Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Guest post & Giveaway with Sean Page

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War Against the Walking Dead
Sean Page
Release date: August 31st, 2011
by Severed Press

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More than 63% of people now believe that there will be a global zombie apocalypse before 2050…

So, you’ve got your survival guide, you’ve lived through the first chaotic months of the crisis, what next?

Employing real science and pioneering field work, War against the Walking Dead provides a complete blueprint for taking back your country from the rotting clutches of the dead after a zombie apocalypse.

This giveaway was made possible by Kat from The Aussie Zombie.
See what she thought of War Against the Walking Dead. Click here for her review.

As part of Zombies vs Unicorns month, I asked Sean to tell us how zombies would reign in a zombie vs unicorn war. Here’s what he had to say.


Zombies versus Unicorns

Sure, unicorns are mentioned the Bible but hey so are the walking dead. They both pop up all over the place in the Old Testament. Let’s not get into which is mythical – let’s just agree that both are real. The real question is who would win in a scrap?

Well, if we are talking single unicorn versus single zombie, then the horsie would have it every time. I know they are not known for violence but in the Bible, unicorns were often a metaphor for strength so let’s agree that the ghoul gets poked in Round One. No question, impaled and pounded by hooves – the ghoul goes down.

But, in the interests of fairness, zombies never fight alone – they are most dangerous in hordes so let’s chuck another couple of the undead in and see what happens.

Suddenly, the unicorn spikes one, then back kicks & sends the other two flying. One of the rotting corpses disintegrates into powder, the other loses a limb. The horned creature can then comfortably trample them into oblivion. Round Two to pointy. Unicorns are canny and sharp operators – brave and able to protect themselves. No trip to the glue factory for this magical steed – well at least not yet….

But hang on, I said horde. This means the undead should number maybe 20 or 30. They stumble towards their target. The spiked one doesn’t quite look so magical now. It’s scared. It spikes one, kicks a few, knocks a couple over but more ghouls just pile in. One zombie takes a chunk out of the creature’s hind quarters with its jagged yellow incisors. The brilliant white unicorn is stained with blood & begins to weaken. It knocks down more ghouls but there are simply too many. The zombies bring it down. It’s mythical munchy time and it’s the dead doing the feasting…

Anyway, that’s my take on the affair. I admit I have a soft spot for unicorns but the putrid undead would win every time – there are simply too many of the ghouls. How many unicorns are there left in the world? A pair in London Zoo, the Queen has a few in Scotland – these babies are rare. But a full-scale outbreak of the zombic condition and we could have millions of bloodthirsty walkers. It’s no contest. Numbers win.


Thanks so much for dropping by for Team Zombie, Sean! I definitely agree with this. It’s what I keep saying, Unicorns may win for a while, but eventually, zombies will take over the world! Muahaha!

I am a dedicated zombie survivalist and blogger, The Official Zombie Handbook (UK) is my first published work. I created and maintain this influential website which seeks to advise the government and other public bodies on the ever-present menace of the undead as well as entertain the legion of zombie fans in interweb land.

Giveaway
Sean has generously offered a signed copy of his book Walk Against the Walking Dead + swag for Zombies vs Unicorns month.

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This post is part of Zombies vs Unicorns month co-hosted with Literary Exploration, YA-Aholic and YA Bookmark

Waiting on Wednesday (23)

Posted by on 02/15/2012 • 54 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.  My pick this week:

The Little Woods McCormick Templeman                                     Release date: July 10th, 2012 by Schwartz & Wade (Random House) Add it to your Goodreads

Unexplained disappearances. Suspicious deaths. There’s something wrong with the woods behind St. Bede’s Academy.

