Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Heroes in the Night Will be at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago!

The Watchman and Blackbird-- 2 of the 6 panel members.
We're happy to announce that Heroes in the Night author Tea Krulos will host a panel of six RLSH titled "Meet the Real Life Superheroes!" at this year's Wizard Con in Chicago.

Details below.

MEET THE REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES!

Thursday, August 8, 5PM, Room 42
     
Join Tea Krulos, author of the new book Heroes in the Night: Inside the Real Life Superhero Movement, a non-fiction that explores the "Real Life Superhero" (RLSH) subculture-- people that invent their own costumed persona and hit the street to do charity events and sometimes even attempt crime-fighting. 

In a rare team up special, Krulos will be hosting a panel that includes actual RLSHs. They are: Razorhawk, who leads the Great Lakes Alliance in Minneapolis, Watchman and Blackbird of the Milwaukee team The Challengers, Electron from La Crosse, WI, and Chicago's own Moon and Crimson Catalyst.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Bulletin

Just a note that the weekly Hero Profile will be skipped this Thursday as Tea Krulos will be on the road. Hero Profiles will return Thursday, August 1.



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HEROES IN THE NIGHT, available for pre-order at IPG///BARNES & NOBLE///AMAZON///POWELL'S///INDIEBOUND
GOODREADS///FACEBOOK
Book available OCTOBER 1, 2013!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

HERO PROFILE #6: Temper


Operates out of: Seattle

Group affiliation: Washington Initiative (WAI)

Activities: various

Current Project: Taking Initiative: Nation of Heroes documentary (More info: http://ichq.org)

Author's notes: The Initiative is a group with chapters in several states and several members, including Temper, are currently on the road filming their documentary Taking Initiative: Nation of Heroes. In the video below, Temper tells us about the origin of her name, the WAI, and the Nation of Heroes project.



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HEROES IN THE NIGHT, available for pre-order at IPG///BARNES & NOBLE///AMAZON///POWELL'S///INDIEBOUND
GOODREADS///FACEBOOK
Book available OCTOBER 1, 2013!

Friday, July 12, 2013

Thursday, July 11, 2013

HERO PROFILE #5: ShadowStar



Location: Southern California

Activities: Patrols with the Xtreme Justice League, hand outs

Hobbies: Studies martial arts

Author's notes: ShadowStar is a somewhat new RLSH and I asked if she could share a video introduction with Heroes in the Night readers. It's below.



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HEROES IN THE NIGHT, available for pre-order at IPG///BARNES & NOBLE///AMAZON///POWELL'S///INDIEBOUND
GOODREADS///FACEBOOK
Book available OCTOBER 1, 2013!



Sunday, July 7, 2013

Heroes in the Night Featured in La Crosse Tribune!

A recent edition of the La Crosse Tribune featured an article by Mike Tighe on La Crosse, WI Real Life Superhero Electron (with guest appearance by Rochester, MN's Geist)-- two of the many RLSH discussed in my book, Heroes in the Night.

To the right of the article you'll find a lengthy sidebar that talks about Heroes in the Night and offers my insight on some "RLSH 101."

You can read the article HERE.
Electron
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HEROES IN THE NIGHT, available for pre-order at IPG///BARNES & NOBLE///AMAZON///POWELL'S///INDIEBOUND
GOODREADS///FACEBOOK
Book available OCTOBER 1, 2013!

Thursday, July 4, 2013

HERO PROFILE #4: DC's Guardian

L-R: Knight Owl, Heroes in the Night author Tea Krulos, DC's Guardian

Operates out of: Washington DC/ Southern California

Activities: Charity events, children's hospital and classroom appearances

Comic book inspiration: Captain America

Author's notes: Since this Thursday fell on the 4th of July, I thought it would be appropriate tp profile the star-spangled DC's Guardian. I asked him if he had a message he'd like to share with Heroes in the Night readers today and he sent me this exclusive 4th of July address:

  • “When in the course of human events. . .” 
    These words, written in an age of faith, courage, and resolve...for the generations that would follow.  237 years have gone by. Many lives have been lost to keep these words alive around the world. A beacon that-- whether you believe it or not-- still holds the wonder and imagination of those who do not want to be controlled...but to be self sufficient...self reliant...to succeed...or fail on their own...but on their own, nonetheless. Our founding fathers put down these ideals in an iron clad agreement, most losing all for the generations that would follow.9 died during the revolution. 5 captured by the British. 18 had their homes looted or burned down. Some lost everything they owned. 2 wounded in battle, 2 were the fathers of sons killed or captured…"Our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." It was not just rhetorical hogwash. Many people through the ages have died for this cause. . .those in the military even give up their civil liberties for the safety and security of others.The words are argued over daily, but fewer even read them anymore. ”With a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” The world changes each moment. I firmly believe as it may change, fundamental truths do not...yesterday...today...and as many tomorrows as may be allowed.Truth is truth. We should not allow it to be hidden-- remember-- what we tolerate today, those who come after will embrace. You choose life, liberty. . .or the loss thereof. --DC

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    HEROES IN THE NIGHT, available for pre-order at IPG///BARNES & NOBLE///AMAZON///POWELL'S///INDIEBOUND
    GOODREADS///FACEBOOK
    Book available OCTOBER 1, 2013!