January 21, 2008

Some final words on 2007…Back to Texas in 2008…Where Can I Get a Copy of the UK Version of Sevenacide?…What’s Up for the rest of 2008?

Some final words on 2007
Just a quick note; I apologize for my absence at the PARC Book Fair on November 16 and 17. This was unavoidable due to the untimely passing of my father, Maurice Shuster, Sr. As far as the rest of 2007 is concerned, it was year full of dizzying highs and gut-wrenching lows. Books were sold, new friends made and old ones were reconnected. However, I am looking forward to getting myself back on track in the coming year.

Back to Texas in 2008
My first convention of the New Year will be in Texas. I will be appearing at the Texas Frightmare Weekend in Dallas/Fort Worth at the Hilton DFW Lakes on February 22-24. As usual I will be in the Dealer Room and surrounded by celebrities. For more information about the convention, go to http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com.

Where Can I Get a Copy of the UK Version of Sevenacide?
The latest version of Sevenacide, reformatted, reedited and sporting a new cover, is available now in the UK wherever fine books are sold, including Amazon.com in the UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk). The availability of the book in the US will be limited, so check back here often to find out when and where.

What’s Up for the rest of 2008?
I am looking forward to a productive 2008, but it may be a more behind the scenes year for me. I am planning on bringing out a new book 2008, probably by the end of the year. My convention schedule will be pared back a bit, but I will still be out there (as you can see above). This year I am only going to be at a few select events. So, catch me when you can! For more updates on my writing whereabouts, you can also check out the Sevenacide My Space at www.myspace.com/sevenacide or on Author’s Den at http://www.authorsden.com/robertshuster. For my other endeavors, including my acting, my radio show and my mindless (and somewhat inconsistent) postings on my blog, go to www.robertshuster.com. Take care and best wishes to one and all for a productive and prosperous 2008.

October 19, 2007

This Just In…

 I will be hosting a series of book signings with the all proceeds to be donated to Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida in observance of National Epilepsy Month in November. The book signings will be held as follows: 

Friday November 2nd

The Village Bookshop

1006 11th Ave West/The Village of the Arts

Bradenton, FL

6PM-9PM

http://thevillagebookshop.org

(941) 750-9141

Thursday November 8th

Fifth Avenue Coffee Company

599 Fifth Avenue South

Naples, FL

6PM-9PM

(239) 261-5757

Friday November 9th

The Bookshop

241 West Venice Avenue

Venice, FL

5:30PM-8PM

http://www.thebookshopvenice.com

941-488-1307

Saturday November 10th

The Four Gees Coffee Lounge

3615 Webber Street

Sarasota, FL

10AM-2PM

(941) 927-8500.

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida provides medical services and prescription drugs to epilepsy patients who have no insurance and are unable to afford treatment.  For more information about Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida, call (941) 953-5988 or you can write them at: 

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida

1900 Main Street

Suite 212

Sarasota, FL  34236

 If you live in the Southwest Florida area, I would appreciate your support for this worthwhile cause.

September 27, 2007

Wild and Crazy Summer…Return to Necronomicon and Screamfest…What’s Up With the UK Version of Sevenacide…Vampire Biker Babes: The Movie is Available…PARC Benefit Signing 

Wild and Crazy Summer

It’s been a roller coaster ride this year and this summer topped it.  I returned from a long weekend in Indiana to visit family and when I walked in, I found that my neighbor in the condo next door had a pipe leak and I got some of the spillage.  Long story short is that the second half of my summer has been spent in Home Improvement Hell.  For all of the gory details, go to the blog at www.robertshuster.com.  That’s REAL horror! 

Return to Necronomicon and Screamfest

October is shaping up to be a busy one.  I will be returning to two Florida conventions that I attended last year: Necronomicon and Screamfest.  Necronomicon will he held at the Hyatt Regency Tampa located at 211 North Tampa Street.  As always, I will be in the Dealer Room during the day and all over the place at night.  I will be leaving my table early on Sunday to go to a screening of a 48 minute version of Vampire Biker Babes in the Video Room.  It will start at around 3:15 and will be the final presentation for the weekend.  For more info about the con, go to http://stonehill.org/necro.htm . 

On October 19-21, I will be at Screamfest in Orlando, FL at Wyndham Resort at 8001 International Drive.  In addition to my books and tees, I will also have copies of Vampire Biker Babes DVD’s, along with some cast and crew from the movie.  Also in attendance will be some major names in horror such as Robert Englund (Freddy from Nightmare on Elm Street), Doug Bradley (Pinhead from Hellraiser), Gunnar Hansen (the ORIGINAL Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and many others.  For all the details about Screamfest, go to http://www.spookyempire.com .  

