The Undead World Tour

Coming to a bookstore near you soon!

Hey Everyone!

Start the countdown! It’s officially one week till release day.

Incidentally, there is a Times Square ball drop scene in this book.

My release party is at Tropes and Trifles on October 30th! The tickets cover the cost of a book. Tasha Coryell, author of Matchmaking for Psychopaths, will be there. I love her and her book. I would love to seem like a big deal and sell out the event so go get a ticket. It’s a costume party. I don’t know about any of you, but my kids, who double as event staff are ready. Silas is going as the mothman. Jr is some kind of Purple Rain vampire character. Daphne has a ruffled shirt. As usual, they’ll be making cupcakes with some kind of topper. Last time, the boys made cardboard knives. As for me, I’ll be walking the fine line between respectability and Halloween tramp.

Where am I going next, you ask… Oh, nowhere. Nowhere Bookshop that is. (I couldn’t help myself.) It’s in San Antonio because this is a world tour. Nowhere Bookshop has the best selection of books, a wine bar, sandwiches, a super fun staff, a gift selection that will leave you penniless. Last time I was there I bought a bag of funny socks and a pencil case and left it in an alley next to the store BEFORE the margarita. Who knows who’s wearing those “Trophy Husband” socks I bought for Terrell, probably an unhoused woman or a teenage skateboarder. Anyway, that’s how fun this store is. I can’t wait to be in convo with Carly at Nowhere.

Carly’s daughter, Camille, said the design on this flyer was too busy, but I spent too much time figuring out how to put the moon behind Carly’s head not to use it. I do see her point though. Speaking of daughters, mine also had a comments. she hates my headshot. I’m proud of it because I managed to look good without a filter. In real life, I look more like Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski.

The Dude. You’ll have to read the caption under the Nowhere Bookshop flyer for this to make sense. Terrell hasn’t weighed in on this. He’d probably disagree.

For a while, I also felt like I looked just like Yevgeny Plushenko, the male figure skater. I watched the 2000 and whatever olympics where he took second and threw a little fit from a hospital room because my daughter was admitted for a week with RSV. I really identified with his greasy blonde hair and negative feelings. Some days I still do.

But anyway, next, I’ll be at the Twin Cities Festival of Books. I’m getting kind of tired writing this, so I’m not going to make a flyer right now. Maybe later. I’ll be on some sort of stage at 11:30 am on November 8th at the Union Depot, which is a really beautiful space. There will be a lot of books and authors. If you’re a book lover, you should come! There will probably be food trucks. Take the light rail if you can because it’s the depot!

On November 14th, I’ll be back at Tropes and Trifles moderating a convo with Mary Janice Davidson, whose book The Reluctant Reaper is coming out. Incidentally, she also wrote a book titled Undead and Unwed. I’ve never met Mary Janice or discussed the fact that I totally stole her title, not that titles are proprietary, but still she might have thoughts. My Undead and Unwed used to be called A Vampire’s Guide to Vermont but the publisher didn’t think that screamed bestseller. Come see Mary Janice and I hawk two different books, both called Undead and Unwed.

Finally, I’ll be in Duluth. I love Duluth. I love this bookstore. I used to have all my birthdays at the ChiChi’s in Fitgers, where the bookstore is located. The last time I signed books here, I just like 3 books in 2 hours. I harassed a gay couple who had zero interest in my book but said one of their sisters might like it. Then, there were some older ladies who I practically forced to buy a copy of Errands and Espionage for their book club. Finally, there was a man who I believe was hitting on me. I hope to do better this time.

That’s it. I’m tired so you probably are too. I hope you all have a great Tuesday. Preorder Undead if you haven’t. It’ll help me stay in business. Your girl is out here trying to get more book deals. Make me look good for the publisher.

If you need some encouragement, here are good things people have said about the book so far:

“Tschida’s paranormal romantic comedy twists holiday tropes to create a unique small-town love story.”—Heather Miller Cover, Library Journal

“Fans of cheesy holiday movies, True Blood, and small-town romances will definitely be intrigued by this mash-up of genres.”—Lindsey Allen, Booklist

“Blackmail, small-town minds, and mean girls meet found family, true love, and Hallmark happiness in this campy, little-bit-steamy, and entertaining tale.”—First Clue

“Tiffenie’s quirky inner narration is so strong. The novel has all the makings of the Hallmark holiday love story Tiffenie longs for.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Full of hilarity, hijinks, and so much heart, Undead and Unwed is the found-family vampire Hallmark movie I didn’t know I needed.”—Jenna Levine, USA Today best-selling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire

“Undead and Unwed is the Hallmark vampire movie I never knew I needed, full of laugh-out-loud dialogue, unforgettable characters, and poignant moments. I was rooting for Tiffenie to figure out her life—her undeath?—the entire wild ride.”—Amanda Elliot, USA Today best-selling author of Love You a Latke

“Don’t miss Tschida’s quirky Christmas novel that’s full of heart and bites in the best way. If you love Hallmark movies and vampires, this adorable book is for you!”—Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune

“Interview with the Vampire meets a Hallmark movie? Sign me up! Undead and Unwed is uniquely and darkly delicious, with laugh-out-loud humor and characters so perfectly flawed you can’t help but root for them. Sam Tschida’s voice shines through in every word. You’ll be completely drawn in to this small town with its charming festivals, delightful locals, and cozy, holiday-fueled blood lust. Prepare to be delighted!”—Denise Williams, author of Just Our Luck

“A bloody good time! Sam Tschida’s writing is a master class in voice and wit. Undead and Unwed is a hilarious, biting, and wildly entertaining novel about finding yourself at literally any age!”—Ellie Palmer, author of Anywhere with You

That’s it. See some of you on the world tour, I hope!
Sam