**Message from Greg Lamberson concerning Johnny Gruesome & other news!!**


First, I’m told that CHEAP SCARES! LOW BUDGET HGORROR FILMMAKERS goes into production in 3 weeks! McFarland caters to libraries and seems unconcerned with announcing a publication date, but it should be before Halloween. The good news is, if you don’t feel like shelling out bucks for this one, you should be able to find it at the library! If you worked on any of my film projects, you’re probably mentioned in the book.


The book is up for order from McFarland now; you will probably not find it in bookstores:
http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3706-1


Link to TOC and blurbs:
http://www.slimeguy.com/CheapScares.htm


Amazon has it as well, without a discount, but with their FREE Super Savings Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/CHEAP-SCARES-Budget-Filmmakers-Secrets/dp/0786437065/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220898066&sr=8-1


They did, however, knock $5.00 off the JOHNNY GRUESOME Trade Paperback, which will be out Oct. 1st. So if you order them together, you’ll safe something like a billion dollars. If you write reviews for a website or magazine, I’ll be happy to send you a CD with a pdf of the uncorrected proofs; McFarland sends out very few review copies, unfortunately. If you’re a curious HWA member, I’m also happy to send you a CD with the proofs.


Finally, a link to the Dread Media podcast review of CHEAP SCARES:
Desmond Reddick at Dread Media just gave the book a rave review on his DREAD MEDIA Podcast (segment #53). You can hear the entire review 16:03 into http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_053.mp3, but here are some transcribed excerpts:

”CHEAP SCARES! LOW BUDGET HORROR FILMMAKERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS is Greg Lamberson’s independent filmmaking guide…the advice is from a filmmaker who’s seen it all as well as being a novelist and the greatest self marketer on earth.”


“The book literally covers every aspect of filmmaking that every other book about filmmaking seems to neglect or downplay. Another highpoint is that there is no bullshit, only frank and honest advice… the book really outlines the reality of the art of filmmaking, and the industry, but it does it with energy and enthusiasm.”


“It’s the best book on filmmaking I’ve ever read, and my copy didn’t even include the photographs. I haven’t read every book on filmmaking, but I’ve read quite a few, and this stands head and shoulders above anything else I’ve ever read.”


Greg Lamberson


For more information on Greg Lamberson and his current/past projects visit: http://www.slimeguy.com/

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