Shiver and Fears blog of 2024

For those of you following along with these blogs, you’re probably already aware of what’s been happening. You’ve seen the videos, the shorts, and the social media posts. But if I just left it at that, there wouldn’t really be a blog.

So, you might be wondering why there hasn’t been a blog until now. Well, let me fill you in: YouTube is the culprit! Not the most satisfying explanation, right? You see, YouTube has been mysteriously losing views ever since the decline of The Fairly OddParents. Live videos just haven’t been the same since. This situation led to a flurry of activities, including several live streams and a short film focusing on games.

But there’s more to the story! Have you heard of the new book, *Trapped in the Cursed Painting*? It’s finally published! 

I’m not exactly sure when the project kicked off, but December was all-consuming. One big reason it took so long? The cover illustration. That’s often the leading reason behind publishing delays. I helped create the cover, because let’s face it—AI isn’t always up to the task of capturing the right vision!

Once the cover was sorted out, it was time to dive into writing the book. It proved to be quite the challenge. The story centers around a girl interacting with a painting, but I hit a few snags. How can someone casually chat with a painting in a hotel? Why was she even there? And how did she stumble upon the painting? So many plot points to cover in just 20 chapters!

You’re probably curious about how the story unfolds. Well, you’ll just have to pick up a copy to find out!

This project took me all through December to complete, with the final touches happening just before December 20th. However, it didn’t officially hit the shelves until Christmas Day.

But that’s not all that’s been going on! We had only 20 Christmas cards to send out, yet over 70 people on our list. So, we spent the entire holiday season emailing, texting, and posting e-cards to everyone who didn’t receive a physical card.

Oh, and let’s not forget about one of the most important parts of Christmas: gift wrapping! I had to shop for 10 people while ensuring everything arrived on time. As we stand today, there’s just one last gift left. Will she ever get it? Probably not until next year... or, wait! That’s tomorrow!

Christmas always keeps the Shiver and Fears team busy! However, we’re about to hit pause for the upcoming year. Tomorrow, Shiver and Fears will take a break and transition to "Magical Times." These previously published books will be re-released with fresh covers, and exciting new titles are on the horizon.

Will there be a blog site dedicated to this? Not really. 

For now, I wish you all a Happy New Fear! It’s a phrase we fondly say each year. I hope you enjoy our books, stories, and posts! Don’t think we’ll be disappearing forever... We’ll see you next year!

Video and Photos This Season

So it's been adventure this November.

Let me explain this video. So very rarely, my friends and I play a round of JackBox. This is a small load of games to play on devices. There are a few to pick from. One we played was Quiplash. The best way for me to explain it is to imagine a game of Apples to Apples BUT everyone makes their own answers AND everyone gets points.

When it comes to this game, I keep my answers pretty simple. I'll have to show you how well these games go on YouTube... That is if the other players can calm down enough and not be so dirty with their choice of words.

Meanwhile, another thing that happened is the preparation for Christmas. I was working on a video on TikTok and made an interesting picture...

This is a re-creation of my book "A Creepier Christmas" This wasn't made for the books, BUT it looks pretty good! I do want to re-create a lot of Shiver and Fears covers. Some aren't good and with this new cover design, I want to go back and fix others. (Just a thought) Anyway, there's a lot getting done before the finish of 2024. And I got to get it done now. 

The new book was supposed to be done forever a go, but because of the search of an artist is so difficult, it may have to be delayed. But keep with us. You'll love it!

 

Creepsmas and Christmas Distraction

I'm certain that as a regular reader of Shiver and Fears blogs, you have been eagerly anticipating December's blog. Typically, I update you on the latest happenings at Shiver and Fears, but this time, I completely forgot. Why did I forget? Check out my recent activities below.
As you may already know, Shiver and Fears hold an annual Scary Creepsmas Give-a-way, but this Christmas season was quite busy. I was engaged in various promotional activities during this time. Here are some of the things I did:
• I redesigned the website and completed the new book. Fans who participated in the Madlib contest months ago received a present of their stories, and our story writers received a book to create another story.
• Unfortunately, the fundraiser didn't go well, and not a single book, cup, or sticker was sold. I genuinely need feedback.
• I ran a giveaway contest on my social media platforms, offering a free audiobook to all Instagram users. I received a few entries and positive feedback, and it ran until Christmas.
Buying Gifts
Of course, I also spent some time buying gifts for my loved ones. What could be a better gift than books? Although not everyone was fortunate enough to receive a Shiver and Fears book. Here are the books I bought as presents:
• For my mother, I purchased the "Magical Times" series book in Kindle edition, which is about a future family with my two magical powerful sons with holy magic.
• For my father, I bought a charger for his digital picture frame.
• For my sister, I purchased an ice maker.
• For my nephew, I bought "How to Draw People and Animals."

