Sibling Subtraction's new cover

So we've decided to go with this for Shiver and Fears Sibling Subtraction cover. What do you think? So for those of you who don't know the story Sibling Subtraction, it's a story about a girl and her friends who all have a little sibling. Well, they play a mean prank on them leaving the young siblings in a cave they rumored was haunted. (how original, huh?)
 One girl has twin brother's and as she planned to go through with the plan, she decides it's a bad idea and turns back. Now, what happens next? You have to read it! You can buy it here ← (yes, click it!)
The cover idea comes from a boy who drew this↴

 It's a picture of the twin brothers. (One is actually a ghost) We changed it just a little: Our entree artist made them both seem mad, well there's only one ghost brother so we gave the other brother something to be afraid about. We hope this cover fits well with the story, tell us what you think of it

Should we get monsterfied this year?

For the past 4 years we have taken pictures and  twisted them with creepy eyes, horrifying noses, and dead red mouths.... What do you think, should we do it again this year? If you are unaware it's  actually not easy finding pictures to monsterfied. I guess our monsters are THAT scary! But question is are YOU that brave?  If we get enough yays then we'll accept any photos to monsterfy. See some of our old monsters:
 
we are hoping to upgrade this year to these:

 yep, that's Justin Beiber and no he, didn't send us that picture. But this year we hope to collect photots to use and share.

So tell us Yay or Nay?

Shiver and Fears Brand New

The last AJ Hard book signing was August 11, watch this video and see what you think. Meanwhile, for those of you who are interested Shiver and Fears will be making a new appearance in 2019. As for this Christmas season, The first new Magical Times books will be published.
What is so new about Shiver and Fears in 2019? The books are getting a new cover, some books new another look through, but sometimes you as the unexpected reader need to get your hands on a copy. Have you ever written something, ever? Well, I'm sure if someone has read it there's something about the story that doesn't quite make sense. Like, why is the brave character not the hero in the story? Or who did the monster eat? You know little details that in your head make sense, but not to others.
My best example for that was in The Unlucky Charm. Rabbits appeared in the hospital, but why? And where did this doctor come from? But as a writer, you don't think about those things. You want something to happen in a story, but never really think why or how or you do but never mention how the why and how happened.
Anyway, Shiver and Fears is making a few new appearances. As for Magical Times, the rough draft is on sale now, the book itself will be ready... Both 1 and 2. When will 3 come out? Give it some time I'm doing a lot of work here.

Real Life Story

So, in 7 days Shiver and Fears will be in Edmond signing copies of "The Chill House" Now understand I've done my part. I've sent a collection of email, text messages, social media posts. Now in this whole process tell me, who are the first people who are suppose to know about this? I'm sure there are many answers, but the answer I'm looking for is family. Your mom, dad, uncle, aunt, cousins those are the people I think should be the first to know about the book signing, and I think they should also be the one who wouldn't miss it for the world. I mean unless their out of state which for me is 3 quarters of my family.

Now, here is the part of the story that not only confuses me, but upsets me a little too. So let's all agree family is suppose to be the first in line. You know, the first to know about you public appearance. For me, that would be my mother. She calls herself the "number 1 fan" for obvious reasons. The parents are the number 1 fans because they created you, they've known you since birth, they now about you from beginning to end. That's fine, but if my "number 1 fan" is truly my number one fan why am I getting a call (after all the texting, emails, social media posts) from this fan asking why wasn't she told about this event?

Before you start thinking of the reasons, let me first say, the first people who got the 411 was the family! Yes, this would include the cousins, uncles, aunts, mom and dad. Now let me also include that I was repeatedly sending this message early in June. By now I'm getting "OH WOW, CONGRATS", "GOOD LUCK", "I'LL TRY TO MAKE IT", "I'LL BE THERE" ect. And then I get a call  from my "number 1 fan" asking "when is it?" "where's it at?"  "Why did you tell me?" Information that I REPEATEDLY posted, texted, and emailed.

Now you know about connection growth, right? That how information can grow the more people you tell. Information doesn't grow when it's not spread. Now you only know 5 people, ok? That's not going to start a crowd, but those 5 people know you 5 people and 5 others. In a total that's 30 people. Now those 25 others people told know a few people as well, so it just grew some more! ... Well my "number 1 fan" hasn't really told anyone, not to mention, she can't tell anyone because she doesn't know anything about it. You know, about the event that was post, and emailed, and texted.Now if you're not understanding the struggle here, then this GIF is for you as well.

