Got a big treat for everyone today. C.S. Boyack has release a new book (linked below) and he’s asked Lisa Burton to come over for a guest post. Many people probably know who she is from her previous visits. For those that do not, she is a very advanced robot girl . . . who is currently waiting for me to open the door.
Lisa Burton Art by Sean Harrington
Hi, Charles, thanks for inviting me back. It’s always fun to get away during these book tours. The book today is called “Viral Blues.”
This one is a sequel to “The Hat,” but it’s so much more than that. It’s also a sequel for a bunch of Craig’s characters.
We all got these fancy invitations to Gina Greybill’s mansion. She’s the doctor who is infected by a parasite that allows her to see across the veil into the realm of the paranormal. It seems that someone, or something, is tampering with the nation’s vaccine supply.
That’s how Lizzie & The Hat, Jason Fogg, Clovis, and I all came together. Gina is kind of our Professor-X. The virus tampering has supernatural earmarks all over the place, and it’s our job to figure out who, where, how, and then bring it to a stop.
The Feds are all over this, too, so we have to be careful of them.
“Viral Blues,” has dark humor all through it. It’s written in the style of “The Hat,” so it has a few graphics peppered throughout. Craig even included a secret chapter after the author section in an attempt to mimic the scene in superhero movies that happens after the credits roll.
I had a great time, and I think readers are going to enjoy it, too. “The Hat” is an ongoing series, and there is no prerequisite reading required. Those who have read some of Craig’s other work might notice a few Easter Eggs, but the story goes down well even if you haven’t.
I brought you a new poster, and a small excerpt to explain it. In this scene, we’re all around the table and Gina is introducing everyone.:
“Next is Lisa Burton—”
The fashion plate stood up. “Hi, everyone. I’m Lisa the robot girl. I’m so excited to be a part of this, I mean, spies? How cool is that?” She turned to Gina. “Oh my God… do we get phones in our shoes? That would be awesome!”
“Um, no Lisa, we aren’t spies.”
“But I bought this spy dress and everything.” She sat back down.
“As Lisa told you, she is a robot. Made a bit of a splash on the electronics convention circuit a few years ago. Think of her like a walking and talking computer. She can monitor all kinds of frequencies, hack into systems, and more. Basically, no electronic system is safe around her.”
“Sounds like spy stuff to me,” Lizzie said. Lisa gave her a two-thumbs up.
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I didn’t want to waste my cool spy dress, so I had Sean Harrington turn it into one of my promotional posters. It’s the right shape to make a great screen for your phones, and they make great Pinterest pins. (Craig makes me say that last part.)
It’s called “Viral Blues.” It’s full of dark humor, and ought to be perfect for your Halloween reading. I hope your readers will give it a chance.
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Cover art by Sean Harrington
Viral Blues:
Someone knows about the hat. The creature from another dimension that helps Lizzie fight against the creatures of darkness.
They are summoned to a cryptic meeting with a secret society, where they meet other people with enhanced skills. It turns out someone, or something, has been tampering with the world’s vaccine supply. The goal doesn’t appear to be political or financial, but biblical pestilence.
Can this group of loners come together in time to make a difference when even the proper authorities are obstacles?
Check out Viral Blues, for your dose of paranormal adventure, with a strong sample of dark humor. And in recent superhero style, don’t miss the secret last chapter after the back material.
(Click on the links below for ‘Viral Blues’ and ‘The Hat’.)
Viral Blues
The Hat
Both book links are faulty, showing as 502: Bad Gateway, Charles 😱
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Crap. I’m not able to fix it until tonight. They worked when I tested them last weekend.
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Wait. I’m getting to the Amazon pages when I click on them.
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Just tried again but same result, Charles
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It appears to be a UK thing. I’ll have to find a different source for my universal links. Here you go, Chris. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Viral-Blues-Hat-Book-2-ebook/dp/B07XVTSYYV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=C.+S.+Boyack&qid=1569170337&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
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Thanks, Craig 👍
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Here’s the other one. I made two responses to try dodging Charles’ spam filter. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hat-C-S-Boyack-ebook/dp/B078YYCNSF/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=C.+S.+Boyack&qid=1569170609&s=digital-text&sr=1-10
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Don’t worry. My spam filter lets a lot through for me to check
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LOL – WP Spam folder does seem to be more greedy the past few days 😂
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Reblogged this on Entertaining Stories and commented:
Lisa Burton is over at Charles’ place today to showcase my newest book. Or, if you ask her, to share one of her new posters. Head over there and get in on the fun.
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Viral Blues sounds like a great read, Craig. I have it sitting on my ereader waiting for me. Best of luck with the launch 😊
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Much appreciated, Harmony.
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Woohoo, great cover, Craig! Congrats on the new release!
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Thank you.
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Hi, Charles! Congratulations to Craig on the highly anticipated release of his book! Great post! Thank you and Happy Sunday! 😀 xo
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Thanks, Vashti. Happy Sunday to you, too.
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Congrats Craig. I have my copy
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Appreciate it. Hope you enjoy it.
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I am loving the sound of this new book, Craig. I hope it does really well!
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Thank you. It should help as I start touring it around. I’m trickling stops out this time. A full frontal assault takes too much out of me.
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It’s so difficult to know what’s best, isn’t it?
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Thank you for this post, Charles. Congratulations to your new release, Craig. Viral Blues sounds interesting. The cover is very cool.
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So glad you like it. Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday.
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Thank you, Craig. Yes, we do. Hope the same for you.
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Another book from Craig! How wonderful. September seems to be book release month.
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Thank you, Darlene.
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This is a fun guest post! Love the 60s mini-dress.
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Glad you like it. Lisa is stylin’ For sure.
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger and commented:
C.S. Boyack’s latest book!
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Thank you, Traci.
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Sounds like an interesting story. Love the pictures.
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Thank you.
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Great post Charles and congratulations Craig on the new book.. will do the usual next Tuesday for the Cafe.
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That is wonderful, thank you.
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I enjoyed this as much or more than The Hat. Congrats, Craig!
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Thank you, Joan. Means a lot to me.
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Reblogged this on Archer's Aim and commented:
Here’s the first of a blog stop for Viral Blues, sequel to The Hat by C. S. Boyack.
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Sharing is caring. Thanks.
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You are welcome as always.
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Fantastic introduction to “Viral Blues!!” I have my copy and need to carve out some time to read! Thanks, Charles!
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Thank you, Jan. Hope you enjoy it.
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A most entertaining post. Great share, Charles.
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Thanks, Robbie.
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Got my copy and Viral Blues is in the reading queue.
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Thanks, Michele. Hope it works for you.
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Haha, great post Charles and sounds like an interesting read! Congratulations Craig on making your September release 😁
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Thanks, Jessica. My 13th book, published on Friday the 13th. Not bad for a paranormal tale.
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Wow! You planned that beautifully 😉
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