He was really surprised!

• For my girlfriend, I got her the "Shiver and Fears" book series. She has been wanting to read those for a long time.

My goal for next year is to gain more subscribers on YouTube and add another book to the library. I want to expand my YouTube channel to connect with my readers and want to contribute to the library by adding another book to its collection.

But as for you, you didn't know about the giveaway, huh? Well, here's your chance if you want it:

Go to This link and type in one of these given codes I'm providing to read The Ghost of Future Me: Shiver and Fears:

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2JT2EXYEKCA6W

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That’s it for this blog post. I hope you enjoyed reading it and learned something from it. I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback, so please leave a comment below or contact me on my social media platforms. Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best for the next year. Happy reading and writing!

Scary Creepsmas!

 "Phew" It was been a hard working month of December. I have nearly every gift given away!

This year we have a good collection of gifts to give. Visaprint has donated 2 scarfs to new Shiver and Fears fans. (One is actually going to Alburquerque!) There are Shiver and Fears beanies being given away. There was even a gift given to our story tellers nearly a year ago!

If you've seen the YouTube fan art videos you'd recognize these!

There were given to young creative kids who LOVED the videos so much they had no problem finding them a home.

So what was all a part of this give-away? well, we had some beanies custom made by Vistaprint who also donated two scarfs as well! Barnes and Noble donated a collection of books which we gave to 17 excited fans. One being new and another who loves to read a good story!

Another thing I did with our Giveaway is have Creepsmas Elves. Two being Monsters of Shiver and Fears. Yep, Skinny Creeps and Vicious Clown are helping spread Creepsmas cheer by sending a Shiver and Fears Creepsmas gifts to new viewers.

We are now at our last gifts, which will be delivered this weekend. One is actually to a recent fan. Because with his birthday coming soon it fits him well.

Another fan asked to get his first Shiver and Fears book, signed and all! We just couldn't refuse! Now what about this artist winner we posted about on Instagram? They will get a gift too! Don't ask us how. We don't share ALL our secrets!

Scary Creepsmas!

Shiver and Fears has been busy!

It's getting to be that point of the year when I, as the author of Shiver and Fears put my attention to the joy of Christmas, I mean Creepsmas. What is Creepsmas? you might be asking. It's a haunted parody of the holiday thousands of people love. What's so different about the two? You might think that we include more scary gifts into the mix than what's for Christmas.

No, not at all, the difference is that we sent a random set of fans a Shiver and Fears gift. This year our gifts were provided by Barnes and Noble and VistaPrint.  We are given a total of 10 books, 5 winter beanies, and some eBooks. 

Then afterwards, I have my own Christmas shopping to do. for my friends, family, and a little for myself. For the past few months, Shiver and Fears has been grabbing a whole load of attention. I've hosted 2 book signings, presented tons of art work, read madlibs made by kids, passed nearly 100 buisness cards, set up contests, hung flyers, and passed out the remaining color changing pencils. But fans are wanting to know the big story. What is my next book going to be about?

Well, stay tuned, because I made a choice to spend this year focusing on Shiver and Fears attention growth, now that this year is nearly over, my next book will come into mind. Right now, I have a special gift in mind.

But as for now I have to line up my events. The first one to come up is the school Creepsmas giveaway. Who will be the owners of new Shiver and Fears books? Only Santa will know... No, we don't have a horror parody of Santa, he's just Santa Claus! (No, not with a 'W')

 

Changes for 2021

   With this being the last year of 2020, it gave me time to think how to make Shiver and Fears (and Magical Times) more popular. What I plan to do is sell books myself and a few other things. Over the year of 2020, Shiver and Fears has gained popularity with monthly give-a-ways and Instagram followers.

   This gives me the thought that it's time to show them what I have to offer in this entire business without having them being pushed somewhere else to do so. No more telling people to "go to" in order to learn more. It's time they get that information front hand.

