The Worlds of Michael D'Ambrosio

Hello, everyone and welcome back to my site. On Sunday, 5/2, I am the featured author at http://azpublishingservices.blogspot.com/ . Join me for a day of discussion on whatever tickles you funny.
Recently, I’ve been working diligently on changes to the Night Creeps script as recommended by an industry professional to enhance the script’s value.
Coming up soon, I’ll be in Kansas City on Memorial Day weekend for Conquest and then ConCarolinas/DeepSouthCon in Charlotte the following weekend. I’ll have a table in the dealers room at both so don’t be shy.
Something I wanted to mention about purchasing books through my site: I can autograph them and personalize them if you wish. I will update the buy now link shortly to reflect that. I am always happy to sign books purchased at other venues as well.
I should have a release date soon on The Devil’s Playground, book three in the Space Frontiers series from Helm Publishing. The fourth and final book, Galaxy of the Damned is slated for a 2011 release. I’m not sure what will be next as I juggle between movie and book projects. Thanks for joining me.

Mike D.

Hello, everyone! I just returned from a very entertaining weekend at FroliCon. It was a lot of fun and I found that I’m a bit naive when it comes to an adult sci-fi convention. FroliCon had a little bit of everything. I was impressed with how friendly everyone was and I’m looking forward to returning next year.
I’m currently getting prepared for Conquest in Kansas City where I’m making my first appearance. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this convention. I won’t be doing panels this time but I will have a table in the dealers room. I feel like I needed a break from juggling the two and it would give me a better chance to meet new fans as well. There is an outside chance that I’ll be able to get copies of “The Devil’s Playground”, the third book in the Space Frontiers series. Helm Publishing is working hard to move up the availability for me. For those who didn’t know, the series will be four books with “The Galaxy of the Damned” coming out later next year.
I’ve signed a contract with The Gary-Paul Agency for the Night Creeps screenplay and will spend some time with them to make sure the script is where it needs to be. I have a lot of confidence in them already based on our earlier discussions and I think this will be the break I’ve been working for. Enjoy your week and join me again soon.

Yours truly,

Mike D.

Just returned from a busy weekend at LunaCon in Rye, New York. Running a table and panels can be quite hectic. Now, I’m back to my other job at the power plant where there is some semblance of order – NOT!
I’m preparing for Easter weekend at FroliCon. It’s been a few years since my last trip to Atlanta so I’m looking forward to returning there. FroliCon looks like it should be a rocking time. I think my adult horror novel, Night Creeps, will do quite well in this particular group.
Just heard from Helm Publishing that “The Devil’s Playground” is coming along nicely. The cover is really cool as it takes you inside an alien spaceship with lead character Will Saris. I’m about two chapters into “Galaxy of the Damned”, the fourth and final book of the SPace Frontiers series. For those of you who love space opera akin to Star Wars and Star Trek, this is one exciting series.
The new, expanded editions of Twisted Fate and Dark Horizon are now available at a much lower price ($12.00), thanks to AZ Publishing. I’m currently working with the Gary-Paul Agency in polishing up the Night Creeps screenplay. The lovely Alex Del Monaco of the new horror movie Hellathon could be Suzie Beauchamp if all goes well.
Coming up on Memorial Day weekend, I’ll be in Kansas City for ConQuest. This is my first visit to KC and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve made many friends at Archon (St. Louis) who come from the KC area and will be there.

Hello, everyone. I assume you are all ready for spring. I had a taste of it in Chattanooga during the weekend of the ConNooga convention. Temperatures hit a balmy 68 and the sun felt really good. But, then MOnday came and so did the cold temperatures again. Al Gore, where are you? I want to order some of that global warming you keep telling us about.
I’d like to thank the crew at The Terminal Brewhouse (14th & Market) including Travis, Trip and Cody for their hospitality. Their food and unique selection of beers was awesome. I highly recommend you stop in for a meal or even a drink if you happen to be in Chattanooga. I’d also like to thank the ConNooga staff as well as the staff at the Choo Choo Hotel for putting on a great convention again. I’ve already committed to returning next year. I met some new faces and had some interesting panels as well. We had a good group of authors positioned together in the Exhibitors Hall: Steve Zimmer, D.A. Adams, Dan Jolly and Ed Crandell. I also had a chance to talk a little with Alex Del Monaco about how good she’d look playing “Suzie” in Night Creeps. You never know what the future holds.
Next on my list of stops is LunCon in Rye, NY. I’m hoping for good weather and an even better turn out. I’ve updated my appearances section with a new addition. I’ll be attending ReConstruction (NASFiC) in Raleigh come August 5. Raleigh was where my writing started with Pentland Press, once upon a time. Join me again soon for more news from the road.

Thanks,

Mike D.

Hi, everyone. I just returned from CapriCon in Chicago. I was amazed that they only had about 8 inches of snow compared to the piles in feet that we had here in the Philly area. I’d like to thank the staff at CapriCon for their hospitality and the new friends I met while there. I’d like to give a special thank you to the BarFleet. You guys really know how to throw a party. I’m hoping to return next year.
I recently joined the Garden State Horror Writers and the Liberty States Fiction Writers Societies. I haven’t had a chance to meet their members except for one who I do need to thank for encouraging me to join. Gary Frank, if you’re looking at this, thanks again for your help. Gary’s a great writer and a super person.
I’ll be leaving shortly for ConNooga in Chattanooga for several days. The convention is held at the Choo Choo Hotel and they draw a number of Indie movie people and celebrities as well. Several of my friends from Fright Night Film Fest in Louisville will be there as well. The army sponsors them as well, and brings in all kinds of toys from robots to simulators for entertainment. They do a really exciting recruiting program as well. I felt like re-upping last year but I’m a little past my prime. Maybe in the next life time.
My new novel, Night Creeps, has garnered quite a bit of attention, particularly with the explanation of the adult horror warning on the back cover. The book is selling very well thus far.
I just received word that I’ve got a table at ConCarolinas which is hosting DeepSouthCon48. I have a lot of friends at this convention and a nice fan base as well. I haven’t been there since 2008 and I’m looking forward to returning. Stay warm everyone and I’ll be back next week with a new update.

Thanks again,

Mike D.