Rusty Fischer


Biography

Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.

Where to find Rusty Fischer online


Where to buy in print


Books

My Vampire, My Valentine: A FREE Holiday Vampire Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 680 words. Published on February 19, 2012. Fiction.

He brought it at night Yes, straight to my door; A Valentine so pretty I couldn’t ignore. His hands as he passed it Were pale and so cold; The look in his eyes Was centuries old...
The Book Review Book: Tips for Getting Your YA Book Reviewed    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 6960 words. Published on January 9, 2012. Nonfiction.

So… book reviews. (Big sigh.) Love ‘em or hate ‘em, as authors we all have to deal with them. And deal with them, and then deal with them some more.
And To All A Good Bite: 5 FREE Vampire Holiday Poems and Stories by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 8210 words. Published on October 23, 2011. Fiction.

Whether it’s October or February, Thanksgiving or Christmas, this FREE collection of vampire holiday stories will have something for you:
The Count's Halloween: A FREE Trick or Treat Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 870 words. Published on October 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Trick or treat; smell my... fangs?!?!
Have a Hairy Holiday: 3 FREE Holiday Poems and Stories of the Werewolf Kind    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 7120 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

Enjoy these 3 FREE holiday poems and stories of the werewolf kind, and don’t mind that howling you hear in the background; just keep telling yourself it’s your stomach rumbling, or the wind, or…
Pin the Nose on the Werewolf: A FREE Christmas Short by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1860 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

It's my party and I'll howl if I want to...
The Werewolf on Thanksgiving: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 810 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Forget who's coming to Thanksgiving dinner; be afraid of who -- or what -- is already there!
The Werewolf's Halloween Costume: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 5080 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Question: What does the werewolf wear to the Halloween Costume Party? Answer: Anything he wants!
A Long Winter's Fright: 13 FREE Holiday Poems & Stories by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 21830 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

A Long Winter’s Fright contains thirteen of my most popular, most FREE poems and stories about zombies, vampires and, now, with a little extra werewolf thrown in for good measure. (Okay, a LOT of extra werewolf thrown in for good measure!)
A Vampire's "Bite" Before Christmas: A FREE Holiday Vampire Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1270 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the coven...
A Very Vampire Holiday: A FREE Christmas Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1810 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

It's Christmas Eve and Santa's in a fix; all his elves have food poisoning, so who will help him load his sleigh? Sure, there's a vampire coven just over the ridge, but... is he really *that* desperate?
The Vampire's Valentine: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2520 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
It's Chester's first valentine! But what should he give back to the girl who has... nothing?
Who Vampires Eat for Thanksgiving: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2520 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

Why do vampires love Thanksgiving? Why, it's the one day of the year they can eat humans, guilt free! Well, certain humans anyway...
11 Ways to SUPERCHARGE Your Blog by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2800 words. Published on June 16, 2011. Nonfiction.

Yes, blogging can be a lot of work but it can also be a GREAT way to help readers who are on the fence about buying your book discover just exactly how you’re different from every other YA author out there. So in the spirit of seeing blogging as an opportunity rather than a chore, here are 11 Ways to Supercharge Your Blog:
151 Hash Tags for YA Authors    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 770 words. Published on June 11, 2011. Nonfiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
For YA authors using Twitter, here are 151 grouped, sortable, read-now and use today Hash Tags to help promote your young adult novel...
5 Ways to Get Your YA EBook Reviewed by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1760 words. Published on June 2, 2011. Nonfiction.

If you're struggling wtih how to get great reviews for your EBook, here are 5 Ways to Get Your YA EBook Reviewed
Zombies Don't Read: 5 FREE Living Dead Stories by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 21600 words. Published on June 1, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
5 FREE Living Dead Stories by Rusty Fischer: Zombies Don't Swim Zombies Don't Carve Zombies Don't Kiss & Tell Zombies Don't Study Zombies Don't Sleep
Zombies Don't Swim: A FREE Short Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 5540 words. Published on June 1, 2011. Fiction.

