Jack Wallen
BLOOD, GORE, AND FABULOUS
Axel Howerton Gets Jack’d
May 18th
Annnnd we’re back with another episode of Get Jack’d. This time around I have the pleasure of jacking fellow author du’ grim Axel Howerton. As everyone on the Jackverse knows, the getting of jack’d is a deep, funky process… so let’s skip the pleasantries and get knee deep into the big funky.
Inspriation comes in the strangest places, at the strangest times
May 16th
Last night, I was brushing my teeth when it hit me — an idea for a new book. No, the new book had squadoosh to do with brushing teeth, dentifrice, flouride, choppers, or teeth in general. The idea, however, excited the crap out of me (and the toothpaste, as I hurried to get to my laptop to make notes before the idea slipped away) and I knew it was a book that I had to write and write soon.
Shortly after that little moment, inspiration hit me again… this time as I was writing what I thought was going to be the final scene in the upcoming fourth novel of the I Zombie series (Lie Zombie Lie). That inspiration made me realize that Lie Zombie Lie wasn’t ready for the final scene — there was more nomming goodness to be had.
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Would the apocalypse be all that bad?
May 11th
Warning: This is a rant. I was chatting with a chum the other day about how smart phones have made people incredibly stupid. Don’t believe me? Sit at the intersection of a major stop light and count how many drivers have their faces buried in their “smart” phones. When the light turns green, check out the percentage of people that KEEP their eyes glued to those tiny screens yet press their gas pedal of their mult-ton monsters as if they could control those machines with their mind.
In what dimension is that smart? On what planet would those people be considered to help further the population?
My first horrific memory
May 9th
As a writer of horror (and other fabulousness) I often get asked where it all stems from. Was it a fractured and frightening childhood? Was it a tragedy that occurred later in life? Or was it just a normal evolution? And, what was the first horrific moment you can recall? That question is more important than you might expect. Why? That first experience with true fright worms its way under the skin and soul and sticks with you throughout the span of your life.
With that in mind, I thought I’d share with you my first horrific memory that may well have shaped my mind into the twisted thing I enjoy today.
Killer Missives: Jack Hanley to John Wayne Gacy
May 7th
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers.
John Wayne Gacy, aka The “Killer Clown”. Few men illicit such revulsion as he. A rapist and murderer of young boys and men, Gacy buried his victims within the crawl space of his home – creating a morbid cemetery for all to walk upon. The stench of death permeated Gacy’s abode and drove away visitors with its rank pall. But something about Gacy drew people in. He was charitable, kind to strangers (unless you happened to be a young boy), and even enjoyed a short-lived political career.
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Bug out bikes
May 4th
As you know, I write a lot about the apocalypse. So much so, some days I feel as if I’ve actually lived through it. Because of this, I get asked a lot of questions. Most of the questions are about zombies, how best to kill them, and how do I really think they’ll come about. But every once in a while someone will ask me how I plan on getting around once the Big A happens. Well, I have a simple answer for that — Bike.
Nope, I’m not talkin’ Harley or Crotch Rocket. I’m talking one of the single most elegant and efficient forms of transportation ever made. The bicycle.
Free deliciousness: A Blade Away
May 3rd
What is better than a glorious spring day filled with bunnies, kittens, and Jackie Chan marathons? Oh! How did you guess? It’s a free copy of A Blade Away! Friday and Saturday (5/4/12 and 5/5/12) A Blade Away will be free for the taking on Amazon.com.
Vampires: My take
May 2nd
It never ceases to amaze me how many readers, fans, friends, and sundry unmentionables ask me my take on vampires. Am I a fan? Do I like Twilight? Where is the genre heading? What’s my favorite vampire book/movie/story/etc? Well, I thought it would finally put those questions to the grave by simply answering them here — in the big seeping eye of the masses, where the court of public opinion can either hang me or huzzah me.
Shall we count the claims I stake on the beloved Vampire? Muhaha?
