You’re invited: TouchPoint Press to participate in SMOL Virtual Book Fair, March 3-7, 2021

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Book fairs have always been a time for readers, authors, and publishers to connect as a united community with a shared love of the written word whether digital or print (aaah, the feel and smell of a new book, right?). … Continue reading

Exciting news: Read an excerpt and download a free short story from Blood Trilogy author Chris DeFazio

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In anticipation of Chris DeFazio’s book signing at Boutique du Vampyre in New Orleans (Saturday, March 19 from 2-6 pm), we are sharing Chris’s new short story, The Last Time We Saw Paris. Read an excerpt below and download the full version free … Continue reading

Award-Winning Author Timothy Best (Substitute Angel) at Horizon Books’ Traverse City and Petoskey locations November 22

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Timothy Best will be on-site at Horizon Books for a signing of his 2013 Marcom award-winning Substitute Angel and will have a cover preview of the prequel/sequel The Intended Ones, also a Marcom award winner, which releases December 1. Substitute … Continue reading

Author Event: Chris DeFazio at B&N May 8

Chris DeFazio B&N Event May 8, 2014Chris DeFazio will be at Barnes & Noble in Framingham, MA, Thursday, May 8 from 7-9pm signing copies of A History in Blood (Blood Trilogy Book 1).

Description:
A History in Blood depicts a world where vampire culture and politics reside peacefully beside the world above ground, a world where vampires don’t adhere to the erroneous traditional lore. Stakes to the heart cannot kill them—only fire or decapitation. Although popular opinion suggests that garlic and sunlight are fatal to them, in truth, these are more like allergies that affect them to varying degrees. Against this backdrop, and with a healthy dose of humor, the story follows Titus Acilius (aka Julian Brownell, aka Christian Beauparlant, aka Texas Jack, aka any number of alternate identities) on his journey to protect the people he loves from harm even as he searches for the answers to his ancient-life crisis.

Reviews:

Think paranormal literature and excellent storytelling doesn’t exist? Well, it does now! –Natasza Waters, InD’tale magazine

“…one hell of a vampire novel!” –Word Edge

“spot-on historical elements and includes aspects of life to which any reader can relate.” –Colbie Myles, freelancer and author

“…kept the story moving at a good pace…great example of how to avoid clogging up your story with unnecessary details.” –Greenleaf Literary

“From Roman times to resent history- we follow the main character from depression to acceptance. A off beat vampire self help book that solves so many mysteries through time in such a way that I laughed out loud. Wonderfully creative.” –Amazon reader review

Highlights from Book Signing: Sister authors, Shyla Lukens and KJ Welborn

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March 14, 2014: Authors (and sisters), Shyla Lukens (Just Paying the Rent) and KJ Welborn (Christian Taylor’s Bloodline) had a blast at the River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque, IA. The Telegraph Herald announced the event on March 9. (KJ, left; … Continue reading

Highlights from Chris DeFazio’s book release party

Chris Defazio, author of the 2014 RONE Award nominated A History in Blood, knows a thing or two about parties—and research!

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Prior to the official party, Chris endured some serious research sessions in St. Martin, prepping for his third book.

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After recovering from his laborious research sessions, it was time to prep for the book release party. The party started at the New Garden restaurant (aka China Star in the book).

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Immediately following the signing and good food, several friends accompanied the Defazio’s back to their home for the after-party. We love the banner, and we love Chris’s wife, Sheri Edsall, for all her hard work putting this awesome event together!

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Meet Chris (rear) and the Squid (introduced in A History in Blood).

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The Captain (left, introduced in the third book), The Squid (center), and Chris DeFazio (right).

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Family bonds! In the first picture are Chris with his oldest daughter and son; second picture is of Chris’s two daughters.

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“A vampire rising!” Just kidding. No humans were harmed in the making of this party—or the books, for that matter.

To see more photos of the party and to connect with Chris DeFazio, like him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.