EVEN THE RICH AND WEALTHY DEAL IN MURDER! KIMBERLY B. RICHARDSON’S ‘THE CRACKED GLASS: A CORKED BRIOCHE MYSTERY’ DEBUTS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fresh from completing her acclaimed JACKIE VERONA trilogy, author Kimberly B. Richardson introduces fans to another detective in the latest mystery from her KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC imprint from Pro Se Productions.

Bernice is searching for a fresh start after getting laid off from her lucrative position in a financial firm. Her wish is granted in the form of landing a job at the Corked Brioche, a shop that caters to the wealthy. But when a co-worker dies under mysterious circumstances, Bernice becomes an unlikely detective as she not only solves the mystery but also discovers that even the strongest wine glass can easily break under pressure. 

From Kimberly B. Richardson, noted Genre author, and her own imprint, Kimberly Richardson's Pulp Gothic, comes THE CRACKED GLASS: A CORKED BRIOCHE MYSTERY, a new mystery where the upper crust and the underbelly of society collide. From Pro Se Productions.

Featuring a haunting cover and print formatting by Antonino lo Iacono, THE CRACKED GLASS: A CORKED BRIOCHE MYSTERY is available from Amazon for only $12.99. 

Formatted by Iacono and Marzia Marina, Richardson’s latest novel is also available as an ebook for only $2.99 for a limited time from Amazon. Kindle Unlimited members can read for free!

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies for review, email editorinchief@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at Pro Se Productions.

KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S JACKIE VERONA TACKLES MURDER ONE LAST TIME! ‘JACKIE VERONA: THE DANCE OF LILITH’ NOW AVAILABLE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Welcome to Moon City for the final time, courtesy of author and series creator Kimberly Richardson. Jackie Verona, Richardson’s breakout amateur detective, makes her final novel appearance in the latest release from Pro Se Productions - JACKIE VERONA: THE DANCE OF LILITH! 

Under the cover of night, a malevolent force in the form of a woman whirls into an unsuspecting city, bringing chaos, lies, and destruction. Yet, it’s nothing for author and sleuth Jackie Verona and her partner, Monica! Together, these two formidable women will do what they do best - kick butt and discover the truth, no matter how deep it goes!

The Third in Kimberly Richardson’s JACKIE VERONA series from Kimberly Richardson’s Pulp Gothic imprint and Pro Se Productions.

With an atmospheric cover and print formatting by Sean Ali, JACKIE VERONA: THE DANCE OF LILITH is available for 12.99 via Amazon.

Richardson’s final novel in the series is also available on Kindle formatted by Antonino lo Iacono and Marzia Marina for $3.99. Kindle Unlimited Members can read this exciting tale for free!

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies for review, email editorinchief@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at Pro Se Productions.

MURDER FILLS THE AIR LIKE A SONG ONCE AGAIN! KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S ‘JACKIE VERONA: THE DEVIL’S MUSIC’ DEBUTS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimberly Richardson’s jazz loving, novel writing detective is BACK! JACKIE VERONA: THE DEVIL’S MUSIC is now available in print and digital formats from Kimberly Richardson’s Pulp Gothic, her author imprint, and Pro Se Productions.

Jackie and her husband Clovis welcome an old friend, a talented New Orleans jazz musician, to the Moon City jazz scene, yet all is not what it appears to be. Lies are told, secrets are revealed and above it all . . . MURDER. Jackie and her partner Mooney soon discover that the Devil has made a new home in Moon City!

Jackie Verona: The Devil’s Music! By Kimberly Richardson. From Kimberly Richardson’s Pulp Gothic and Pro Se Productions.

Featuring a fantastic cover and print formatting and logo design by Sean E. Ali, JACKIE VERONA: THE DEVIL’S MUSIC is available for 7.99 via Amazon.

Formatted by Antonino lo Iaocono, Richardson’s second mystery in this series is available as an ebook for only 99 cents for a limited time from Amazon. Kindle Unlimited members can read for free!

JACKIE VERONA: A MURDER OF GYPSIES, the first volume in the series, is available on Amazon from Pro Se Productions.

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies for review, email editorinchief@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at Pro Se Productions.

KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP HEROINE STANDS ON HER OWN! ‘THE FLOATING WORLD OF AGNES VIRIDIAN’ DEBUTS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From the pages of BLACK PULP and BLACK PULP II, the first lady of adventure arrives in her debut standalone work-THE FLOATING WORLD OF AGNES VIRIDIAN! Available now in print and digital formats from KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC, the author’s own imprint, and Pro Se Productions.