She said, He said: Horror
Apr 27th
Red Tash and Jack Wallen battle it out on the topic of Horror. Let’s drop the gauntlets of doom and see who comes up breathing.
What genres do you like and why?
Apr 25th
As a writer of horror (and other sundries) I am always asked why I write a genre that will forever take a back seat to most other genres. The answer to that one question is simple — because it’s my passion. But that question actually begs of numerous, multi-layered questions. I thought, what better place to ask these questions than here, where blood, gore, and fabulous spills from fountains made of bone and satin.
Endgame is now on sale!
Apr 23rd
A game of death. A battle for life.
The slaughter of the innocent is at hand and a dreadful game that began during The Depression, has come to claim new victims. Death has found a new dealer and the game a new ferocity. Detectives Jamie Davenport and Skip Abrahms find themselves in a race to stop another Fringe Killer.
In this third entry to the Fringe Killer series, Jamie must face down forces of evil that threaten to rob her of her partner, her love, and her sanity.
Killer Missives: Josef Mengele
Apr 21st
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers.
Within my collection of dark delights, there are items that I treasure far and away above all else.
There are also items that I have had to go to great lengths to acquire. This particular missive I bring to you today is one such item. For not only does this letter hold incredible financial value, it also has a very special place in my heart.
Review: The Cabin in the Woods
Apr 20th
It’s a rare occasion that a horror film is called “the best film of the year”. But in the case of The Cabin in the Woods, it’s something fans of The Hunger Games just might have to deal with. This film is that good. But this might be one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever written. Why? Simple — to give away any detail of this movie could easily ruin the experience for movie goers. With that said, let’s see what I can do to woo you over to drop your hard-earned coin to see this talkie from Hollydoom.
Killer Missives: Albert Fish
Apr 18th
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers.
Piety at the hand of a twisted, merciless killer is something everyone should witness. Either first hand, or vicariously through, say, a letter – the proclamation of divinity from the mouths of the insane, is a train wreck all must heed.
Zombie Survival Tips
Apr 18th
I’ve been tweeting zombie survival tips on twitter for some time now. They’ve been such a big hit, I thought I’d collect some of them here, for those of you not on twitter to enjoy.
So read these carefully, they might one day save your brains from the nomming horde.
Happy Friday the 13th!
Apr 13th
To some this day is one of pure dread and horror. Yet others think it just a day filled with bad luck waiting to rain down from bleak skies. Still, others find it a day of celebration — a day just shy of Halloween in order of evil magnitude.
But where did this myth come from? Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky? Was it the birthday of Satan? Did some atrocity occur on this day to lend it some hateful credence? You’ll be surprised by the answer.
Most Evilest Books Ever Written… for film
Apr 11th
Forget the Satanic Bible by Anton Lavey — I’m talkin’ pure, nasty, ugly evil. This is the kind of evil that makes demons and other vile nasties appear out of nowhere, the kind that turns mortal men and women into banshees, vampires, and soul-sucking thingies. Dare you gaze upon the books I mention here? Dare you utter the phrase “klaatu barada nikto” and gaze inside the wonders of the damned?
Let’s see just how brave you are.
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Summer Zombie Events
Apr 6th
The Zombie King must abide his loyal subjects. One way I can lavish my lovelies is by keeping you apprised of the zombie goings on for this coming summer. So hold on to your brains (else they get nomm’d)… here’s the list.
Zombie Theatre: Lie Zombie Lie
Apr 4th
Lie Zombie Lie is the forth book in the I Zombie series of post-apocalyptic zombie novels written by, yours truly, Jack Wallen. Here, Jack reads the first few pages of this soon to be published work for a sneak peak at what is to come! Enjoy a little Zombie Theatre!
Highlighting Horror – The Becoming: Brothers in Arms
Apr 2nd
Fellow Zombie writer, Jessica Meigs has her first book, The Becoming, published with Permuted Press. She has written a novella to support that book. Here’s what you need to know about it and where you can get it.
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