PRAIRIE FROST

WEAR YOUR NIGHTMARES OUT

2008-06-27T09:57:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce we have started a line of clothing called
Cheetham's Zombie's.
The initial release of 100 limited edition T-shirt's will occur on July 16th, 2008 and will be available for $24.99 Canadian each, plus S/H. Sizes available are Small, Medium and Large.
Only 100 will be printed, and the design will then be retired. Future designs will follow.
If you are interested in a shirt, feel free to email James Cheetham at
jcheetham01@hotmail.com

Pending design above.
Thanks to all those who have emailed me already...
www.jamescheetham.ca

Raine Over Me...

2008-06-11T19:47:00.000-07:00

2008-03-30T18:55:00.000-07:00

While Wendy Barnard continues to work on a deal for Prairie Frost, a short story of mine called The Wilting May Flowers has been published by NVH (New Voices of Horror) Magazine and will be featured in an Anthology they are planning for October of 2008.

NVH MAGAZINE

I want to thank Steve, Doc and David for making The Wilting May Flowers their story of the month for April, 2008. I appreciate the accolades. I have in the meantime started the second book in the Prairie Frost series Seasons of The Brittle Harvest Part Two: Prairie Flood, which continues the saga of the few survivors of an apocalyptic disaster. The struggle goes on as Suzanne, Terry and Glenn try to stay alive on the unforgiving Canadian Prairies. If the weather and the elements don't get to them, the cabin fever or the walking dead just might.

I am also working on my next full length novel with the working title Chokecherry. Chokecherry will be a return to the Here and There, first introduced in Fade To Pale.

I know there are many still asking when Prairie Frost will finally come out. I hope it's soon, I really do. I want my fellow Canadians (and Manitobans) to have their very own zombie tale to be proud off.

We are also still giving away ZOMBIE MAKEOVERS at:
Cheetham's Zombies

Feel free to ask...
Say hello to Charlotte, one of our newest members of the undead army.

All the best to my friends and horror fanatics, more to come soon!

James Cheetham

A quick update!

2008-03-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

While Wendy Barnard continues to work on a deal for Prairie Frost, a short story of mine called The Wilting May Flowers has been published by NVH (New Voices of Horror) Magazine and will be featured in an Anthology they are planning for October of 2008.

NVH MAGAZINE

I want to thank Steve, Doc and of David for making The Wilting May Flowers their story of the month for April, 2008. I appreciate the accolades. I have in the meantime started the second book in the Prairie Frost series Seasons of The Brittle Harvest Part Two: Prairie Flood, which continues the saga of the few survivors of an apocalyptic disaster. The struggle goes on as Suzanne, Terry and Glenn try to stay alive on the unforgiving Canadian Prairies. If the weather and the elements don't get to them, the cabin fever or the walking dead just might.

I am also working on my next full length novel with the working title Chokecherry. Chokecherry will be a return to the Here and There, first introduced in Fade To Pale.

I know there are many still asking when Prairie Frost will finally come out. I hope it's soon, I really do. I want my fellow Canadians (and Manitobans) to have their very own zombie tale to be proud off.

We are also still giving away ZOMBIE MAKEOVERS at:
Cheetham's Zombies

Feel free to ask...
Say hello to Gwenyth, one of our newest members of the undead army.

All the best to my friends and horror fanatics, more to come soon!

2007 was a great year for James Cheetham!

2008-01-27T08:57:00.000-08:00

James Cheetham has spent his entire life on the Canadian prairies growing up in Manitoba where the winters last forever. He spent many a blizzard enthralled in horror movies and books, hunkered down while the elements outside had their way. He now resides on an acreage near Bird’s Hill Park with his wife Tanya and daughter Stephanie.

Over the past seven years James has worked at a maximum security prison as a Corrections Officer, most of that time spent on the psychiatric ward of the institution. It was there where many of ideas for stories were born.

His first novel, Fade To Pale, has developed a cult following. Cocktail Reviews calls Fade To Pale ‘psychologically acute and entertaining, dark and inspiring, deeply personal and universally appealing all at the same time’. It also won Best Horror Novel of 2007 at
Preditors and Editors

His short story The Beekeeper was recently released in an anthology called Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Stories. Said of The Beekeeper: A literary feel to this one, and immensely enjoyable if you like tales with a deeper meaning. With a hint of creepiness and other worldly-ness, I’ll remember this tale forever. The Beekeeper won Best Short Horror of 2007 at
Preditors and Editors

And now, his second full length novel is the initial book in a series dedicated to the zombie genre but written with a fresh new twist. Seasons of The Brittle Harvest Volume One: Prairie Frost is a Canadian take on the ominous world of the walking dead.
The extreme winter weather of the Canadian prairies, and the infestation of the damned makes survival for those still alive remote at best . Add the mental effects of long term isolation and cabin fever, and you have a survival story of epic proportions.

Cocktail Reviews said of Prairie Frost: ‘A fabulous read that chilled my bones at times—a fantastic exploration into three people’s personalities and how they coped with a world gone mad, while attempting to stave off the insanity that lurks at every turn. Prairie Frost is a must read for all horror enthusiasts’.

Visit James at:

Fade To Pale
Myspace
Prairie Frost

BIG NEWS

2008-01-23T10:53:00.000-08:00

I have signed a contract with The Wendy Barnard Literary Agency out of Toronto, Ontario. Wendy Lee Barnard will be representing my writing and I look forward to working with her.

