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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
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Review of LD@Z&R on Dark River Press!

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Amy Marshall, newly of Dark River Press, has this to say about Living Dead at Zigfreidt & Roy:

It is a truly enjoyable, bloody, fantastic, pulse-pounding read. Moments after finishing it, I got on Twitter and made a comment to the effect that Mr. Howerton’s story had me cowering in a diner booth whimpering, “Don’t look here…. Don’t look here…”

And don’t forget, LD@Z&R is FREE! on Kindle today and tomorrow, so Happy Friday the 13th!!!

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Versatile Blogger Award

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 I will admit to having been blessed, since the magic time of year known as #CoffinHop , with a plethora of new friends of the writerly persuasion. It has led to a great number of new connections, new followers and new confidants and co-conspirators. One of those new peeps, the lovely and talented Georgina Morales, has awarded lil’ ‘ol me with the “Versatile Blogger” Award!

Apparently, the way this deal works is:

#1) I thank, and link, the awarding Author, namely Georgina Morales of Diary of a Writer in Progress

#2) I pass this honor on to 5 fellow bloggers I feel worthy of the recognition. They are known as:

C.W. LaSart – What Really Scares Me

Red Tash – RedTash.Com

Paul W. Dail – A Horror Writer’s Not Necessarily Horrific Blog

Renee Pawlish – To Become A Writer

Kim Koning – Wrestling The Muse

All of these writers/bloggers bring a different voice (and unquestionable love for their craft) to the myriad behind-the-scenes trials and tribulations, tips and tricks, laughs and tears of The Writerly Life. I respect and admire them all and they all certainly deserve this award more than I probably do.

#3) Finally, I am supposed to divulge seven random facts about Axel. I assume these are meant to be intriguing trivia tidbits, so I will try to make them good:

I am an ordained Dudeist priest. I can actually conduct marriage ceremonies in the name of El Dudarino. I am also a high-ranking member of the Church of Ed Wood.

I was a singer in my youth, vocal jazz mostly, though I also fronted a couple of bands – one punk, one pub-core covers of 90’s rock hits.  Our guitarist got us a gig that turned out to be hosting a four-hour jam. We had to learn 16 songs in a week. I still can’t forget the words to “Wonderwall”.

Lou Ferrigno owes me $5

I was an amateur boxer/kickboxer for several years and still find myself lost in a punch-drunk fog on occasion. I also consistently bob and weave when ducking would be much more appropriate.

I have slightly webbed hands and feet. I do not have gills.

I have a massive tattoo of Leatherface on my upper left thigh.

I frequently write on my patio, clad in boxer shorts, a porkpie hat and a Grady Tripp style bathrobe. The neighbours at the old folks home think I’m “queer”.

So, there you have it, kids. Please visit all of the above-mentioned authors, check out their sites, sample their wares. They are excellent writers, all.

And don’t forget to check out Living Dead @ Zigfreidt & Roy on Kindle (FREE this Friday and Saturday!!)