I’m interviewed by Raz N Dark Podcast

NewsMay 8, 2015May 9, 2015 Michael Richan

I spent a fun hour with the gang at the Raz N Dark Podcast last night. They interviewed me about The River series books and writing in general. If you’d like to listen in, here’s the link. The interview begins at the 64:30 mark.

Raz-T-Slasher-certificate Raz N Dark Podcast #50 Michael Richan interview

We go on and on about horror movies for a good chunk of it. I could talk about horror movies all day. The nice thing is, so can they!

I was particularly honored to receive a “Scare Achievement Award” from Raz. He doesn’t scare easily, and apparently The Bank of the River really creeped him out. I post it here with pride.

I think it’s pretty obvious from the interview that I really enjoyed chatting with them. Their podcast covers a wide range of topics, much of the time focusing the indie markets, so if you enjoy the episode, consider subscribing!

It Walks At Night released today! Available now at Amazon!

NewsApril 16, 2015May 9, 2015 Michael Richan

Release day of a new title is a big day for me… wondering how my readers will enjoy the next book, tracking sales to see if all the Amazon pre-orders went out as planned (they always seem to, but I track it anyway) sending out announcements, etc. I remember the day I released The Bank of the River in 2013, waiting to see what would happen. I checked the numbers at the end of the day, and I had sold exactly… zero. So I checked the next day, and had sold…another zero!

Now, thanks to River fans and incredibly generous readers, many, many more than zero move out on release day! I’m incredibly thankful to the people who continue to buy my books and keep me propelled forward into new titles.

Today It Walks At Night was released, the ninth (!) title in the series. I wanted to take a brief break from the Eximere story line, while still incorporating things that lay the groundwork for future books. It Walks At Night is an adventure set in Eliza’s hometown, Clearlake. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please leave a review at Amazon – your reviews really matter to me, and help the series continue!

I’ve got a big announcement brewing, too. New releases are always shared first with my email list, so if you’re not on it, why not sign up? That way you’ll always be the first to know when something new develops in the River.

Thanks again for following and for your support of this series. More titles are coming, and things are going to get… interesting!

‘Graves’ released, ‘Blood Oath’ on sale!

NewsMarch 21, 2015May 9, 2015 Michael Richan

BOBR Kindle cover 2015 200x299 To celebrate the release of The Graves of Plague Canyon, the first book of The Downwinders series, Blood Oath, Blood River, is on sale at Amazon for just 99 cents until March 21.

Book 9 of The River Series: “It Walks At Night” now on pre-sale

NewsMarch 11, 2015May 9, 2015 Michael Richan

The ninth book in The River Series is titled It Talks At Night and will be released April 16, 2015. It’s available for pre-order at Amazon now. If you order today, it’ll be delivered to your Kindle or Kindle reading app automatically on the day of release.

In the quiet town of Clearlake, something dark and evil roams the streets at night, searching for a victim to haul into the forest and kill. When it targets Eliza’s son, forces are quickly aligned to fight it. Eliza asks for help from Steven and Roy, her friends in Seattle who have “the gift,” an ability to see things others cannot by entering a place called “The River.”

Their battle will take them to dark mausoleums and haunted groves. The answer may lie in the hands of a reclusive woman, a specialist in death… or it may revolve around a stalker, a man intent on creating an abomination.

Eliza, Steven, and Roy have worked together before, but the creatures that walk the streets of Clearlake will challenge them, bringing them to the edge of disaster.

It Walks At Night is a fast-paced horror/paranormal mystery, and the ninth book in The River series.

Order your copy today!

Announcing The Downwinders Book 3 – available now for pre order!

NewsFebruary 24, 2015May 9, 2015 Michael Richan

The Graves of Plague Canyon is now available for pre-order at Amazon! This is the next title in The Downwinders series. Here’s the book’s description:

Downwind: the area of the United States that received the brunt of the fallout from nuclear testing. As a result, humans developed cancers and congenital malformations… and so did the creatures in the River, the place where people with “the gift” see things others cannot.

Deem and Winn share this gift, and they are asked to help a young woman stricken with a mysterious ailment. The cure lies in the ancient cliff dwellings of Plague Canyon, hidden on the private property of a zealous and paranoid owner.

Warren, a rancher patrolling the canyon, shows an interest in Deem. She agrees to date him, hoping to manipulate him into letting her enter the ruins. Deem is surprised to find her interest in Warren becomes more than just a way into the canyon.

Winn is with her every step of the way as they explore treacherous mines and corpse-filled caves. Meanwhile, Carma and Lyman are planning a secret retaliation, and Deem is about to find herself in the middle of a deadly confrontation with Council forces.

The Graves of Plague Canyon is a fast-paced adventure with an unusual twist on the paranormal. It is the third book in The Downwinders series. Fans of The River series will find the unpredictable ghosts and mutations of the River even more frightening and terrifying in this place where surprises lurk around every corner, and deception is the order of the day.

Pre-order your copy today, and it’ll be delivered automatically to your Kindle (or Kindle reading app) on the day of release, March 17!