What’s Up With the UK Version of Sevenacide

The UK version of Sevenacide is done and I am waiting on the final proof.  There are also a few other glitches (such as pricing and promotion…part of the “Marketing P’s”) that need to be worked out.  As soon as it becomes available, I’ll let everyone know, but it looks like it will be available in time for Halloween. 

Vampire Biker Babes: The Movie is Available

Vampire Biker Babes, the movie with yours truly as a featured performer (along with a lot of…well, bikers and babes) is available now on DVD.  To order, go to www.vampirebikerbabes.com . 

PARC Benefit Signing

May 21, 2007

Return to the OASIS…Internet Radio Interview…The Coming UK Invasion…Vampire Biker Babes Update…And Another *#!?’ing Web Site… 

Return to the OASIS

I will be returning to OASIS (Orlando Area Science Fiction Society) May 25 - 27, 2007.  The convention will be held at International Plaza Resort and Spa (Formerly the Sheraton) located at 10100 International Drive in Orlando, Florida.  I will be in the Dealer’s Room selling my books (at a convention special discount!) and those cool Sevenacide t-shirts, as well as appearing on a couple of discussion panels throughout the weekend.  This is their twentieth anniversary, so there are going to be lots of extra stuff going on to celebrate.  For more information, visit the convention web site at http://oasfis.org/oasis .

Internet Radio Interview

On June 6^th, I will be interviewed live by Encounter Sarasota, an Internet radio show.  The interview will be part of their regular program and I am scheduled to be on the air at 8:35 PM EST/USA.  The interview will take place live at The Four Gees Coffee Lounge, 3615 Webber St, Sarasota, FL.  To listen on line, go to http://www.encountersarasota.com . 

The Coming UK Invasion

Sevenacide is getting ready to invade the land that invented rugby.  Preperations are being made to put out an edition of Sevenacide for the UK market.  Given a second edit and a new cover, but with the same great stories, Sevenacide is being prepared for its arrival in book stores (or is it shoppes?) this summer.  How about 7/707??? 

Vampire Biker Babes Update

The long awaited release of Vampire Biker Babes, with yours truly as a featured performer, is in the final stages before its release.  A rough cut has been screened for the investors and everything is looking good.  To keep up with the news and happenings of the movie while the main web site, www.vampirebikerbabes.com , is being updated, a My Space has been opened at www.myspace.com/vampirebikerbabes . 

And Another *#!?’ing Web Site

I now have one more web site that you can add to your favorites.  It’s http://sevenacide.ruggerspace.com on www.ruggerspace.com .  This is a my space styled site that’s geared towards rugby players.  I hope to catch with some old teammates and rugby players and fans.

December 1, 2006

Personal Appearances for 2007…Celebrating Seven Years of Sevenacide…  Other Plans for 2007…Wrap-up of 2006 and Giving Thanks…

Personal Appearances for 2007

The Thanksgiving turkey hasn’t cooled and the Christmas tree has been put up, but I’m already planning the Sevenacide appearance schedule.  As of the above date, the following appearances have been scheduled:

 January 26-28, 2007 – FX/The Florida eXtravganza, Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center

I’ll be in the Creator’s Alley along with a whole host of comic book artists and writers, along with dealers selling a vast array of collectables, gaming, etc.  Visit the link at http://www.fxshow.com for additional information

 March 3, 2007–STAPLE!, Austin, TX, at the Red Oak Ballroom, 2525 West Anderson Lane

This is a one-day event to promote independent creative media.  I’ll be there in the dealer room along with the creators of self-published comics, zines, art, and other literature.  This is my first show in the great state of Texas, and my first trip to Austin.  The link for this convention is at http://www.staple-austin.org

Celebrating Seven Years of Sevenacide

It’s hard to believe, but in 2007 it will have been seven years since I took the plunge into the world of writing, publishing Sevenacide and spawning three more books (with more to come!).  At this point, there are a number of ideas I’m mulling over for the celebration (since I didn’t do a whole heck of a lot to celebrate five years!).  Regardless, stop by this site frequently to keep up with any celebration plans.

Other Plans for 2007

So what are my writing plans for 2007?  right now I’m “in the lab”, working on a number of ideas that I plan to bring out in print in 2007 and beyond.  Regardless, it will stay true to the motto of, “dangerous literature for an unsuspecting world”.  As far as my radio program Retrograde is concerned, I am in the process of relaunching it sometime after the first of the year.  For more information, go to www.retrograde-radio.com.  For everything else, including my acting career and my blog, go to www.robertshuster.com to find out what 2007 holds in store for me.

Wrap-up of 2006 and Giving Thanks

2006 was a big year for me with the release of Phase II, the completion of the movie Vampire Biker Babes, and of course, the addition of more loyal fans.  With this in mind I would like to give thanks for all of the blessings that I have received this year and all of the blessings to come in 2007. 

