Every year the state fair happens on the week of my birthday, butas always happening a week after my birthday. And even though it's stillpecialtrip, it's not special enough going ON the day you were born. This year was different. 
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Monday, October 14, 2019
Happy Birthday AJ
Every year the state fair happens on the week of my birthday, butas always happening a week after my birthday. And even though it's stillpecialtrip, it's not special enough going ON the day you were born. This year was different. 
As an author there were a few fans who loved seeing me there. Hope they enjoy their picture. Meanwhile it's good to have a birthday celebration on your birthday, it just makes it more special!
Friday, August 30, 2019
Get Monsterfied
Yes we're back at it againShiver and Fears is bringing back your monster pictures, but this year we're making it a contest. Because this year we have these: 
Now you might be thinking Oh wow, a picture frame!😴 But it's not just the picture frame, it come with your monsterfied picture! Don't want to send a picture of yourself? No problem! We accept ANY face picture. Send a picture of your sister, aunt, some random neighbor, or even a picture you googled, you're favorite tv star, singer, athlete, or even a cartoon character! We accept any photo you send to shiverandfears@gmail.com
Now here's what happens: That photo will be placed on youtube (october 31), facebook.com(Shiver and Fears page and Read It-group), and instagram find it under #getmonsterfied. Oh, and of course the Shiver and Fears website! > Shiverandfears.com (under NEWS > GET MONSTERFIED) The site will also include a poll for you to vote.
Right now we're working on schools allowing students to enter. 🤞Hoping it all goes well. Want to enter now? Go ahead, but I promise you, you won't get a picture back until September12. But if you do enter, I hope you win!
Monday, August 19, 2019
Trick or Treat Give-a-way
This October Shiver and Fears is doing something special. I like to call it the Trick or Treat Give-a-way. Now I understand I'm completely ahead of the game because October isn't next month it's a month afterwards. But this gives fans like you a chance to view the website shiverandfears.com. Now if you've visited before you might think there is nothing different, but you're wrong. before the website was titled asia17hardwin.wix.com/shiverandfears < wow that's a mouth-full! Now it's just simple.Not only that, but there are a few added features included as well.
It's important that you know about this now, because this is where you will find the give-a-way. Before you could find the give-a-ways on facebook, instagram, twitter, but what about those people who want to enter these give-a-ways, but can't access without an account? Problem solved. You don't need an account to explore Shiver and Fears website. If you've been to the website then you know about the fan art page, the games, the news feed. If you know Shiver and Fears like everyone else then you know about the Monsterfied Contest.
That's for another day. Stay tuned, because you're going to want to hear about how to get monsterfied!
(meanwhile: go to shiverandfears.com)
It's important that you know about this now, because this is where you will find the give-a-way. Before you could find the give-a-ways on facebook, instagram, twitter, but what about those people who want to enter these give-a-ways, but can't access without an account? Problem solved. You don't need an account to explore Shiver and Fears website. If you've been to the website then you know about the fan art page, the games, the news feed. If you know Shiver and Fears like everyone else then you know about the Monsterfied Contest.
That's for another day. Stay tuned, because you're going to want to hear about how to get monsterfied!(meanwhile: go to shiverandfears.com)
Sunday, July 14, 2019
AJ Hard-The Song Artist
Years ago Shiver and Fears was a book series that very little knew of. 7 years later, multiple readers from multiple states of the U.S. own a copy of a Shiver and Fears book. If a reader like yourself doesn't own one, or even if you don't know a reader with a Shiver and Fears book then that's on you!
But this blog is about more than books, this blog is about music. That's right, music. As you might know, I preformed 'Someday' in front of a crowd in Golden, Missouri. A few weeks later that song received over 100 views on youtube, but it didn't stop there.
At this moment now, you can not only listen to 'Someday' at Youtube, but also purchase it at amazon music as well a few other songs written by me as well. Songs such as 'Gilded Cage', 'Good-Bye', and 'Friendship to Break' are included.
These songs, just like the books, are placed in many sites. Spotify, a downloadable site used for making playlists, have the 6 songs too. 6? You might be saying, "I'm only counting 4." Well 1 is a Christmas original called 'Who is Mrs. Claus' and the other is a karaoke of 'Someday'.
Now let's rewind, I said you may not know about Shiver and Fears, or even know someone who reads Shiver and Fears. That's your fault, and here's why. You've been reading about all the work I put into my books and my songs, but have you put any effort into sharing with your friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors? My thoughts are no.
What about you? If you really want to know more about Shiver and Fears books and any songs I've written all you have to do is ask... I'm waiting!
But this blog is about more than books, this blog is about music. That's right, music. As you might know, I preformed 'Someday' in front of a crowd in Golden, Missouri. A few weeks later that song received over 100 views on youtube, but it didn't stop there.
At this moment now, you can not only listen to 'Someday' at Youtube, but also purchase it at amazon music as well a few other songs written by me as well. Songs such as 'Gilded Cage', 'Good-Bye', and 'Friendship to Break' are included.
These songs, just like the books, are placed in many sites. Spotify, a downloadable site used for making playlists, have the 6 songs too. 6? You might be saying, "I'm only counting 4." Well 1 is a Christmas original called 'Who is Mrs. Claus' and the other is a karaoke of 'Someday'.
