The Writers Movement announces their first literary release.

July 30, 2010 - PRLog -- Set in a modern day world, H.U.B. Volume 1 deals with the initial introduction of the relationship between vampires and humans when vampires decide to step out of the shadows and seek to take their place as peaceful members of society. This fragile truce is threatened to be disrupted when a rogue faction of vampires decide that they want things to be like they were in the good ol' days, when humans were simply food, threatening to pit humans and vampires into a cataclysmic war on who should be on top of the food chain. Per author John H. Bell, H.U.B. Volume 1 is "abundant with elements sorely lacking in today's Vampire fiction - namely a gritty, dark edge with social relevance."

What started off as a simple joking conversation between Benjamin Jones and illustrator Justin Taylor one day over lunch quickly blossomed into the H.U.B. series. What Benjamin Jones wanted to do was take the Vampire series and 1) take it back to the original blood thirsty vampires that didn't have anything to do with romance and 2) provide a fresh take on the subject by showing how vampires have "evolved" from what we've always known them to be.
H.U.B. has something for everyone, be them vampire fans or not. Not only is horror represented nicely but it also deals with politics, loss, revenge, the need to fit in, what happens when people fear what they don't understand, and the lengths they will go to get what they want.

The H.U.B. series continues with Volume 2: Blowback on 10.29.10, picking up right where Volume 1, raising the bar with action taking place on a global scale, returning characters who's intentions are starting to be shown, and new characters to enrich the world of H.U.B. Stay tuned!


About Author Benjamin Jones
Benjamin Jones was born in Greeneville, TN but currently resides in Little Elm, TX with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, and one cat. Benjamin has been writing for close to 15 years while working various 9-5 jobs but, all the while, finding time to keep the writing the main priority and always trying to hone his craft. Through fellow author Tiffanie Minnis, author of the upcoming novel ~D.I.V.A.~ Domestically Involved in Violent Affairs, joined the writing community Writers Movement which is an online site for writers and aspiring authors to meet for chat, exchange of knowledge, ideas, support, and promotion.

Raised off of horror movies and seeing the recent glut of vampire books/movies/TV shows, inspired Benjamin Jones, along with illustrator Justin Taylor, to come up with the idea for H.U.B. - Humanity's Ultimate Battle to take vampires back to the time when they weren't focused so much towards the teen audience and instead to the time when they were feared and only wanted blood. H.U.B. Volume 1 is currently available right now with H.U.B. Volume 2: Blowback is due to be released on 10.29.10 just in time for Halloween.

Benjamin is available for convention visits/speaking engagements, print, radio and web interviews as well as guest blog postings. To schedule an interview or speaking engagement you can contact him at ben@whatishub.net


Reviews for H.U.B. Volume 1
• 5 Star Amazon Kindle review by Clayton from New Brighton, MN:
I took a chance with this novel after visiting [...] and expected it to be just another vampire story due to the seemingly endless amount coming out now-a-days. Luckily I was wrong and this one stands with the best. This book features quite a few twists to keep the reader on their toes. Don't expect your average vampire book... This one goes way beyond that and creates its own rules that all work very well! I wish I could go into more detail on what I liked but that would give away spoilers. While I recommend it to anyone, keep in mind this book is gritty and sophisticated. Not for the tame or teen girls thinking it's something along the lines of Twilight. It's a very good read! Highly recommended!

• Review from Tiffanie Minnis, author of ~D.I.V.A.~ Domestically Involved in Violent Affairs
Ben Jones and Justin Taylor re-launched their graphic novel H.U.B. Humanity's Ultimate Battle Volume 1 on 7/2/2010. I would encourage everyone to visit the novels' website at http://www.whatishub.net to download your FREE copy today! I must say that I was never a fan of vampires but H.U.B. has introduced me to a new liking for vampires in a different light. This novel is filled with action, fear, blood gushing, political views and illusions that will make you scrutinize the way we view those that surrounds us. I was hooked from the beginning and didn't want the story to end. This isn't your typical vampire blood sucking story. If you are bitten, you are ripped to shreds, broken in half and only your limbs were left to be identified by family members. It is set in a modern day society so it gives you a sense of a possible "true" reality. If you are into vampires, this is a great book to check out. Even if you aren't, like I was, I guarantee your mind will be changed. So visit the site and download your copy NOW!!

• Review from Mark Horrobin from London
H.U.B. Volume 1 is an action packed, hard hitting on the edge of your seat story that makes the TV series 'True Blood' look like child's play compared to the gruesome scenes and storylines that H.U.B. brings. SPOILER: One of the storylines is about the White House being divided by a human President & a Vice President who is a Vampire. In your mind, you know that is a combination waiting to blow up with devastating effects. END SPOILER. Vol. 1, which delves into the starting point of the relationship between Vampires & Humans, really does leave you wondering if this could be true in real life. We are introduced to a certain number of characters in Vol. 1 and are left wondering what will happen next...

Marketing Campaign
• Marketing Materials: Business Cards, Writers Movement: Month of the Movement Campaign which will take place all across the country.
• Online Promotion via Twitter, Facebook, Writers Movement, LinkedIn, SeededBuzz, http://www.whatishub.net and http://www.blacklegionmedia.weebly.com websites, blog at http://www.writersmovementweb.blogspot.com, cross promotion on different authors websites/blogs.

• Send press releases to media and book clubs
• Speaking engagements
• Scheduled book and convention tour

Available for sale through the Amazon Kindle and also as a free download at http://www.whatishub.net/hub-online-store.html

Suggested Interview Questions


How can readers contact you and find your books?
I love hearing/getting feedback on my work, be it positive or negative. I stay on social networks so I can be reached at the following:
http://twitter.com/maddwriter
http://www.whatishub.net (H.U.B. can be purchased here) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-TX/Black-Legion-Productions-home-of-the-HUB-graphic-novel/125008391630?ref=ts
http://www.writersmovement.webs.com/apps/profile/58302095/

Speaking Topics
To arrange speaking engagements, radio and web interviews, online and/or phone chats, or anything else you can think of you can contact Benjamin at ben@whatishub.net


Author Appearances
Guest Blog/Website Appearances
Tiffanie Minnis (www.tiffanieminnis.webs.com)
Angelica Pastorelli (www.angiesdiary.com)
Writers Movement Blog (www.writersmovementweb.blogspot.com)

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