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!

#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?

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!!!

trust fall

man overboard!

3 days of fog!

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

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:

I did the coloring, but the drawing came from my partner. If you read this book, you might notice some flaws in the writing. Well, the first few books I've written, I wasn't too focused on paragraphs. But after a few years, it grew on me. I'll get work on that later, right now I'm trying to finish A Puppet Family. At this moment right now I have 4 chapters to finished, send it to y editing partner, Cody, and then Randon will draw the cover. Want to know what his creative side is like? I do too. You'll see in Shiver and Fears 27th series.

Contest Rules on Social Media

So here's what happening this week. I'm setting up a give-a-way and hoping this will get Shiver and Fears more attention. This is different than what I've ever done before. Some of you might know about the amazon give-a-way I hosted on Amazon.com. It was good, but not as good as I wanted. Long story short, here's my contest:
As some of you might know after 8 years Shiver and Fears is having it's anniversary, it's bookaversary! So since there is no party this year we're doing something different. We'll be at the Village Library doing a live feed talking with young readers and others about Shiver and Fears and hopfully we can get your attention too on facebook. (let's see how that turns out.)
Sorry, lets stay on track here and talk about this give-a-way. It's time Shiver and Fears gets some attention. Now, on instagram there's a ton of likes, on twitter it get's passed to a few people, on a good day, and facebook... it's a little quiet... Let's change that! I will give a fan a prize if they can gain 25 points in a week on Twitter or Instagram:
Like a post= 5 points
Leave a comment 10 words= 10 points
Comment an answer= 12 points (I'll post a puzzle)
Follow #shiverandfears= 15 points (instagram)
Comment 10+ words = 20 points
Post with #shiverandfears = 25 points

Now question is, who is going to get those 25 points? What post of mine will you put a heart on, or will you leave a comment? Think you can solve a rebus puzzle? Or follow #shiverandfears on instagram. You know you get more points if your comment has more than 10 words, right? But why struggle collecting points when posting with #shiverandfears gets you all the points at once!

Word from Cory

People are starting to really get into Shiver and Fears a lot more this year. Fans are growing on Twitter, and people around the world are fascinated with Shiver and Fears and the thousand videos and pictures posted. There was one fan that wowed me the most.
I was at work, coaching the tennis team, when I had received a message on my phone. From who you may ask? Cory! Now some are reading this blog and thinking "Oh cool, a fan named Cory gave you a message. But, what if I told you this was no ordinary Cory. This was Cory Baxter, also known as Kyle Massey! This is what he had to say:

 

For those of you who might now reconize this man, this is Cory Baxter from That's So Raven and Cory in the House! He's a real fan of Shiver and Fears, his favorite is Ghost of Future Me. I was so amazed getting this message I decided to add Cory Baxter to a Shiver and Fears book.I'm sure he'll like it, and I bet you will too!

P.S. What is your favorite Shiver and Fears book?

Author's giveaway

So I'm giving away a book... Not just any book, for the spirit of spring I'm giving away The Story Behind Easter. 3 to be exact. Enter the give-a-way and watch the video. If you are the 300th viewer you will win a book and have it delivered to your house. 
I posted a live video about it, and I must correct myself. You can only enter once. Which is a total bummer. I should have just had it where the first 3 win and be done with it. I wish Amazon had it be every 25th video. But this being my first give away I'm learning how this all works.
I'm actually thinking about hosting a give-away for Shiver and Fears 8th anniversary. Instead of having a party, that's right. I'm not hosting a party this year. Good thing too, because I'm sure you weren't planning on coming anyway. To host a fund raiser for all this equipment, setting it all up by myself, and to have it all ready for 1 person to show up is a waist of time and money.



Now let's chat about this giveaway. So apparently, 162 people have seen the give-a-way, but only 46 have entered. So this means by March 28th (the last day of the give-a-way) none of the  books will be given. It's a bummer that this isn't like those radio calls, where the person calls and recalls over and over again. With this give away I need 900 people to enter in this contest... and I only have 46.😡 So even if, you entered you only get one chance and chances are you won't get it... Not selling you to buy it huh? Well, take a chance anyway. I mean with... 48 entries now numbers are getting bigger. And who knows f you include your friends to enter, maybe one of you could win the first one. It's worth a try!