When Cally Wood starts at St. Bede’s halfway through her junior year, she’s suddenly thrust into a world of privilege and prestige, and in no time flat, she learns to navigate the complex social world of the upper echelon. But amid the illicit romances and weekend-long parties, Cally discovers that a brilliant but troubled girl named Iris disappeared from St. Bede’s just a few months ago. Most…

Guest post & Giveaway with Suz Korb

Posted by on 02/14/2012 • 21 Comments

As part of Zombies vs Unicorns month, Suz Korb, author of Eve Eden vs. the Zombie Horde is here today to educate us further on how to survive a zombie apocalypse. In particular, what NOT to do if you want to remain un-zombified. Oh and, there’s a giveaway too! Let’s first have a look at her book:

Eve Eden vs. the Zombie Horde (Bedeviled, # 1)Suz KorbRelease date: November 20th, 2011

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Kidnapped by a vampire, epically farted on by a pug and dragged through the pits of Hell. Welcome to Eve Eden’s world in the small and strange town of Twin Forest.

Eve has goals. She has dreams and ambitions that don’t involve staying in this weird, podunk town. When supernatural forces collide and drop her into…

Dusty Reads (21)

Posted by on 02/14/2012 • 13 Comments

Dusty Reads is a weekly meme, hosted here, featuring a book that has been sitting unread on my home shelf for some time. To participate, add your link at the bottom.  If you wish, you can grab the button and find more information here.

My pick this week:

The Girl Who Could FlyVictoria ForesterRelease date: June 24, 2008by Feiwel & Friends

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Piper McCloud lives with her normal ma and pa on a normal farm in normal Lowland County. But Piper isn’t your normal girl. Ever since Piper was a baby she’s been able to hover a few feet off the ground, and if the people of Lowland County knew she could fly, they would have something to say about it. So it only seems best that…

Review: Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Posted by on 02/13/2012 • 40 Comments

WitherLauren DeStefanoRelease date: March 22nd, 2011by Simon & Schuster

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By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote to restore the human race, desperate orphans crowd the population, crime and poverty have skyrocketed, and young girls are being kidnapped and sold as polygamous brides to bear more children.When Rhine is kidnapped and sold as a bride, she vows to do all she can to escape. Her husband, Linden, is hopelessly in love with her, and Rhine can’t bring herself to hate him as…

Cover Reveal: Circle of Silence, Sapphire Blue, Shadowfell & Knee Deep

Posted by on 02/12/2012 • 20 Comments

Circle of Silence(WiHi series #2)Carol M. TanzmanRelease date: August 2012by Harlequin Teen

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THE BIGGEST STORY

OF MY LIFE

COULD BE HOW IT ENDS

It’s my turn to run a Campus News crew, and I’ve put together a team that can break stories wide open. And Washington Irving High has a truly great one to cover, if only we can find a lead.

A secret society has formed in our school. It announced its presence with pranks: underwear on the flag pole, a toilet in the hallway, cryptic notes. A circle of silence keeps the society a mystery. No one knows its members, agenda, or initiation secrets—until a student lands in the hospital under strange circumstances.

I will blow this story…

In My Mailbox (22)

Posted by on 02/12/2012 • 97 Comments

“In My Mailbox” is a meme, created by Kristi at The Story Siren, that features books I have received/ purchased/ borrowed during the week. 

Hey guys! I hope you all had a great week an are enjoying Zombies vs Unicorns month so far. As part of the event, you can find my guest posts over at YA Bookmark and Literary Exploration who are also co-hosting. I’ve also got a bunch of giveaways still open (details on sidebar), make sure you’re all entered there’s some fab. books up for grabs! I’ve had a couple of gorgeous cover reveals this week too – if you think you missed any, click here. AND, I scheduled two new upcoming tour stops; Untouched and Chosen Ones. I’m very excited for both of these releases…

Zombie Apocalypse, are YOU ready? – Guest post

Posted by on 02/11/2012 • 16 Comments

 *This post is a part of Zombies Vs. Unicorns month co-hosted with Literary Exploration, YA-Aholic and YA Bookmark.

Today I’m happy to have my Team Zombie blogmate Audris over for a guest post about zombies (duh!). Don’t forget to check out her blog at YA Bookmark for some more zombie fun. Have you missed any fun Zombies vs Unicorn month post? Click here to find out!

Audris is here to help us get ready for the upcoming zombocalypse. Take some notes, because it can be any day now, really!

Let’s take a minute to reflect on the question above. Zombie apocalypse, are YOU ready? Many of you might say no, or if you have watched a number of zombie movies, some of you might feel ready enough. Well, I’m…