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Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

Hardcover: http://shocklines.stores.yahoo.net/deeagrdabmaj.html

Trade paperback: http://shocklines.stores.yahoo.net/deeagrdabmaj1.html

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Wed May 31, 2006 9:47 am

Trade: http://www.clarkesworldbooks.com/book_WILBDEADH.html

HC: http://www.clarkesworldbooks.com/book_WILBDEADHC.html

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:53 pm

Coming in Winter of 2007 from PS Publishing:

DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN

A Novella of the Apocalypse by Mark Justice and David T. Wilbanks with an Introduction by Gary A. Braunbeck.

Jubal Slate is a young deputy sheriff in a sleepy desert town in New Mexico, looking forward to a blissful marriage and settling down with the woman he loves.

But something is wrong with the sky, and once the contagion sweeps into Serenity, he finds out how fragile his dreams for the future really are.

And what could the dying government worker have meant when she mentioned a dead army?

From the Introduction by Gary A. Braunbeck:

“From its grabber of an opening line to its final, powerful passages, this novella is pitch perfect every step of the way. I don’t know that I’ve read anything in the last 6 months or so that has so kept me on edge, that has so engaged my emotions, and that has made me laugh out loud at the damnedest, most unexpected times.”

Other raves for this action-packed novella:

"Messieurs Justice and Wilbanks manage to blast new life into the zombified sub-genre of the living-dead. Their novella DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN packs more dramatic power than the typical zombie novel. The characters come alive on the page--the question is: how long will they stay that way?" -- Randy Chandler, author of BAD JUJU and HELLz BELLz

"There have been quite a few zombie stories floating around lately, but DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN is less concerned with zombies and the blood and gore that accompany them than it is with the characters surrounding them. Mark Justice and David Wilbanks wisely and skillfully populate their story with vivid characters we're allowed to take time to get to know and care about. And while we're doing that, the writers gradually build a sense of dread that steadily becomes smothering. By the time the flesh-hungry zombies stagger onto the scene, the reader is in such a state of panic, he's ready to scream. DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN marks the welcome debut of two talented new writers to the horror genre, and I look forward to their next work." -- Ray Garton, author of THE LOVELIEST DEAD

"DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN is a rich tapestry of post-apocalyptic horror, fully-realized and wonderfully written. Unique and surprising, this is sure to please readers who enjoy end-of-the-world fiction." -- Brian Keene, author of THE CONQUEROR WORMS and CITY OF THE DEAD

"Green skies, grey skin, yellow pustules ... the end begins like this. A thrilling, brutal apocalyptic novella - a cross between Romero, King, and the classic 'The Body Snatchers' - this one will have you watching the skies for months to come." -- Tim Lebbon, author of DUSK and BERSERK

"There are, it sometimes seems, a million zombie stories out there. DEAD EARTH: THE GREEN DAWN is not like any of the others. Filled with well-crafted characters, a fast plot and enough action for a dozen novels, the story pushes past the boundaries that have been set before and rises to a new zenith. If you're tired of the same old undead, try the new improved model."-- James A. Moore, author of BLOOD RED

Limited Edition

300 hardcovers, signed by the authors and Gary A. Braunbeck

-and-

500 trade paperbacks signed by the authors.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:09 am

Hey! Great news!

This book has been bumped up to a Spring 2007 release date.

Order now, guys!

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

I don't read books. When does the movie come out?

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:03 pm

Mark Justice wrote:

I don't read books. When does the movie come out?

ristow · **Posted:** Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:35 pm

if I were to preorder, lets say next week or so, when can I reasonably expect to see the finished product in hands?

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

The best knowledge we have at the moment is sometime in 2007.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:32 am

If you were to preorder, thanks!

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

UPDATE: It now appears Dead Earth: The Green Dawn is scheduled for mid-summer 2007.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:36 pm

Hi guys.

There have been format changes made to the books. Here's what is being published now:

500 trade hardcovers (NOT paperbacks) signed by Mark and I.
200 jacketed hardcovers signed by Mark, me and Gary Braunbeck.
26 lettered jacketed hardcovers signed by Mark, me, Gary Branbeck and Glenn Chadbourne, the cover artist. (No, there is no art to see yet.)

Please work with your bookseller if these changes affect your pre-order.

The book is supposed to hit in May.

Thanks!

ristow · **Posted:** Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:10 am

When the book comes out, is Mark going to interview Dave as an "author" interview?

Vice-versa?

I may be being silly idea, but think about it. It would be interesting if you two "interviewed" each other about the writing process.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:11 am

ristow wrote:

When the book comes out, is Mark going to interview Dave as an "author" interview?

Vice-versa?

I may be being silly idea, but think about it. It would be interesting if you two "interviewed" each other about the writing process.

