Zombified Review

Zombified

Lyra Mcken

This was an interesting Zbook. It is told from Cassie's, (a teenage girl), viewpoint. She is in school, writing a note to her best friend about her crush. Pretty normal high school day. Until the principal makes an announcement for everyone to get into a classroom and the doors are to be locked. Then she watches a slow moving bloody guy make his way to her classroom and break through the window. There ends normal.

This was a fun book to read. The author did an excellent job bringing back high school, crushes and humiliation. Cassie is wonderfully written. She is all at once, average, intelligent, funny, sarcastic and strangely, (as she becomes a zombie), a survivor. Normally the running, hiding and trying to find help are the live surviving people. In this book it is the bitten; though there was one unbitten survivor in the group. That provided some interesting dilemmas. Zombified is a different take on zombies. I am very interested in seeing where the author takes this. I highly recommend this novella. I believe it is going to be a fun series.

This book is older teen friendly in that there is no explicit sex or language. There is violence, (it is a zombie book), that does include an attempted rape. While I am not fond of rape scenes, (attempted or completed), I do understand that in a world turned upside down this is a reality. The author handled that graciously without the use of excessive nudity and violence.

Emily Walker is a writer with Midnight Hour Publishing who writes as Lyra Mcken for GMTA Publishing , Jewels Moss for  Midnight Hour Publishing and self publishes. 

Her other books:

 

The Eerie Vamp Stories as Lyra Mcken

  

The Siren's Song; Naughty Tales (Fables for Adults) and Why Yellow Jackets Can't Find The Hole as Jewels Moss

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Long Road Full Speed Ahead; Trippin Holidays; Vital Signs; The Reluctant Succubus (Fire Rose Series Part 1); Blood Destiny The Draven Dynasty Novelette Series Book 1 and  Blood Vengeance The Draven Witch Series Book 2 as Emily Walker

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Dopamalovi Books Meet the Staff!

Hi all! Today we continue with Dopamalovi Books. Yesterday we met the authors and saw the books. Today we will continue on with the staff.  You can browse the site at http://www.dopamalovibooks.com/  Come spend the night with us!

Created by Terrence Scott

First up say hello to Dopamalovi Owner and Editor:

DONNA JEAN LYONS.

Donna Jean Lyons dwells in the secluded mountains of West Virginia with her longtime girlfriend, Missy, and two furry buddies, Merlin and Magick. When she isn’t spinning new tales, she can be found editing manuscripts for her publishing company, Dopamalovi Books, or reading new submissions. Her days carry her away to places few would like to visit, and her nights are spent with a cast of unsavory characters that few would want to meet. But she wouldn’t have it any other way. She loves her company, her extraordinary staff, and her amazing authors. And Donna wholeheartedly acknowledges the fact that Dopamalovi Books wouldn’t be the company it is today without them. It is her greatest desire to release books that stimulate the mind of the reader, allowing them an escape, helping them to lose their worries inside the pages, while pushing the boundaries of what they expect from a publishing company.

DOPAMALOVI POETRY EDITOR

Charlotte Emma Gledson

Charlotte Emma Gledson currently resides in the south-coastal town of Gosport, UK. Her heart however yearns to return to her roots in the Northwest of England, specifically Cumbria. With over 30 stories and poems published in anthologies and magazines, including, ‘The Serial Killer Magazine’, Charlotte is also penning a supernatural novel entitled ‘Bluebells for my Baby’. Her collection of unsettling stories, 'The Lonely Tree and Other Twisted Tales of Torment' is available at all good book retailers. Married with four gregarious children and a collection of ventriloquist dummies and porcelain dolls, she finds time relaxing while sipping wine, singing Karaoke, and going on paranormal investigations.

DOPAMALOVI COVER ARTIST & WEB DESIGNER

Terrence Scott

Terrence Scott spends most of his time imagining what makes people afraid, and where there are no places to hide from the things that come out of the darkness. As a result he writes constantly to exercise the demons from his head. This is only marginally effective. When he is not picturing someone’s horrible demise, he likes to dig graves to understand how long it would take, wonders how razor-sharp claws might tear through a body, and how much blood is actually in a human being.

He does not get invited to many parties.

DOPAMALOVI PHOTOGRAPHER

Angela Via

Angela Via grew up in the mountains of rural Virginia and in rural north central Florida. She is currently adjusting to the shock of urban life in Tampa, Florida where she attends graduate school. Nature provides Angela with peace and solitude. She sees beauty in the simplest things, and tries to capture that sight and emotion with her camera.

DOPAMALOVI BOOK CRITIC

Cristina Gutierrez

Cristina Gutierrez is a mom and grandma. She began reading at age 3 and hasn’t stopped yet. The first book she read was Barney the Beagle, still a favorite. She hung out a lot at local libraries and can now be found around town with Kindle in hand. She collects cookbooks and faeries, enjoys hiking and movies. Much like her reading habit of giving any and all books a chance, she will watch any movie that catches her attention. She loves her family and friends, East Kentucky and Alaska. On a blind double date her best friend Yolanda set her hair on fire. She wants to come back as Johnny Depp’s alien girlfriend because aliens get to probe. She lives in Alaska with her grandson

Yes this is me. The title still freaks me out. I can be found on Twitter, FaceBook and GoodReads. 

