Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Halloween Candy For Your Brain


Don’t be such a bee-itch when it comes to Halloween fun!

We can’t keep stuffing ourselves with sweets forever. There’s a reason parents often enforce a rule about only eating one piece of candy from the Halloween booty – they’re afraid of you growing up to get the Diabeedus! Of undoing all their hard work to instill healthy dietary habits in your dark little psyche.

But your brain requires a level of sugar – at least the mental kind. And that, dear reader, is exactly what The Fosterical Library is handing out, at this scarily fun time of year!

Turn down the lights except for your favorite reading lamp, curl up in the big comfy chair or other favorite reading spot, keep some of the leftover Halloween goodies nearby, and dive face-first into the most shockingly fun batch of terrifying tales to titillate and tweak you!

AmazonSmile® allows you to designate a portion of your purchase total as a donation to a favorite charity of your choice! A KindleUnlimited® membership allows you to read books (including the ones mentioned below) for FREE first, and purchase later. Amazon Matchbook® allows you to pick up a free – or price-reduced – e-reader copy (to keep or gift) of whatever paperback you buy.

Your purchase provides Rob with a modest royalty, with which he can address his medical expenses – not buy a Corvette (yet, anyway.) You get all this reading enjoyment, plus become a positive doer and shaker in the lives of others. It’s a win-win!!

MURDER SHE LAUGHED

The Zodiac Killer returns in Mr. A, Alias Mr. Z…

Sherlock Holmes matches wits with the mysterious Dr. Caligari and his homicidal slave The Somnambulist, in The Sleeper Rises

Plus… an all original cast of villains and victims await you in stories with dreadfully benign titles like Under Par, A Quick Solution and Way To Go, Mr. Weaver

169 pages of killer fun and tenacious twists! Available in paperback, and e-reader format for your Kindle®, Nook®, or Android book app.

Get in a nap before you order – it will be a loooonng time before you want to sleep again.

NO EXIT

It may share its title with a number of better-known works, but if you enjoy science fiction mystery with a twist, you ought to give this voracious volume a look.

Journalist Michael Arc mysteriously disappeared in 2003. In the years following, all written and photographic evidence of his existence began to disappear as well. Before he vanished, he was working on the bizarre topic of time travel and certain nefarious forces who may be using it to alter the past and create a new future that favors their evil. Evil like the Allies’ loss of World War II, like a certain thwarted assassination attempt in Dallas, and other historical game-changing events! Arc’s secret files have now been discovered! Astonishing tales of chrono-chaos; there's historical chicanery, alien agendas, confused scientists, mysterious strangers… even a dinosaur!

If they drop the big one tomorrow, you won't sweat it, having survived the terrifying tale contained in…


YOU CAN RUN: A Horror Novella


Who are they? What are they? The world of supernatural lore knows them only as “marchers.” Ancient ethereal predators from beyond the veil. For centuries they have hunted humans, silently, relentlessly. With no concept of mercy, they cannot be pleaded with, and pursue their victims to the death – those whom by unholy mischief or betrayal, become marked. Once a marcher has latched on, the hunted have only one option – to run, for as long as possible, with a desperation to pass the mark onto some other unwitting soul, and hope the new victim can as well, lest the mark fall back to them after that person is caught and devoured. Troy Terrill, a young upstart in the game of paranormal investigation, finds himself the only hope of not one, but two cursed people with marchers on their trail. Can he rid them of their pursuing abominations? Can anyone? Don’t dwell upon the answer too deeply; the act of pondering a marcher gives it your scent...

There they are, brave reader. One or all, if you prefer – they’re not that pricey. In paperback, or e-reader. On Amazon or your preferred online book vault. Browse and buy with ease, using the above links.

Read them in your favorite hiding place, and maybe we’ll see you come dawn… … …

(These stories are recommended for readers 18+ only; not something to read to kids at bedtime – or any other time. We’re serious. You’ve been warned.)

Sunday, October 21, 2018

One Or Two Messhuggahs With Your Coffee?


HAPPY... DEATHDAY, LENNY??

The Fosterical Library hasn't been sweeter on anyone than Lenny Bruce! There's not one, but two books to enjoy – and even a chapter about him in our book on Ernie Kovacs – browse that too!

We just used every version of "to" in one sentence!

