New Year, New Trades

Things have been running a bit different lately. Videos aren't as popular as they use to on youtube. They seem to be catching attention on TikTok, but Content ideas are slim. Check this one out yourself CLICK FOR VIDEO. Meanwhile books have been traveling to many places, and even though Walmart has added Magical Times to their website, they rejected adding it to their shelf.

Walmart has been getting on my nerves lately, just a few weeks ago, I ordered some equipment in December. Not only did I get it late in January, but the picture was NOTHING like what I received. I was completely tricked. It was obviously an online seller trying to sell a useless device.

Anyway, that's a whole different story. Magical Times is now spreading to more countries and states. In fact, a few books has sold over time. That was new!

Another thing that I have noticed is that music is becoming more noticeable. "On the Shelf" has gotten a couple of views, Although when I brought up the Valentine song, everyone seemed to turn their heads. As catchy as it is, and as close as Valentine's Day was, not one was interested in playing it.

Meanwhile, I'm sure you've heard about the snow attacking our states. It might become Shiver and Fears next hit. "Shiver and Fears: Trapped with Cabin Fever" 

You might not think that's seems scary. Well, you don't know the story. And believe me, it's not as easy of a plot as you think.

Meanwhile, a new channel has arrived a while back. J.U.S.T Got Game. Have you heard of it? Let me just say, Shiver and Fears is not my only channel I work with.

Let's Find the Best Monster

Baby Ghoul

Well, it's September, which means we have entered all entries. Now we are at the part of this contest where Instagram viewers take a vote every weekend.

As you already know, Scarface is already hanging up his title as monster of the year.💼 Zombie Mouth has already disappeared! Now it's up to you, Instagram users. Who is the scariest monster of them all?

Could it be "Skinny Creeps" an instagramer who has a thing for Goosebumps! So far, he is tied with another monster "Creepy Clown" so they'll have to fun face to face in the polls later. 😮

Skinny Creeps

Here is a nominee from TikTok.👇 Yep, we even accept nominees! One thing that we are working on for this contest is getting contestants to create their own monster! But first, we need to get reconition.

Fang Thriller

I'm sure if you are reading this, you must be on instagram. So I'm letting you know, this Friday morning, be ready to vote for our next polls. You can find it at Shiver and Fears profile stories... If you know where they are!

Is the code working?

 

QR codes are complicated. Right now, I had to create and send a new QR Code invitation to everyone. The other one was expired. Now I've sent this code to dozens of people, and only a few answered and were able to see the invitation.

The Bookaversary! Oh snap, I almost forget to mention the most important thing! We will have gift bags, but we'll only have a total of 40. So our first 40 guests will recieve a giftbag, while guest number 41 (whoever that will be) will sign the card, and enter in the drawing contest- no, not like art drawing!

Each guest who wish to enter in the give-a-way with write down their name and email. then on Bookaversary day, I'll announce the winners on Youtube, and email them to send an address to give the gift to.

Each winner (only 2 winners) will get a hand print of a Shiver and Fears book and a shirt. Woo! I'm tired just from thinking about all that. Another thing I'm working on is getting the two Monsterfied winners to show up.

With our unmasked creature be present? We'll see.

Until then, scan that code and comment if it works.

Could Shiver and Fears be the Next Goosebumps?

 No one believes me when I say that Shiver and Fears short films are better than Goosebumps. Why do I say that? Well So far Shiver and Fears has published 3 Short film based on Shiver and Fears, views for those videos have grown slowly as time passes. About a month or so ago I posted an episode of Goosebumps on youtube, I shared it to dozens of Goosebumps fans, but numbers have not grown.

Now you might be thinking that maybe my videos are getting a lot of views even with 300 subscribers involved, but here's the thing. Other videos have beaten the Goosebumps videos such as "Theme Song Take Over", "Happy Birthday Remix" and "Love Mistake" Now it is true some of those videos have been around longer than Goosebumps and some have gotten shared to a group of people.

