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The Novel Has Arrived! (Plus Giveaway)
Posted on: May 17th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 6 Comments

I received my contributor copies of the paperback version of Soundtrack to the End of the World!  As you might expect, I am very excited.  So excited that I made a new video to show off the novel.  So excited, that I’m doing a new giveaway! Hell, even if you already have it, enter anyway.  [...]

Video Interview
Posted on: April 24th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 16 Comments

For your viewing pleasure, I offer you two versions of the reader-conducted interview, in which I answer questions posed by you.  Questions include the following: Zombie Apocalypse: Fight or Flight? What music inspired the writing of Soundtrack to the End of the World? Your hair is long; did you grow it yourself? What is your [...]

The Big Winnah!
Posted on: April 23rd, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 8 Comments

Please help me congratulate Emily Anderson, the winner of the SOUNDTRACK TO THE END OF THE WORLD Giveaway!  We had a huge turnout and collected a total of 480 entries.  This most definitely marks the best turnout I’ve ever had for a contest.  Thank you all so much for playing along.  But if you didn’t [...]

Book Trailer, Guest Post, and Interview!
Posted on: April 4th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 12 Comments

Release week continues with some more fun content for everyone.  First, I decided to shoot a short book trailer for SOUNDTRACK TO THE END OF THE WORLD:     I also have a huge amount of content on Shah Wharton’s blog today:  You get a guest post about pink slime, an interview, and my novel [...]

SOUNDTRACK TO THE END OF THE WORLD Available For Pre-Order!
Posted on: April 3rd, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 12 Comments

I am proud to announce that my debut novel, SOUNDTRACK TO THE END OF THE WORLD, is officially available for pre-order in BOTH the limited signed hardcover edition, and the trade paperback edition! Over the coming weeks, look forward to guest posts, interviews, video blogs (and perhaps even a reading or book trailer?), contests, giveaways, [...]

Video Blog 1: Big Announcements!
Posted on: March 28th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 18 Comments

Look ma, I’m on blog TV!  (You may want to avert your eyes.) If you were unable to watch the video, here is a quick recap: Stuttering and mumbling, robot porn, Moon Hill Pumpkin Ale Cover reveal, signature art reveal, sketch reveal (see all below) The pre-order for Soundtrack to the End of the World [...]

Novel Update
Posted on: March 24th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 9 Comments

Things are really moving along now with Soundtrack to the End of the World.  The good people at Bad Moon Books have been in constant contact over the past month or so as we continue to work towards our “early 2012″ release date. About a month ago Bad Moon sent the first draft for me [...]

Shotgun!
Posted on: February 10th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 6 Comments

Today I visit the magically awesome Laurita on her home turf:  Calling Shotgun.  In my guest post, Truth in Fiction, I discuss the inspiration for my story “Stanley” and give you, good readers, a free look at the story in question. Once you’ve visited Laurita (remember to wipe your feet!), come on back here and [...]

Giveaway!
Posted on: February 7th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 10 Comments

To help celebrate the release of Welcome to Moon Hill, my first short story collection, I am holding a giveaway that will run through the blog tour. The prize (which I will continue to add to as the contest progresses) currently includes the following: A new DVD of The Cry A signed copy of the [...]

Win a Book
Posted on: February 6th, 2012 by Anthony Rapino 10 Comments

How’s that title working for you?  Simple, effective, elegant even.  Win a book.  What book?  My book! Today’s Schizo Squad challenge is an easy one.  First, if you haven’t joined (by “liking” the Facebook page), do so now.  Next, surf on by Welcome to Moon Hill’s Amazon page, “like” it, and vote on the tags [...]

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