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Harrison Ford and the Temple of Photoshop

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And now, for a change, some news NOT related to Zeus Is Dead!

As you’ve probably heard by now, Harrison Ford injured his ankle on the set of Star Wars VII. Apparently a Millennium Falcon door took a swing at him. (My guess is the ship is still sore at him for passing her off to Lando and nearly getting her killed.) Fortunately, indications are that he’s in good spirits and recovering well.

Therefore, why not have a little Photoshop-related fun as a get-well exercise? (Or, alternately, to have some good-natured fun at his expense?) I spotted this image online (someone had Photoshopped a different message) and decided to run with it.

So, without further ado…

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Wanted: Zeus Is Dead Launch Team Members!

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Zeus Is Dead cover

Help me get the word out and get to read the book before anyone else (except for, ya know, my publisher, and the editor, and my parents, sister, a few trusted friends)!

NOTE: The Launch Team is now full and closed. Thanks to everyone who responded!
You can still read Chapter One online, and get access to Chapter Two by subscribing to the mailing list!

As I’m sure many of you already know (and, really, how is it you could be on my blog and NOT know?), my upcoming novel — a comedic contemporary fantasy titled Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure — will be released on July 21st. I am looking for people who are interested in being a part of an exclusive social marketing team dedicated to providing feedback and helping spread the word about Zeus Is Dead.  Your feedback is invaluable and I’m hoping you’re interested in joining the team.

“A hilarious mythological tale of god-like proportions. Munz has crafted a tale of bizarro comic fantasy that sits comfortably among the ilk of Gaiman and Pratchett.” —Andrew Buckley, author of Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish

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Early Praise for Zeus Is Dead!

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Warning: This post may contain bragging and/or excitement and/or near-insufferable pride.

The advance reviews are in! Have a look at what these published authors have to say about Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure!

“Zeus Is Dead is full of laugh-out-loud moments, lashings of sly wit, moan-worthy puns, and a complex, fast-paced storyline. There aren’t very many humorous fantasy murder mysteries out there, especially not as intricately constructed as this one. Michael G. Munz takes a ’What if,’ and runs with it like a toddler with Mom’s smart phone. He evokes a pantheon of characters including, well, the actual Pantheon, plus modern characters who will ring the bell of familiarity without being trite or clichéd. Munz knows his craft as well as his Greek mythology, pop culture, and dysfunctional family dynamics. The guffaw-worthy throwaway bits (stay tuned for the battle sundae) will remind you of Douglas Adams. A very enjoyable read.”

—Jody Lynn Nye, author of View from the Imperium and co-author of the Myth Adventures of Aahz and Skeeve

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