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TELL ME WHEN I'M DEAD by STEVEN RAMIREZ

I read and reviewed this wonderful new release HERE. Steven liked my review so much, he offered to let all my friends have his new novel for FREE (for review).  

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Genre: New Adult Zombie Thriller (Splattergore)

THE BLURB:

Lucky to have made it to his early twenties, Dave Pulaski wandered through life lost and drunk with his best friend Jim.

Then came Holly. She made it her mission to clean him up. And he finally did it. Two years sober, Dave has plans for a family, a steady job and college.

One night Jim disappears, leaving a grisly trail of animal carcasses and murdered bodies. Now Missy, the woman Dave cheated with, threatens to destroy not only his marriage but his sobriety. Between Missy’s jealous demands for attention and the police investigation focused on Jim’s disappearance, Dave’s neatly ordered world quickly spirals out of control.

Amid the wreckage of Dave’s personal life, a contagion brings chaos to his hometown of Tres Marias. The condition, known as “the jimmies,” infects hundreds and kills quickly. But the dead find no rest. They rise as ravenous flesh-eaters.

Dave soon learns that “not all draggers want to eat your flesh, some want revenge.” And Jim and Missy, both infected, each want something from Dave.

The quarantine of Tres Marias creates hell on Earth. Badly outnumbered security forces are no match for the growing hordes of undead.

Follow Dave, Holly and a small band of heavily armed soldiers and civilians as they fight to survive looters, paramilitary nut jobs and the zombie apocalypse.

If the zombies don’t kill them, the wackos surely will. Nowhere is safe.

Grab your copy of this insane new adult zombie thriller Tell Me When I’m Dead now! 

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TELL ME WHEN I'M DEAD ~ Splattergore and Guts Galore #Zombie #Thriller #Splattergore #ASMSG

I met Steven Ramirez in the same place I meet most people, Twitter and Facebook.  We chatted about books and upcoming novels.  He offered to let me read his new novel, TELL ME WHEN I'M DEAD, a phenomenally well-written zombie thriller novel.  And, I'll let you in on a secret, this is probably the first book in a series....

And so here it is, my review of TELL ME WHEN I'M DEAD by STEVEN RAMIREZ:

Genre: Zombie Thriller (Splattergore)

THE BLURB:

Lucky to have made it to his early twenties, Dave Pulaski wandered through life lost and drunk with his best friend Jim.

Then came Holly. She made it her mission to clean him up. And he finally did it. Two years sober, Dave has plans for a family, a steady job and college.

One night Jim disappears, leaving a grisly trail of animal carcasses and murdered bodies. Now Missy, the woman Dave cheated with, threatens to destroy not only his marriage but his sobriety. Between Missy’s jealous demands for attention and the police investigation focused on Jim’s disappearance, Dave’s neatly ordered world quickly spirals out of control.

Amid the wreckage of Dave’s personal life, a contagion brings chaos to his hometown of Tres Marias. The condition, known as “the jimmies,” infects hundreds and kills quickly. But the dead find no rest. They rise as ravenous flesh-eaters.

Dave soon learns that “not all draggers want to eat your flesh, some want revenge.” And Jim and Missy, both infected, each want something from Dave.

The quarantine of Tres Marias creates hell on Earth. Badly outnumbered security forces are no match for the growing hordes of undead.

Follow Dave, Holly and a small band of heavily armed soldiers and civilians as they fight to survive looters, paramilitary nut jobs and the zombie apocalypse.

If the zombies don’t kill them, the wackos surely will. Nowhere is safe.

Grab your copy of this insane new adult zombie thriller Tell Me When I’m Dead now!

THE REVIEW:

Revenge of the zombie ex-girlfriend - an instant cult classic  ★★★★★

Steven Ramirez brings on a hard-hitting splattergore zombie thriller, told by the ultimate anti-hero, Dave. Dave's not brave, he's not honorable, he's not a muscle-bound MMA fighter or an ex-military sniper. He's a recovering alcoholic, with a past that just won't quit.

The one thing you learn about Dave, he's good with an axe.

Dave had it all going for him, Holly - the perfect wife, a good job at Staples, clean and sober, dumped his loser drinking buddy Jim. Two years without a relapse, and he had built a real life for himself. But Jim won't leave him alone. Jim doesn't know when the party ends.

Then Jim got the jimmies, and now he's a flesh-eating zombie.

And like many men who live with alcoholism and instant gratification, Dave couldn't settle for his perfect life with Holly, he had to get a little on the side with Missy. The zombie apocalypse comes home in a personal way for Dave, first with Jim and then Missy.

It's the zombie ex-girlfriend straight from hell. Missy doesn't just want revenge, she wants to eat him alive, starting with the soft, mushy underbelly, where all those yummy guts are found.

Every zombie knows it's the belly that's the most delicate part of the body.

Guts and gore and death galore.

This zombie apocalypse is set in a home town environment, where you personally know each of the 'draggers' who are dying to eat your guts.