Do me a favor, bring your friends, tell your family, spread the word. "AJ Hard is having a book signing at Best of Books" If you don't, you're no better than my "number one fan".

Best of Books starring Shiver and Fears

   For the first time ever Shiver and Fears is having a book signing at a book store. Edmond's Best of Books will have Shiver and Fears for 11 to 12:30. The author AJ Hard (that's me) will be selling the book The Chill House for $8. However, in order to get a free book signed  you can bring your own Shiver and Fears product here or maybe you just want a book signed, get one here.
   But whether you get a hat autographed, The Chill House, or any other Shiver and Fears book/ product just know your support is what matters. You might be wondering why did I choose Best of Books all the way in Edmond. The answer is I didn't, they chose me. I was offering a collection of Shiver and Fears books to the store and they asked if I would be interested in having a book signing there.
   Sorry to say through, it'll be the  first and maybe the last. Do understand in order to place a book signing it takes at least $100 to  order a collection of books to give/sell to others. Now I'm not completely sure but I think a book store provides those copies. Well, not in my case. I have to provide copies and really that's not easy for me. Raising money is not my strong point, it never was, not even in elementary school when we were selling candy bars.
Now if you're reading this and want to help. I know for sure there are a few people you know who would jump up to the fact an author is making an appearance in Edmond. And it's not just me who'd be getting help, Best of Books would be getting attention as well. I mean celebrities at a book store? How cool would that be. Not to mention I can only connect with my friends, but you can connect with others in the world and if each person who help promote this event to their friends and family then Best of Books will get a lot of attention. And you can say, "I helped with that!"

Event #2 Annual Book Signing

If you missed the book signing then boo hoo for you! There were a load of guests at Duffner Park. Most guest got splashed with water others won very cool prizes. Maybe you can get a Shiver and Fears book next month at Best of Books in Edmond. There will be the Shiver and Fears book: The Haunted Cell Phone. This will be the last book signing of the year, so you miss this you're just going to have to get an autograph book the hard way: order it, contact me, and ask for it. Good luck, I got a busy schedule.
Here some news though, I announced it at the book signing. Shiver and Fears is selling two more audio books; The Rules of Horror and The Haunted Cell Phone. That's right, so if you're lucky you can have the book AND have someone read it to you too.
I will also announce next year there won't be another annual book signing. Wow, you are just getting the bad end of the stick! You really shouldn't miss this book signing in Edmond. Don't worry, it's on a Saturday. August 11th at 1. Can't get to Edmond? Well sorry I don't have the answers to everything.
Back to the book signing today, There was an amazing cake shaped like a real crystal ball! Tons of pizza for everyone to eat. And a few friends were made as well. What haven't a mentioned about this party? Oh, people were lined up to get there magic mark in face painting. A.J.'s icon was the most popular, some wanted A.J.'s mark. Wow! Everyone LOVES A.J.! Well why not? He is my son. (In the book)
Newsflash: I've decided to send Magical Times to the other book stores this Christmas! So be on the look out!

Event #1 of 3 Juneteenth Film Festival

   Yesterday June 16th, 2018 I was down at The Jewel Theater presenting Shiver and Fears books to the public. If you are a fan then you should know about Shiver and Fears annual audio books give-a-way during the Christmas season. Well I was selling those audio books just yesterday for $5 each. Here is the live video, you can find on facebook:

   You know, it's a small world. And in this small world I've ran into 6 family members, a student from Ridgeview elementary who was present when I made a presentation there, two kids from church who are fascinated into Shiver and Fears, a woman who could be the future LT. Governor and a young dance group called Joyful Praise that just so happens to include my niece.
  Now that Shiver and Fears has made a summer appearance in June, now we can focus on the event in July. So far we have a few things set. The park is paid for, the water balloons are ready, prizes are collected. But there are a few things missing: the cake, the dunk tank, and the guest list. But we'll have everything in place this July 14th.
   Stay in tuned, because coming this July is the new book Magical Times, only $8. I'm sure your be surprised in what we have in store.