On occasion, acquaintances will ask me for summer-reading suggestions. I'm pleased to offer the standards: classics from decades and centuries past, which are always worth a look or revisit. However, if I may be so bold to blow my own, self-promotin' horn...
I penned a couple Airship 27 Production titles, available in paperback and audio form, which might help one weather the heat:
My novella, "The Hyde Seed" presents the struggle of former boxer, Pepe Rodriguez, who comes to battle an opponent unlike any other he's faced--his monstrous self. It's my pugilist tribute to Robert Louis Stevenson's famous tale of duality, with a "Twilight Zone" twist.
The book sports a dandy Ash Arceneaux cover and captivating illustrations by Pedro Cruz . And for those fancying an audio take, my yarn is performed by the expressive Scott Glennon, courtesy of Radio Archives.
Then there's my pulp-hero novel, "Enter--the Persona!" (aka, "The Persona, Vol 1"), which details affluent Michael Mansford's ethereal transformation into a pearly-masked crusader of the '30s.
The novel features a striking Shannon Hall cover and crisp Art Cooper illustrations, with the Radio Archives audio edition performed by veteran voice actor, Mark Barnard.
A sequel to "Enter--the Persona!", entitled "Enter the Green-fleshed Fiends", is set for eventual release by Airship 27, so here's your chance to get a jump on my expanding, New Pulp saga, and what better time than the heart of summer, eh? (BTW: "Enter--the Persona!" is a genuine, warm-weather tale, which makes its recommendation all the more appropriate.)
Print and audio versions of "Hyde Seed" and "Enter--the Persona!" are available through Amazon; Barnes and Noble offers only the print editions. I also have a few paperbacks at my fingertips, which I'd be happy to autograph. If interested, drop me a line.)
In addition, feel free to visit Airship 27's online catalog at ... http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html, where many New Pulp titles can be purchased per PDF.
Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gents! Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis have embarked on another soaring, info-packed Airship 27 Productions podcast!!!
Episode #32 not only caters to Airship 27's latest, New Pulp print releases, such as Fred Adams Jr.'s new "Six-Gun Terrors" (Vol 3) and the upcoming "Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective"; but also exciting insinuations for Brother Bones' live-action future!!! Hot dog!!!
Also, about midway through the show, Ron and Rob address questions from their readers/listeners, which just so happens to include one from yours truly: Why the heck are parents reluctant these days to let their children read pulp-adventure fiction?
Tune in to hear the experts' views at... http://comicspodcasts.com/2017/10/13/airship-27-podcast-32-six-gun-terrors/. You're destined to gain valuable insight, advice and a whole lot more!!!
It's here, folks (drum roll, please)...from Radio Archives...actor Scott Glennon's dramatic reading/performance of my Airship 27 Productions novella..."The Hyde Seed"!!!
In case you've not yet read "Hyde Seed", the story details the emotional fall of a boxer, Pepe Rodriguez, and his big bout with an inner demon: a strange, weed-like formation that grows through reveries and craves an existence beyond its host. Will the old pugilist defeat his Hyde or succumb to his counterpart's insidious ambitions?
Glennon gives my tale a crisp, combative edge, which immediately draws one into the woeful action. As "Hyde Seed'"s author, I'm more than pleased with the results.
You can purchase the audio version of "Hyde Seed" (as well as the paperback and Kindle editions) at ... https://www.amazon.com/Hyde-Seed-Michael-F-Housel/dp/1946183105/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505519781&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hyde+seed
God bless and thanks for your support!
Scott Glennon, experienced actor/narrator, has been selected by Radio Archives to perform my Airship 27 novella, "The Hyde Seed".
For the record, Glennon has vocalized such books as Isaac Stone's "Marine Defenders", Mort Castle's "The Deadly Election" and David O. Strickland's "First Man Off the Plane."
Glennon's tone is crisp and hard-hitting. I believe he'll do a splendid job on "Hyde Seed".
Will keep you posted on developments, but from what Glennon has told me, the dramatic reading should be completed by month's end. Yippee!!!