Since today is the anniversary of the iconic rebel-rouser's passing – and since we f'ed up and missed doing this promo on his birthday this year – we're plugging 'em both here:

MR. BRUCE, DO YOU SWEAR?

and

IN THEIR FACES: COMEDY OUTSIDE THE BOX, UP TO LENNY BRUCE

In the first, Lenny Bruce, the most important stand-up comedian of the 20th century, gets one more chance to defend his life on the witness stand. And you are the jury. Bruce's struggle for his right to speak his mind on stage brought about an evolution in stand-up comedy and transformed the way we interpret our freedoms under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Every American should know his story. A stage play by Rob Foster, "Mr. Bruce, Do You Swear?" brings Bruce and the legal battle he waged back to life, recreating some of his legendary, status-quo threatening comedy along the way! Sit back and prepare to have your eyes opened and your mind blown, by the tumultuous life of one of American culture's true originals... ya shmuck! The book includes the entire text of the play, plus original review notices, author's commentary and a photo-strewn biographical chapter on the man himself, Lenny Bruce!

The other, the third volume of The Legendry Laughter Series, is about some of the classic comedy masters who spent their careers pushing the envelope of their profession - turning heads, raising eyebrows, and reinventing the craft of laughmaking - up to the era when one particular comic turned it on its ear. Need a laugh-break? Relax, pull up a whoopie-cushion and enjoy!

Each is valuable in paperback and e-reader format. Order via AmazonSmile and a portion of your purchase total will be donated to the charity of your choice, shmuck. Now there's some joy you can create yourself!

Your Safe Space...


... is my danger zone.

Let me fill it with wacky novels, time-warped mystery, and a league of superheroes who'll protect you from takeover by hostile elitists and supernatural giants.

Think it can't be found all in one place? Click the link "View All Titles" above, and browse yourself into a wider, wilder, comfort zone.

All Rob's books are priced to move, easy to buy, fun to read, and great to gift.

Order through AmazonSmile and make a small chunk of your purchase total a donation to a favorite charity.

Read in comfort, and good health, and help Rob with a few hospital bills. We thank you.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Do your part this Halloween! Stay scared!


While you’re searching all the supermarkets and discount stores for just the right goodies to hand out at the door this Spooky Season (or if you merely plan to snuff the porchlight and let the neighbors feed the little cosplaying ragamuffins this year)…

Be sure to get yourself some brain candy! The Fosterical Library has some delectably dastardly delights to dazzle and dumbfound you this Halloween!

Turn out the lights, snuggle into your comfy place beneath your fave reading lamp, and crack open these horrifyingly good reads:

(Read them at your own risk…)


MURDER SHE LAUGHED

This book will keep you up… unwilling to stop reading, desperately in need to find out who survives, who gets away with the vilest of acts, and who walks away without a whisper of suspicion. Unveiled are such over-the-top tales as: Sherlock Holmes faces his own unending nightmare in The Sleeper Rises… The elusive Zodiac Killer resurfaces to keep hidden his own identity in Mr. A, Alias Mr. Z… plus other spine shivering stories of horrible mind-bending visions and mysteries past and future. Stay awake! Beware of what lurks just around that dark corner.


NO EXIT

It may share its title with a number of better-known works, but if you enjoy science fiction mystery with a twist, you ought to give this voracious volume a look.

Journalist Michael Arc mysteriously disappeared in 2003. In the years following, all written and photographic evidence of his existence began to disappear as well. Before he vanished, he was working on the bizarre topic of time travel and certain nefarious forces who may be using it to alter the past and create a new future that favors their evil. Evil like the Allies’ loss of World War II, like a certain thwarted assassination attempt in Dallas, and other historical game-changing events! Arc’s secret files have now been discovered! Astonishing tales of chrono-chaos; there's historical chicanery, alien agendas, confused scientists, mysterious strangers… even a dinosaur!

If they drop the big one tomorrow, you won't sweat it, having survived the terrifying tale contained in…


YOU CAN RUN: A Horror Novella

Who are they? What are they? The world of supernatural lore knows them only as “marchers.” Ancient ethereal predators from beyond the veil. For centuries they have hunted humans, silently, relentlessly. With no concept of mercy, they cannot be pleaded with, and pursue their victims to the death – those whom by unholy mischief or betrayal, become marked. Once a marcher has latched on, the hunted have only one option – to run, for as long as possible, with a desperation to pass the mark onto some other unwitting soul, and hope the new victim can as well, lest the mark fall back to them after that person is caught and devoured. Troy Terrill, a young upstart in the game of paranormal investigation, finds himself the only hope of not one, but two cursed people with marchers on their trail. Can he rid them of their pursuing abominations? Can anyone? Don’t dwell upon the answer too deeply; the act of pondering a marcher gives it your scent...

