PULPY GIFT SUGGESTIONS: THE PERSONA VOLS 1 & 2; THE HYDE SEED

"The Persona: Green-Fleshed Fiends" is Airship 27's biggest seller for its third quarter, but that doesn't mean it's earned all it can.

With the holiday season approaching, what better way to enchant one's friends and family than with copies of my energetic endeavor? While one is at it, how about giving folks the first book, "Enter--the Persona!", as well? 

Both volumes can be purchased with ease at
https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Green-Fleshed-Fiends-Michael-Housel/dp/1946183644/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=green-fleshed+fiends&qid=1573256676&sr=8-1; and

https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Michael-Housel-ebook/dp/B01IQFU35C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=enter--the+persona&qid=1573256711&sr=8-1.

In addition, copies of my Airship 27 novella, "The Hyde Seed" are still available and would make sweet stocking stuffers:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+hyde+seed&ref=nb_sb_noss_2.

I'm also willing to autograph copies, but for that, one will need to contact me via this blog. Now, don't be shy. Drop me a line. I'll be more than honored to oblige. 

THE PERSONA, VOL 2 UPDATE: ARTIST KEVIN BRODEN CONTINUES TO CREATE...

Kevin Paul Shaw Broden continues to illustrate my New Pulp/Airship 27 Productions novel, "The Persona, Vol 2: Enter the Green-fleshed Fiends". 

His latest images must be kept secret, so as not to spoil their impact upon the novel's release, though below you'll find his marvelous test run of my eponymous, masked crusader. Of what I can't show, I'm likin' lots. In fact, Broden has nailed the distinct veneer of at least one green-fleshed fiend in a old-time, Disney way. He's also fashioned a new, full-page view of two of the story's magical leads. Yippee!!!

Just for the fun of it, below is an example of Broden's prior (though still recent) work, as featured in All-Star Pulp Comics Vol 4 (see Oct '18). In this instance, Broden emulates a striking, Golden Age style for his Veiled Avenger revival. Stunning, don't cha think?

Airship 27 publisher, Ron Fortier has assigned Broden to create nine illustrations in all, so it'll be a spell before the set is complete. Also, Fortier has yet to assign a cover artist for the novel, which of course, must occur well in advance of a publication date. Still, I'm pleased with the progress so far and remain confident that my sequel will grace print sometime in 2019. 

For those interested, "The Persona, Vol 1: Enter--the Persona!" can be purchased in print or audio form via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter-Book/dp/B06XY26F1T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537909074&sr=8-1&keywords=enter---the+persona.  (Renowned voice actor, Mark Barnard contributes the Radio Archives reading.) 

As for "Persona, Vol 2", it'll stand as its own exciting adventure, so it's safe to say that readers will feel comfortable wherever and whenever they enter my ethereal saga...

More details to come...

THE PERSONA AND HYDE SEED MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS!!!

Take it from the peculiar lookin' chap featured below: It's hip to pose in public with copies of Michael F. Housel's "Enter--the Persona!" and "The Hyde Seed". 

As most of you know, they're published by Airship 27 Productions, with audio-book counterparts available through Radio Archives/Amazon Audible.

Check out the following links to purchase any of the various formats, or contact me directly via "bizarrechats" if you'd like an autograph paperback to show off to your friends. The autographed editions sure make nice holiday gifts--hint, hint.

https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter-1/dp/0997786817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512417549&sr=8-1&keywords=enter--the+persona  

https://www.amazon.com/The-Hyde-Seed/dp/B074SSQYBJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1512417602&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hyde+seed

MICHAEL HOUSEL'S THE PERSONA...AVAILABLE NOW AT AMAZON AND BARNES & NOBLE!!!

THE PERSONA (Vol. 1, aka, ENTER--THE PERSONA!), by yours truly, Michael F. Housel, is currently available at Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter--1/dp/0997786817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468275007&sr=8-1&keywords=michael+f.+housel); and Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-persona-michael-f-housel/1124078038?ean=9780997786811).

Per Airship 27 Productions' founder, Ron Fortier, the novel holds the best opening sales to date of any Airship publication. 

I'm certain that Shannon Hall's wonderful cover and Rob Davis' back design have contributed to the attraction. The novel also sports nine, glorious illustrations by Canadian artist, Art Cooper, whose work exudes a remarkable Jack Kirby flair.

The story contains elements of the Shadow and Dr. Strange, its hero being Michael Mansford, a wealthy man about town, who's granted a mystical mask which allows him to absorb the crimes of others, so that he may toss their selfish acts back at them. 

If you fancy period-piece dramas, with a spice of magic, mystery and psychedelia, THE PERSONA is for you. 

PS: You'll also find more PERSONA info at Rob and Ron's Airship 27 Podcast #17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNXEDTJz5iA&feature=youtu.be. You're guaranteed to enjoy the visit!

MICHAEL F. HOUSEL'S THE PERSONA (ENTER--THE PERSONA!) IS HERE FROM AIRSHIP 27!!!

Here it is, folks: my pulp-hero, adventure novel from Airship 27: 

Trouble in Brink Town--It is 1938 in Brink Town, NJ, and a mayoral campaign is underway. What the citizens are unaware of is that their little hamlet has become the target of a demonic cult known as the Ministry of Chaotic Command and they are sponsoring a candidate who is in actuality a demonic being. But before the servants of evil can unleash their horror, Brink Town's leading businessman, Michael Mansford, is spirited away to a mystical realm that exists between life and death. There he is recruited as an angel of the Light by a supernatural being calling himself Mr. Surrogate. Surrogate bestows upon Mansford a magical golden mask. Upon donning this grim false-face, Mansford is transformed into a powerful mystic who will become known as the Persona. His task, to expose Hell's secret invasion, and defeat the Demon Monster that threatens all he loves and holds dear. But can he succeed? To do so he will have to sublimate his own identify and become this new and relentless warrior, THE PERSONA.

The novel is graced by the above cover artwork by Shannon Hall, interiors by Art Cooper and a back-cover design by Rob Davis.

For those interested, the novel is now available for purchase in paperback at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter--1/dp/0997786817/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467846450&sr=8-2&keywords=michael+f.+housel.