MICHAEL F. HOUSEL/AIRSHIP 27 TALES FOR SUMMER READING (AND LISTENING)

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.

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.