DOPAMALOVI BOOK REVIEWER

Sue James

Sue James is a Braxton County, West Virginia native. She attended Florida State University and graduated with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). Twenty-two years later she retired as a clinical social worker and followed her heart back to the Appalachian Mountains, she calls home. She owns beagles and enjoys competing in field trails across West Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. Mrs. James is an avid reader and a young great-grandmother who enjoys family, friends, and good times.

Now you have met everyone. Yes we are a small but tight group of good people. I hope you have enjoyed meeting us all. We are happy to help you if we can. Head over to DOPAMALOVI BOOKS and  check us out. The site looks great. The books are awesome. 

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Rose Pressey + Summer Giveaway Hop

For the Summer Giveaway Hop:

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Today we have an interview with hot selling author ...Rose Pressey! At the end of the interview is a book trailer and a GIVEAWAY!

Rose has written How to Date a Werewolf (Rylie Cruz, Book 1), Me and My Ghoulfriends (Larue Donavan, Book 1), No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells (Mystic Cafe Series, Book 1), Rock 'n' Roll is Undead (Veronica Mason, Book 1) and My Haunted Family: Engrossing tales of one family's encounters with the unknown.

Who was/is the biggest influence on you as a child and as an adult?

As a child, and as an adult, my mother was the biggest influence. She's a wonderful woman.

Who do you like to read? Any favorite book or authors?

I love reading paranormal romance/urban fantasy with humor. Authors like H.P. Mallory, Molly Harper, Dakota Cassidy, Nicole Peeler, or Linda Wisdom.

If you could write a book with any other author, living or dead, who would you choose and why?

Oh, that's a tough question. I'd say Margaret Mitchell because I love Gone With the Wind.

Do you have a certain place and time you like to write or are you more the write whenever, wherever the mood strikes type of writer? 

I write after I eat. Ha-ha. I focus better when I have a full stomach. I eat about five small meals a day, so if I can, I write after I finish eating. Sometimes, it's not an option, but I'm more creative when I'm not hungry. I write in different locations. My dining room table, the bed, the patio, etc. I move around a lot.

When you need inspiration to write where do you usually find it?

I sometimes go to the park. My books feature spooky locations, so sometimes I'll visit those places. Abandoned homes, graveyards, etc.

How do you choose locations for your books?

I like writing about my home state of Kentucky, or other cities that I've visited and enjoyed. I love the South.

If you could go anywhere in the world to write your next book where would you choose and why?

Probably the beach. I'd love to sit and watch the waves.

How do you spend your downtime?

I enjoy decorating my home on a thrift store budget. Yard sales, and flea markets. Spending time with my family, and playing with my Chihuahua. Listening to music, and definitely reading.

You have to spend six months in seclusion. The only contact during this time is radio welfare checks twice a day. Shelter, basic food, drink and limited electricity are provided. What are the first 5 things do you choose to take with you? 

That's a tough question. Would I ever be rescued? I'd say pen and paper, but if I'm there for very long, it would run out. With limited electricity, I guess my laptop wouldn't be a good idea. Definitely a few of my favorite books, like Gone With the Wind, Little Women, and A Summer Place. A hairbrush because I can't stand tangled hair. My toothbrush and toothpaste. Could my purse stuffed with everything including the kitchen sink count as one item?  

Please tell us why you think we should read your books. 

My books are a nice escape for a few hours from the boring stuff, like cleaning house, work, etc. There's only so much tedious stuff I can handle before I need a break, and I love reading books when I get the chance.

Please tell us about upcoming projects.

I have follow-ups for all of my series coming out over the next months and next year. Plus, I'm working on a new series, but it's super secret.

10 for the speed round ( one word answers except titles):

Favorites:

Food: Pizza

drink: Diet Pepsi caffeine free

music: Oldies from the 50's

movie: A Summer Place

color: green

word: quirky

animal: dog

state/country: Kentucky, USA

game: Scrabble

ice cream flavor: Cookies 'n Cream

Thanks for having me on your blog, Cristina!

Thank you for stopping by Rose! It was a pleasure having you.

Here is the video trailer of ROCK 'n' ROLL IS UNDEAD. This is Book 1 of the hot new Veronica Mason series from Rose. I read it and it is awesome!

Rose has offered an e-copy of Me and My Ghoulfriends for our Summer Giveaway Hop . Just in time to read it before Book 2 - Ghouls Night Out comes out at the end of August! How cool is that? Please remember that e-copies can be read on many devices,(with apps), including the PC if you do not own a e reader. Please see the Giveaway Page located at the top of this page for information on how to enter. Thank you and good luck!

            

Amazon information on Rose Pressey may be found at

 http://www.amazon.com/Rose-Pressey/e/B002BLQG6S/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Rose Pressey's website is located at www.rosepressey.com/