Vegan Revolution...With Zombies T-Shirts SALE!

Hey folks I am trying to unload some stock I have hanging around the house so I am running an everything must go sale before this weekend. I have 4 copies of Vegan Revolution...With Zombies and two copies of Hunting the Moon Tribe.

So here is the deal. Vegan Rev T-shirt + a personally signed book (Vegan rev or Moon Tribe) for $22 + 3 for shipping. Sales through my Paypal: Count.agranoff@gmail.com

Seattle Vegan Revolution...With Zombies Reading!

Sunday May 8th, 2011
2:00 PM
Vegan Author Reading
David Agranoff
Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union St, Seattle
(206) 327-9728
#2 Bus Line

Check out my interview on The popular Seattle blog Vegan Score:
http://www.veganscore.com/2011/04/vegan-author-david-agranoff-reads-vegan.html

Vegan Revolution With Zombies reading in Olympia, WA

With the amazing Kevin Shamel! Still trying to find a venue for the next day in seattle with Gina Ranalli, should know on Monday.

New interview up with me on another blog...

Check it out here:
http://mrmoonblogs.blogspot.com/2011/03/mr-moon-interviews-david-agranoff.html


Find who I think would win in a death match between Dee Snyder and Regan. Details on my upcoming novels Hunting The Moon Tribe and Goddamn Killing Machines!

Also stay tuned for interview with Mr. Moon here on my blog. It was a trade.

Vegan Revolution...With Zombies T-Shirts Now!

Hey Folks I'm still trying to raise money to pay of the damage done to the car we used to the trailer for Vegan Revolution...With Zombies. I have another cool way to help us out! My Buddy Magik (who I made into a character in the book) has a T-shirt print shop. He is printing these amazing T-shirts on Organic cotton.

Front: "When there is no more meat in hell, the vegans shall walk the earth."

Back: Has the cover art for the book.

Organic Cotton, ethically made, zero waste printing process. Grey shirts(It's the color where the design looks best. Any funds left over after paying the car will be donated to to Try Vegan PDX. Guys and ladies shirt designs available.

$20.00 (including Postage,International rates may vary)
$15.00 (Bike delivery in Portland,Oregon)

Payments to Paypal: Count.Agranoff@gmail.com
E-mail me Shirt size and Address you want the shirt shipped or Delivered to.

The Vegan Revolution...With Zombies reviewed in Famous Monsters!

Famous Monsters of Filmland is the longest running source of geek news out there. Decades before Fangoria and now Famous monsters has a review of my novel...

"This is a comedic zombie tale that really works." and "The main characters were very well thought out and three dimensional, the story contained enough violence and gore to satisfy the gore hounds with enough comedic relief to balance it all out. You wouldn’t think comedy would work in a zombie novel but David pulls it off fabulously."

You can read the whole review on the Famous monsters website click on books...

Special edition benefit sale! Exclusive deals!

Hey a quick update on the state of my novel The Vegan Revolution...with Zombies. Since day one the love and support this novel has received has been overwhelming. Thank You! News stories on websites ranging from ecorazzi, discovery channel's planet green, authors speak and NPR to name a few. It's been great. A large part of that is due to the fantastic book trailer that we made to promote the book. If you have not seen watch it again but make sure you read the rest of this message after you do...






The budget of the trailer was about $25 dollars for make-up and stuff. It was filmed by the amazing Tim Khan who have volunteered his services and equipment to film. He volunteers like this all the time has filmed the Let Live Animal rights conference, and also the Vegan Iron Chef. To get zombies I just made a facebook event and posted around the internet asking people to show up. And asked if anyone with a Prius could volunteer one for the key scene.

It was important to me to make a big splash with the trailer. The book was released in September and all author profits through the end of this year are meant to go to Try Vegan PDX. Try Vegan is a one on one vegan mentoring organization that has organized an Annual Try Vegan Week (with 30 events), Vegan prom, and Vegan Iron Chef here in Portland.

During the filming we did some cosmetic damage to the volunteered prius and it is going to cost a a few hundred dollars to fix it. I can't afford to fix it, but clearly I want to do the right thing and pay for it. Maybe you can help! I don't want to take it out of the money that would otherwise go to Try Vegan, but at home we need every dime.

I am hoping that if you enjoyed the trailer, and the novel that you will help us out by supporting this special sale.

I am selling four special edition packages with every dime going to fix the prius!

The packages include:

A Personalized Signed copy of “The Vegan Revolution...With Zombies.” signed by the author, and by Magik and Bru-Dawg – The real life inspirations of two of the major characters.