After battling her nemesis, Morgan le Fay, in England, Agnes Viridian and her werewolf lover, Francois, soon depart for Japan, following the footsteps of her “father”, Jean. There, they find magick and art older than Time itself in the form of the Floating World! Agnes, Francois, and their friends must confront an ancient evil as it partners up with her nemesis! Yet, all is not lost as Agnes is led to a new part of her path, created by a Master of Tea.

THE FLOATING WORLD OF AGNES VIRIDIAN by Kimberly Richardson. From Kimberly Richardson’s Pulp Gothic and Pro Se Productions.

Featuring an exceptional cover, logo design, and print formatting by Antonino lo Iacono, THE FLOATING WORLD OF AGNES VIRIDIAN is available for 9.99 via Amazon. 

Agnes’ first full-length digest novel is also available on Kindle formatted by Antonino lo Iacono and Marzia Marina for $0.99 for a limited time at Kindle Unlimited Members can read this thrilling adventure for free!

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies for review, email editorinchief@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProSeProductions.

OPEN SUBMISSIONS CALL FOR ‘PURGATORY'-A KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC ANTHOLOGY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INSANITY OR SOMETHING MORE? FAR AWAY FROM HEAVEN OR STEPS CLOSER TO HELL- OPEN SUBMISSIONS CALL FOR ‘PURGATORY'-A KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC ANTHOLOGY

Known for her unique work in various genres, author Kimberly Richardson invites other authors into a corner of her imagination with an open submission call for PURGATORY, an anthology to be a part of KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC author imprint with Pro Se Productions.

Dr. Wellington Stanford IV is the new head doctor assigned to Purgatory, a mental institution located in a small town in England named Wytchewood during the late Victorian/Early Edwardian era. The Doctor arrives to Purgatory and notices that all is not what it seems: patients are dressed in clothing from all periods of time (Ancient, Medieval, even futuristic) and they tell him that they were not meant to be at the facility. Also, the town area appears to be in a perpetual state of Summer turning to Autumn. The leaves that fall to the ground one day are found to be on the trees the next day. None of the patients ever have visitors.

There are nine nurses and they keep to themselves when they are not taking care of the patients. They range in age and size, yet they all share one thing in common - they all have brilliant blue eyes. When one of them looks at someone, that person feels something tugging deep within them. One patient ranted that the nurses were witches who met outside in the night to plan their activities. Dr. Stanford believes none of it, since he is a man of reason and science. However, the Doctor does hear the sound of a flute every night.

The patients suddenly appear at the entrance with no baggage, yet they have a look of terror and wonder when the doors to Purgatory suddenly appear before them. The patients are male and female, with some children as well, though it’s the children that look the most haunted.

Are You ready to enter Purgatory?

Writers wanting to make proposals should request the anthology bible by email to submissions@prose-press.com. Proposals should be a minimum of three paragraphs and should be written outlining the full story. This anthology is designed for six stories, each story being 5,000 words in length. If the proposal is accepted, the story will be due within 90 days of acceptance. With that being said, the volume WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED FOR EDITING OR SCHEDULED FOR PUBLISHING until the volume is full based on number of accepted proposals, not completed stories. Payment will be royalty-based.

Check out Pro Se Productions at www.prose-press.com. Follow Pro Se on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProSeProductions.

KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S GOTHIC SUPERHEROES RETURN -- ‘ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK TWO: THE COMING OF WAR’ NOW AVAILABLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Return to the City of Ashes . . . and prepare for War! Pro Se Productions proudly announces author Kimberly Richardson’s next chapter in her groundbreaking trilogy.  ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK TWO: THE COMING OF WAR is now available in print and digital formats from the author’s imprint KIMBERLY RICHARDSON’S PULP GOTHIC!

“It’s not often,” says Tommy Hancock, Pro Se Productions Editor in Chief, “that a Publisher gets the chance to handle the introduction of a new subgenre to readers. Pro Se was privileged to do that when we released Kimberly’s first book in this trilogy, ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK. Her blending of horror, gothic tropes, fantasy, and straight up super heroics makes this series one of the most innovative tales out there. And she doesn’t hold back on taking to a whole other level in THE COMING OF WAR, not even a little!”

Now that sisters Famine and Pestilence are prisoners of their elder brother, Death, their brother War has decided to wreak havoc upon Cinis. The Order of the Black Silk, the five former generals of Pestilence, prepare themselves for what will be an ordeal unlike any they have ever encountered!