The Wendy Barnard Literary Agency

This will unfortunately delay the release of Seasons of the Brittle Harvest Volume One: Prairie Frost I realize many of you were waiting patiently for this release. This change in direction does not mean Prairie Frost will not be published, simply that Wendy and I will be looking at other options for the series. I want to take this time to thank my friends at Wild Child Publishing.

Wild Child Publishing

Marci Baun the caring den mother of a motley crew of writers. M.E Ellis-- my editor and dear friend. Paul who does the incredible book covers and has also become a fine chum, and Faith who keeps the gears of the operation working.

I must move on now and take that next step towards my dream as a writer. Those involved in the Prairie Frost series (Suzanne especially), please look at this as a step forward not a step back. Though there will be a delay with the release, this we are hoping is also the move needed to open up a much wider audience.

For those of you who are waiting on your signed and numbered copy of Prairie Frost, I assure you, I will hold on to that list with good faith. I would however like to offer those people on the list a signed copy of Weirdly at a very reasonable price if you don't want to wait around. Its the only way I can think of to show my gratitude for your patience and understanding. Let me know if you are interested…

Those who won copies also have the option of waiting for the Prairie Frost series or taking a signed copy of Weirdly instead. That goes for Wendy, Gail, Cindy and William. You know who you are.

To Sherry whose picture appears on the front cover. I am uncertain what your fate will be but assure you we will make amends. Perhaps you too can be a character like (Suzanne) in the second book in the series entitled Prairie Flood. That also goes for Carrie who already has that privilege, for you Carrie nothing changes except the length of the wait! I feel your pain trust me!

So, to all my friends and all the support you have given me. Cheers to a wonderful and successful year ahead, I couldn't have done it without you!

Sincerely,
James Cheetham

MEET BRANDI MICHELLE BOURGON...

2008-01-10T17:16:00.001-08:00

BRANDI MICHELLE BOURGON

PRAIRIE FROST LIVES!

2007-12-03T17:00:00.001-08:00

Author: James Cheetham
Publisher: Wild Child Publishing

REVIEW:

Terry and Suzanne are two strangers thrown together. Terry, on his way home from the US to Canada, meets Suzanne in exceptional circumstances. Together, they fly a small plane in an attempt to flee the madness that has overtaken the world. A 'virus' has been spreading—a virus that kills, yet allows the dead to come alive again, to wreak havoc on the living as zombies.

However, the plane crashes, and Terry and Suzanne must find a place of safety or risk becoming zombies themselves. They happen upon a small farm. Glenn, the farmer, seems reticent to allow them entry into his home at first. And who can blame him? He has endured untold horrors since the viral outbreak.

The threesome form a bond and realise that they must leave Glenn's farm and find a safer place, for the wandering dead make their presence felt in more ways than one… Terry's urge to find his wife and children overrides his own safety. Suzanne's need to assuage inner demons is a difficult task. And Glenn must learn to accept that his previous actions before meeting Terry and Suzanne were ones he had to take—he had no choice.

With the greatest snow storm that the trio have ever experienced swirling around them, they make their way to Terry's home. His empty home… Survival instinct kicks in, and all three people must come to terms with who they are, what their lives had been like, and what their lives will become. Fighting to stay alive, with supplies running out fast, they must acknowledge that the world as they knew it has changed beyond all recognition and venture into the unknown in their attempt to reach a zombie-free sanctuary.

Cabin fever sits waiting to claim the trio in its web of insanity, while the weather connives to keep them indoors. However, cabin fever and the elements didn't bargain on human survival instinct being so strong, and the threesome venture outside with determined bravery.

Will Terry find his family? Will Suzanne combat OCD? Will Glenn ever forgive himself for his past actions?

A fabulous read that chilled my bones at times—a fantastic exploration into three people's personalities and how they coped with a world gone mad, while attempting to stave off the insanity that lurks at every turn. Prairie Frost is a must read for all horror enthusiasts. I really do recommend this book. An excellent look into the human psyche, the kind of look that made me examine what I would do in such a situation. And the zombies! Marvelous! They are weird, quirky, frightening and, at times, endearing. Mr. Cheetham pens a fine tale, in my opinion. Bravo, sir!

Review by Lovely Butterfly at Cocktail reviews

http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/seasons-of-the-brittle-harvest-vol-1-prairie-frost-wild-child-publishing/

JAMES CHEETHAM WELCOMES YOU TO...

2007-11-22T12:42:00.000-08:00

SEASONS OF THE BRITTLE HARVEST
PRAIRIE FROST
DECEMBER 2007

Lily Hopes You Can Stay For Dinner...

C.H.A.O.S IN NEW YORK

2007-11-22T12:41:00.001-08:00

This is C.H.A.O.S....Welcome to New York.

Billy Say It Ain't So:

2007-11-22T09:41:00.000-08:00

Billy has been seen wandering the streets of Newton North Carolina. Police were called twice but Billy has managed to disappear into thin air both times. With a curfew now in effect over most North American cities, it is safe to say Billy is no longer the approachable friendly man he once was. Use extreme caution.

Life In Ryme & Vicky from Youngtown Arizona

2007-11-22T09:19:00.000-08:00

Vicky is no longer stopping to smell the flowers...and is considered very dangerous.

LIFE IN RYME: ANONYMOUS WOMAN SEEN WANDERING UTAH. IF YOU SEE THIS WOMAN PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH! SHE IS CONSIDERED POETICALLY DANGEROUS!

WILLIAM HAS LEFT THE BUILDING...

2007-11-22T08:33:00.000-08:00

William of Fairhaven, Massachusetts...

LADY ZOMBIE: RIDGEWOOD NEW YORK

2007-11-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

LADY ZOMBIE - NEED I SAY MORE?

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