October 22, 2006

Last Minute Addition to the Something Wicked Table

E.D Detetcheverrie, the artist for the cover I, Vampire and fellow author, will be joining me at Something Wicked This Way Con in Tampa at the Comfort Inn Conference Center, 820 East Busch Blvd. on November 3-5.  E.D.’s latest book, Lighthearted Darkness will be available for sale at the show.  For more information about Something Wicked (the site appears to be running at full tilt now) go to http://carnivaleofhorror.com .  E.D. will have artwork in the art show at Necronomicon in Tampa, at the Tampa Hyatt, the weekend of October 27-29.  E.D. will be there only to drop off artwork, but I will be in the Dealer Room all weekend.  For more information on this convention, go to http://stonehill.org/necro.htm .

You can also read about the ongoing adventures of E.D., Em and Chris on E.D.’s blog at http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewblog.asp?AuthorID=14837 (if you get lost, just look up E.D. Detetcheverrie at www.authorsden.com , they can help you from there, plus guide you to other E.D. related stuff as well). 

Vampire Biker Babe Update  

It looks like the film is going be released sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving (probably closer to Thanksgiving) of this year.  Until then, there are some behind the scenes clips at http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=vbbthemovie and click on any of the growing number of behind the scenes clips.  Wish I knew more, but the You Tube stuff will have to hold you over for now. 

The Infamous Beach Ball Short on You Tube 

Also on You Tube is my video short, The Beach Ball.  Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=utubuler .  This is short clocks in at just under three minutes and is full of silent film era slapstick.  No babes, just you’re truly battling man’s age old enemy, the beach ball. 

Phase II Review 

Nick Grabowsky, the author of such books as Pray, Serpent’s Prey and The Everborn, as well as the novelized version of Halloween IV, recently posted a review of Phase II (as well as Sevenacide) on his web site at http://www.downwarden.com.  Also, check out this guy’s work as well.  He’s done everything from horror to co-writing a cute little book about cats.  He’s even doing some film work as well, most recently directing and writing a horror film called Cutting Edges.  And you think I do a lot of stuff…this guy’s busier than I-4 at the Disney World Exit!

What else is up and going down

For those who are new to this site (or haven’t been here anytime in the last few years!), to find out the latest on what’s going on in my performing life and to read my blog, go to www.robertshuster.com, and for an update on my soon to be returning radio show, go to www.retrograde-radio.com.  As far as this site is concerned, I’ll keep the updates coming and I will be doing a cleanup soon (yeah, you’ve heard that before!) on the links page and elsewhere on the site.

September 15, 2006

 Last Minute Addition: Live Reading!!!...Midwest Tour 2006 and October rocks on in Florida!

Last Minute Addition: Live Reading!!!

I have just been added to lineup of an evening of live readings.  I will be doing a live reading of some of my works on Friday, September 22^nd at The Bookshop, 241 West Venice Avenue in Venice, FL at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.  There will be several other local poets/writers performing along with me as well.  The store’s website is www.thebookshopvenice.com and their phone number is (941) 488-1307.

Midwest Tour 2006

They said it couldn’t happen.  But, listen up kids; it’s going down.  I will be visiting Indiana, Illinois and Michigan September 25^th through October 8^th.  The itinerary is as follows:

September 30^th – The University of St. Francis Homecoming weekend.  I will be at the Alumni baseball game at 9:00 AM.  At 11:00, I will be at the Alumni soccer game.  And yes, I will be playing in both!  Later, I will head over to the football stadium and watch the “Fightin’ Cougars” take on Ohio Dominican.  After watching the “Cougs” whip these jobbers like a pack of wild dogs, I’ll finish the day at 4:00 the St. Francis vs. Huntington College (back in my day, this would be the marquee match up!) in men’s soccer.  I don’t have a signing scheduled on campus, but if you see me, say hi! For more information about the alumni weekend, go to http://www.sfc.edu .

October 2^nd – I will be in Chicago at the Twilight Tales gathering at the Red Lion Pub, in Chicago, at 2446 North Lincoln Avenue, and begin at 7:30pm.  The program is an open mike affair, but I will be there reading selections from Phase II, as well as a few other old favorites and a surprise or two if you’re good and eat all of your chicken wings.  I will have Phase II and the rest of my Sevenacide publications on sale, along with t-shirts.  For more information about Twilight Tales (a great group of people and a whole lot of fun to hang out with!), go to http://www.twilighttales.com.

October 1^st – Phase II will be available EVERYWHERE!!!  Preorder from your favorite bookstore or order NOW, directly from Sevenacide.

October 6^th-8^th – I will be in Romulus, Michigan, just outside of Detroit at ConClave 31.  The convention will be held at Crowne Plaza, Detroit Metro Airport at
8000 Merriman Road in Romulus and I will be in the Dealer Room peddling my wares.  This will be my first trip to the state of Michigan in support of my literary works and will be my final scheduled appearance outside of the state of Florida.  For more information about this convention, go to http://conclave.hamjudo.com/index.htm .

