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General Category => General Chaos => : clockworkjoe January 27, 2010, 12:07:28 AM
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http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com
I've been working on this for months and I still have a lot of work to do but I thought I would give you the loyal RPPR fan first look at MAH NEW PROJECT
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Subscribed to the YouTube channel...
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I enjoyed the prevew.
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Impressive Ross. Not at all what I expected and a great surprise.
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I'm really digging the "logo," or whatever you would call it.
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Yeah, I really like that logo too. It was a big inspiration in designing the cover. Did you do the logo for this, Ross?
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As predicted during episode 39 of RPPR -
'OH MY GOD ROSS THAT'S SO AWESOME!'
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Paraphrase of my favorite part:
"Zombies tend to view the world more negatively than the living, so I've stopped teaching her words with negative connotations."
"What is she saying now?"
"Hate."
Awesome job, Ross. I'm definitely going to subscribe to this on YouTube, and I look forward to seeing more episodes. I'm really curious about the natural animosity between the Aztec Mummy and the Robot that you mentioned in the latest RPPR episode. I can't wait to find out more about it!
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Zombies of the World kind of reminds me a little bit of the Zombie Survival Guide if it were a bit more silly and a documentary.
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Zombies of the World kind of reminds me a little bit of the Zombie Survival Guide if it were a bit more silly and a documentary.
And more open. The Zombie Survival Guide assumes a universal explaination for zombies (viral). It does include the fairly brief section of zombie history, including Rome Vs. Zombies, which I found delightful.
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Zombies of the World kind of reminds me a little bit of the Zombie Survival Guide if it were a bit more silly and a documentary.
And more open. The Zombie Survival Guide assumes a universal explaination for zombies (viral). It does include the fairly brief section of zombie history, including Rome Vs. Zombies, which I found delightful.
Max Brooks' 2006 April Fools' Joke on Archaeology.com is still one of my favorites: http://www.archaeology.org/online/interviews/zombies/
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Zombies of the World kind of reminds me a little bit of the Zombie Survival Guide if it were a bit more silly and a documentary.
And more open. The Zombie Survival Guide assumes a universal explaination for zombies (viral). It does include the fairly brief section of zombie history, including Rome Vs. Zombies, which I found delightful.
Yeah, the Romans were about the only effective zombie killers in history, correct?
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That's how they where described. Romans apparently didn't have the supernatural dread of zombie that modern people do and they basically looked at zombie outbreaks the same way they looked at peasant revolt: a problem to solve with violence and efficency.
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So, Ross. How is this project going?
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I am writing the book - got sidelined by Codex and Road Trip
Waiting for the animation/intro to be finished
Waiting to get art back from a few artists
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I noticed there are now preorders options for the book that come with a poster on the site. Is there a guess on when it's going to be available?
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It should be out in June, at least for the physical book. I have to learn how to export to e-book formats before I can figure out a release date for the e-book version.
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I pre-ordered your book, now can you stop the voices?
I need sleep
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I pre-ordered your book, now can you stop the voices?
I need sleep
uh
thanks but
not sure how to tell you this
those voices?
They aren't coming from me
THEY'RE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE D:
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I pre-ordered your book, now can you stop the voices?
I need sleep
uh
thanks but
not sure how to tell you this
those voices?
They aren't coming from me
THEY'RE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE D:
But..but they keep on telling me to buy your books!
I bought Road Trip, Curriculum of Conspiracy and preordered Zombies of the world.
They still repeat...
"Buy my book"
"Buy my book"
"Buy my book"
"Buy my book"
Help
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Preorder'd.
The samples sold me. Looks like you've outdone yourself, Ross.
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:D
sweet
working on the pdf right now as a matter of fact
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Blog post - behind the scenes in ZOTW http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/how-zombies-of-the-world-began/
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Pre-order'd. I am a Ross Payton whore.
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Pre-order'd. I am a Ross Payton whore.
Whore-five!
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Pre-order'd. I am a Ross Payton whore.
Whore-five!
YEAAAAH
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
Liked this! I'm excited to see the web series videos now. When where they shot?
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
Liked this! I'm excited to see the web series videos now. When where they shot?
summer of 2009.
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I am slow.
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
Liked this! I'm excited to see the web series videos now. When where they shot?
summer of 2009.
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I am slow.
Wow...wow...wow.
Well -
Congrats?
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
Liked this! I'm excited to see the web series videos now. When where they shot?
summer of 2009.
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I am slow.
You were also trying to graduate.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hel2x5CQJfA
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You all best be sharing this on your Facebook.
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semi-related:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWsYDl-sCrQ
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http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/zotw-news/the-books-have-arrived/
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Hooray! This is excellent.
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Got my preorder copy today! It's soooo shiny!
Ross, you give the best day-after-birthday presents!
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horray!
It's on Amazon so be sure to rate and review it. Not sure how there's a used copy already though. lol
(don't buy it on amazon though. I get more money if you buy directly from me)
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Damn it. Evidently, although I *have* an Amazon account, I am incapable of writing a review because apparently I have 'never bought anything'. I guess buying something eight years ago isn't enough for those snobs at Amazon. ::)
Awesome book though! Anyone who reads this thread, you have no excuse to not buy this, it is damnably cool.
