I had a book release this week! Flatiron Death Grip, published by Airship 27 Productions, is a pulp fiction that has been on my desk and the publishers for a long time. It has finally come to fruition, and I couldn’t be happier!
Flatiron Death Grip was the name of Teasy’s after-hours alter ego. She cut hair by day and made herself into a superhero by night. She set out to clean up the crime in her neighborhood but had no idea when she partnered up with other superheroes she might end up saving the world.
The novel Flatiron Death Grip is the culmination of characters from four original short stories. These stories were the birthplace of some of the main characters. “Sarina” from Werewolves in the Park – published in Legends of New Pulp Fiction by Airship 27 Productions, “Vlad” from Red Eye took Honorable Mention at the 2016 Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. contest, “Jeremy” from Zombies are People Too – was published in sections during Halloween 2017 on my blog. Brucie was the main character from my flash fiction “What’s That Smell?” They are characters I created in the past and dredged up again to combine into a gang of superheroes. Teasy was a newborn.
The cover is beautifully painted by Ted Hammond and the interior illustrations by Gabriella Saenz. I hope to be able to introduce you to them by way of interviews in the next few weeks.
Teasy patrolled the streets at night wearing her lime green F. U. tee shirt from Flatiron University where she wished she could have attended. Like so many people in her neighborhood she’s tired of the criminals like the Gray Wolf gang who’d taken over. Gangs had killed her family and friends and she wanted her neighborhood back. She had the tools to put an end to the criminal activity, but the air pollution in the city was getting worse by the minute. And Teasy and her new gang may have found an answer to that.
The Civil Rights Act had once more been amended, and now included all life forms: humans, werewolves, vampires, and the most hideous, zombies. And suddenly the world was full of them. But could they save the world before everyone choked to death on the pollution?
A fun romp through a world where fantasy becomes reality and the answer to the world’s problems could be sitting in an abandoned subway tunnel just waiting to be discovered.
Flatiron Death Grip is available on Amazon in paperback Flatiron Death Grip: Chambers, Peggy, Saenz, Gabriella: 9781953589101: Amazon.com: Books and soon available in Kindle.
What are you reading this week?
I have had so much fun lately in my writerly/readerly world. Last week I set up at Comic Con in Enid and yesterday the Enid Writers Club presented Bernhardt at the Manz in the historical Champlin Mansion in Enid 
I spent the day in an alternate universe. I set up and sold my books at Enid’s Comic Con. It was a blast. I was amazed at the characters and all the fabulous costumes. People spared no expense or imagination. Some of the characters I didn’t know, but that was because they may have been gaming characters that I didn’t recognize, or maybe I’m just too old. But I was in awe.
I don’t know if I’m the only one noticing, but it is hot! Oklahoma has had lower temperatures this summer and more rain than normal, but that is beginning to change. I know west of here in Arizona and other places, it has been a hotter than normal summer, so I guess it is our turn. But it is awful outside.
Erin grew up in a loving home – just her and her mom after the death of her father. They had little money, but they were happy. She had friends, family and a plan to go to college to become a lawyer. 
I had a great book signing at Putnam Six Bookstore in Enid yesterday. Friends from all around came in to see me and I sold several books. In fact, I had to come home and order more books for the upcoming ComiCon in Enid. Putnam Six is a great bookstore, and Chloe is always welcoming. People come and go, often picking up what they ordered or just browsing. The music is soft, and the atmosphere is quiet but yet there is a bustle in the background. 
Yesterday was the Oklahoma Author Panel presented by the Enid Public Library and I was proud to be a part of it. Seven authors from around Enid presented their works to a small audience at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County. We even made the front page of the Enid paper this morning! It was great to get together with people of like minds and promote our craft. I met people from around the town with aspirations for writing and talked to authors I’ve known for a while as I listened to them describe their work. We all have different reasons for writing, but all had the fire within them that prevents them from not writing. If you write—or if you are an artist of any sort—you will understand. It’s a passion that cannot be ignored.
It’s the Fourth of July, Independence Day. A day we set aside to celebrate America’s independence from England. Many people celebrate it with fireworks and hotdogs, I am just enjoying the beautiful morning weather. We’ve had cooler temperatures this summer—so far—and my morning coffee on the patio was fabulous! 
It seems like a magical week. Even though part of the country is burning up with record heat, here in Oklahoma we’re having a reprieve from the high temperatures. The cooler temps and rain could not have been more welcome. 
It’s Father’s Day! A day set aside to remember and honor fathers. Mine is gone but the father of my children is by my side. 