And if the draggers don't kill you, the militant, survivalist whackos will. Pandemonium and martial law equals survival of the fittest. No one can escape the quarantine zone and the widespread madness overtaking the survivors.

"People talk about survival. What they mean is killing the other guy."
 

And that is precisely what it takes to survive in Dave's hometown of Tres Marias. Don't hesitate to dive into this novel for your dose of splattergore-thriller-horror, and perhaps you'll learn a few things about human strength and frailty under duress.

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Vampires, Aaron & Michelle, live by one rule-no bloodslaves-EVER. Aaron breaks that rule when he meets Anastasia. When the trio attracts the deadly attention of the Colombian Cartel, Ana is trapped in the spiraling chaos. Las Vegas isn't ready for vampires mixing heroin, sex and vengeance. 

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Mentally scarred from her years as prisoner to the off-world invaders, Lady Sophillia Glorianna DeLorion, doubts she can be a fit sexual partner for any man – even one whose passionate green eyes make her remember what it is to desire.

Commander of the Queen’s Royal Guard, Eric DeStroia had grown up watching the corrosive, soul-killing effects of arranged, aristocratic marriage and vowed to remain alone. But under his hardened military exterior, Eric has a kind heart. When the second Tetriarch suggests he marry a noble woman rescued from the enemy, Eric reconsiders, consoling himself with visions of sheltering a wounded dove under his mighty arm. Instead, he discovers a fierce falcon that refuses to stoop to his lure.

In the aftermath of their resounding defeat, a survivor from the enemy camp plotted a return to Verdantia to exact retribution. His first objective is the recapture of Lady Sophillia DeLorion. She had been unreachable until she went to the Oshtesh. Now, only Eric DeStroia stands in his way.

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HERS TO CHERISH (Verdantia #3)

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Genre: Fantasy/Futuristic Romance 

M/f (Shibari Rope Bondage BDSM)

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Who would’ve thought a rogue nobleman and a secret agent tied in shibari knots would be so instrumental in saving a world from sexual slavery.

Ramsey desperately needs a pardon. The catch: Win a grueling and bloody gladiator game. His consolation: Elite mercenary, Steffania Rickard, has been ordered to help DeKieran ~ posing as his sexual submissive. 

 

When Ramsey DeKieran, disgraced nobleman and accused murderer, is offered a pardon Ram knows there'd be a catch. The High Lord of Verdantia offers him a clean slate in exchange for the off-world rescue of a Verdantian noblewoman ~ a suicide mission that has already cost the lives of good men. The one redeeming feature is the assistance of the stunning captain of Verdantia’s elite mercenary team. 

 

For Captain Steffania Rickard, assisting DeKieran in the rescue of a woman critical to the future of Verdantia will be difficult enough. The rogue trips all her triggers ~ good and bad. Infinitely worse, to fit into the culture of Vxloncia, she must pose as Ram's sex slave. The sexually dominant Ramsey is nothing if not perceptive and Steffania doubts her carefully disguised and deeply hidden desires will remain concealed. 

 

Their mission takes on new meaning when they unmask a heinous program of enslavement, long cloaked in secrecy. Together they must find a way to overcome their initial animosity and recover a woman vital to the future of their race. Together, they would have to bring a malicious entity to justice. In the maelstrom of sex, savagery, domination and submission, Ram and Steffania will need all their wits and strength to survive.

Follow the Verdantians to out-of-their-world pleasure!

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See what reviewers have to say about HERS TO CHERISH:

★★★★★ "This story has everything I look for in a SciFi romance: great characters, well written story, great sex scenes, bad aliens, alien cultures and alien technology"

★★★★★ "Holy hot as Hades. If you want an erotic, dominant, romantic hero, immerse yourself here."

★★★★★ "I've liked Ram since he was introduced in book 2 (Hers to Choose) and have been wanting to read more about him. I was not disappointed in this book. Ram is a hot, possessive, badass alpha male and I loved him!"

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 ~ Patricia Knight ~ Erotic Romance ~ 

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THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS ~ A Review of the Film #TheMortalInstruments #Fantasy #ASMSG

 

I couldn't wait to see this film.  Back when I heard they were making a movie, like most people, I thought this will be the next Twilight~Harry~Potter film franchise. 

  

Maybe.

Critics reviews are tearing the film apart.  And sadly, I can see some of their points.  

Did I enjoy the movie?  YES. Would I go to see a sequel?  YES.  I would gladly go to see all the sequels for the entire series.  I don't give a crap what any critic says, its an entertaining film.

But, I read the first three books in the series back in 2009.  And I loved the books.  I am a die-hard fan of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.  Its my guilty pleasure to lose myself in these books and films.

Here's the tally of the Mortal Instruments series:

Vampires √

Werewolves √

Shadowhunters √

Demons √

Warlocks √

Witches √

Magic Spells √

Teleportation portals √

Nephilim (Angel/human hybrid) √

*Unfortunately, there are no zombies - they don't exist. 

