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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Finished Work

 It's finally happened, Shiver and Fears new book, Terror Tales 2 has been released in hard copy. Meet are stars of this book

 Hard to see, I know, but these kids are the winner of the Shiver and Fears contest! As you remember, Shiver and Fears took 7 stories from 3rd graders and placed their titles into the book. There is actually 8 3rd graders, however our 8th chacter had to play a different part in the story.
While each kid had their own story which interfered with one another our 8th character, Jalynn was the start of it as her story explained how the whole story was put together! So why wasn't she placed in the photo? Well, the truth is Shiver and Fears was only taking 7 stories, but Jalynn's class only had small limit of 3rd graders. With the 7 already chosen, Jalynn's class would have been the only forgotten group of the school. We didn't want to  exclude a class just for their number of students. So the idea was to slide in her story, while telling the others... Think of it as a commercial break.
Well these kids were fanatical when given their copy. Made a few jealous faces. Now, it's only going to get better. This new book will be the first Shiver and Fears book located in a school library! Only thing is, it'll be a total different book set.
Each Shiver and Fears book includes a illustrated cover. Not this one. Since the illustration for this book is late, the book had to be published without it! But a good Shiver and Fears book can not to presented without a good cover. But until the cover has been created the finished book is unable to be published.
That would come to the new partner of Shiver and Fears books, Cameron Dunk. When will he artwork come?
We still await the answer!
The unillustrated edition


Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Becoming Legends


    
It's been a wild adventure for these 7 kids. They are nearly out of the school year and have accomplished so much. More than a few others.
If you haven't yet, meet the amazing 3rd grader from Shiver and Fears: Into the Legendary Store:
Mya Ivory
Carter Fuller
Aria Wilson
Cristal Lopez
Angelique Boyd
Nhayla Garcia
 and Jacob Huerta
     Although Shiver and Fears books had been published based on real people, such as The Secret Saturday featuring Trey Hardwick, No Body Park, featuring Kyle Massey and Boys Don't Play with Dolls featuring Michael Maw. So what makes this book so different?
    This is Shiver and Fears first contest that has reached over 100 pair of eyes and ears. What does that mean? For one thing, this contest actually included readers at the proper age Shiver and Fears books is made for. Secondly, I was able to gain interest to more people.
    I feel that this book might have reached out to more readers than what is questionable on social media.
This is what these kids had to say to show it:

Why did you enter this contest?
This question was asked because nearly every 3rd grader was interested, yet only a few of them turned in a sheet. These are the answers that were given:
Nhayla Garcia: Wanted to write my own book, if I didn't win.
Aria Wilson: It's cool! Books are cool, I love to read.
Angelique Boyd: I like reading books
Jacob Huerta: Don't have a reason
Mya Ivory: Wanted to be noticed by others around me
Carter Fuller: To show it to my family
Cristal Lopez: Not sure why

How did you feel knowing your book is good enough for a book?
The kids' titles were not handpicked. It all depended on the first and last name. So what word best show how much they appreciate being picked?
Nhayla Garcia: Had some doubt
Aria Wilson: Confident
Angelique Boyd: Happy
Jacob Huerta: Excited
Mya Ivory: not sure
Carter Fuller: Proud
Cristal Lopez: Felt Good

Are you interested in reading Shiver and Fears books?
Being placed in a book is one thing, but will these kids spread their interest farther?
Nhayla Garcia: yes
Aria Wilson: yes
Angelique Boyd: yes
Jacob Huerta: yes
Mya Ivory: yes
Carter Fuller: yes
Cristal Lopez: yes

Would you like to learn about the other events Shiver and Fears offers?
I've explained how I am always coming up with something for fans to include themselves into. such as the bookaversary, give-a-ways, and the Get Monsterfied Contest. Would these kids want to try?
Nhayla Garcia: yes, it may require hard work, but I enjoy reading
Aria Wilson: yes
Angelique Boyd: yes 
Jacob Huerta: maybe
Mya Ivory: don't know
Carter Fuller: yes
Cristal Lopez: yes

Is there a chance you'll be entering Shiver and Fears contest next year?
These 3rd graders will be moving up a level to the 4th grade. I might be making another contest at some point. Are they willing to go for another round of excitement?
Nhayla Garcia: yes
Aria Wilson: yes
Angelique Boyd: yes
Jacob Huerta: yes
Mya Ivory: yes
Carter Fuller: yes
Cristal Lopez: I don't know
What will Shiver and Fears provide next year? There's no plan just yet, but I'll know who to turn to when I do!



read this book as the official copy is coming out soon