A to Z Challenge – B – Cult Classics Better Off Dead, Boston, Brave New World, and More! Plus Amazing Write Club News.

A to Z Challenge– Cult Classics – B

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Movies-

Better Off Dead
A funny take on 80’s teen romances with hundreds of quotable lines – I want my two dollars! This 1985 film became an instant classic on video.

Big Trouble in Little China
Carpenter at his most fun with almost every genre thrown in the blender. This 1986 film was not a hit upon its release, but has since gained ground and earned solid reviews.

Music album –

Boston – Boston
A debut album that still sounds fresh today, it sold twenty-five million copies and gave the world the iconic More Than a Feeling.

Science Fiction Book-

Brave New World – by Aldous Huxley
One of the top novels of the 20th century, Huxley put a dark, dystopian spin on the future. It was also banned many times over the years.

Bloggers –

Bryan and Brandon at A Beer for the Shower
Do you have a tough skin? Not easily offended? Want the truth? Brandon and Bryan will give it to you! They tackle the degenerates we loath while poking fun at everyone. Brimming with snark, Brandon and Bryan are the authors of many books.

Helena at Becoming Layla
Want to journey with an author as she delves deep into a character? Want to become Layla? Helena’s cover many aspects of her adventures. Enjoy the ride!

Beth Ellyn Summer
Want to see the fun side of writing? Want visuals and lists and a positive attitude? Beth’s sweet nature will charm the socks off you!

Dragon of the Stars Term –

Balkan –
The Balkan is a small war ship that was popular for years before being discontinued. Aden is placed at the helm of a refitted ship and charged with finding the Dragon. The craft gets its name from the Balkan whip snake.

Dragon of the Stars comes out April 7, 2015
Check out the site What Are the Kargrandes? for clues as to how they tie into the story.

And just a few days left to join the Thunderclap campagin for the book!

To prepare for the launch of Dragon of the Stars next week, my publisher has dropped the price of CassaStorm to .99 cents at Amazon. (If you prefer ePub, it’s also on sale at Dancing Lemur Press.) CassaStorm is my highest rated book, winner of the Pinnacle Achievement Book Award, and was an eFestival of Books 2014 Winner. Sale good until April 4!

If anyone would like to Tweet about the sale, I would appreciate it:
Award-winning & best-selling CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh on sale for .99! http://tinyurl.com/q8dq3se @alexjcavanaugh #99cents #scifi

Ninja News

DL Hammons had a special announcement regarding Write Club:
Now, the WRiTE CLUB Champion will be announced during the DFW Conference, receive a three-chapter critique of their work by several of the judges – and – FREE ADMISSION TO THE DFW CONFERENCE IN DALLAS FOR 2016. That is a $400 value and an experience that cannot be missed! Wait, that’s not all – both finalist will also receive a $75 Amazon gift card! 


Sandra Ulbrich Almazan also has a Thunderclap for her upcoming book, Scattered Seasons.

Fan of either movie? Read Brave New World? Following those awesome bloggers? Figured out the Kargrandes yet? Excited for Write Club? And what would be your pick for Cult Classic B…?