The Zombie Is A Knockin'

Okay, people!  It's put up or shut up time.  All of you who say "Ooh, E. Van Lowe, we love you so much,"  I have a new series starting and it's success depends on you.  I think this new one is every bit as good as my best selling novels Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel.  If you'd like to check out a sample there's one available at The Bookish Brunette, who was also gracious enough to host my book cover reveal.  Thanks, Ashley.


Peace.

Meet Davah Avena

Last Monday I went to the offices of JKE/ATA, the company that optioned my novels  Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel to turn them into a TV series.  My visit was to meet one of the prospective writers chosen to write the Boyfriend From Hell TV pilot.  Meetings like this can be tough on the writer.  There were five of us there to hear her tell us how she envisioned the show.  That can be nerve wracking for anyone.

Our writer, however, was really vivacious and full of smiles.  I liked her immediately.  We went to a conference room, all of us on one side of the long table across from the poor writer.  She was unfazed and proceeded to tell us how she would present the series, and also gave us a primer on the different ways to pitch it to different networks.  She knew her stuff.

By the end of the meeting we were all in love with her.  We knew we'd found our writer.   And so, without further ado,  I am happy to introduce you to the writer of the Boyfriend From Hell TV pilot, Davah Avena.

This photo was taken last Friday when me, Davah and JKE/ATA manager-creative development, Heidi Mueller, met in JKE's beautiful break room to further discuss the show. Davah was a writer and story editor on NBC's Medium for two seasons.  I loved that show.   I also loved Davah's pilot Armed & Psychic, about two sisters, one cop, one psychic.  The script had a sense of humor that reminded me of my own.  And look at that smile.  You guys are falling in love with her already, just like I did, aren't you?

The journey to getting on TV is a tricky one, and I'd like to take you along with me.  To get on TV, the first thing you must do is find a writer who is on THE LIST.  Networks have secret lists that aren't all the same. It's like an exclusive night club.  If you're not on the list, they won't take your pitch.  We know that Davah is on the CW, ABC Family and NBC lists, and these are key places we'd like to take the show.  So we're in good shape there.

That's Heidi above.  Her passion about seeing my books become a TV show is one of the reasons I'm with JKE.  She's a great development exec with an excellent feel for what a youthful audience wants to see on TV.  She's convinced my books will make a terrific TV show.  I hope she's right.  Thanks for your support, Heidi.

The three of us met and discussed what would be different about the series from the books.  I liked the new stuff, and if the show gets on, you'll be in for some neat surprises.  One thing I'm sure everyone will like is Davah's desire to give both Guy and Matt a larger role.  I can't tell you how many people have written me saying they needed to see more Guy.  Now you will.

Me and Davah.  I know, I am wearing the hell  out of that hat.  What can I say, I like it.

The three of us had a great meeting of the minds on Friday, combining elements from the books with some new stuff.  By the way, Davah loved Ibwa from Earth Angel, so expect to see more of the little red demon as well. 

Next step is for Davah to work up the pitch.  She says it will take a week.  In the mean time, Sheree (my manager and producing partner) and Steve (president JKE/ATA) will be setting our first pitch meeting.  I'll keep you posted. 

I hope you enjoy my peeling back the curtain of the inner workings of Hollywood.  I know most people outside of the community have no idea how a show gets on TV. So come with me on this journey, and hopefully next spring, we'll have something to celebrate.  I also hope to do an interview with Davah down the road so you can get to know her better. 

If you enjoy stories that take place behind the scenes in Hollywood, you will love my up-coming novel The Zombie Always Knocks Twice.  It's the first book in my Hollyweird series.  The book is due out on August 30th.  That's all  for now.  Man, I am having one exciting August.

Peace.

My Final Boyfriend From Hell Giveaway

When I was a boy growing up in New York City, there were these electronics stores on 42nd Street that were going out of business.  They had big signs saying things like PRICES SLASHED and EVERYTHING MUST GO!  Thing is, these stores were going out of business for 10 years, until the city demanded they stop announcing that they were going out of business.

That's not the case with Boyfriend From Hell.  This is the end of my Amazon KDP trial period.  If you read my post about my KDP experiment, Put Up Or Shut Up!, you will know that I was doing this experiment for the summer, and at the end of the month summer will be over.

