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It’s with great excitement and pleasure that I announce the Audio edition of 900 Minutesis now available on Audible.  Once again, I’m lucky enough to have had   as the narrator on this one (Jamison narrated 900 Miles).  Jamison is a really cool guy, who has a long roster of movies, TV shows and audio voice work under his belt.  Not only has he acted in  TV shows like The Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, Burn notice and 24, he’s also done some voice work for Star Wars Rebel Assault II. (all of which I thought was totally awesome!)

I gotta say I think the final product is another home run! If you’re interested in checking it out, you can find it on Amazon by clicking here.You can even get it for free by joining Audible’s 30 day free trial (I think you can cancel anytime).

Anyway, if you pick up a copy, you’ll have to let me know what you think!

NOW Available: 900 Minutes – The sequel to the international best selling novel, 900 Miles

Find the ebook version of 900 Minutes on Amazon.com by clicking here

The paperback & audiobook will be available shortly.

900 Minutes Book Description:

John is a father, but that wasn’t his day job before the Apocalypse.

Seven months after the events in 900 Miles, we pick up with John and Kyle who are bunkered down with their newfound community back at Avalon.

Unexpectedly thrust outside the protection of Avalon’s walls, they’re forced back into the world of the dead on a scavenging run that should be routine.  However, they quickly learn that there are forces at play making this journey anything but…

In a race against time to get home, they quickly find themselves being hunted by a madman intent on stripping away the tiny slice of life they’ve fought so hard to hold together – ultimately forcing John to learn just how far he’s willing to adapt to the rules of this new world.  A world where most men are willing to do whatever it takes to survive.  A world where Man is the real plague.

How far would any father go to save his son?

Get ready to jump back into the Hummer with John and Kyle in this fast-paced thriller that mixes zombie horror with medieval-style castle warfare!

Check out this infographic about 900 Miles!  Includes some background “behind the scenes” sorts of fun facts, stats on the journey itself… and more!  Enjoy!

I’m thrilled to announce that the sequel to 900 Miles is complete and currently sitting with my publisher, Severed Press.

Read below to learn about the book description & target launch date!

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Title of the Sequel:  900 Minutes

Publication Date: TBD, (targeting October/early November)

900 Minutes Book Description:

John is a father, but that wasn’t his day job before the Apocalypse.

Seven months after the events in 900 Miles, we pick up with John and Kyle who are bunkered down with their newfound community back at Avalon.

Unexpectedly thrust outside the protection of Avalon’s walls, they’re forced back into the world of the dead on a scavenging run that should be routine.  However, they quickly learn that there are forces at play making this journey anything but…

In a race against time to get home, they quickly find themselves being hunted by a madman intent on stripping away the tiny slice of life they’ve fought so hard to hold together – ultimately forcing John to learn just how far he’s willing to adapt to the rules of this new world.  A world where most men are willing to do whatever it takes to survive.  A world where Man is the real plague.

How far would any father go to save his son?

Get ready to jump back into the Hummer with John and Kyle in this fast-paced thriller that mixes zombie horror with medieval-style castle warfare!

July 27, 2014 - NEWS:  S. Johnathan Davis has been accepted as an active member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA).  This  prestigious organization of writers and publishing professionals is focused on promoting dark literature and the authors who are dedicated to writing it.

Formed in the late 1980′s with the help of many of the field’s greats, including Dean Koontz, Robert McCammon, and Joe Lansdale, the HWA has over 600 members globally.  

“When I set out to tell my first story, I could only dream that I’d someday be part of such a an amazing group of professional writers.” noted S. Johnathan Davis.

The HWA is well known in the industry for publishing the annual Bram Stoker Awards for superior achievement in horror literature. Named in honor of the author of the seminal horror novel Dracula, the Stokers are presented for superior writing in eight categories including traditional fiction of various lengths, poetry, and non-fiction.

Some of my fondest memories from childhood are from those long car trips I’d take with my family for vacation.  We rarely took a plane anywhere, so it wasn’t uncommon for us to be in a car for eight hours a day as we headed to places like Disney World or the Beach.

Why would I have fond memories of the car trip?  Well, as a family we’d always pick out a great “Book on Tape” to listen to (yes I said Tape).  I heard Jurassic Park before it came out as a movie.  I listened to the Empire Strikes back on tape (which is really well done if you haven’t ever had a chance to pick it up).  In fact, I listened to some of the best stories I’ve ever been exposed to while my brother, sister and I were packed into the back seat of my parents old white Ford Taurus station wagon.

All that said, its with great excitement and pleasure that I announce the Audio edition of 900 Miles is now available on Audible today.  Hearing my own story being told through the car speakers is truly an amazing experience (yes, I’m a big geek).

I kinda feel like I hit the jackpot with Audible when my agent emailed me to let me know that Audible snagged   to help bring 900 Miles to life.  Jamison is a really cool guy, who has a long roster of movies, TV shows and audio voice work under his belt.  Not only has he acted in  TV shows like The Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, Burn notice and 24, he’s also done some voice work for Star Wars Rebel Assault II. (all of which I thought was totally awesome!)

While I had little to do with the final product (outside of Audible using my story), I have to say that I’m really pleased with the final result.  The production quality and great voice acting done by Jamison really brought the story to life in a way I didn’t imagine possible.

