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Bio
Jason Bovberg is the author of the Blood trilogy—Blood Red, Draw Blood, and Blood Dawn—as well as The Naked Dame, a throwback pulp noir novel. He is editor/publisher of Dark Highway Press, which published the controversial, erotic fairy tale Santa Steps Out and the weird western anthology Skull Full of Spurs. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife Barb and his daughters Harper and Sophie.
Latest Articles
Is 3D Movie Exhibition Dying, Both at Home and in Theaters?
Every two years, I like to check in on the realm of 3D filmmaking and exhibition, particularly as it relates to the home theater. In 2010, I wrote a column called “Why 3D Home Theater Will (and Should) Fail”, in which I talked about 3D in the age of James Cameron’s...
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Movies, Rated and Ranked!
After watching nearly all of Alfred's Hitchcock's films (save for a few obscure early offerings), I decided to rank them—42 of them!—in order of preference. See if your opinions jibe with mine! Here we go, starting from the top ... Psycho (1960)—Hitch’s tiny little...
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Amazon vs. the World
Amazon.com sure has been taking a lot of heat lately. I’ve dumped my share of complaints on the company, too. In my April 2014 article, “How Amazon Has Changed Your Connected Home,” I asked: Did you know that Amazon pressures its suppliers to provide certain discount...
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Strong Young Women at the End of the World
A few years ago, I picked up Alden Bell’s The Reapers Are the Angels, and it changed the way I read post-apocalyptic horror. The book’s world-weary protagonist, Temple, had a distinctive voice and a strong presence. She was a jaded survivalist, and yet she was...
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10 Great Summer Reads
On the occasion of a local event called the Old Town Book Fair, my local newspaper The Fort Collins Coloradoan asked me for my advice on some great summer reads (and to identify the book currently sitting at my bedside). I chose to focus on some favorites by excellent...
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BLOOD RED On Sale Everywhere! Well, Okay, Not Everywhere.
For all intents and purposes, my novel Blood Red debuted in early April as an ebook on Amazon, Smashwords, and Barnes & Noble. It was a soft launch, building toward the official publication date of April 29, at which point the paperback would also be available...
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Is Your CD Collection Doomed?
Do you remember the first CD you ever bought? Mine was either Paul Simon’s “Graceland” or the soundtrack to “Back to the Future.” I was 18 years old, a budding audio/videophile, and I still remember listening to those discs in a state of awe, marveling over the purity...
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The Sad State of STAR WARS in the Home
I have a very fond memory of my 16th birthday party, back in 1984, when my dad managed to get his hands on a bootleg VHS recording of Return of the Jedi—long before its official home video release. He surprised me with it so that I could host my geek friends for a...
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Local Author Pens Apocalyptic Horror Novel Set in Fort Collins, Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL AUTHOR PENS APOCALYPTIC HORROR NOVEL SET IN FORT COLLINS, COLORADO The “zombie tale” Blood Red, the first of a trilogy, takes place in Choice City Fort Collins, Colorado – April 29, 2014 – Critically acclaimed Permuted Press announced the...
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Doubleshot Provides New BLOOD RED Review
Received another favorable review of Blood Red, this time from Heather Faville of Doubleshot Book Reviews. I'm excerpting the review here, with a link to the full article included. Let me know what YOU think! What can I say about BLOOD RED? Different? Fresh? Unique?...
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Hellnotes Review Of 'Blood Red'
“I believe that Bovberg will have a strong following for Book 2 and I recommend Book 1 for fans of the zombie genre, apocalyptic fiction, and post-apocalyptic dystopias.”
The Books Of Blood Review Of 'Blood Red'
“What makes a book like this is the monsters, and Bovberg has nailed it. He’s given us something new and disturbing, and the images will stick in your head after you’ve finished reading.”
Tomes of Darkness Review of 'Blood Red'
“Blood Red is possibly one of the most unique zombie novels I have ever read.”
Frank Errington's Review Of 'Draw Blood'
“…the real story lies in the sociological and psychological experiment that is the way the survivors interact and deal with their situation.”
An Interview At Permuted Press
“I returned to the genre I’ve always loved, post-apocalyptic horror, with the intent to create a no-holds-barred, real-time, gonzo splatterfest—all from the perspective of a young girl.”
An Interview At Buy Zombie
“My goal was to take the zombie concept, flip it over, and shake it brutally.”
An Interview By C.T. Phipps
“What I’ve enjoyed most is seeing how people respond to the ending. The ending of Blood Red is very special to me.”
An Interview By Eloise J. Knapp
“I know you’re an author, too, you bastard, so tell me: What part did I serve in the narrative?”
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