An outstanding idea. We should do it when the book hits the stores.

ristow · **Posted:** Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:35 am

Mark & Dave,

Here's my idea. The book comes out, right. If you have Bentley Little or Stephen King or anybody big -- excluding Ramsey Campbell, now

-- most certainly don't bump them in favor of yourselves. Still, I think your novella deserves a little bit more Mark & Dave witty banter w/ radio SFX. How about some experimental, avant garde radio

? By this, I mean two interview segments, independent of each other? Mark preps and "Interviews" dave. Then, Dave gets a turn and "Interviews" Mark. So, the position of POH host and "author" shifts between the two of you. I think it would be interesting, partly because Co-Authorship is always a shifting set of authorities, voices.

Just an idea. The last thing I'd ever want is for you guys to do cheap, fluffy self promotion! Treat each other as hostile witnesses? As always, two vantage points are better than one.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:49 pm

Now you can order our book directly from PS Publishing in the UK. It might be the only place to get the lettered edition, if you've got the big bucks.

http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/cat/detgd.asp

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:55 am

It looks like you can get the lettered edition at Shocklines, with an extra bonus goodie. You get the goodie with the jacketed hardcover as well.

http://www.shocklines.com

Kreep · **Joined:** Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:19 pm **Posts:** 237

David T. Wilbanks wrote:

It looks like you can get the lettered edition at Shocklines, with an extra bonus goodie. You get the goodie with the jacketed hardcover as well.

http://www.shocklines.com

Just upgraded and reserved my super-spiffy lettered edition. I feel like one of the 26 most specialist people in the world! I can't wait to get it, guys. I'm glad the production schedule got sped up a bit.

Rock on!

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:43 pm

Kreep wrote:

David T. Wilbanks wrote:

It looks like you can get the lettered edition at Shocklines, with an extra bonus goodie. You get the goodie with the jacketed hardcover as well.

http://www.shocklines.com

Just upgraded and reserved my super-spiffy lettered edition. I feel like one of the 26 most specialist people in the world! I can't wait to get it, guys. I'm glad the production schedule got sped up a bit.

Rock on!

Thanks, Kreep. I hope you enjoy the super deluxe version of our little novella.

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

Clarkesworld Books is shutting down: http://hailsaten.blogspot.com/2007_02_0 ... 6698118518

They will honor all pre-orders, but will stop taking orders in a few days. If you haven't pre-ordered yet, you may wish to do so through Shocklines or PS Publishing at the links in the entries above.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:58 am

Thanks for the reminder. I've updated my site.

And it makes me wonder who else carries PS books online.

Kreep · **Joined:** Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:19 pm **Posts:** 237

Just read Joe Kroeger's review of DE:TGD on Horror World...sounds like you guys have a real winner coming out. I think I've mentioned this before in the "worst reads" thread, but for me, characterization is just as important as the story when reading a book. Kroeger makes me very happy I splurged on the lettered edition.

ristow · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:49 am

Hey Mark and Dave.

I just checked the links on the side of my blog, and the one I posted for your book has become dead. It's probably my fault, but can you repost another text link I can copy cut and paste into my side links?

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:30 am

ristow wrote:

Hey Mark and Dave.

I just checked the links on the side of my blog, and the one I posted for your book has become dead. It's probably my fault, but can you repost another text link I can copy cut and paste into my side links?

If you'd like, Rich, you could link to the $20 version of the novella at Shocklines.

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

I think he means the link to the banners, unless I'm wrong.

David T. Wilbanks · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:57 am

Mark Justice wrote:

I think he means the link to the banners, unless I'm wrong.

He said "text" link, so I thought...

ristow · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:16 pm

You know, that could have been the problem, and I didn't just realize it until lately. Perhaps I pasted the banner link into wrong place. the link is suppused to be "Jusgtice and Wilbanks Novella" under the "Pod of Horror" link. It's supposed to be a text link. I'll take Dave's advice and link to the shocklines page.

I'm still toying with the idea of reading it posting about it. Haven't figured that out yet. "Not Posting" would seem to be the nicer thing to do

Matt Cowan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:29 pm

I've often wondered how people go about co-writing a novel. Did you guys switch off writing chapters or colaberate on each scene or did one of you write the first half and the other the second half? Curious minds want to know.

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

Matt:

We roughed out a plot, then switched off writing five page installments.

Matt Cowan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:51 pm

You two must have somewhat similar writing 'voices' then I guess. I have no real knowlege of that sort of thing, of course, but I am part of a small writing group, and each of us writes in distinctively different styles. How did you guys handle that, or does it really even make a difference?

Mark Justice · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:28 am **Posts:** 1671

I can't speak for Dave, but I tried to write in a neutral voice. Of course, we used the revision phase to smooth things out.

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