GREEN-FLESHED FIENDS: RADIO ARCHIVES' AUDIO EDITION, PERFORMED BY PAT CURTIS

Hello, my dear "bizarrechats" readers and New Pulp devotees. 

The Radio Archives audio book of my Airship 27 Productions novel, "The Persona: Green-Fleshed Fiends" is now available for purchase, brought to exciting life by voice actor, Paul Curtis (featured in the distinguished photo below).

Curtis invests great respect into each and every characterization of my "twisted reality", including the vocalization of wee Sontar, which he pulls off with cool credibility. 

The Radio Archives release is unabridged (running approximately 6 hours) and consists of 6 CDs (all packaged in a stylish, collector's case). One can also download the novel for a more immediate listen. 

I'm pleased and impressed by Mr. Curtis' expressive interpretation of my work and honored that he and Radio Archives are associated with my mystical mythology. 

One can order the "Green-Fleshed Fiends" audio book at 
https://www.radioarchives.com/The_Persona_Green_Fleshed_Fiends_p/ra784.htm.  (A sample of Curtis' polished performance is available for one's listening pleasure at the site.) 

RON FORTIER CHOOSES CHRIS RAWDING AS THE PERSONA, VOL 2 COVER ARTIST

Airship 27 Productions publisher, Ron Fortier has selected eminent artist Chris Rawding to compose the cover for "The Persona, Vol 2: The Green-Fleshed Fiends".

As one can deduce from Rawding's promotional card, he's an eclectic visionary, with a gallery that includes steampunk chicks, superheroes and famous phantoms. 

I applaud his Captain America depiction. It projects an apt, patriotic pitch. 

Rawding does a great job with imagery designated to the '30s and '40s. "The Green-Fleshed Fiends" occurs in '39. Rawding's style is well matched to my sequel's setting.

Rawding also administers a knack for the modern. The Persona's exploits embrace elements beyond his time, as well as monstrous danger. Rawding's Michael Myers image proves that the artist can strike a hip, sharp edge. 

At this point, I've no notion what the "The Green-Fleshed Fiends" cover will look like (beyond that the Persona mask will be featured), but there's no doubt that my book rests in good hands. As Rawding creates the cover, Kevin Broden completes the interior panels. 

Things are progressing in a most positive way. 

PERSONA VOL 2 UPDATE: PROGRESS CONTINUES...SUBTITLE REVEALED!!!

As you may recall, I announced in early January that "Persona, Vol 2" had been accepted for publication by Airship 27 Productions founder, Ron Fortier. 

It's now a matter of who'll be assigned among Airship's many artists to illustrate the tale. A cover artist must also be selected.

Until such time occurs, I thought I'd share the novel's subtitle. It's called (drum roll, please) "Enter the Green-Fleshed Fiends". 

Now, you may ask, who and what are these green-fleshed fiends, and how will they interact with our mighty, masked hero? 

Alas, I can't reveal such yet, but it's suffice to say, they're hideous things (though I suppose a select few might find them cute). Whatever they are, they're sure to keep Michael Mansford and his intuitive band of crusaders occupied. 

Anyway, my friends, keep visiting for further details...

MARK BARNARD PERFORMS THE PERSONA!!!

Actor Mark Barnard's audio performance of ENTER--THE PERSONA! (aka, THE PERSONA, Vol 1) is now available for purchase at...http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/The-Persona-Audiobook/B06XY2BTBZ.

I've listened to Barnard's presentation of my novel and--WOW!!!--I was blown away. It unfolds like an old-time radio play. Barnard added variances to the voices, including not only the likes of Michael Mansford/the Persona and the mysterious Mister Surrogate, but the delicate and demure Stacey Standish. Barnard also gave Ned Stark a wonderful, Ernest Borgnine quality. Man, was that ever a most satisfying surprise. To say the least, the entire experience was nothing short of astounding!!!

As most of you know, ENTER--THE PERSONA! was published by Airship 27 Productions in July '16, and now about nine months after such, Barnard has given symbolic birth to the audio version for Radio Archives. Yep, I'm quite a proud papa...well, at least in a roundabout way. And I can guarantee one and all, the results of Barnard's conception will prove most pleasing to the ears and be certain to invigorate the mind's eye. Do yourself a favor and give this consuming consummation a try!!!

