What's on it's way...

 If you recall last year, this was about the time the idea for What's Your Story was created and the book: Terror Tales 2 was published a few months afterwards. Well, get this. It's that time again, but this time it's not going to books, it's staying right here! Why go to Barnes and Noble to read a book made by kids, when you can catch them here.

Which means Shiver and Fears is making some changes. 1st of all, with ebooks being given away the website will have to add a QR code reader, since those are hard to come by (I've tried) and with kids writing stories, that mean we'll have to set up a whole new page for just them!

Wow, Shiver and Fears really is expanding. I just received news this week that Shiver and Fears has been welcomed into a public elementary school! Meanwhile, right now I am putting together a team for the Martan Luther King Parade 

This is going to take time and money to get done, I'm sure it can happen. Meanwhile, with this being 2023 it's time to get back into the groove of writing, but what do the fans want? More fears? or maybe a little magic... We'll see. Just hang out tight, because this year, your chills are getting bigger.

The Last of 2022

 December is about to come to an end. All the gifts were handed out, all the birthdays have been celebrated and books have been sold.

So what is Shiver and Fears planning to do in 2023?

Well, the first event of course is the Martin Luther King parade. Shiver and Fears 4th parade to attend. as of right now, I am printing banners and fliers to pass around. Next in line will be the 3rd grade writers contest. Last year, 3rd grader just created titles, now I am challenging them to write it themselves. Nothing big, just a short story. This story will not make it to online stores, but it will be given a chance for reading once it's put together.

Another event I am working on is Shiver and Fears valentine card and, new to the list, birthday cards.

What is special about this card is the special little message. It's Shiver and Fears new code! How to solve it, you'll have to wait and find out. But when these fans do solve this code, they will receive a Shiver and Fears prize.

And guess what? I'm planning on coming back from break. 

After taking the whole year off from writing, it's time for me to get back into writing. But what series do I continue with? Shiver and Fears or Magical Times?

If you want a say so, then go to Shiver and Fears YouTube channel. It's not hard to find, just go a vote on the polls. we'll see which book get more interest.

As of now, Hapy New Fears!!

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')

 

Nappy Root Book

 So let's talk about this second book signing. Coming this Saturday, Shiver and Fears is making an appearance at Nappy Roots with the book: No Body Park.

I'm very curious on what it'll be like. Apparently, this bookstore is still working to grow attention. What I know about it so far is that they have a tutoring program, and only open till 7 pm. 5 days a week.

So, what is Nappy Roots like in business? I don't know. Guess I'll find out this weekend. Hope you'll be there. 

A few ideas we have for this event is a photo take with Boo the ghost, ebook give-a-way and a few Shiver and Fears books..

Now last book signing at Barnes and Noble we nearly sold out of the collection, but can Shiver and Fears be just as lucky this time as they were before?

Find out in the next blog from Shiver and Fears.

BTW. For those of you who read these blogs, you really need to send them to your friends. Sharing is scaring... I mean caring by the way!

How did the book signing go?

So i will admit, the book signing at Barnes and Noble was a little different than I thought. Maybe it had something to do with how some people got the address wrong. Or maybe it was because so many people had other things to focus on. 

Whatever the reason is, the book signing went great! Although there's a very interesting story to go with this amazing moment:

A guy came in that day and bought a book, after he purchased it he returned to get it signed with some great news! Not only did he buy that one book, but he also bought a total of 10! One for himself and the other 9 were to be given to the next visitors!

Here is the funny part. When he came and told me this. I thought he bought 10 more extra books from the store. That I could have and give to other people... So, what ended up happening is the customers after him were still purchasing books that I didn't know were already purchased!

Now that I realized this mistake, I had to make this right, I called the store and asked for 10 books to be free of charge since the once I sold were already purchased.... hmmm. Tha is correct, right? I mean to have about 16 books (just setting the example) and having 10 of those books bought, then reselling them. But getting 10 books to give away does balance the cost... Right?

Well anyway, now i have to prepare for ANOTHER book signing. This November 12th. If you didn't come to the first one, I suggest you make time for the second!

4th Grade Contest- Shiver and Fears Madlib

 4th grade kids have started entering in Shiver and Fears new contest: It's called The Shiver and Fears Madlib contest. Kids will choose between 4 different MADLIBS I've created and have them read on youtube. 

The most popular one now is "The Mystery Shadow". Here's the original story:

He didn't know a shadow was behind him. Until he walked down the dark alley outside the school. He started to run as the sound of moaning made his heart pound. He turned around, all he saw was a tall shadow. He ran faster, but could not escape the shadow. He tripped on a rock and landed on his shoulder. The shadow laughed as his hand gripped him by his shirt. He wanted to scream, but his scream was silent!

Now when the 4th graders start including their own words, some pronouns might have to change. I'm aware of that. And it might not be that scary in the end, or make a lot of sense. That fine. They aren't really for scarying, just for laughs and giggles.

If you want he hear these stories being read, go to Shiver and Fears youtube page > here< to be exact! Right now we're starting off with our first two entries with their choice "Ghost Eyes". See if you can figure out which words were replaced in this story. Does it make you shiver or just laugh? If you don't comment on the blog, comment on the videos!