But the thing is, when you share Goosebumps to social media, tagging Goosebumps fanatics you would expect a big crowd of satisfied people. Are you a Goosebumps fan? Let's see what you do. Maybe there's a reason why they have fewer views. If so, leave a comment below!

Goosebumps

Meet with the Stars- Heather Bertram

 Back in May 1994 R..L Stine had published his 20th Goosebumps book. a story about two teenagers who visit their grandparents on their farm. Meanwhile, they run into an old friend, Sticks and his father Stanley. Things are strange during their visit as they come to realize Stanley had an evil scheme involving the creepy scarecrows found around the farm. That's right! The story I'm talking about is: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight.

Two years and 6 months passed before it became the 14th episode of season 2. This story starred John Campbell as one of the crucial leads, but the person Shiver and Fears got to interview was the head character. You "Goosebumps" fans know her as Jodie, but her accurate name is Heather Bertram.

After chatting with Heather, I asked if I could write her in this blog for the "Shiver and Fears" fans (and the Goosebumps fan as well)

1. How did you get the part?

Many talented actresses auditioned for the part of Jodie, including Heather herself. But out of all the tryouts, there was something about Heather that won the crew's heart.

2. How was it being in a story made by R. L. Stine?

 Like you and myself, many people admire Goosebumps. Whether book or tv series fans love each chill thrill of a Goosebumps book from 1990s to today. "I liked doing the show episode I did," Heather says. 

3.Who played the brother and how is your friendship now?

As you may know, John E. Campbell played the brother, Mark, in the tv episode Scarecrow Walks at Midnight. After the preformance, Heather and John went on with their lives and has no contact with him today, "I don't keep in touch with many of my co-stars these days." Like Heather, however, John also has done a few performances after "Goosebumps" as well.

4. Are you a Goosebumps fan, before or after you got the part?

Goosebumps started back in 1992 while the tv series started 3 years later in 1995, but Heather Bertram was always a fan! She enjoyed Goosebumps before even casting the part. To this day, she still is. Heather has even introduced Goosebumps to her family, "I am introducing my daughter, nephew and niece to it." she says.

5. What are you doing now as an adult?

When doing a little research, it was discovered that Heather's latest piece of work was back in 1999 in a film called "In the Company of Spies" as Julie Marko. But what is she doing now? "I am now a Connected Kids Tutor, Reiki Master ( which means I do mediation to kids and adult)" she has also stated of founding a company called Guided Hearts where she does Reiki Master.

Heather soon decided to leave acting to pursue this life dream. When asked if there was another Goosebumps episode she wanted to be a part of, Heather stated, "I am not really acting anymore, because of me wanting to live a normal life." She is now happy with her husband, Jason and her daughter Sadie.

6. How is your family life? Any Siblings?

Heather isn't the only one with an acting life. In fact, she has two sisters who also had a taste for thrills and chills. For any "Are You Afraid of the Dark" fans, you might remember of the story about a girl visiting in a haunted house. There she came across a young ghost girl. This story was called The Tale of the Lonely Ghost. And the girl who played Amanda Cameron was Laura Bertram. Who also starred in The Tale of the Mystical Mirror as Laurel.

Later in the season, Heather's younger sister played in another "Are You Afraid of the Dark" episode called The Tale of the Hunted as Laura. Heather and Jennifer later played in a Disney Channel Original Halloween movie about a phantom in a movie theater! You guessed it, "Phantom of the Megaplex"! with Heather as Caitlin and Jennifer as Lisa. "Laura is 42 now and is still acting in movies and guest starring roles," Heather explains, "Jennifer is 37 and is living a private and normal life." Heather also states her mother is still living.

 Although this actress is done being on the big screen, what amazes me the most is being able to chat with her. This kind-hearted woman was not only patient enough to answer questions, but also bold to reveal her moment in the spotlight. It's not everyday you can conversate with a tv star, even if their moment was brief. So I'd like to give thanks to this 39-year-old former actress, Heather Bertram for her time.