A Personalized Signed copy of the limited edition “Screams from a Dying World” Chapbook. Only 150 copies of this limited first edition zine style chapbook collection were ever printed. It has the first six stories from Afterbirth edition, and pretty full color cover. Super weird art by mister Rick Clarke. (I only have 5 of these left, so these are the last four for sale.)

An Exclusive unreleased short story. Each package will have a different original short story.

An Exclusive List of Bru-Dawg's approved zombie movies,including full reviews of Burial Ground and Nightmare City signed by Bru himself. If you have not read the novel yet, Bru-Dawg is a zombie movie expert inspired by a real life friend of mine. He also played himself in the Trailer

A signed exclusive 10 page preview of my upcoming Kungfu vampire monster mash dark fantasy novel Hunting the Moon Tribe. With full color Art work by Eisner award winning comic book Eric Shanower.


The price for this cool package is a $40 donation. Every dime goes to fixing the car and making sure I can make a complete donation to Try Vegan PDX.

I only have four of these to sell so if you want it, jump on it. Once they are gone they are gone. If you already have a copy of Vegan Rev. Donate it to the library, or pass on to a friend. If you are interested drop me an e-mail Count.agranoff@gmail.com if you are interested.

Interviews and events About Vegan Revolution with Zombies

Lots going on with Vegan Revolution with Zombies. I didn't realize how many people read Ecorazzi! It started with a interview done by bizarro author and activist Mickey Z. It appeared on the discovery channel's planet green website with the title "The Vegan Revolution will start with Zombies." then it seemed a dozen other eco and veg websites reposted a full-up article on Ecorazzi. Cool, thanks to all the people who re-posted it. This is a DIY project, with a independent publisher so we need a the help we can get!

Check out the articles:

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/david-agranoff-vegan-revolution-zombies-interview.html

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2010/10/13/the-vegan-revolution-will-start-with-zombies/

and there are a bunch more you can find by google.

Also this Sunday October 24th I've got a 20 minute interview on an El Paso Texas NPR radio show called Animal Concerns of Texas. We talk about my vegan story, Try Vegan PDX and how Vegan Revolution with Zombies happened.

Sunday night at 7:30pm Mountain time and can be heard by going to ktep.org
After it airs it will be available in the archives at ktep.org and be found
by clicking the 'listen to past shows' button and then going to Animal Concerns
of Texas.

Those of you in Indiana, my beloved homeland. I am doing two readings and book signings during halloween week.

In Indianapolis The reading will be Thursday October 28th at the Dojo, right before a hardcore show. 7 PM 2207 N College Indianapolis, In 46205

In Bloomington October 29th at 6:30 pm at Rhinos all ages club. (331 S Walnut St in Bloomington)

I'll have books for sale, will do a short readings and Q and A if anyone is interested.

Also remember if you enjoyed the book it really helps if you write reviews for Amazon and good reads. But I can't thank everyone enough for the help. I saw that the link to the book on amazon has been posted on Facebook 124 times.The trailer has been view 2,577 times as of this morning. Not to mention good reads,twitter and message boards. Thank you it all helps. Keep it up all sales through December benefit Try Vegan PDX and vegan mentoring in Portland.

Thanks!

Book signings, readings and appearances to promote Vegan Rev!

Wow! The love and support people have shown for the Vegan Revolution...with zombies in the first couple of days has been amazing. Over 600 views of the trailer in 36 hours. That's great! The sales have also been good. Which is great because the profit goes to Try Vegan PDX to support vegan mentoring and events around Portland.

So I have some events planned to promote Vegan Revolution...with zombies. I also have my fingers crossed that I'll have copies of my novel Hunting The Moon Tribe at some of the events. If you want to stay posted on all this stuff look up my author fan page and "like" it.



Portland Vegfest 2010
Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19
Oregon Convention Center - Exhibit Hall A
777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
10am - 6pm $5 Admission per day
I'll be selling and signing books at the Try Vegan table!

There are tons of great speakers,and food samples. Come by our table get a book and find out about the great work the book is supporting!


Uncensored Celebration
Date:
9/29/10 7:00 pm
Location:
Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, Portland (21 and over)
I'll be reading from The Vegan Revolution...with zombies
There will be four other authors reading and tickets are $5. This hosted by and benefits the ACLU of Oregon.

HP Lovecraft Film fest Portland
October 2nd
I'll be hanging around the Eraserhead Table Signing copies of Vegan Rev, You should go there are always great films and readings, panel discussions and so on.

Reading and Vegan Potluck in Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday October 28th Location: TBA


Reading and Signing in Bloomington Indiana
Friday October 29th Location: Rhino's all ages club
Celebrate Halloween in my home town with a reading from Vegan Revolution...with Zombies. there might be some other authors and speakers I'm still working that out.