OK, now for my review:

The film had wonderful character development.  We are given time to know each of these members of the rather large cast.  The special effects came little by little, piecemeal, gradually sprinkled into the film at precisely the right timing.  Not too much, not too little, they didn't rely on the special effects to carry the story.

The cast was well chosen, mostly.  Each character fit quite well with my perception of these characters from the novels, with one exception:  Jace (Jonathan). 

In the books, Jace is an exceptionally gifted fighter.  He is revered by the shadowhunters for his skill in battle.  He is stronger than most men, and later in story you find out why - he was gifted a little something extra.  Physically he is well-built, very athletic looking.

Does this guy look athletic? 

 

No.

He looks gaunt. IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) their biggest mistake in this film was a casting error.  This dude does not carry the role of Jace very well.

Jace is obnoxious, sarcastic, impetuous, and a brawler.  The guy they cast for this role kinda looks like a punk. He's missing about 30 pounds of muscle and that athletic edge, that killer look.  He just doesn't have it.

My other complaint:  The romance has no kick, no emotional hook. I don't feel it.  I don't feel the connection between Clary and Jace.  Granted, its a fairly new romance, and there's too much going on in the story to really give enough time to focus on the romance.

Which is why this is Urban Fantasy, not Paranormal Romance. There is a difference.  

If you want to fill those 'Twilight' shoes, you need more romance.  Its needs more emotional tug.  Something is missing.

There was a scene, the one that all the critics are slamming:  The rooftop garden kiss.  That scene was okay, until the music came on.  This production has a dramatic action/fantasy soundtrack.  Except for that scene.  They dropped in a lame top 40 pop artist song, that really jarred me out of the moment.  That music had no business in the soundtrack to this film.  

The strengths of this movie are many! (despite all my whining)

I was enthralled, carried along, gripping my arm chairs, and everything made sense! None of it was lost in the screaming pace of the story. And I really cared what happened to virtually all the members of this rather large cast.  That is an accomplishment, to develop out all these characters in so little screen time. 

And, the film rode a very tight edge with the book.  BRAVO to the film-makers for toeing the line, and bringing us a movie that did justice to all those intricate little subplots in the book.  Critics are complaining about the fact the film stuck with all the story elements of the book.  But I can guarantee you fans of this novels series will appreciate how closely the film followed the book.

If you are a fan of Harry Potter, Twilight, Percy Jackson, or any other contemporary fantasy films and books, I recommend this film.  It has a few shortcomings, but overall, its a well made, entertaining film.

My rating 4 stars!  ★★★★

 

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I am in the middle of redesigning THE NIGHTLIFE SERIES cover art.  The series will eventually have 8 or 9 novels (5 right now).  This process has consumed hours and hours, scanning through endless pages of shutterstock images.  For several weeks I have tortured my friends and critique partners with piles of lightbox images.

They need a break.  And I need fresh eyeballs and opinions.

So, if you have read any one or more of the Nightlife Series novels, or even if you have not, give me your opinion.

Short bio on Aaron:

22, thin, he has dark hair and eyes, pale skin. He's not overly tall, not a musclebound freak, not your typical 'alpha male' on the cover of a romance novel. He is wicked fast, lethal when angry, and cuts through people like a hot knife through butter.  He is underestimated by virtually everyone. 

A bit surly at times, he can be a real smartass, sarcastic, and of course, he's a bloodsucking vampire. Bathed in the 'magnetisme animal' of a vampire, women cannot stay away from him, which he takes advantage of.  He collects female admirers effortlessly, with a single look.

Aaron dresses sharp, his master Michelle doesn't allow him to look like a bum. Having impeccable fashion sense, Michelle shops for him.  And yes, he does have a master, and is not truly a free man, but that doesn't slow him down much when he gets going.

So, without further ceremony, here are the choices  I have narrowed down:

#1 Smartass Aaron




#2 Suave Aaron

#3 Slick/Dangerous Aaron

 

 

All comments are appreciated.  LADIES, LEND ME YOUR EYES AND YOUR GUT REACTIONS.

:)

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When Ramsey DeKieran, disgraced nobleman and accused murderer, is offered a pardon Ram knows there’ll be a catch. The High Lord of Verdantia offers him a clean slate in exchange for the off-world rescue of a Verdantian noblewoman – a suicide mission that had already cost the lives of good men. The one redeeming feature is the assistance of the stunning captain of Verdantia’s elite mercenary team.

For Captain Steffania Rickard, assisting DeKieran in the rescue of a woman critical to the future of Verdantia will be difficult enough. The rouge trips all her triggers – good and bad. Infinitely worse, to fit into the culture of Vxloncia, she must pose as Ram's sex slave. The sexually dominant Ramsey is nothing if not perceptive and Steffania doubts her carefully disguised and deeply hidden desires will remain concealed.

Their mission takes on new meaning when they unmask a heinous program of enslavement, long cloaked in secrecy. Together they must find a way to overcome their initial animosity and recover a woman vital to the future of their planet. Together, they will have to bring a malicious entity to justice. In the maelstrom of sex, savagery, domination and submission, Ram and Steffania will need all their wits and strength to survive.

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