Hidden truths shall be revealed, an old romance blossoms once more, and a man becomes a hero of the Dead!

Order of the Black Silk II: The Coming of War is the second book in the Black Silk Trilogy by Kimberly B. Richardson. From Pro Se Productions.

Featuring a haunting cover from Jason Wren and cover design and print formatting by Antonino lo Iacono and Marzia Marina, ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK TWO: THE COMING OF WAR is available in print at tinyurl.com/vdhrkbz6 for $7.99.

The second book in this amazing trilogy is also available on Kindle formatted by Iacono and Marina for $2.99 at tinyurl.com/1b0bfwvt. 

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies for review, email editorinchief@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProSeProductions. 

More Summer Shorts -- Tales from a Goth Librarian

Tales From A Goth Librarian
By Kimberly Richardson

Take a fascinating and disturbing walk through this collection of stories the darker side of the Gothic/Steampunk point of view as written by a Goth librarian.

Kimberly Richardson guides you through modern situations and intrigues from a darkly poignant point of view. Her characters will take you back to the Victorian mindset as they deal with desperation, obsession, and despair. In this anthology, Kimberly embraces the Gothic/Steampunk style and adds her unique voice to the genre.

• Madison de Macabre - Dance if you must.
• Non Compos Mentis - Can the long needles make you better?
• Silk - Skin so silky smooth.
• Dream Guardian - Dreaming in vivid colours and sounds.
• Multicoloured Souls - You never know who you might meet.
• Peau - Just what is a book?
• Sulfur - A tale of elves, demons, centuars, and magic.
• Purple and Black - Beware the price of a muse.
• Cover Her with Violets - Every family has dark secrets.
• Goth Poetry - A unique view into dark thoughts.

https://www.darkoakpress.com/goth.html

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More Summer Shorts: Realms of Imagination

Realms Of Imagination
Edited By Kimberly Richardson

http://darkoakpress.com/realms.html

Lose yourself in fourteen stories of urban fantasy where make-believe and myth collide with the modern world. The magical creatures of old didn't disappear. They now live hidden among us. All we have to do is pay attention to the signs and beware their mirth and mischief!

The Stories:

Clean Up In Aisle Seven by Lori Ratti
Black Mary by Allan Gilbreath
The White Rider by M. B. Weston
Favoritism of the Damned by Collie James
The Restless Dead by Gail Z. Martin
Voodoo Children by John G. Hartness
The Spelled Blade by D. B. Jackson
Cornelius Dex by Kimberly B. Richardson
Hall and Goats by John G. Hartness
A Twist of Fate by Missa Dixon
Stolen Thunder by H. David Blalock
Minnow Slough by Kay Woo
Footloose by John G. Hartness
My Ainsel by James Ferris

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I'm featured in the current issue of Violet Windows!

I've published the first poetry I've written in years, and it appears in this quarter's issue of Violent Windows, the online literary zine published by the "gothic librarian," Kimberly Richardson. Also features lots of other fantastic writers, artists, and photographers.

It's called "A Rock and Roll Story." Check it out: http://violetwindows.weebly.com/sean-taylor.html

FROM PESTILENCE RISES GOTHIC SUPER HEROES-‘THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK’ DEBUTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Noted author Kimberly Richardson weaves her unique dark magic as a writer with the first volume in a trilogy introducing what may truly be a new subgenre-Gothic Super heroes.  THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK is available now in print and digital format.

“What Kimberly has done,” says Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of Pro Se Productions, “is basically come up with one of the most wholly original concepts I’ve seen in a long time.  And, it’s just possible she’s at least a pioneer, if not the inventor of Gothic Super Hero Pulp.  Her five central characters are definitely Gothic in nature, and unlike others who might be listed as such, like Batman or The Shadow, The Brothers of the Order have their roots in so many aspects of what is considered Gothic in all sorts of ways.  This is the best work Kimberly Richardson has ever done and Pro Se is proud to have this series.”

Once Pestilence walked the Earth with impunity…and Her five monstrous generals led Her charge, spreading sickness and devastation before Her. Then She created the Black Plague, and no longer could these men turned powerful abominations stand their Mistress’ actions. They betrayed Her, with assistance from Her brother, Death, and She was imprisoned, but not before cursing Her five minions. No longer did they cause destruction. Their eternal damnation was now to heal.