3rd annual Bizarro con
The world's largest gathering of weird authors happens. This is held at the beautiful edgefield hotel outside of Portland, Oregon. It last several days and if you are planning on a career telling weird tales you should go to all the panels and workshops. The Saturday pass is $25 dollars and includes a dozen or more reading and the wonderland awards dinner. This year my short story collection is nominated for best collection. So I'll be there with fingers crossed. check out the details on bizarrocentral.com (November 11-14 2010)

The Vegan Revolution...with zombies unleashed!

BUY THE NOVEL NOW!




"Vegan Revolution..with Zombies is my kind of zombie apocalypse. A perfect blend of horror, humor and animal activism. Destined to become a favorite among zombie fans and vegans alike." - Gina Ranalli Author of House of Fallen Trees, and Chemical Gardens

"David Agranoff's satirical zombie novel presents hope for the future of humanity and animal life; it's a world where both handlebar mustaches and bacon are forgotten. This witty novel celebrates everything I love about vegan Portland and kills everything I hate!" Jess of Portland's Get Sconed vegan blog



Book trailer cast:
Dani - Nicole Vanderhoff
Magik - Himself
Bru-dawg - Himself
Mark - Ed Bauer
Mosspatch the Freegan - Jeff Burk
Random Meat-eater - David Agranoff
Special thanks to all the Zombies, Food Fight, and the rest of the vegan mini-mall.

Crew:
Tim Kahn
Jason Ptaszek
Joseph Batdorf

Music by Rat courtesy of Hardline records.

Some samples courtesy of Freesound.org:
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Behind the scenes on Vegan Revolution with zombies...the trailer!

Jeff Burk one of my editors over at Deadite (Eraserhead press's horror imprint) did a more extensive write up of the filming and has the final back cover text.

When there is no meat in hell the Vegans will walk the earth!

Read his full report here:
jeffburk.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/behind-the-scenes-of-the-the-vegan-revolution-with-zombies-book-trailer/

That's me and the cast!


I'll post it as soon as we have the post production done!

The Vegan Revolution with zombies Cover art!

There will still more blurbs and stuff to be added, so this is not absolute final, but yeah you get the idea. The book will be unleashed at the Portland Vegfest September 18th and 19th and available on amazon around the same time. As for the book...

After a long day of editing classic literature (with zombies) Portland editor Danielle Joanna hits the Portland hipster bar scene. She hates her zombie obsessed 9-5 day job, she hates the Portland hipsters with their fixie bikes and ironic mustaches. She is not happy and needs a change.

When an animal rights activist gives her a flyer promoting a vegan lifestyle, she embraces it and for once things look up.

But nothing is ever perfect for Danni, as her life at home gets better her days at the publishing house are getting worse. She is behind on Of Mice and Men with zombies, She already has The Zombie War and Peace and four more like it on her plate. Her boss is making them watch Italian zombie movies for team building exercises and she sees flesh eating hordes everywhere.

Dani hates irony so she has trouble accepting the walking dead. Huddled together in the world's only vegan mini-mall the survivors realize the only thing they have in common is what they didn't eat.

"Vegan Revolution..with Zombies is my kind of zombie apocalypse. A perfect blend of horror, humor and animal activism. Destined to become a favorite among zombie fans and vegans alike." - Gina Ranalli Author of House of Fallen Trees, and Chemical Gardens

"David Agranoff's satirical zombie novel presents hope for the future of humanity and animal life; it's a world where both handlebar mustaches and bacon are forgotten. This witty novel celebrates everything I love about vegan Portland and kills everything I hate!" Jess of Portland's Get Sconed vegan blog.

Details coming soon my debut novel Hunting the Moon Tribe which will be coming out soon...

Aug. 29th! Be a zombie for the Vegan Revolution!

The Vegan Revolution Adopt - a- Zombie and casting Call

Aug. 29th 4 PM at the vegan mini-mall SE 12th and Stark! Filming starts at 5 PM! You don't have to be a vegan to be zombie! all are welcome. Dress like a total zombie hipster and you will get lots of love from the camera. read all the details below about casting!

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In September 2010 I am releasing a novel with Eraserhead press called “The Vegan Revolution With Zombies.” It is a bizarro satire take place here in Portland. I'm not going to get to into the plot just yet, but we have some awesome plans for the book. It's really funny and I think everyone will enjoy it.

The book is about veganism...well it has a lot of zombies in it too. I wanted to do something to help give back to the vegan community with the book. So for the first four months the book is out I donating all my proceeds to to Try Vegan PDX. Try Vegan organizes events in portland like Vegan Iron chef, Vegan prom and of course our flagship event Try Vegan Week. We also run a year round vegan mentoring program here in Portland.