There they are, brave reader. Door 1, 2 or 3… or all, if you prefer – they’re not that pricey. Available in paperback, or e-reader. On Amazon or your preferred online book vault. Browse and buy with ease, using the above links.

On Amazon, all usual options apply: AmazonSmile® charities, KindleUnlimited® offers, and Amazon Matchbook®.

Read them in your favorite hiding place, and maybe we’ll see you come dawn… … …

Friday, October 12, 2018

Highly Recommended…


It doesn’t take a fiend to appreciate Foster’s latest work, MURDER SHE LAUGHED… just a reader ready to be entertained senseless by some of the scariest tales ever to stalk your bookshelf this Halloween!

It’s been gestating in the Fosterical Vault O’ Mysteriosity & Sinister Shenanigans for an entire year, and now it’s available to tingle your spine and keep you awake!
Turn down the lights except for your favorite reading lamp, curl up with your kitty-cat in the big comfy chair or other favorite reading spot, keep some of the leftover Halloween goodies nearby, and dive face-first into the most shockingly fun batch of terrifying tales to titillate and tweak you!


The Zodiac Killer returns in Mr. A, Alias Mr. Z

Sherlock Holmes matches wits with the mysterious Dr. Caligari and his homicidal slave The Somnambulist, in The Sleeper Rises

Plus… an all original cast of villains and victims await you in stories with dreadfully benign titles like Under Par, A Quick Solution and Way To Go, Mr. Weaver

169 pages of killer fun and tenacious twists! Available in paperback, and e-reader format for your Kindle®, Nook®, or Android book app.

Get in a nap before you order – it will be a loooonng time before you want to fall asleep again.

AmazonSmile® allows you to designate a portion of your purchase total as a donation to a favorite charity of your choice! A KindleUnlimited® membership allows you to read books (including this one) for FREE first, and purchase later. Amazon Matchbook® allows you to pick up a free – or price-reduced – e-reader copy (to keep or gift) of whatever paperback you buy.

Your purchase provides Rob with a modest royalty, with which he can address his medical expenses – not buy a Corvette (yet, anyway.) You get all this reading enjoyment, plus become a positive doer and shaker in the lives of others. It’s a win-win!!
And don’t forget to check out Rob’s other scary books this Halloween season – NO EXIT and YOU CAN RUN.

Read in good spirits and health. Click away!

(This collection of short stories is recommended for readers 18+ only; not something to read to kids at bedtime – or any other time. We’re serious. You’ve been warned.)

Monday, October 1, 2018

New Title Alert!


Almost ready to send to press, Foster’s newest title is sure to prime the pulse rate and tickle the fancy of the latent detective in you lovers of mystery and horror!

Just in time (hopefully) for Halloween, and if not then – maybe Christmas:

MURDER SHE LAUGHED:
Outrageous Tales of Terrifying Mystery and Blood Curdling Revenge


Here’s the back cover blurb:

This book will keep you up at night… unwilling to stop reading, desperately in need to find out who survives, who gets away with the vilest of acts, and who walks away without a whisper of suspicion. Or you’ll simply lie in bed, staring into the darkness… wondering, dreading, unable to find relief even in the privacy of your own thoughts.

The terrors, manmade or otherwise, are relentless in a world where blood, and alliances no matter how loyal or grudging, are cheap. Who can you trust when surrounded by strangers with unknown intentions? Or completely alone in a landscape of peril? How confident are you of your own resourcefulness amid a maze of killers?

Long lost tales of the famous and infamous dubiously light the way to your escape. Sherlock Holmes faces his own unending nightmare in The Sleeper Rises, and the forever elusive Zodiac Killer resurfaces to solve, and keep hidden, his own identity in Mr. A, Alias Mr. Z… plus other spine shivering tales of horrible revelation and mind-bending unwanted visions of mysteries past and future. Stay awake! Beware of what lurks just around that dark corner.


It’s due out soon, so keep watching this space. (Don’t worry, we’ll remind ya!)

It will be, like all of Foster’s great books, available in paperback and e-reader format! On Amazon, and likely on the platform of whichever online bookseller you may prefer instead!

In the meantime, click ‘View All Titles’ above to access Foster’s Author Page and browse from his array of books currently available!

Read well, in fair weather and foul!