There may be other signings, personal appearances, etc. along the way, but they have not been confirmed as of yet.  Check back here or check my blog at www.robertshuster.com for updates.  If nothing else, keep yours open in the Midwest during this time.  You never know where I’ll turn up!

October rocks on in Florida!

When I return to Florida, I won’t be slacking for long.  I will be making the following appearances in Florida:

*October 13-15^th: ScreamFest at the Wyndham Resort, 8001 International Drive
in Orlando, FL.  You can catch me in the Dealer’s Room.  For more information, go to the web site at http://www.spookyempire.com .

October 19 – The Bookshop, 241 West Venice Avenue in Venice, FL from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.  This will be in conjunction with the Downtown Venice Third Thursday Stroll.  The store’s website is www.thebookshopvenice.com and their phone number is (941) 488-1307.

October 20 – The Village Bookshop, 1006 11^th Ave. W, Bradenton, FL in The Village of the Arts, from 7PM-9PM.  For more information, contact the store at (941) 750-9141

October 22 –Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armand’s Circle in Sarasota, FL from 1PM-4PM.  For more information, contact the store at (941) 388-2850.

*October 27-29 – I will be returning to Necronomicon at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Tampa, 211 North Tampa Street.  I will be in the Dealer’s Room and possible in some panels.  For more information, go to http://stonehill.org/necro.htm

*November 3-5 – I will be in the Dealer’s Room at Something Wicked This Way Con at the Comfort Inn Conference Center, 820 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL.  For more information, go to http://carnivaleofhorror.com .

* - This will be a joint promotion with the movie, Vampire Biker Babes.  For more information about the film, go to www.vampirebikerbabes.com .

So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be everywhere from Chicago to Sarasota.  As I said, keep yours eyes open…’cause you never know where I’ll turn up!

August 30, 2006

 To all customers:

Effective immediately, shipping charges have been adjusted as follows: 

Purchases up to $49.99 – Add $3.00

Purchases from $50.00 to $99.99 – Add $4.00

Purchases from $100.00 to $199.99 – Add $5.00 

Purchases from $200.00 and up – Add $6.00

 This applies to all shipping both foreign and domestic.  Thank you for your continued support of Sevenacide.

Sincerely,

Robert Shuster

July 20, 2006

Phase II is coming…HorrorFind Weekend and Worldcon…Midwest Road Trip…Vampire Biker Babes update

 Phase II is coming

After several delays, Phase II, my first new book in nearly three years, will be hitting the stores October 1st.  However, for those of you who can’t wait, the book will go on sale August 1^st on the web site and at select personal appearances.  Orders for Phase II will be taken now and will be shipped on or near August 1^st.

 HorrorFind Weekend and Worldcon

 My next scheduled personal appearance will be at Horrorfind Weekend in Baltimore on August 11-13.  I’ll be in the dealer’s room with copies of Phase II, updated information on the upcoming release of Vampire Biker Babe, and I will have author Angelina Robinson at my table selling her book, Lost Hunger.  To find out more about this up and coming author, as well as Lost Hunger, go to www.losthunger.com .  Also at Horrorfind Weekend, there will be a couple of people I had a chance to meet at the World Horror Convention, author Nicholas Grabowsky (http://www.downwarden.com ) and Horror all-around-horror-madman John Skipp (http://www.johnskipp.com).  For more information about Horrorfind Weekend (“the Spookiest Show on Earth”), go to www.horrorfindweekend.com .

Then, just as I get unpacked, I will be going to Anaheim, CA for L.A. con IV/World Science Fiction Convention (or as it is often called, WorldCon) on August 23-27, 2006 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  This is a big convention, with over 4,500 (check their web site http://www.laconiv.org if you don’t believe me!) pre-registered (so far!) from all over the U.S. and dozens of foreign countries. 

Midwest Road Trip 

Attention all of you Sevenacide fans in those “Sock and Mitten” states (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan): I am in the final planning stages of a major swing through the Midwest in late September/early October.  I will be making stops along the way promoting Phase II and Vampire Biker Babes, so stayed tuned to this site or go to my blog at www.robertshuster.com for the final itinerary.  

Vampire Biker Babes update 

Vampire Biker Babes is wrapping up principal photography over the next few weeks.  The last of my scenes will be finished within the week.  However, for my director Walt Jenkins, the hard work has just begun.  Now, he is faced with the daunting task of editing the hours of footage and working with the computer animation team to create the final product.  The find out more about the progress of the film, go to www.cyberstreme.com or www.vampirebikerbabes.com .  As of this time, the Halloween release date looks good, but check the above mentioned web sites for any last minute announcements.