Friday and Saturday I will be giving Boyfriend From Hell away for FREE for the last time.  If you've heard anything about this Best Selling, highly regarded paranormal novel, you know that this giveaway is a real deal.  Lots of people give books away on KDP, but not too many give away novels that have reached #7 on the Amazon's children's ebook list.  Not the free list... the PAID list. 

I'm telling you now, I am not crying wolf like those stores on 42nd Street.  You won't see me back here next month singing the same song. Friday and Saturday, August 10th and 11th, is the very last Boyfriend From Hell KDP giveaway.  On Sunday it goes back to its regular price where it will remain.  My publisher has even suggested raising the price when the TV show comes out.  That's right, if you don't already know, Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel have been optioned for a network TV series.  We just chose the writer.  I'll blog about that next week.  Today I am here to say get the book now.  If you have friends who've mentioned it but don't have it yet, tell them about this last chance opportunity to get an awesome novel for FREE.

Peace.

Twitter Party Yo!

Hey everyone, I’m having a Twitter Party.  It’s the perfect time for me to celebrate.  Boyfriend From Hell dipped its toe into the Kindle top sellers last Friday, peaking at #533 in overall sales, and was in the top 100 sellers in three categories.  That’s an amazing accomplishment for me... So it’s time to party.

If you’ve ever had a question you’d like to ask me about writing, about my career in TV, about the Falling Angels Saga , or if you’ve ever wanted to sit and chat with your old pal E, please join me on Friday January 13^th at 7pm EST (that’s 4pm in the west) for a tweet up.  It’s on Friday evening so pour yourself a glass of wine or a shot of tequila (my favorite libations) stop by and let’s have some fun.  I will definitely be sipping on something, so when my writing becomes more and more like gobbledygook you’ll know why  ;-) The party will last about an hour, if you guys can hang with me that long.

This is my first Twitter party ever, so please help me make it a success.  Here’s how it will work and what you need to know to participate.  The party is being hosted by my pal, @RoxanneRhoads  at Bewitching Book Tours.  My Twitter handle is @evanlowe.  Here’s the easiest way to follow along:  Log onto your Twitter account some time before the 13th, then type #evanlowe into the search column at the top of the page.  When my results come up you will see a button just above my handle that says “save this search.” Click that button and #evanlowe will be saved in your searches.  When the party begins on Friday the 13^th, click on the saved #evanlowe search and you will be able to follow along. When you want to say something to me, add #evanlowe (or @evanlowe) to your tweet, and I will see it and reply.  It’s that simple… or that hard.  If this isn’t clear enough, leave a message in the comments and I will walk you through it.  If you plan to attend I’d also like to know, so please leave a comment.  I need to know how much wine and tequila to buy. Don’t want to run out  ;-)

Help me celebrate my recent success. Stop by and chat Friday January 13^th at 7pm EST (4pm PST). 

PEACE.

Happy Thanksgiving & Cyber Monday Giveaway

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  I am thankful for my family, friends, and all the wonderful frans I email and tweet with nearly every day.  You guys are sooo awesome!  I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Tomorrow is Black Friday the beginning of the holiday shopping season--a day where millions of you (not me, nuh-uh!) will venture out to stores and malls looking for super bargains.  Well, it just so happens I know of a super bargain, and it's free.  That's right FREE.  The only catch is you'll have to wait until Cyber Monday (November 28th) to get in on it.  Without further ado (what the hell does "ado" mean?) I bring you....

Bewitching Book Tours is hosting the Boyfriend From Hell/Earth Angel Cyber Monday Giveaway Blitz.  This awesome swag bag features lots of goodies, like the Bath and Body Works Candy Apple Gift Set.

In a addition to the gift set there's a fuzzy black winter hat, perfect for keeping your head stylish and warm throughout the winter; there's also fuzzy black and purple striped winter gloves.  There's too much great swag to mention.  Roxanne over at Bewitching Books Tours put together an incredible giveaway.  Topping off this great giveaway will be autographed copies of both Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel.

To find out how you can qualify for the Cyber Monday Giveaway Blitz just click on the link. If you miss out on the giveaway there will be more chances to win both books in the Falling Angels Saga when I start my new blog tour.  I will post it here some time next week.  In the mean time, enjoy your turkey, don't eat too much pumpkin pie, remember to give thanks, and have a happy and safe day.  I love you all. Peace.

New Boyfriend From Hell Cover