In late August we are planning on filming a trailer to promote the book, it will be filmed on zero budget but we intend to put some love into and make it look like a movie trailer. You can help us promote veganism and the book all while having fun.

Donate to our Adopt – A – Zombie program. For a $3 dollar donation to Try Vegan we will paint you up like zombies so you can join the zombie hordes trying to eat our vegan heroes during the trailer. This will be on the day of filming Exact date will be set soon. We will have vegan potluck on the set and a short preview reading from the novel. Plus you get to be a zombie in the book trailer! How awesome.

You can of course do it up yourself for Free.

The two best zombie voted on by a panel of experts will win prizes including Books, food, gift certificates and more.

We are still casting a few speaking roles:

Dani Joanna – the main character. Late twenties, early thirties woman. She is an editor by profession.
USDA food sampler – This character is giving away samples of “stress-free” label meats and might argue with the vegan a little.
Samantha – the abolitonist animal rights activist
A Prius – Yep the car, a Prius plays a major role in the book, Sun roof is super extra awesome. The provider of the prius gets door prizes.

The roles of Freegan, Hamburger eater, Mark, Magik, and Bru-Dawg have already been cast.

Most important:

ZOMBIES!!!!!!

We need tons, and tons of zombies, be a zombie!

New Skipp and Goodfellow in december, and new Cody reading up!

Check the extremely creepy cover to the new John Skipp and Cody Goodfellow Marvel Team-up. Here is what I know, it involves thanksgiving and zombies. and it's due to be released on amazon on Nov.23rd, So my suggestion is pre-order this book and Skipp the ritual slaughter of the innocent Turkey. Ok my worst pun ever.

I wasn't a picture fan of the cover art at first but once I pictured holding it on the bus and random people looking at it. I liked it more. Bottom line it's a good year for original zombie novels, between Spore,Praise the Dead by Gina Ranalli and my Vegan Revolution with Zombies things are coming to together for zombie Autumn. Each are trying to breath a fresh voices to the sub-genre.

http://www.amazon.com/Spore-John-Skipp/dp/0843963956

There is a new podcast of Cody reading his very strange gonzo sci-fi horror tale Atwater which also appeared in his collection Silent Weapons for Quiet wars.

Cody says:

Transmissions From Beyond features my reading of Atwater from Black Static #4. Thrill to new audio dimensions of shock ("what the hell is he sucking on?"), repulsion ("are there crickets in his pants?") and suspense ("when will that dog stop barking in the background?")

It's a great reading download and listen to it on commute to work.

http://transmissionsfrombeyond.com/2010/07/transmission31/

Casting call for Vegan Revolution With zombies Book Trailer!

The Vegan Revolution Adopt - a- Zombie and casting Call

In September 2010 I am releasing a novel with Eraserhead press called “The Vegan Revolution With Zombies.” It is a bizarro satire take place here in Portland. I'm not going to get to into the plot just yet, but we have some awesome plans for the book. It's really funny and I think everyone will enjoy it.

The book is about veganism...well it has a lot of zombies in it too. I wanted to do something to help give back to the vegan community with the book. So for the first four months the book is out I donating all my proceeds to to Try Vegan PDX. Try Vegan organizes events in portland like Vegan Iron chef, Vegan prom and of course our flagship event Try Vegan Week. We also run a year round vegan mentoring program here in Portland.

In late August we are planning on filming a trailer to promote the book, it will be filmed on zero budget but we intend to put some love into and make it look like a movie trailer. You can help us promote veganism and the book all while having fun.

Donate to our Adopt – A – Zombie program. For a $3 dollar donation to Try Vegan we will paint you up like zombies so you can join the zombie hordes trying to eat our vegan heroes during the trailer. This will be on the day of filming Exact date will be set soon. We will have vegan potluck on the set and a short preview reading from the novel. Plus you get to be a zombie in the book trailer! How awesome.

You can of course do it up yourself for Free.

The two best zombie voted on by a panel of experts will win prizes including Books, food, gift certificates and more.

We are still casting a few speaking roles:

Dani Joanna – the main character. Late twenties, early thirties woman. She is an editor by profession.
USDA food sampler – This character is giving away samples of “stress-free” label meats and might argue with the vegan a little.
Samantha – the abolitonist animal rights activist
A Prius – Yep the car, a Prius plays a major role in the book, Sun roof is super extra awesome. The provider of the prius gets door prizes.

The roles of Freegan, Hamburger eater, Mark, Magik, and Bru-Dawg have already been cast.

Most important:

ZOMBIES!!!!!!

We need tons, and tons of zombies, be a zombie!