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http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/zotw-news/pdf-edition-of-zombies-of-the-world-now-available/
honk honk for all you cheapskates
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My copy arrived this morning...Its so beautiful :'(
Edit: I'm also having that poster framed... how dare you domesticate me Ross, you're making me decorate!
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My copy arrived this morning...Its so beautiful :'(
Edit: I'm also having that poster framed... how dare you domesticate me Ross, you're making me decorate!
buy the zombie species poster
it's even better
:D
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Just got my book (my net's been down a few days) and it is indeed a thing of beauty. Sadly my net returning today may curtail me reading the contents as swiftly!
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Free US shipping on all ZOTW products :D
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I mentioned this on another forum but the kindle version does look really good on a tablet/computer, and just checked it out on a nook color too. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants it on the go because the production quality is still great.
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I mentioned this on another forum but the kindle version does look really good on a tablet/computer, and just checked it out on a nook color too. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants it on the go because the production quality is still great.
Ross will be happy to hear that because he slaved over the e-book versions.
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I mentioned this on another forum but the kindle version does look really good on a tablet/computer, and just checked it out on a nook color too. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants it on the go because the production quality is still great.
could you post a review for the kindle version on Amazon mentioning that? I'm sure some people would pick it up if they knew the art was well integrated with the text.
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I just want to thank Ross for providing me with a survival guide for the zombie... apocalypse? No, maybe we'll just call it the zombie infestation. I'm definitely going to survive for at least one more scene in my zombie movie. Maybe that should be your marketing ploy...
"Do you always die in the first scene of a zombie movie? Are you always easily amalgamated into the rotting army? Want to know how to last that little bit longer?
Hi, I'm Ross Payton, author and zombie zoologist. Let my book guide you on the multitude of species of the ravenous horde and each one's inner motivations, so that maybe you'll last another half an hour when they finally come for you."
Thanks Ross!
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new blog post http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-making-the-web-series/
Liked this! I'm excited to see the web series videos now. When where they shot?
is... is... that really you?
please, please tell me.
summer of 2009.
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I am slow.
I like money!
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Just tossed my review of it up on Amazon. I actually got a kindle today and tried it out again, and if anything it looks better than it did on the nook color. Great job. Here's a copy of the review below if you're interested:
Let me preface this first by saying I got this for Kindle, and it looks fantastic. Ross Payton obviously put a lot of time and effort formatting the book for Kindle use and it shows. The text and pictures are coordinated well for easy reading, and is definitely one of the few RPG supplements I'd recommend for the Kindle. None of the info is messed up or broken and the images are scaled to look very nice on the e-ink screen.
As for the content, it's a breath of fresh air and it's great that it works for any RPG. Not being tied to a system allows the book to shine in fluff, giving players and game masters many options for their campaigns involving the undead. Too many supplements focus on just one type or one origin, but this one ties together many real world examples and legends with some great tropes done in a very well written and creative fashion. I'd recommend this book to anyone that wants to try something new with the Undead in their games, or just something new in general.
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nice, although it's technically not a RPG supplement at all. I mean, obviously you can use it as inspiration for your game but I specifically wrote it as a non-gaming book so I could reach a wider audience. I'm listing it in Comedy and Horror on Amazon for example.
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how dare you shoehorn ross' book with your ignorant review! blasphemer!
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I just got a Kindle today for my birthday so I'll buy this from Amazon along with a bunch of other books.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZogidyQuDM
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October is Zombie Appreciation Month! All ZOTW products on sale! Lots of new content to be posted every Tuesday and Thursday during October!
http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/blog/october-is-zombie-appreciation-month/
Spread the word! Tell your friends AND BUY MY BOOK
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I redesign the main ZOTW book web site. http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book/
What do you think?
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I redesign the main ZOTW book web site. http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book/
What do you think?
There are a lot of words there.
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I've been blogging about zombies for this month
newest post is on the site. ALSO if you are on reddit upvote this http://www.reddit.com/r/zombies/comments/l8thk/8_recent_foreign_zombie_films_you_should_see/
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So I saw something on the RPPR Facebook page about signing books, but either the grammar started to fall apart or I just suck at reading. Care to elaborate?
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So I saw something on the RPPR Facebook page about signing books, but either the grammar started to fall apart or I just suck at reading. Care to elaborate?
If you're a fan of RPPR, you should buy a copy of Zombies of the World. The PDF is only $2.99! How can you NOT buy it? Also, if you're a big spender and get the print edition (a whooping $13.95 this month) I'll get the RPPR group to autograph it IF YOU DARE. http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book/
Goddamn FB won't let me edit posts.
Anyway, if you buy a print copy and you want your copy autographed by us, I will make it happen.
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So I saw something on the RPPR Facebook page about signing books, but either the grammar started to fall apart or I just suck at reading. Care to elaborate?
If you're a fan of RPPR, you should buy a copy of Zombies of the World. The PDF is only $2.99! How can you NOT buy it? Also, if you're a big spender and get the print edition (a whooping $13.95 this month) I'll get the RPPR group to autograph it IF YOU DARE. http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book/
Goddamn FB won't let me edit posts.