PERSONA AND BROTHER BONES--AIRSHIP TOP SELLERS!!!

My novel, ENTER—THE PERSONA (PERSONA, Vol 1), is a #1 paperback seller for Airship 27 Productions, with the spoken-word edition of Ron Fortier’s BROTHER BONES: UNDEAD AVENGER (performed by the versatile L. Scott Bennett) its #1 audio seller.

Per Airship 27’s Captain Ron: "Third quarter sales for Airship 27 Productions are in. Our best-selling book was The Persona by Michael Housel, which comes as no surprise. Michael has been really promoting this all over the net, and our best audio book with Radio Archives was Brother Bones the Undead Avenger as read by Scott Bennett, and one has to believe the buzz on the upcoming movie helped this along."

Order ENTER--THE PERSONA! at… 
https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Enter-1/dp/0997786817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475688167&sr=8-1&keywords=enter--the+persona ... and BROTHER BONES: UNDEAD AVENGER at... https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=brother+bones+undead+avenger+audio+book ...

Experience the exploits of these exciting New Pulp heroes today!!!

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!

SNEAK PEEK: PERSONA BACK COVER!!!

Work continues on my pulp-hero novel, "The Persona" (aka, "Enter--the Persona!"), soon to be released through Airship 27 Productions. However, to tide you over, here's a shot of Rob Davis' excellent back cover!!!

Darn chilling, isn't it?

PERSONA UPDATE!!!

Have a PERSONA update, folks. 

The novel is currently set for its final proofing and its illustrator, Art Cooper (see April '16) has inked all interior panels. Airship 27 publisher Ron Fortier has also assigned artist, Shannon Hall, to complete the cover, based on Fortier's image "outline". 

To say the least, I'm ecstatic to see my mysterious pulp hero enter the Airship 27 scene, and yes, I'll keep you posted on the publication date, which I do believe will happen soon. 

BTW: As an extra, little tease, I'm including a shot of screen siren, Jean Harlow, an inspiration for the novel's lovely, leading lady, Stacy Standish. Ah, what a delightful vision and I should think further incentive for you to read my mystical tale!!!

ENTER--THE PERSONA!...New Michael F. Housel Adventure Coming Soon From Airship 27 Productions

One of my novels has been accepted for publication by Ron Fortier's Airship 27 Productions, which specializes in pulp-styled characters and colorful adventures.

The novel is entitled “Enter—the Persona!”: the lead character, a cross between the Shadow/Lamont Cranston and Dr. Stephen Strange.

For the heck of it, here's a wee taste: 

Michael Mansford is a dashing thirty-year-old eccentric who has a penchant for ventriloquism, marionettes and salaciously rendered art deco. He owns and runs a number of enterprises within Brink Town, NJ, including the famed novelty company, Esoteric Incorporated. Above all, he despises all forms of suppression, finding the prevailing fanaticism in Germany, Italy and Red Russia in direct opposition to the American way of life. 

One day he learns from the caretaker of Blessed Tidings Cemetery (which Mansford's family has operated for several decades)that robed, pagan-like individuals have been spotted about the grounds during the nocturnal hours. Though the caretaker assures Mansford he has scared off the intruders, the young entrepreneur is inclined to scope the surroundings himself, staking out at the graveyard one evening. 

Mansford ultimately spots the strange individuals meandering about the area, and in their midst is a Jean-Harlow lookalike, who they are prepping for apparent sacrifice. Mansford intercedes, but not without consequence,for just as he prevents the young lady's demise, a dark, eight-limbed behemoth breaks from the ground, and in so doing,hurls Mansford down into an inter-dimensional, cavernous chasm.

Mansford is greeted by a smoky-faced apparition who calls himself Mister Surrogate. Surrogate presents Mansford with a shiny, white, nondescript mask, which he claims was forged from shavings scraped from Heaven's Pearly Gates. He informs Mansford that if he dons the mask, he will gain extraordinary powers which will allow him to harness the beast before it can extend its rampage...

Matters grow even stranger as the story evolves, but more on that later down the publishing line...