.” And from what I’ve heard, most of you think the trailer for “Sha’daa Tales of the Apocalypse” was pretty intriguing. Missed the trailer? No problem, here’s the link:
http://www.cyberwizardproductions.com/altered/shadaa.html.
In any case, the trailer (link above) is in the running for the award and we need all your help to win. So, if you liked the trailer, vote. If you liked that we had a trailer, vote. In other words, just vote. Here’s the link: http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com/
We’re Entry #18. You can vote on the form on the left-hand side of your screen.
Thanks and much appreciated.
Sha’Daa Scavenger Hunt Almost Over!
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009If you haven’t heard, there’s a FREE online Scavenger Hunt being run in order to promote: “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse.” All you have to do is get the list of hints, visit the participating web sites, and find the answers to the hints. Once done, you email your answers to Mike Hanson (who created the Sha’Daa universe) and you’ll be entered to win cool prizes like autographed copies. And it’s ALL FOR FREE. Full details can be found here:
http://cyberwizardproductions.com/hunt.html
and the hunt ends on Saturday, July 4th, so hurry!
Also very cool is the fact that there will be a blog cast on Wednesday to talk about the hunt.
“Ben Eads has agreed to air a special half-hour live online airing of the BlogTalkRadio Program “The Dark Fiction Show” tomorrow night (Wednesday, July 1, 2009) from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm to promote the “SHA’DAA Scavenger Hunt” at BlogTalkRadio.com!!!
If you haven’t checked out the BlogTalkRadio program, now is a great time to do so.
Win An Autographed Copy of “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse”
Thursday, June 11th, 2009This one is fun. Mike Hansen, creator of Sha’Daa, in cooperation with Cyberpress is running a Cyber Scavenger Hunt. All you have to do is visit the various web sites on the list and find something that the “Salesman” wants. The Salesman has provided a list of clues to help you find the items but he’s not giving anything away. You’re going to have to be clever to find the items. Once you’ve found the items you can email Mike your answers. Everyone with the correct answers will be entered to win an autographed copy of “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse.” Runner up prizes will also be offered. The winner will be announced during a live webcast to be held on Saturday, July 11th.
For the full details and rules, go here: http://cyberwizardproductions.com/hunt.html
It’s free so what do you have to lose! (And the prize ain’t half bad either.)
Sha’Daa on BlogTalk Radio
Friday, May 29th, 2009Tomorrow night (Saturday 5/30/09) at 11 pm Michael Hanson will be appearing on Ben Eads’ BlogTalkRadio program “Dark Fiction Show.” Mike, as you know, is the creative force behind “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse.” It should be an interesting show cause you’ll get the hear Mike explain his inspiration for the book and how he (with the help of Editor Ed McKeown) wrangled over a dozen writers (think cats) into some semblance of a cohesive whole. Just go to their website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Dark-Fiction-Show to hear the broadcast or the show can be downloaded as a podcast after it airs on Saturday.
Sha’Daa is Here!
Friday, May 1st, 2009Five long years ago fellow writer Mike Hanson had an insane idea. He’d conceived of a story involving a “demon apocalypse” that occurred every 10,000 years called the Sha’Daa. Now the crazy part of the idea (remember, we’re writers, demon apocalypses don’t count as insane) was to invite a group of writers to write seperate adventures that would fit within the overall structure of the story. It was to be one story told by many voices and from many perspectives.
Well, the result was Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse. It’s a collection of Lovecraftian horror stories that range from the truly frightening to plain old funny. The book is being published by Altered Dimensions which is an imprint of Cyberwizard Productions. It was released today and it rocks! The book can be purchased directly from the publisher here, or through Amazon.com, or Barnes & Noble.
Oh, and my story: The Way of the Warrior, features Shinzo, a Japanese monk who hasn’t learned to master anything other than his Nintendo Game Cube. Yet, the fate of humanity may rest in his trembling hands.
Sha’Daa is Coming!
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
As you’ve all heard I’ll be one of the featured authors in a new anthology called “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apacolypse.” There’ll be a strong push to get the word out there so you will hear more about it. Like this new banner for the anthology. Cool, isn’t it? Best part is that the release date is May 1st but you can already order copies now. Just click on the banner.
Oh, and they have a brief excerpt from my story featured on the page.
Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse Got Reviewed
Monday, April 13th, 2009As some of you may have heard, I have a story coming out in a “shared-world” fantasy collection called: “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse.” I wrote about how the project came together in an earlier post so just take a look for the full background. Well, despite the book’s official release date being 5/1/09, it is available from the publisher right now and it’s been reviewed. The Editor over at Staticmovement.com was kind enough to review the book and has posted her comments. What were they? Well, I won’t spoil the surprise but she did refer to me as a “Master of Fantasy.” Pretty good, huh? Just go over to http://www.staticmovement.com and look for the “Book Review.” It’s at the top of the page.