Anyway, if you buy a print copy and you want your copy autographed by us, I will make it happen.
Ooh, a sale and this tempting offer? I think you've sold me good sir. What should we do to indicate such a request?
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Why did I preorder. >:(
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Why did I preorder. >:(
YOU GOT A POSTER
and I didn't think about autographing the book until now. Sorry.
If you mail the book back, I'll autograph it and send it back with the species poster.
Is that fair?
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I'll do that and I'll throw in an extra 20.00 on the next kickstarter, how about that.
Damn you, Payton, and your unerring ability to point me in the direction of things that will separate me from my monies!
(Again, the book is kickass, and I've recommended it to a lot of friends.)
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Why did I preorder. >:(
YOU GOT A POSTER
and I didn't think about autographing the book until now. Sorry.
If you mail the book back, I'll autograph it and send it back with the species poster.
Is that fair?
I pre-order'd and would also like this. I can has?
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everyone who preordered can do this. I'm sorry I didn't think of it earlier.
Clearly, I am a horrible monster.
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everyone who preordered can do this. I'm sorry I didn't think of it earlier.
Clearly, I am a horrible monster.
If we are to order it now, should we do something different, or would you like us to wait to receive it and then ship it to you?
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everyone who preordered can do this. I'm sorry I didn't think of it earlier.
Clearly, I am a horrible monster.
If we are to order it now, should we do something different, or would you like us to wait to receive it and then ship it to you?
if you order it now just tell me when you pay via paypal or email me. No need to mail it back and forth.
Please note you only get the autographs. Only the people that preordered get the poster. Because they are special.
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Not strictly related to your book, but this seems like something you might want to look at for a future version. Or just because it is cool.
http://zombiesafehouse.wordpress.com/
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Kenneth "I wrote Trail of Cthulhu" Hite reviewed ZOTW and gave it a good review http://www.flamesrising.com/zombies-of-the-world-review/
CHECK DAT SHIT OUT
8)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIIz2HjOxhY
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Hey Ross, i was stricken with the psychic impulse to Buy Your Book. so two weeks ago I went on the website and got the print edition.
The website and email tell me it'll be shipped as soon as possible, but I just wanted to try to get some assurance it'd be here in time for Christmas, because I want to give it to my brother (who's sick and looks like an orphan, actually he's like thirty and sort of annoying listen i got off track here).
Anyway, just hoping for a bit of assurance since the shipping is vague.
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Just a note, when I got the book shipped to me it arrived in like a week.
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I ordered mine and got it in like two days. I'm sure yours will come and then you will get to read it.
It's pretty awesome, I almost regret the decision to purchase it as a gift for someone.
Might just have to order another copy. It makes a great stocking stuffer.
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Hey Ross, i was stricken with the psychic impulse to Buy Your Book. so two weeks ago I went on the website and got the print edition.
The website and email tell me it'll be shipped as soon as possible, but I just wanted to try to get some assurance it'd be here in time for Christmas, because I want to give it to my brother (who's sick and looks like an orphan, actually he's like thirty and sort of annoying listen i got off track here).
Anyway, just hoping for a bit of assurance since the shipping is vague.
I almost always ship the book as soon as possible (next day unless it's on a weekend) but I use the media mail which can be extremely variable - sometimes it's a week sometimes it's 2.5 weeks. Message me with your mailing address or paypal email and I can look up when I shipped it.
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It came today! Thanks, Ross! I paired it with Zone One, a recommendation from the latest podcast, for my brother. Where would I be without RPPR?
I ordered on December 1st and it came on the 20th if you'd like to collect that data for future research. It might take some time to find its way to New England from the south.
Then again, I ordered a tea kettle and it went from Vegas to Ontario before getting here, so I'm pretty sure the mail system is fucked.
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Hey, just watched the YouTube videos... awesome! But is that Aaron doing the voice over? Sometimes it sounds like him, sometimes it doesn't... if it is him then Aaron: you should do that for a living.
Well done Ross, that must have been a lot of effort! And ACTING!
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No, thats Wesley Lewis 'The Aaron Carson Experience', also goes by 'Its like Aaron'. Not Aaron Carson, but the 5th next best thing™
Not sure why he doesnt get more work.
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A guy named Ryan Smith narrated. I didn't want to myself so I got someone else to do it. He's a local musician and student.
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No, thats Wesley Lewis 'The Aaron Carson Experience', also goes by 'Its like Aaron'. Not Aaron Carson, but the 5th next best thing™
Not sure why he doesnt get more work.
Sorry, but "The Aaron Carson Experience" has been closed due to ongoing litigation. Apparently the writers of that show were accused of plagiarizing from another show called "It's Like Carsten".
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New ZOTW short story - Zombies in Afghanistan - now available on Kindle! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0075DPD6G
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Any chance of a normal ebook version also?
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Any chance of a normal ebook version also?
Yeah, I'll have it on Smashwords and the ZOTW website as well pretty soon. First time formatting for standard ebook formats.
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Righteous.
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Zombies in Afghanistan now on Smashwords for all ebook formats https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/131294 :D