I'll Be Attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza

I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza (NECC) 29 November to 1 December at the Boxboro Regency in Boxboro, Massachusetts. This is one of my favorite book signing events. As with every year, there will be plenty of vendors selling all the cool stuff we gave up as kids (and now regret it); plenty of writers and artists, and several celebrity guests including Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Ming Chen from Comic Book Men, and Kelli Maroney from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This promises to be a fun event. 

You can order your tickets here. 

The Kindle Version of A World Gone Dark Is Available for Pre-order

Great news!!! The pre-order for the Kindle version of A World Gone Dark, the first book in the Ravaged Skies saga, is available for pre-order. The book is scheduled for release on 2 January 2025. The pre-order price is $2.99. Following publication, the Kindle price will increase to $4.99. The pre-order for the print version should be available soon. You can order the Kindle version here. 

 

What would you do to survive the apocalypse?

What begins as a beautiful summer day ends in disaster when a massive solar flare strikes the Earth, burning out all electronic devices around the planet and plunging the world into darkness.

Kirstie and her high school friends are stranded at an amusement park in southern New Hampshire with no way to return to their homes outside of Concord. Her mother, Danielle, is trapped in Boston when the disaster strikes; rather than seeking shelter in the city, she begins the long and dangerous journey home to find her daughter. Kirstie’s uncle, Shawn, the shift supervisor at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, must find a way to prevent the reactor from melting down before millions die of radiation poisoning.

As society collapses, each family member must find a way to stay alive, even if it means doing things they never imagined themselves capable of.

Can they survive the first five days of the apocalypse? Will they ever see each other again?


"In typical Baker fashion, the action hits hard and fast in this very plausible apocalyptic disaster scenario. Following the actions of three people as they watch society collapse all around them, the pace never lets up. A teenager has to grow up fast. A mother in the city has to find a way out. And the supervisor at a nuclear power plant must find a way to prevent an even bigger disaster. Time is short. When there is no police or military to step in and help keep order, society breaks down quickly." -- David Simpson, author of The Solar Tsunami and Zombie Road series

 

Cover Reveal for A World Gone Dark

As promised, here is the cover reveal for A World Gone Dark, the first book in my new series which is part of the Ravaged Skies saga. Ravaged Skies is an adventurous undertaking by fifteen authors who are writing about the same apocalyptic event -- a massive solar flare that destroys all electronics around the globe.

A World Gone Dark, the premiere book in the series, is scheduled for release on 2 January 2025. I'll be providing a link to the pre-order and a sample chapter within the next two weeks.

Until then, please check out our official webpage where you can learn more about the project and the writers involved here

Writers Selected for 2025 Winter of Zombies

This year's Winter of Zombie (1 - 31 January 2025) lineup has been selected. Here are the participating writers and the book they're promoting. There will be more information coming later.

Alice B. Sullivan -- The Collapse

Craig A. McDonough - Four Days Until Dead

Scott Baker -- Rotter World

R Jade Lazlow -- Blood Vessel

Alexander Bailey -- Fall of River City Book Two

Courtney Konstantin Author -- Babysitter of the Apocalypse, Book 2: We Don't Talk to Strangers

Armand Rosamilia -- Dying Days: Family Ties

Anne Geever Riconosciuto -- Undead Impact

Kendra Radke -- Guns, Rations, Rigs and the Undead

Kristi Buckel -- The Silence

Alathia Morgan - Dead in Dallas

I'll Be Hosting Reading Zombie's Author Spotlight

I'll be hosting Reading Zombie's Author Spotlight on Wednesday night, 23 October, from 8 - 9 PM EST. There will be some games, giveaways, and a chance to ask me questions. You can ask me anything (except about the CIA's accidental zombie outbreak in Wuhan three years ago). I hope to see you there.

The Cover Reveal for A World Gone Dark Is Set for 2 November

I'm working on the final edits of A World Gone Dark, the first book in the fifteen-author Ravaged Skies series. 

I have the book cover and will be releasing the cover reveal on 2 November, two months before the novel's 2 January release date.

REMINDER: On 18-20 October, I'll be signing books at the Shadows of Salem Horror and Paranormal Convention

On 18-20 October, I'll be signing books at the Shadows of Salem Horror and Paranormal Convention in Salem, Massachusetts. The weekend features special guests, including the cast & crew of the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre! It also features paranormal guests, authors, lectures, a haunted museum display, and other attractions, special events, and entertainment. Vendors ballroom includes psychics, readers, witch themes, magic, artists, horror memorabilia, clothing, crafts, booksellers, and much more. 

The show will be at three locations over the weekend:

FRIDAY the 18th and SUNDAY the 20th at: Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites - 225 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970 (Parking is located across the street at: 10 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970)

SATURDAY the 19th Convention at: Salem State University, 99 Harrison Rd. Salem, MA 01970 (Free Parking on premises)

PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday the 19th, events of the day will take place at two locations. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cast and crew will be signing at Longboards while the convention with special paranormal guests and vendors will be at Salem State University.

Tickets are only $19.99 in advance, or limited VIP Early-Bird Admission is only $25 with first access to guests and vendors, plus guaranteed seating. 

Learn more about the event here.