May 20, 2006

Guest Co-signer…Back to Baltimore…Updates on Phase II and Vampire Biker Babes…Sevenacide’s newest charity

 Guest Co-signer

 E.D. Detetcheverrie, the artist of the cover of I, Vampire, will be with me at OASIS 19 in Orlando, FL on Saturday, May 27^th from 12 Noon until 6 PM. We will both be in the dealer room (though I am now a guest, so I may do a panel or two!) co-signing copies of I, Vampire.  This is a RARE opportunity to catch us BOTH in the same place, so stop by if you can.  Remember, E.D will only be there on Saturday.  E.D. will also have copies of her new book, Lighthearted Darkness, available as well.  For more information about OASIS 19, go to http://www.oasfis.org/oasis/index.html. To keep up with E.D.’s schedule, go to E.D.’s blog at www.authorsden.com.

 Back to Baltimore

 After an absence of nearly four years, I will be returning to Horrorfind Weekend in Baltimore on August 11-13.  I’ll be in the dealer’s room with copies of Phase II (for all of you zombie fans) and more information of the impending release of Vampire Biker Babes.  For more information about Horrorfind Weekend (“the Spookiest Show on Earth”), go to www.horrorfindweekend.com .

Updates on Phase II and Vampire Biker Babes 

Phase II is in the final editing phase and should be out by the end of June.  Filming is continuing on Vampire Biker Babes and shooting should wrap sometime in June as well.  To follow the film’s progress, go to www.cyberstreme.com or go to my blog at www.robertshuster.com .  

Sevenacide’s newest charity 

Sevenacide is now involved with a charity, Books for Soldiers.  This charity helps get books, DVD’s, CD’s, snacks and personal hygiene items to soldiers stationed overseas (including Iraq and Afghanistan).  Copies of The 13 Colonies have previously made their way to Iraq.  With the assistance of this charity, more copies of The 13 Colonies, as well as copies of Sevenacide and I, Vampire, will be available to our men and women in the military.  For more information about this charity, go to http://booksforsoldiers.com .

April 20, 2006

Personal Appearances for 2006 (So Far!!!), Phase II update, Vampire Biker Babes Update, Blogging and Finally…PAY PAL!!!

Personal Appearances for 2006 (So Far!!!)

My personal appearance schedule for this year is heavy on trips to the west coast with two trips to California.  This marks the first Sevenacide promotions in California ever!  In addition, I will be returning to OASIS in Orlando, as well Necronomicon in Tampa.  You will find my in the dealer’s room at each of the shows, as well as a member of a number of panels at these shows. The full list as of this date is as follows:

May 11-15, 2006: World Horror Convention, San Francisco, CA

Location: Holiday Inn/Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Web Site: http://www.whc2006.org

May 26-28, 2006: OASIS (Orlando Area Science Fiction Society), Orlando FL

Location: Sheraton World Resort, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL

Web Site: http://www.oasfis.org/oasis/index.html

August 23-27, 2006: L.A. con IV/World Science Fiction Convention, Anehiem, CA

Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA

Web Site: http://www.laconiv.org

October 27-29, 2006: Necronomicon, Tampa, FL

Location: Hyatt Regency, 211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL

Web Site: http://stonehill.org/necro.htm

In addition, several other conventions are also under consideration.  If you are interested in having me to appear at your convention, bookstore, etc., please contact me via this web site ASAP, as my schedule is starting to fill rapidly.

Phase II update

Phase II, my next book is on track to be released sometime in May.  The manuscript is in the process of being edited and the cover in is process.  This book will feature a fight to the finish between soldiers of an Empire bent on dominating the planet Earth and the always dangerous living dead, AKA… zombies!  The book will list $12.00 a copy and pre-orders are currently being taken.

Vampire Biker Babes Update

Vampire Biker Babes, a horror film in which I have a major role (Deputy Buddy Riggs) is now officially in production.  Shooting should be completed by early May and the completed film should be ready by Halloween of this year.  For details on the progress of this film, information on release date and availability, go to www.cyberstreme.com.  I will also be blogging from time to time during the process at my blog at www.robertshuster.com.

Blogging

As I mentioned above, check out my blog on my personal website, www.robertshuster.com .  In addition to my updates about Vampire Biker Babes, I also have reviews of movies I saw at the recently wrapped Sarasota Film Festival and other boring tidbits in my otherwise dreary life.  You have been warned…

Finally…PAY PAL!!!

After many years of dithering, I have brought this site into line with the rest of the Internet merchants in the 21^st Century.  I will now be accepting credit cards via the magic of Pay Pal.  This will allow me to fulfill the orders of all of you late night impulse buyers.

March 15, 2006

Happy (Belated!!!) New Year, World Horror Convention 2006, Phase II update…and lots of other good stuff!