   I am planning to sell printed copies of Shiver and Fears books instead of letting the book store do it for me. Now this doesn't mean you can't buy a book from Barnes and Noble or even Amazon. This just helps other have an easier access to books. What I want to do is sell by prints and emails along with key chains figures, and maybe even T-shirts... Maybe.

  2020 has been a hard year but has made my work grow a few inches. Now, although Magic 104.1 KMGL hasn't accepted me, I know a few of you have. Thank you and keep being there, because I need it. If you would like a printed or emailed a copy of an AJ Hard original contact me at Facebook or here on the blog... and then of course there's email. Hope you know that one!

Enjoying their Creepsmas

As people wake up today opening their presents, the Shiver and Fears fans are listening to their new audio books and wearing their new Shiver and Fears shirts. That's right, while you enjoy your Christmas others are enjoying their Creepsmas!
If your reading this then you've must have had some kind of interaction with Shiver and Fears sometime in your life. If not maybe now would be a good time to start. Although you've missed your chance in the t-shirt give-a-way:

(If you have solved

 this code, then you

 have one a custom made

Shiver and Fears t-

shirt)

However, audiobooks are still being sent to as many fans as possible, about 3 days ago Shiver and Fears had given away a total of 24 audio books, and give a way still stands. Even with 6 days left Shiver and Fears is gladly giving fans 1 of 9 books to listen to:

 

See one that catches your attention? Message or email Shiver and Fears your request and email and it's yours to enjoy. Give-a-way ends New Years Eve.

Scary Creepsmas, and a Happy New Fear!

 

Get Creepier This Christmas

No one really understands this picture. It's suppose to be a boy running down the street of his neighborhood. As he's running he's transforming into a cookie... Yeah not my best work, but the best I can do hiring for $5.

But what does this cookie transforming boy have to do with anything? You'll have to read A Creepier Christmas(<==click here) to really understand it. That's right! Shiver and Fears has published the new Christmas book of the year.

But that's not all! Shiver and Fears has a new audio book coming later this month, AND A Creepier Christmas will come to Barnes and Noble as a hardback in just a few more days. Wow! We really are making a lot of progress huh? Well each year we make sure Shiver and Fears brings its merriest to all you fans.

Oooh, and we've got another idea! But we would share that until Christmas day!

2 out of 2

In the season of giving we're giving out more then just three shirts. We have 8 audio books and we want you to have one! No, you don't have to solve a code, be the first to give a call, or take a poll.

All you have to do is email shiverandfears@gmail.com your request of 8 audio books

1. The Chill House
2. Sibling Subtraction
3. The Ghost of Future Me
4. The Unlucky Charm
5. The Haunted Party
6.  A Skeleton Dinner
7. A Creepy Christmas
8. The Beast Within the Bed

and we'll  send you back your request. We're doing this all December long, so even when Christmas is over we'll still be giving gifts.

. Merry Creepsmas!

Be 1 of the 2

We want you to solve this code:
                                                                 with this decoder

Contestants who enter the contest and solve this code with be given the chance to win a prize. Winners who figure out this code are needed to send in their address in order to receive prize, otherwise it goes to the next winner. Do you think you can do it? I must worn you some of the letters aren't in the decoder, but trust me it's simple. So are you ready now? We only have prizes for three winners, so don't hesitate.

I must also say do NOT send in the answer to the code by comment, we don't need any cheaters! Email will do perfectly fine. If you're not sure how to contact us go to our website asia17hardwin.wix.com/shiverandfears  and click "chat with the author" Good luck, and Scary Creepsmas to all!

Listen to a free book

  Shiver and Fears have just received a message stating that A Creepy Christmas is now for sale at Audible.com. If you want a free audio book from Shiver and Fears just message or hashtag the title A Creepy Christmas and you'll be sent a code.
  This code can be used at Audible.com and after typing it in you'll get a credit, this credit pays for Shiver and Fears: A Creepy Christmas. You can enjoy a great story and don't even have to read it! but realize there's only 25 codes, so I suggest don't hesitate.

 By the way, Douglas isn't reading it, but our narrator is still good.Charles D. Baker has done a few good stories. But Doug is still our guy.
  After Listening to all five stories you can write a review on what you think and maybe even pass it to a friend. There's no need to keep it for yourself.
  If you want to listen a piece of the story go to the Website <here. Or just go to ITunes or something.
  Anyway, enjoy your holiday. This offer stands on all the websites: facebook, linkedin, google. Remember "Creepy Christmas" is the code for a code.