Now let's rewind, I said you may not know about Shiver and Fears, or even know someone who reads Shiver and Fears. That's your fault, and here's why. You've been reading about all the work I put into my books and my songs, but have you put any effort into sharing with your friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors? My thoughts are no.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
#1 HIT
Last week I spent my time at camp in Golden, Missouri at K.A.A. Now I start my blog with this story because I wasn't just a known author there. I was a known music artist. I had been going to this christian sports camp for around 9-15 years (still trying to calculate) and for the last 3 years, including this one, I had been what is called a Kaleo. I think of a Kaleo as a second hand counselor, the main difference is that Kaleos are more on vacation there than counselors.
Now understand, I became an author at 18 so I was a starting-off celebrity when I was a camper. But after 7 years I was starting to become a hit, not just in books, but in music too. You see Kaleos meet every few hours a day and always enjoy each other with a talent show. Now, my first year I wanted to join, but didn't have a talent prepared, so I tried an anecdote of one of my books. Funny thing was it became a hit! Other Kaleos today are asking, "Where's Heather?" (Something Strange About Greg) It was a real hoot when Heather came with us the year afterwards.
But this year was the year! I was planning on singing a song based on my new book Magical Times, but I was unable to finish it. I instead went with my catchy song (Someday) to sing from the inspiration of the kids. (The reason all my work is focused on them.) After I sung that song, it traveled. It started from the mouths of Kaleos, then it traveled to their phones on youtube, that song when from the Kaleo building to the cabins of 3 sections of the camp, next thing I know it went from the Kaleos to the campers of K3... or was it HG?
Now understand, I became an author at 18 so I was a starting-off celebrity when I was a camper. But after 7 years I was starting to become a hit, not just in books, but in music too. You see Kaleos meet every few hours a day and always enjoy each other with a talent show. Now, my first year I wanted to join, but didn't have a talent prepared, so I tried an anecdote of one of my books. Funny thing was it became a hit! Other Kaleos today are asking, "Where's Heather?" (Something Strange About Greg) It was a real hoot when Heather came with us the year afterwards.
But this year was the year! I was planning on singing a song based on my new book Magical Times, but I was unable to finish it. I instead went with my catchy song (Someday) to sing from the inspiration of the kids. (The reason all my work is focused on them.) After I sung that song, it traveled. It started from the mouths of Kaleos, then it traveled to their phones on youtube, that song when from the Kaleo building to the cabins of 3 sections of the camp, next thing I know it went from the Kaleos to the campers of K3... or was it HG?
From what I heard it even traveled farther! It was to travel to the homes of different sections of the United States. With all this traveling of my song it made me realize how much support, love, and friends you can find at this camp. Not just for Camper to Kaleo people like me, but the everyone. There are a lot of stars at that camp that I know. Queen Comedians, Poets, Singers, Creative Actors, and Off-the-back Jokers. I'm always ready for another week at K.A.A, U Know!!!
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
World-Wide Books
First of all I want to say, if you live in Oklahoma you know this weather is totally crazy. Rain, wind, and sunshine. Over... and over... and over again.
Now that we've settled that let's talk about books:
First of all, let me say that my next book is the Shiver and Fears series is called The Puppet Family. About a boy meeting two new friends and meanwhile getting involved in a kidnapping. Right now the book is on hold due to the book illustrator, Randon Timberlake. The cover should be ready in just a few more days. Once it's drawn, I'll be coloring it. So it should be ready by next week.
Next, I want to say The AJ Hard collection (Shiver and Fears) and (Magical Times) have been posted on book stores all around the world in audio and in paperback. So what's next on my agenda? It's time I pass around the word that Shiver and Fears deserve the attention from it's audience. This summer I'll be going to Missouri for the annual camp of KAA. There might be a few kids there who would love to meet an author.
Another thing is I'm thinking of is to do a live video of chatting with pedestrians at The Village Library about checking out Shiver and Fears. Kinda give it like a "Secret celebrity" vibe. I also want to do a contest on Instagram, but I have a feeling it might fail, but never not try something just because you doubt it.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-shiver-and-fears&rcid=r01-155882853613-b211887525764f7b&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w < here is the funding for Shiver and Fears. This funding will help promote The AJ Hard collection to as many readers as possible. Check it out. And don't be afraid to check out the many sites f Shiver and Fears
Now that we've settled that let's talk about books:
Next, I want to say The AJ Hard collection (Shiver and Fears) and (Magical Times) have been posted on book stores all around the world in audio and in paperback. So what's next on my agenda? It's time I pass around the word that Shiver and Fears deserve the attention from it's audience. This summer I'll be going to Missouri for the annual camp of KAA. There might be a few kids there who would love to meet an author.
Another thing is I'm thinking of is to do a live video of chatting with pedestrians at The Village Library about checking out Shiver and Fears. Kinda give it like a "Secret celebrity" vibe. I also want to do a contest on Instagram, but I have a feeling it might fail, but never not try something just because you doubt it.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-shiver-and-fears&rcid=r01-155882853613-b211887525764f7b&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w < here is the funding for Shiver and Fears. This funding will help promote The AJ Hard collection to as many readers as possible. Check it out. And don't be afraid to check out the many sites f Shiver and Fears
Saturday, May 4, 2019
New illustration
This is the cover of Shiver and Fears 7th book: The Secret Saturda. Back when I published this story, I struggled w ith the cover. Without giving much aaway, Secret Saturday was about a boy who meets a kid who lives in extraordinary neighborhood. The boy, Denver's, new friend, Trey, is keeping a secret. Every Saturday he spends the night over at Denver's house and keeps look out.
Well anyway, if your looking at the cover and thinking it needs some work, you're right. 2 weeks ago I chatted with a young artist, Randon Timberlake, and he's agreed to do the illustration for the books. Here is our book now:
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