Work Progressing on THE PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION

I'm making progress on the third and final book of my CADAVER ISLAND trilogy, which will be called THE PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION.  The novel will contain a prologue (which explains how Reverend Stark became evil), sixteen chapters, and an epilogue.  The novel will wrap up all subplots and loose ends from the entire trilogy, while leaving the door slightly open for a fourth book in the distant future.  The fourth book would be a stand-alone novel with its own story, but would share some of the characters from the trilogy.  More details about THE PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION will be posted in the months to come.

Debut Novel, CADAVER ISLAND, is Now Available!

My debut novel, CADAVER ISLAND, has been published by Pro Se Press!  It is now available on Amazon.  It will soon be available on Kindle, Nook, Barnes and Noble.com, and Smashwords!  It features a stunning cover by Ariane Soares w/Fitztown, along with razor-sharp editing from Percival Constantine and amazing graphics, layout, and design by Sean Ali.  CADAVER ISLAND is the first installment of a fantasy/horror trilogy.  It will be followed by THE MASK OF BEELZEBUB, which is finished and has been submitted to Pro Se Press.  I'm currently writing the final book in the trilogy, which will be called THE PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION.  Here is the direct link to CADAVER ISLAND:  http://www.amazon.com/Cadaver-Island-Kevin-Rodgers/dp/1482710080/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362851171&sr=8-1&keywords=cadaver+island#reader_1482710080

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Logo for CADAVER ISLAND Unveiled

Here is the logo for my soon-to-be-released debut novel, CADAVER ISLAND!  The novel is the first book of a trilogy and is in the final stages of the production cycle at the publishing company!

"Paranoia" Nominated for Pulp Ark Awards 2013 (Best Short Story)

I'm proud to announce that my short story, PARANOIA, has been nominated for the Pulp Ark 2013 awards in the BEST SHORT STORY category!  The story was published in the March 2013 issue of Pro Se Presents #8.  Here is the link to the magazine:  http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Presents-Van-Allen-Plexico/dp/1475034822/ref=sr_1_13?s-books&ie=UTF8&id=1360103605&sr=1-13&keywords=pro+se+presents .  The complete list of nominees can be found at:  http://allpulp.blogspot.com

"Cadaver Island" Slated for February Release

Minor delays have pushed back the release date of my first novel, "Cadaver Island", to February 2013.  This is tentative and could change if other delays occur.  Its sequel, "The Mask of Beelzebub", will likely be released at the end of 2013.  I'm currently working on the final installment of the trilogy, "The Plague of Corruption", which will contain a prologue, sixteen chapters, and an epilogue.  The trilogy could serve as a catalyst for a much longer novel, "King Behemoth", in the distant future.

Works in Progress

My first novel, CADAVER ISLAND, is scheduled to be released in January 2013, which is only a month away.  Its sequel, THE MASK OF BEELZEBUB, should be published in late 2013.  Meanwhile, I'm busy working on several projects:

1. CHAOS AND DOOM (Short Story Collection)
Two short stories, "Evicted Tenants" and "Jars", will fill the final slots of my first short story collection.  "Evicted Tenants" is a fast-paced, hardcore horror story about ghosts, a duplex, and a nightmarish landlord.  "Jars" is a gory horror story about a police officer who battles his primal desires after a "zombie" bites him during an altercation.  "Evicted Tenants" and "Jars" will join some of my previously published short stories, such as "Stargazers" and "Citadel of the New Moon", when the collection is complete.  Estimated completion:  January 2013.

2. THE PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION (Novel)
The synopsis, outline, and prologue are complete.  "The Plague of Corruption" is the final installment of my "Cadaver Island" trilogy.  The novel will contain a prologue, fifteen chapters, and an epilogue.  I'm also planning to submit a synopsis of the previous novel, "The Mask of Beelzebub", with the manuscript to refresh readers' memories of events which preceded "The Plague of Corruption".  Estimated completion:  late May/early June 2013.

3. HEMORRHAGE (Novel)
"Hemorrhage" will be a stand-alone novel about a man who develops extraordinary powers after he is involved in a terrible accident.  The synopsis and the outline are complete.  The prologue and opening chapters are in the planning stages.  Estimated completion:  August 2013.

4. THE EMPEROR OF NIBIRU (Novel)
The synopsis and outline of the novel are complete.  One of my previously published short stories, "Citadel of the New Moon", will serve as the prologue of the book.  The novel picks up where the story (prologue) left off.  "The Emperor of Nibiru" will be a stand-alone novel with a prologue, eleven chapters, and an epilogue.  Estimated completion:  December 2013.

Slaughtership Finished and Submitted

I've completed a sci-fi/horror story, "Slaughtership", and submitted it to my publisher for consideration and review.  The story was originally titled "Mainframe", but I decided to change it at the last minute.  The story takes place on Jupiter's moon of Europa, which has been terra-formed and colonized by humans in the distant future.  The story is linked to my previously published story, "Stargazers", which was published by Pro Se Press in November 2011.