Fast and crazy times. I’ve now been part of two exciting investigations with Ryan Buell and the gang from Paranormal State, finished a rough draft of an upcoming zombie novel, dug in on a humor book I’m co-writing with dear pal Shelby Gragg and travelled much more in the last six weeks than I have in the last two years.
Next up, I’m co-scripting the second in the graphic novel parody series Papercutz Slices with daughter, Maia, and getting started on a promo video for Blood Prophecy. Said video will feature a kick-ass music track by Jazan Wild, whose Wake Up to Reality continues to be this site’s number one download
So, anyway, that’s why I haven’t been updating much lately.
Speaking of Slices, a preview of Harry Potty and the Deathly Boring is up – with hysterically funny artwork from Rick Parker. Having read all seven Potter books twice (once to each daughter), my incredible respect for J. K. Rowling notwithstanding, it was liberating to poke fun at them in all their over-saturated glory. Fans of Potter satires should also check out the wonderful A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel at YouTube.
Early reviews for my return to mainstream horror, Blood Prophecy, out this fall, have been coming in as well, with great reactions, as follows.
Richard Dansky at Greenman Review: “Blood Prophecy is a genuinely engaging read, with more to offer than the usual brooding fanginess.”
Barry Hunter at The Baryon Review: “Petrucha has written a historical paranormal, if you will, that has the action and the interesting characters to help you move the pages as fast as you can turn them.”
At FlamingNet the book earned a 9 out of ten and a Top Choice award: “Petrucha manages to make the reader feel like he is part of the story and really witnessing history along with Jeremiah. The novel is clearly well researched and is fast-paced to read.”
Heather at Errant Dreams: “What amazed me most is that I had a very difficult time seeing how Petrucha would satisfactorily wind up the plot—yet he did a gorgeous job of it.”
And, despite a general dislike for all things vampire, Thomas Duff at Duffbert’s Random Musings was surprised he enjoyed the book: “…it doesn't fall into the "glittery vampire" genre that seems to be all the rage these days. Fall is a brutal killer who only barely keeps his needs and abilities hidden from others.“
And there you have it. I’ll have more on my appearances in the upcoming fifth season of A&E’s Paranormal State, and my sundry writing efforts, as things progress. Pax.
