Update:
I’ve removed the story for now. I’ll let you know when it is available again.
-Laurell
I can’t fix everything that’s gone wrong this election cycle, or elsewhere in the world, but I can write a brand new Anita Blake story to share with all of you. I’m putting it up for free for a few days to share some smiles and some good news, because we need more fun in our lives.
76 comments
Robin Lyons
Loved it. but truth be told all I could think was, what would Edward think!
Fenir
So…have there ever been any mentions of non-humanoid zombies in Anita stories before? Is this just a cute short story Hamilton wrote and showed to us to get her, and our minds off things-or is it sly foreshadowing? Will there be a off-hand parenthetical reference to this in two books, and then randomly and unexpectedly we will have a plot-important animal-zombie in book #30?
I am becoming increasingly convinced that Blake is an extremely untrustworthy narrator, but that Laurell is more of the proverbaly prepared Boy Scout than Edward, sneaking in foreshadowing and world-building for things ten books down the line: little hints, possibilities, scraps of information, and early glimpses of powers and players that Anita might forget and we overlook but are critical to stories still in their earliest, dream-draft form.
Noel Eickbusch
Who knew?! All this time it would only take a zombie, a goat, and Anita to bring the Cubbies back to life. You made my day with this story. Thanks a million!
Andrea Akins
Loved it ! Thanks Laurell !
Christina C
I loved it! I had to go see if the curse was real and was pleasantly surprised it was! Anita Blake is my favorite. I love how you give so much detail into her life!
Anna Lopez
Thank you it’s was a great story and I got a good laugh out of it and I shared it to my sister and friends !
Lauri Atherton
A very cute story. Cheered me right up and took my mind off this idiotic campaign. Have a great Holliday season I am a little early but oh well!
Thank you for all of your stories I enjoy them all very much!
Jennifer
I could care less sports myself. But I will admit this was really cute. Thanks for the free story.
Now about your height issue. Your claming 5.8 is tall is a bit of a stretch. I’m a woman who is 5.10 and I don’t concider myself tall. I’m just average height. I agree there are some tall people in the world. Even a few really, really tall people in the world. And I would say anyone over 6foot is tall. And anyone under 5foot is short. But anywhere’s between 5 and 6 feet is just average. Most people are in the 5foot or taller range.
Lydia
What a great way to start the day! Thank you Laurell, and Crimson a death was awesome. Loving how far Nathaniel has come over the series.
Johnna Owens
I’m not a baseball fan, or sports fan at all to be honest, but this Anita story really warmed my heart! Great writing as usual, this really made my night. 🙂
Ülvan Polili
I loved it.. thanks for putting a wide smile on my face with your amazing Anita Blake and zombie goat.. adorable..
Kiesha m. Rodriguez
I loved the story, but I would love another book. I am curious about Anita’s wedding and commitment ceremony. How about Edwards wedding? Still curious about Otto Jeffries and Peter. Is Anita ever going to take a animal form? These are some of things I need to know. Ms. Hamilton please don’t leave us hanging.
Christie
After having a bad day at work listening to two men argue about politics this was a delightful read Thank You
LeaAnn
That’s was adorable and a much needed break from the other craziness I’ve seen on Facebook (where I found the link) lately. Thank you!
Danny
Thank you for writing this for all us Anita Blake and Chicago Cubs fans! Love it!
Mellissalynn A McGonigle
Oh, but this is CUTE! Thanks, Laurell, for writing and sharing this. :hug:
Sterre
Loved it. Thanks!
Shilah Stover
The zombie goat was the best part!!!
Laura Downing
That was perfect! Happy lil’ zombie goat!
Jamie M
That was funny!! Thank you!
Tahirah R
It’s official, Anita can raise anything. A zombie goat…..hilarious!
BTW: My binge reading of Crimson Death was worth every sleepless moment.
Alicia
Haven’t read any thing for you I don’t like !! Awesome as always. Can’t wait for you to come take a carriage ride in your great city of St. Louis.
Cathy Beckwith
Great story. I enjoyed it very much. Made my day brighter.
Sherry
That was fantastic and made my evening. Thank you.
Emma Steen
That was adorable! Thank you for spreading joy. :*
Sarah
Oh my gosh that’s wonderful!!!!! Thank you for such a heartwarming and uplifting story!!!!
Betsy Byers
You’re awesome, thanks!
True Shiflett
Loved it anything Anita Blake does is amazing love the series. She’s an amazing character! Can’t wait for the next short or book!!
Christina Scheller
Thank you for the story! Made my day! Humor the best medicine!
Amy
That was an awesome read! I’m not a baseball fan- can’t stand the game really- but while my baseball nut of a hubby was watching enthusiastically, I was busy imagining the descendants of Bill bringing in the descendants of the goat, in order to help break the curse. How absolutely perfect that you upped the ante! Love it!
Laura
Fantastic, thank u so much for this. My grandfather was a huge cubs fan and would have been on top of world had he lived to see this World Series
Pansy Petal
ROFL *wipes tears from eyes* Thank you so much for the wonderful story! Loved it! What a marvelous way to commemorate an awesome win! Yay Cubs!
gloria g
That was great and so sweet. I’m not a sports fan either.
JULIA warner
Wow, another great anita story. Love the twist with a zombie goat.
Melanie Rowand
super cute. Think Anita could break the curse on Cleveland Sports teams? lol.
Candice
Ha! Zombie goat. Love it!
Dawn Brunn
WONDERFUL STORY!!
FUN!!!
Kimberly Monaghan
Thanks for making my day! I’m sitting in the emergency vet office with my cat and this really distracted me for a few minutes. You rock!
Michele
Love it
Sue
Loved it.
Maureen
How fabulous! Thank you for our “November surprise “???. Love the Zombie goat❤️️
Courtney Bailey
An awesome feel good story. Thanks for the read.
Rhonda Cook
I loved it!!!!
Casandra
It might just be that I’m pregnant and hormonal, but the reunion of man and goat made me cry! Great story.
Amy
First reason I’ve had to smile in months. This was delightful.
Karen Gates
I GIGGLED AT THE ZOMBIE GOAT!!!.. delightful story.
Dedra Miller
Oh, I love it!!! You really need to add it to your next collection of novellas or short stories for those of us without e readers. Thanks for the humor in the midst of such turmoil.
Jennifer allen
Thay was adorable and completely fantastic. Loved it!
Terri Logue
This was very cute Laurell. With this being National Novel Writing Month I almost skipped this one. But I can’t resist an Anita story, even if it means taking a break from my own writing. I’m glad I did. And I think I need some goats in my story. LOL It will make sense because of the rich animal population within the story. Thanks for the inspiration. 😉
Nicole Colquitt
Loved it!
Molly
Hilarious! I always wondered if she’d raise anymore pets (I mean besides her dog!). Thanks for sharing! ?