The five became known as The Order of the Black Silk and found their way to the Other Side of the Veil, the world existing within and outside our own at the same time. There, they established the city of Cinis and creatures of all sorts came to be wondrously healed by the hellish beings. And many stayed, settled in Cinis, and found peace in the shadow of The Brothers.

But now, something depraved has come to Cinis. Things once living and robust, now nearly dead and emaciated, all with the same foreboding warning-That She is coming and with Her comes Salvation. The Order of the Black Silk is now faced with uncovering what evil has been visited on their city and dealing with the one fear all of them have harbored forever…the possible return of Pestilence.

THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK is the first in a trilogy of digest novels from author Kimberly Richardson, exploring how darkness can be made light and even in the brightest moment, darkness can fall like a death shroud. With artwork by Rick Johnson, this volume will take You places You never dreamed existed, or may have found only in your nightmares.

With a fantastic cover and stunning interiors by Rick Johnson and logo design and print formatting by Marzia Marina and Antoino Lo Iacono, THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SILK is available now at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Order-Black-Silk-Kimberly-Richardson/dp/1544267037/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489245748&sr=8-3&keywords=Order+of+the+Black+Silk and Pro Se’s own store at www.prose-press.com for 10.00.

This first book in a new trilogy is also available as an Ebook, designed and formatted by Marina and Lo Iacono for only $2.99 for the Kindle at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJPPW5J/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489245748&sr=8-1&keywords=Order+of+the+Black+Silk and for most digital formats via Smashwords at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/710247.

For more information on this title, interviews with the author, or digital copies to review this book, contact Pro Se Productions’ Director of Corporate Operations, Kristi King-Morgan at directorofcorporateoperations@prose-press.com.

To learn more about Pro Se Productions, go to www.prose-press.com. Like Pro Se on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProSeProductions.

Argosy, Black Mask, and Famous Fantastic Mysteries Return to Magazine Format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: www.altuspress.com
pr@altuspress.com

Featuring NEW stories by Frederick Nebel, Paul Bishop, and Kimberly B. Richardson

October 6, 2016 — Three of the most historic pulp fiction magazines of the Twentieth Century are set to return to magazine format.

This November, Altus Press will relaunch full-length magazines of Argosy, Black Mask, and Famous Fantastic Mysteries in periodical format. These three pulp magazine titles were renowned for the high level of quality fiction which they published for decades.

Argosy, Black Mask, and Famous Fantastic Mysteries will be composed of classic fiction from the backlog of The Frank A. Munsey Company, Pro-Distributors Publishing Company, Inc., and Popular Publications, Inc., along with all-new stories and articles.

Argosy features an ALL-NEW story by Frederick Nebel, along with stories by H. Bedford-Jones, Berton E. Cook, Ralph R. Perry, W. Wirt, Murray R. Montgomery, and Norbert Davis. Argosy’s focus will remain primarily on adventure fiction.

Black Mask is highlighted by a brand new story by award-winner Paul Bishop, as well as classic hard-boiled detective stories by Carroll John Daly, Frederick Nebel, Raoul Whitfield, T.T. Flynn, Merle Constiner, Richard Sale, and Norbert Davis.Famous Fantastic Mysteries is highlighted by a new short story by Kimberly B. Richardson. It’s rounded out by stories from G.T. Fleming-Roberts, Arthur Leo Zagat, Frederick C. Davis, High B. Cave, Paul Ernst, Wyatt Blassingame, and Wayne Rogers, among others. Famous Fantastic Mysteries will focus on the weird fiction genre.


Each of these magazines enjoyed decades-long publications by a variety of publishers, comprising several thousand total issues. Now owned by Steeger Properties, LLC, these titles will be published on a regular schedule and in print and e-magazine formats. These new magazines will be printed in black & white and each is heavily illustrated. Argosy, Black Mask, and Famous Fantastic Mysteries will available via the popular book and e-book vendors as well as at www.altuspress.com.

Altus Press is accepting article proposals and advertising for placement in future issues. Please contact submissions@altuspress.com to be considered for future issues.

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Authors Destroy Bradbury -- Well, Not Exactly, But See For Yourself

Join Tommy Hancock, Allan Gilbreath, Michelle Brundage Weston, Kimberly Richardson, Charis Taylor, and I (among others) as we embellish and otherwise make a fantastic, classic radio program based on the works of Ray Bradbury something we should all be properly ashamed of. (Click the link to view because there are several parts.)

