The Zombie Cookbook

Today I’m part of The Zombie Cookbook virtual blog invasion...er…tour. Let me ‘splain.

The Zombie Cookbook is an anthology of stories, poetry, recipes and art with a similar theme: cooking zombies or cooking with zombies. As half of Damnation Books, the publisher of TZC, this anthology was my pet project. It’s been the most fun project I’ve ever done. Naturally I’m proud and embarrassed at the same time. LOL! Embarrassing? Yeah. You try explaining to your mother and your neighbors why you’re excited about a bunch of fictional undead.

As I mentioned, there are recipes inside this anthology. I don’t know that anyone would actually want to consume the dishes. But they’re definitely useful for the zombie in your life. The last story of the anthology contains a zombie drink recipe. Well, in keeping with the theme, I figured I’d give the living among us a couple of drink recipes that you can consume. Here they are:

The Brain
1 1/2 oz peach schnapps
1 1/2 oz Bailey's® Irish cream
1 dash grenadine syrup

Pour peach schnapps into a highball glass. Add Irish cream to the center. It will look more like a brain if you use a pour spout to add the Irish Cream because you can move it around to make brain matter squiggles as you pour. Top with grenadine, and serve. Be sure to use a clear glass for the full effect.


How about a Zombie?
Go to this link for the recipe. The reason I’m sending you there because they also have a video on how to make a flaming zombie. http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink717.html


Check out The Zombie Cookbook’s website at www.zombiecookbook.net You’ll see the rest of the tour stops, story synopses, interviews, a video trailer, and links to the metal band called The Zombie Cookbook. Did I mention these guys wrote the intro to The Zombie Cookbook? They do indeed rock!

Touring with Glenn Walker today!

Today, Glenn Walker is hosting the virtual book tour. He has a really nice review of Death Masks. I'm very pleased because this is one man whose opinion I really, really respect. Check it out:

www.monsura.blogspot.com

We have TWO stops on the book tour today!

Today we 've got two book tour stops.
First Joyce Anthony has posted excerpts from Death Masks. http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/

And second is Valerie Griswold-Ford over at: http://vg-ford.livejournal.com/

Both stops promise reviews in the next day or so. Be sure to stop in today and tomorrow to leave your comments. I know I've been bugging you about it but that's the only way to enter to win prizes. The tour only lasts through June 30th, so don't miss out on the chance for free stuff.

Update on the wildfires here. The news this morning reports over 1000 of them in California, most of them in the northern part of the state. It's wild how some of them started too: dry lightning, sparks from a car crash. You can smell it in the air. Please keep the firefighters in your thoughts and prayers. They have their hands full.

Touring with Joyce Anthony today

Yesterday we had a snaffoo with the blog stop for the tour. I apologize for any confusion. My BIG thanks to everyone who is touring the blogs wih me this month. It's been really fun so far.

Today and Tomorrow, visit Joyce A. Anthony's blog. http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/
Remember to leave those comments to enter the prize drawing. We have one more coming up.

Here in Northern California, we're having some really hazy days. It's due to smoke from some 800 wildfires being trapped in by the fog/cloud layer. Normally we count on that layer to keep us cool. Just reminds me of how every good thing has it's down side. I'm staying inside like the authorities are suggesting and getting a lot of writing done. It's definitely affecting my body. I have a slight wheeze when I exhale. Summer fun!

Touring with Diana Castilleja today

Author, Diana Castilleja's blog is today's virtual book tour stop.
http://dianacastilleja.blogspot.com/

It's interesting to me how I'm getting feedback throughout the tour of how scary Death Masks is. Hey, I'm taking it as a compliment!

VBT with Pamela K. Kinney

Pamela K. Kinney is kind enough to host today's virtual book tour stop. She posted an interview with me, along with a review of Death Masks. Be sure to leave your comments when you check it out!
http://pamelakkinney.blogspot.com/

Firestorm of Dragons and Interview with Lisa Haselton

My copy of Firestorm of Dragons came yesterday. It's gorgeous!!! I've loved every cover I've seen from DragonMoon Press. This one has a short story of mine in it and I am giving away a pdf copy during the virtual book tour. To enter to win one, check out the blog stops and leave your comments there. Each comment is an entry. Today Lisa Haselton is interviewing me.


http://lisahaselton.tripod.com/reviewsandinterviews/

1st prize winner and next up blog stop

So, the first week of the virtual book tour has completed. Two more to go! Yesterday there was quite a buzz about Heidi Martinuzzi's reviews at www.pretty-scary.net It was even reprinted on this blog by Carolyn Howard-Johnson: www.thenewbookreview.blogspot.com

Last night we had the first drawing from those folks who commented on the blogs visited this week. Our winner is Glenn Walker. Congratulations Glenn!!! With two more weeks still of the tour, there's two more chances to win. Just visit the blogs on the tour and leave your comment on the date they are hosting me. A complete list is on my website at www.kim-richards.com

So, where do we start today? Lea Schizas is posting today. Check out her blog at http://thewritingjungle.blogspot.com/

Next stop on the virtual book tour: Pretty Scary

I'm very excited today. Heidi Martinuzzi at Pretty Scary reviewed Death Masks AND my short story Dragonfruit from the Firestorm of Dragons Anthology.

Check them out today at: http://www.pretty-scary.net/

The first prize drawing is tonight so be sure to add your comments to enter.