All posts by Axel Howerton

Axel Howerton is a former entertainment journalist, and the author of the Arthur Ellis Award nominated detective caper "Hot Sinatra", the modern gothic fairytale "Furr", and the forthcoming "Wolf & Devil" urban fantasy series. His work, including short stories, columns, poetry and essays, have appeared the world over, in no fewer than five languages. Axel is the Prairies director of the Crime Writers of Canada, and a member of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, the Calgary Crime Writers, and the Kintsugi Poets. He is also the editor of the books "Death by Drive-In", "AB Negative", and "Tall Tales of the Weird West", and is the organizer behind one of Canada's first recurring "Noir At The Bar" events, #NoirBarYYC. Visit Axel online at www.axelhow.com to sign up for the GotHow? email list and receive free exclusive ebook collections, sneak peeks, and more.#AxelHow #GotHow

HOT SINATRA Cover reveal and BIG DAMN CONTEST!

Here it is… the new face of the new face of Detective Fiction… HOT SINATRA redux! Check out the amazing new cover art by Mallory Rock, sure to make you wanna swing that thing!

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And head on over to the Evolved Publishing Blog for a new missive from the man hisself, Mossimo Cole P.I., star of HOT SINATRA.

You can also enter to win the previously mentioned BIG DAMN CONTEST on the Evolved site and a separate contest for one of the last original covers on Goodreads.

Or you can be a mensch and pick one up in eBook form or Paperback now!

And feel free to leave comments and tell me what you think of the new cover!

ENTER the BIG DAMN CONTEST!!: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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You can also enter on my FB Author Page

BIG DAMN CONTEST! HOT SINATRA PRIZEAPALOOZA!

That’s right, kids! A mega-contest to celebrate the relaunch of HOT SINATRA with its brand-spanking new cover.

Starting Saturday, July 6 and running to July 13, you can enter in a myriad of ways for a myriad of prizes including this Super Gigante Mega Gift Pack of Epic Legend:

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**FOUR** autographed Axel Howerton books, including the LAST original cover copy of Hot Sinatra, the only Officially Autographed copy of Clone, Fairies and Monsters in the Closet, my last copy of Dark Moon Digest #3 and the last copy of A Career Guide to Your Job in Hell signed by 8 out of ten authors.  Also includes my last shot glass with the original artwork, a custom beaded bookmark (may not be as shown) and assorted miscellany from the prize barrel.

2nd prize is the Axel Howerton Digital Library of Spectacular Excellence!: eBook copies (in the file type of your choosing) of Hot Sinatra, the super-secret, double-exclusive companion mini-collection Deconstructing Moss, my original mini-anthology Living Dead at Zigfreidt & Roy, and a couple more digital surprises!

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3rd prize is the Moss Cole Digital Kick-Ass Action Pack eBook set of Hot Sinatra and Deconstructing Moss!

4th, 5th and 6th prizes of an eBook copy of the book that Rocked the Casbah, Hot Sinatra!

Return here on Saturday morning for more details and the official cover reveal! And visit Evolved Publishing on Saturday to enter the contest and check out a special visit by the man himself, star of Hot Sinatra, Mossimo Cole!

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NOW AVAILABLE! Clones, Fairies & Monsters in the Closet

CLONES, FAIRIES & MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET Edited by Bill Olver

ClonesFairiesMonsterintheClosetCelebrate pride with gay warlocks, lesbian warriors, transgender femmes fatale, bi-curious neighbors, dyke drug addicts, super-queeroes, fag bashers, freedom fighters, bug chasers, boys in uniform, doctors, astronauts, murderers, prison bitches, survivors, drag queens and CLONES, FAIRIES, and MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET! Queer Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror & Romance by: Sarah Abraham, Samantha Boyette, Orlando Cave, Beth Cato, Dawn D’Aries, J.W. Griebel, David Hagerty, John Hayes, Chris Hicks, Axel Howerton, Gary Ives, Jennifer Lee, Tim Lieder, D.C. McMillen, David Massengill, Andrew Miller, Molly Moss, Kenneth Pobo, Jason R. Richter, Selena Rosen, Jeremy Ryan, Shannon Schuren, Matthew Sideman, Richard Marx Weinraub, and Tyson West.
Features the “Manlove & Kickerdick” origin story 999 PROBLEMS by Axel Howerton