"Each person was given a script they had never seen before [other than Hancock and myself, who organized this nonsense] and assigned a part. The script was from a 1950’s radio show called Zero Hour, and it was modeled after some of Ray Bradbury’s short stories. Just a warning: it’s at a convention after dark, and words don’t have the same meanings now as they did in the 50’s. (This would probably be rated PG or PG-13 for some adult content.)

"Unfortunately for those involved, someone had a video camera…"

View the madness as http://darkoakpress.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/video-dark-oak-authors-present-retro-radio-at-alabama-phoenix-festival/

Imaginarium -- The Birth of a Truly Literary Focused Convention

The Imaginarium Convention I attended this past weekend is unlike any other convention I've been a guest for. Why? Because this one was all about writers and their creative works. Rather than short-sheeting the folks who create the stories readers love, Imaginarium chose instead to honor them and put them on display.

Were there some obstacles to overcome? Of course. Any con will have them. Particularly any first-year con. But with plans in place to stomp them into dust, Imaginarium is one of the cons I'm most looking forward to hitting again as a guest -- as often as the awesome folks there will have me.

What rocked?

For starters, the staff. Stephen Zimmer, Susan Roddey, and their team of evil minions made me feel right at home from the get-go. They seem to have a knack for anticipating issues and already be working on them before someone like me could even approach them to let them know the issue existed.

Also, the guest list was like a family reunion for me. It's often been said that you have two families -- the family you're born with and the family you choose to surround yourself with. This family is the one that I've made my own and has welcomed me into the madness we all share.

So, thank you to all who made it awesome from the bottom of my heart. My “booth babes” (daughter Charis Taylor and friend Ellie Raine) and I had a great time, from hanging with friends new and old to shaking out booties on the Masquerade Dance Floor.

Can't wait for next year!

And now for the photos...

The lovely Charis Taylor, working the table. 

My neighbor and new friend, author Heather Adkins. 

The beautiful and very patient Spider Queen herself, Jen Mulvihill.

My doomed dance partner, Selah Janel.

Tommy Hancock, Grand Guru of Pro Se Productions.

One of the finest writers I'm privileged to know, L. Andrew Cooper.

The best legs in Florida, M.B. "Embe" Weston.

Embe in action, selling books. 

Charis Taylor, holding down the fort and making all the money.

The books. 

The books and the comics. 

Charis' books and comics. She's also a published writer.

Dinner in the dark. I'm surprised the waitress could put up with us. 

Michelle looks far better in Tommy's hat than he does.

Ellie Raine, Kimberly Richardson, and Charis Taylor

wait for food. And wait, and wait, and wait...

The cast and crew of Kimberly Richardson's sure to be award-winning film short

The Attack of the Killer Beignets, coming soon to a computer near you. 

(From left to right, Michelle Weston, Charis Taylor, Me, Allan Gilbreath, Andi 

Judy, Tommy Hancock)

My lovely daughter Wonder Charis and my favorite femme

fatale, Kimberly Richardson.

"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" at Alabama Phoenix Festival

We had such a blast doing an "Authors and Artists Whose Line Is It Anyway?" at the Alabama Phoenix Festival this past weekend.

Want proof?

Then check out these videos:

Super Heroes

Dating Game

Storytime

Look what's new! Dreams of Steam III -- Gadgets!

Steampunk teases your imagination with the fantastic and makes dreams a reality. Bizarre characters abound in a world driven by gadgets. Steam power combines with clockwork cleverness to take the history we think we know so well and add a huge twist of what if. These 15 incredible stories will take you back in time to where style, crazy inventions, and scandal ruled the headlines.

Featuring:
Gift of Light by Stephen Zimmer
Steampunk Alchemy by Jodi Adamson
The Survivor by M. B. Weston
Heart of Steel by Len Berry
A Steam Bunny Adventure by Sean Taylor
Time and the Wrinkled Prostitute by Brandon Black
The Brass Peregrine by David R. Tabb
The Last Frontier by H. David Blalock
The Constance of Memory by Stacy Tabb
When Edgar Speaks by Alexander S. Brown
The Tower by Laura H. Smith
Steaming Cherry by Tyree Campbell
The Clockwork Gin by Eden Royce
The Great Steamship Race by Rob Cerio
The Soul of the Sky Queen by Patricia M. Rose

Hard Cover
6 x 9
298 pages
ISBN 13:
978-1-937035-27-3
$29.95
 
Trade Paperback
6 x 9
298 pages
ISBN 13:
978-1-937035-26-6
$14.95

eBook
eISBN:
978-1-937035-28-05
$2.99

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