Viv wasn't sure about the new zombie pool boy. That is, until he walked out of the shallow end... and straight into her heart!
Zombies Don't Sleep: A FREE Short Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 3040 words. Published on May 8, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four... aaarrrggghhh!!!
Zombies Don't Study: A FREE Short Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 3460 words. Published on April 30, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Homework?!? Zombies don't need no stinkin' homework...
Zombies Don't BBQ: A FREE Living Dead Summer Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 930 words. Published on April 25, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting with.... aaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!!!!
Zombies Don't Kiss & Tell: A FREE Short Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 4550 words. Published on April 8, 2011. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Jordy’s best friend thought setting him up on a blind date with a zombie would be a great prank. He never expected Jordy would fall for one of the living dead…
Zombies Don't Query: FREE Tips for Writing & Publishing YA by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 28050 words. Published on April 1, 2011. Nonfiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Dozens and dozens of FREE tips on writing for, and publishing in, YA. Includes 3 FREE sample query letters and synopses wtih FULL analysis as to what worked -- and what didn't!
Zombies Don't Hop: A FREE Living Dead Easter Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 700 words. Published on March 21, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Basket? Check. Easter eggs? Check. Chocolate bunnies? Check. Zombies? Uh oh...
Zombies Don't Tweet: 316 FREE Social Media Tips for YA Authors by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 40500 words. Published on March 17, 2011. Nonfiction.

Nearly 40 Chapters! Over 300 Pages! Close to 42,000-words! Now With a FREE Bonus EBook: 151 #Hash Tags for YA Authors!
Zombies Don't Pinch: A Living Dead St. Patrick's Day Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 780 words. Published on February 17, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Please take my advice This St. Patrick’s Day; And pocket your fingers Yes, put them away!
20 Ways to Use Social Media to Sell Your Book by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 4820 words. Published on November 30, 2010. Nonfiction.

Social media is a powerful tool when promoting – and ultimately selling – your book. Regardless of the genre you write in, social media can help build powerful connections that can result in glowing book reviews, positive word of mouth and, of course, increased book sales.
Social Media in 30-Minutes Or Less! Or, How to Promote Yourself on a (Time) Budget by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 920 words. Published on November 24, 2010. Nonfiction.

How to Promote Yourself on a (Time) Budget
Oh Tannenbrain, Oh Tannenbrain: A FREE Living Dead Christmas Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 570 words. Published on November 20, 2010. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Oh Tannenbrain, Oh Tannenbrain, How lovely are your juices...
Zombies Don't Jingle: A FREE Living Dead Christmas Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 840 words. Published on November 20, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Fa la la la la, la la la aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh!
Zombies Don't Pop: A FREE Living Dead New Year's Eve Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 650 words. Published on November 20, 2010. Fiction.

10, 9, 8, 7... ZOMBIES!!!!
Zombies Don't Carve: A FREE Holiday Zombie Story by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 5370 words. Published on November 20, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Guess who's coming to Christmas dinner? ZOMBIES!!!!
Zombies Don't Celebrate: 8 FREE Living Dead Holiday Poems by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 4680 words. Published on November 10, 2010. Fiction.

Mistletoe? Check. Fireworks? Check. Pumpkins? Check. Leprechauns? Check. Zombies? Uh oh... Enjoy this seasonal sampling of 8 holiday poems about... the Living Dead!
Zombies Don't Gobble: A FREE Living Dead Thanksgiving Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 550 words. Published on November 1, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
The table was set The candles aglow; When at the front door Three zombies did show...
10 Things You Never Knew About Literary Agents by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2540 words. Published on October 12, 2010. Nonfiction.

10 Things You Never Knew About Literary Agents: A FREE Special Report by Rusty Fischer, www.requestedmaterial.blogspot.com
The 7 Deadly Ins: What to Absolutely, Positively, 100% Put in Your Book Proposal by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 3090 words. Published on October 12, 2010. Nonfiction.

What to Absolutely, Positively, 100% Put in Your Book Proposal
Zombies Don't Trick or Treat: A FREE Living Dead Halloween Poem by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 570 words. Published on October 10, 2010. Fiction.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Costume? Check. Candy? Check. Zombies? Uh oh...
Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! A FREE Young Adult Novel by Rusty Fischer    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 43560 words. Published on October 4, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Lucy Frost must battle the vampires and her fellow zombies to protect one innocent mortal in a REAL clash of the titans!

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