Happy 2006 everyone!  If I waited much longer, it would be 2007, but better late than never.  There’s lots going on with Sevenacide and my writing.

First, I’m returning to the World Horror Convention May 11-15, 2006.  This year’s convention will be in San Francisco, CA.  It will be my first trip to the “Left Coast” and my first chance to meet and greet Sevenacide’s West Coast and Pacific Rim fans.  As usual, I’ll be in the Dealer’s Room all day and skulking about at the parties all night.  For more information about the convention, go to http://www.whc2006.org .

My second novel and fourth book (has it been THAT many!), Phase II, is still a work in progress.  What’s it about?  In a few words: ALIENS VS. ZOMBIES!!!  It will be done this year, but a release date is still up in the air.  However, your patience will be rewarded with one of the wildest and most entertaining book I’ve written so far.

Other good stuff is happening as well.  I have been selected by my former college, the University of St. Francis, to appear in their annual literary magazine, Apostrophe.  For more information, check the English Department web site at http://www.sf.edu/english .

The new Sevenacide t-shirts are here and they are black with white lettering, 100% cotton and are available for $15.00 plus $3.00 postage and handling.  They will also be available at all of my personal appearances. 

For other news about my acting, particularly my upcoming role in the movie Vampire Biker Babes, go to www.robertshuster.com and check out my blog, or check the movie production company site, www.cyberstreme.com .  Also, my radio program, Retrograde, is still going strong.  Go to www.retrograde-radio.com for updates on that aspect of my life. 

Keep checking back: there’s more good stuff to come…

Update June 3, 2005

 The year is almost half over, yet I feel like it’s been two.  Lots of things have happened so far and more are coming.

 I will be at the Printers’ Row Book Fair in Chicago on June 12^th from 4-6PM.  This through the courtesy of the nice people at Twilight Tales, with a special thanks to Eric Cherry, Tina Jens and Alisa McCune for all of their help in getting this put together.

 Beyond June 12^th, the only thing I have planned is some time off to WRITE!!!  After all, that’s what I’m here for.  Take care all, and have a great summer.

Update, May 11, 2005 

Still, another convention…and RobertShuster.com news 

Things have been hectic and I’ve been doing a lot of traveling, so what do I do…another convention.  I will be at Oasis 18 (http://www.oasfis.org/oasis_18.html ), May 27 - 29 in Orlando, FL.  I’ll be in the Dealer’s Room most of the weekend, so stop by and say hello.  At this point, I don’t have any other conventions scheduled, but keep checking back because thing do change and happen quickly sometimes for me. 

As far as RobertShuster.com is concerned, as the old saying goes, “If it is to be, it’s up to me…”.  I am still in the process of writing text, etc. for the site; however with my current schedule it’s been difficult.  Bear with me and give me another 30-60 days (you can wait that long!).  In addition to linking to this site and www.retrograde-radio.com (my weekly radio show, Retrograde), the site will feature a detailed resume of my performance background.  Until then, you can contact me through either of the above mentioned sites about my performing background, in addition to my other activities.  Who knows, maybe I’ll even have a blog as well!

Update March 30, 2005

Another Convention in May, the Hall of Fame in April and coming soon…Robert Shuster.com and Phase II.

 Well, it looks like my travel schedule for 2005 is filling up fast.  In May, I will be making my first trip to Mobicon in Mobile, AL May 13-15.  This is also my first trip back to the MS/AL/FL Panhandle Gulf Coast in nearly three years.  For more info about the con go to http://www.mobicon.org. There are other conventions in the works, but they will be announced as they are confirmed. 

Meanwhile, on April 23^rd 2005, I will be in Ft. Wayne, IN to be inducted into the University of St. Francis Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the school’s 1977 MCC Championship soccer team.  For more info on this, you can contact Juanita McMeeking at 260-434-7500, or go to http://www.sf.edu/athletics. 

I have also succumbed to the ultimate vanity…my own personal web site.  If you want to know more about my other activities such as acting and radio work, you can go to www.robertshuster.com .  The site should be up and running by mid-April (depending how quickly I can assemble the content!).

Finally, for those of you wondering when the next book is coming, all I can say is that I am working on it.  It’s a novel entitled Phase II, and my goal is to have it finished by the end of the year (as early as Halloween 2005???).  I am currently in negotiations with a cover artist.  Stay tuned to this web site for progress on this project,

Update February 22, 2005 

Okay, okay…so it’s been almost a year!  But, it’s worth the wait… 

First, this is the 5^th Anniversary of Sevenacide.  To celebrate, I’m planning some big things, so stay tuned to the web page for more information, as it becomes available.