If you’re interested in checking it out, you can find it on Amazon by clicking here.  You can even get it for free by joining Audible’s 30 day free trial (I think you can cancel anytime).

Anyway, if you pick up a copy, you’ll have to let me know what you think!

Thank you to everybody who’s reached out asking about the sequel to 900 Miles.  While I’ve been dripping some info about the status of the 2nd book into the social media stratosphere, I thought I’d share along an official update here.

First and foremost – there is a sequel to 900 Miles

After subjecting a number of AWESOME beta readers to my initial chapters and drafts, the sequel is currently in editing mode – which basically means its getting ready for prime-time upload to Amazon.

As a sneak-peak, the book will start out roughly seven months after the outbreak….and you’ll see lots more of John, Kyle, Jarvis, and of course Avalon.  This story will be one of adaptation, illustrating just how hard man is willing to fight when backed into the proverbial corner.  Will it be the best in us that prevails….or the worst?

I promise to share an official synopsis along shortly.

Q/A

What’s the title of 900 Miles 2?  Ahhh, sorry, I’m keeping this one a secret for a bit.  I’ll be sure to announce shortly.  Stay tuned….
Who’s Publishing 900 Miles 2?  Severed Press, the same publisher that put 900 Miles on the market.  It will likely be only on Amazon at first.  
When will it be up on Amazon?  At the moment, I believe it will be up in a few months.  I feel pretty good about the current draft, and Severed Press is eager to fast track it.  

If you’re interested in getting a preview to the first chapter of the sequel, prior to the launch of the book, I’m plan on sending it to anybody who has reached out via the contact me form.  If you’d like early access, just drop me a line!

Thanks,

S. Johnathan Davis

 

 

January 8th of 2013 is the date that 900 Miles went up on Amazon for sale….and its been a heck of a ride.  Looking back at the past year (and a few days), I thought I’d take some time to do a short recap.

A week after 900 Miles went up on Amazon, it jumped to number one on Amazon’s Hot New Books in Horror…. And then stayed in the top ten of Horror Occult for over three months.  As a first time author, this was of course more than I could ever have imagined or hoped for.

In addition to launching 900 Miles with Severed Press for world wide distribution in ebook and print, the book was then picked up to be published by Kings Way Press for a limited edition signed hard cover run.  To top it off, LUZIFER-Verlag Steffen Janssen picked up 900 miles to be translated into German – which will be coming out soon.  To say that it’s been a whirlwind is to put it lightly.

After guest hosting on a number of podcast with the cool folks at Zombie Cast and the Dead Men Talking, being interviewed on various blogs, and appearing at conferences like the Walker Stalker Con, I simply still cannot believe the reception that 900 Miles has had with the zombie community (and sometimes outside of it).

The response to the novel has been overwhelming .  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t get a note from someone who’s read the book letting me know that they dug it.  I’m both humbled and proud that anybody would take the time to reach out to me.  It means so much.

The icing on the cake is that I’m within striking distance of finishing the first draft of the sequel to 900 Miles (TBD on title), which has already been picked up by Severed Press.  I can only hope that it will live up to the first book.  With that said, I’m super stoked to share the story.  I believe the fans will love it!

Thanks to all who have supported the book as well as my efforts.  Again, I’m humbled by all the letters and support.

Hopefully 2014 will be as amazing as 2013 was!

Thanks to all!

S. Johnathan Davis

With the upcoming Limited Trade Edition of 900 Miles, set to be published by Kings Way Press later this year, the publisher has contracted with Alex McVey to design the cover, as well as some original inside the book art.

Mr. McVey has designed art for artist including Stephen King, Joe R.

Lansdale, William Peter Blatty, Jack Ketchum, Brian Keene, H.P. Lovecraft, and Richard Matheson, among others.

So….obviously, I’m thrilled to have him working on my little novel.  Below are some of the new images.  Let me know what you think!

ANNOUNCEMENT: In addition to the world wide distribution in eBook and Paperback by Severed Press, I have just entered into an agreement to have 900 Miles published by Kings Way Press, an amazing indie publisher who focuses on creating the best quality limited edition books that I’ve ever seen in person.

As they state it on their website,

At King’s Way Press, you will find that we believe in publishing true limited edition books that are a cut above the rest.

Kings Way Press recently released limited editions of Frankenstein and Dracula – both of which have been hailed as the definitive editions of the novels.  Frankenstein even has a forward from Dean R. Koontz.

900 Miles is now available for Pre-Order at Kings Way Press.  Remember – these are limited and signed editions – so once they are gone….they are gone.  I’ve detailed what they will include below, and you can visit their site to pre-order now!

Trade Edition hardcover: Features a special sewn binding with 1 color illustration and 4 b&w illustrations, special acid free #60 papers.

Signed Trade Edition hardcover: Features all the above in addition to a special signature page with artwork.

Signed Regal Limited Edition: Features all the above, plus: deluxe leather binding, endpaper artwork, ribbon marker, silver gilt page edges, silver foil stamping, & a custom leather traycase to house the book in.

Signed Royal Lettered Edition: Features all the above plus: different leather binding, different endpaper art, different signature page artwork, gold gilt page edges, gold foil stamping, at least 2 additional color illustrations that do not appear in any other edition, at least 2 black & white illustrations that do not appear in any other edition, & a different custom traycase to house the book in.