 Next, on the personal appearance front, there is one major announcement: I will be in New York City April for the World Horror Convention.  For more info, check out their web site at http://www.whc2005.org .  I will be in the Dealer’s Room for my 3^rd World Horror Convention and my first trip to New York with my books.

 Also, I’m working on some new book(s), stories, projects, etc.  I can’t talk about them (yet!), but you can be assured that I will continue to try to shake up literary world in my own demented way. 

Finally, the Sevenacide web site is being improved with some new features, more links, and better features.  As I said before, stay tuned to the web page for more details as they become available.

Update February 27, 2004

Lot of great stuff is going to be happening with Sevenacide and the growing number of titles. A full round of personal appearances are schedule for the month of March. They include:

Saturday, March 6th: I will return to the Suncoast Writers Guild in Englewood, FL at 10:00 AM at the Englewood Art Center, 350 South McCall Road.

Friday, March 19th: I will be signing books at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL from 1:00 PM to 4:00 P.M. For more information, contact the store at (941) 388-2850.

Friday, March 26th: I will be signing books at Barnes and Noble, 4010 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL from 1:00 PM to 4:00 P.M. For more information, contact the store at (941) 923-9907.

In addition, I will be at DreamCon, in Jacksonville, FL, June 11-13. For more information about this convention, please visit their web site at: http://www.dreamcon.net/ for more details.

Keep coming back for more details on other appearances and projects Iím going to be involved in.

Update-January 2004
As Professor Farnsworth says on Futurama, “Good news everyone!”

After numerous delays, rewrites and long walks through the Valley of Self-Doubt, I, Vampire is scheduled for release in time for Halloween, 2003. I am also going to be at the following gatherings:

October 18th, 2003 – Horrorfest at Borders Books, Winter Park, FL
There will also be a number of horror writers in attendance


October 24-26th, 2003 – Necromomicon, Holiday Inn-Crowne Plaza, Tampa, FL
I’m not sure in what capacity I will be there in, anything from vendor to spectator, but I will be there!
www.stonehill.org/necro.htm

November 8-9, 2003 – Screamfest 2003, Holiday Inn, Plantation, Florida
I am on the guest list and will be in the dealer’s room! Stop by and say hello.
http://www.screamfest2003.com/

The price for the book the will be $10.00 and I am now accepting orders for I, Vampire.
Just use the order form in the website. The book will be shipped as soon as it is in print.


Update-January 2003

First, due to circumstances beyond my control, the release of I, Vampire has been put on hold indefinitely. Check back to this site frequently, and I will keep everybody posted on the release date.

Second, I had a wonderful time at Horrorfind.com Weekend in Baltimore. I got a chance to connect with more people in the Horror/Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre, as well as with some old friends from the Washington, D.C. area.

Finally, I will be in Ft. Wayne, Indiana for Homecoming weekend at my alma mater, The University of St. Francis (formally St. Francis College) on the weekend of October 11-13. In addition, I will be doing a book signing at The Million Story Book Company, located at 6360 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN on Friday, October 11th from 5-7pm. I will also be signing books on the St. Francis campus on Saturday, October 12th from 7-9pm at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center.

In Florida, my next book signing scheduled will be on October 26th at the Pumpkin Run Car & Truck Show in Venice, FL from 8AM – 4PM. The address for the event is 881 Venetia Bay Blvd., at the North Intersection of Business & By-pass US 41 at the Hampton Inn.

Mid-Year Report???
I know the year is more than half over…BUT I’VE BEEN BUSY, ALRIGHT!

First, The 13 Colonies is off to a blazing start. I will be promoting it at Horrorfind Weekend http://www.horrorfindweekend.com/ in Baltimore, MD August 23-25 sponsored by Horrorfind.com http://www.horrorfind.com/. I am also scheduled to appear at my alma mater, University of St. Francis http://www.sf.edu/alumni/events.shtml October 11-13.

Second, I am now the host of my own radio show called Retrograde every Monday at 9:00 PM (EST), on WTMY (1280 AM) in Sarasota, FL. I play punk/new wave/alternative from the 70’s, 80’s and early 90's. Stop by the website for details as the show develops.

However, along with the good, I must also bring you the bad. I, Vampire, my first novel, is still a work in progress. Release of the book has postponed indefinitely. Should this change, I will update my website accordingly.

I’d like to thank everyone for their support all along the way. Remember, the best is yet to be!

What’s New for 2002
The year is off to a blinding start, with lots of changes. First, Sevenacide is no longer just a bunch of dead rugby players! It has evolved into the exclusive publishing entity for my works. Two books are already in process, The 13 Colonies and I, Vampire. There is also a collection of my literary works, Mind’s Eye Vision, due for release before the year is out.

My personal appearance schedule will not be as extensive as in past years, however I am currently committed to the following schedule:
Coast Con XXV – Biloxi, MS/March 15-17 http://www.coastcon.org/
World Horror Convention 2002 – Chicago, IL/April 11-14 http://www.whc2002.org/
As always, check back here for more updates as they happen!

Road Report
I will be doing a book signing at the National All-Star Championship Tournament in Tampa, FL, December 7th-9th.

Fantasm 01
In rugby, we have old saying: "What goes on on tour, stays on tour." Nuff Said!!!

Seattle/Anglicon and World Horror Con
A whirlwind trip to the Great Northwest! My first stop was Anglicon at the SeaTac Raddisson. Though this was a small Con, sales were brisk and I had a great time. Special thanks to Conrad and Jane of Lady Janes Books, Heather Alexander and her merry band of gypsies, Margie and everyone on the Anglicon staff.
The next stop was Seattle itself for a little sightseeing, as well a visit to a bookstore or two. Then, it was off to the World Horror Convention at the SeaTac Marriot. This was a flurry of publishers, booksellers and lovers of horror. Though space doesnít permit me to go in detail, I would like to thank the staff at the World Horror Con and best wishes to all of the writers and publishers I met. I look forward to seeing everybody again soon!

A review from Baryon Magazine, June 2001
http://www.baryon-online.com/baryon82/sevenacide.html

CoastCon XXIV: Two words - THANK YOU! A great time with some wonderful
people. I did a reading, sold some books, and was treated like royalty.
Best of all, only minimal losses were suffered at the gaming tables. Shouts
to Coffee Shop of Horrors (a damn good cup of coffee), Steve, Tricia and the
rest of the CoastCon staff, the merry men from CUDZU (thanks for the
libations!), Dawn Marie (great party games!), the folks of Fantasm (see ya
in April!), Larry Bagby & Danny Strong (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer), alien
impersonator Bill Blair, Antarctica vs. the World & C.O.G, Suzy at Chessex,
Mike and all the other drivers at Transwest/Elite (thanks for the limo!), PJ
(thanks for table decoration) and everyone who gave me support at CoastCon.
Finally, I would like to thank the Beau Rivage for a pleasant stay (things go
better with electricity!)

April 12-15, 2001: Fantasm '01, Atlanta, GA
Crowne Plaza/ I-285 &Powers Ferry Road
6345 Powers Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 955-1700
http://fantasm.i-hwy.net/2001.php3

Happy 2001 - The Odyssey Continues
Greetings! I hop everybody had a great 2000. This has been a busy year for me both with Sevenacide, as well as with other projects. Much like a Flea Market pro wrestler, I'm planning more appearances on behalf of Sevenacide. I'm also preparing another literary release for later this year, so stop by the website often and stay tuned!

A Sevenacide Review
Click here to read what was said..

The Washington Irish Congratulate each other after a hard fought match.	The Washington Irish take a break between matches	The view from the author's table.
Seven-a-side plus three is Ten-a-side. Look, it's almost a real scrum!	Sarasota Red Tide celebrates its victory in the Sarasota 10's	My friend Carol, who was a great helper at the Shamrock 7's - Thanks!!!

WHAT WAS NEW IN 2000...

Cape Fear 7's - July 1-2, 2000
My first book signing; what an adventure! It was a 1400-mile round trip pilgrimage to one of the United States top seven-a-side tournaments. Many thanks to the Cape Fear Rugby Club; who provided the hospitality and the atmosphere to get me off to a rousing start. But, the most important thing learned from this trip was not to be shy. Or, as The Chief would say, "It's easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission".

Shamrock 7's - July 15, 2000
Another seven-a-side (Do I detect a theme??) tournament, this time in Washington, D.C. Well, not exactly in Washington, it was out in Manasas, Virginia, but hey, it's close. Anyway, I had a chance to hang out with some of my former teammates with the Washington Irish, watch some more rugby, and promote Sevenacide. Much thanks to the Washington Irish, El Presidente Antonio, the guys from Western Suburbs RFC, and especially to my bud Carol for providing valuable assistance and much appreciated karma.

Upcoming Book Signings
8/26/00 - Sarasota Polo Grounds, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, Florida at the Sarasota 10's Tournament from 10 am - 4 pm.

9/24/00 - Churchill's, 1816 South Osprey, Sarasota, FL from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. There will also be current and past members of the Sarasota Red Tide Rugby Club on hand, as well as rugby videos. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
More dates will be announced as they are scheduled. Keep checking here for future updates. See you at the matches!

10/22/00 - Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida (off St. Armands Circle) from 1 pm - 3 pm.

11/10/00 - 11/12/00 - Tropicon XIX, The Clarion Hotel, 4000 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida (in the dealers room)

Me and my new friends at Hooters in Wilmington, NC Click image to enlarge.	Finals of the Fear 7's at Flytrap Downs Click image to enlarge.	A little side trip South of the Border Click image to enlarge.