April News

 Gosh, I've had a occupied month lately. So not only is Shiver and Fears making its way to Enid this Saturday, but I have been doing a fun activity with a few fans this month. It's new because I never got to do things like this before. It's the Shiver and Fears golden egg hunt. Fans get a chance to win a prize from Shiver and Fears. This includes candy (traditional), Light up pens (new product), ebook codes, (free reading) and of course, the unlucky charm (Sorry no prize for you!)

Kids are going crazy trying to find Shiver and Fears eggs. 

We are now going on to round 2 with the egg search. This is because some students got a prank egg. Now although this doesn't mean next round the same kid will find that egg, BUT all the kids want is more. More eggs to find, more prizes to redeem, lucky for them this is going on for the whole month of April.

Now about Enid Author Fest. My idea for this event includes a similar activity. Pens will be for sale $4 but anyone will get a chance to choose an egg and check of they win a pen. This will also include a prank egg as well. Shive and Fears book of choice will be Sibling Subtraction. But are only providing a count of 8 books. (Budgets, you know?)

Lastly I want to let you know Shiver and Fears new book cannot be published until an illustrator can be found. Now, don't get me wrong, we have Cameron and Conner, but they have been busy with other line of work. So Shiver and Fears books are set on a private shelf publicly. (Yep, that was an oxymoron) You can catch the new book Here.

Anyway, hope you get to Chill Out this month, because there's more coming up soon.

Shiver and Fears Shopping Spree

 So just yesterday a kid asked about Shiver and Fears merch. Well, on my own time, I given away scarves, pencils, winter caps, and a puzzle.

Now a few years ago Shiver and Fears did have on online store set up, the problem was the purchases were too high AND the product weren't charming enough for the crowd. 

But now we do have a few places were Shiver and Fears merch can be found. If you ask these sites about Shiver and Fears merch, they will hook you up.

Do you want some apparel? Shirts, jackets, pants? Then Cam-Dazzle Design is the perfect place for you! You can click on their website or email them at camdazzledesigns@gmail.com. You can mention your request for Shiver and Fears clothes, and you can receive it in a week or so.

Would you like your bed to have a Shiver and Fears pillow? That can be given by Animated Eclectic email them at aebhgb@gmail.com for a pillow with Shiver and Fears monster of year on the front. Don't worry, it's a little vicious, but you can just flip it over. You'll receive that within the month.

Lastly, we have Elevated Growth with Shiver and Fears pins. These pins get passed out to Shiver and Fears super fans but can be bought by this amazing company. There are 2 pins to choose from. A "I CHILL OUT WITH SHIVER AND FEARS" and a "A DOLLY'S NIGHTMARE". Sounds interesting? Start clicking now!

As of now, I am still looking for merch customizers to team with Shiver and Fears to add a Shiver and Fears product to their collection. If you make something: a ring, shoes, cookies ANYTHING a juvenile or child would enjoy, please contact me. shiverandfears@gmail.com

Chill out and join the team.

Secret Shiver and Fears Code

What is up Shiver and Fears fans! Especially you Super fans! You can identify the first 10 super fans with their pins. (Provided by Animated Eclectic) {buy one here} 

I want to let more fans in on the secret! If you want to become a super fan of Shiver and Fears and solve this month's code located on the website, then here is your chance!

Shiver and Fears secret code <click that This video will explain to you how to solve secret messages I provide on YouTube and Shiverandfears.com.

If you can solve the practice code given in the video, then you can solve any code I throw at you, not to mention send me a message as well!

Are you a super fan yet? Do remember if you solve this code, you CAN'T tell anyone how you solved it or where you learned it from.

Why? 

Well, It helps our fans grow! Some fans might read this and decide it's not worth it, which means they miss out on contests made for super fans. And it helps point out who truly is following Shiver and Fears.

Can you imagine taking a friend to a Selena Gomez concert, but they never heard of her before? Then while on stage she picks your friend to be a backup dancer, just because she was dancing to a song, she/he never heard!

That should have been you!

I don't want that to happen. If I give out free books to my fans, I want it to be given to a person who checks the website monthly, watches Shiver and Fears videos, even has a few books on their shelf.

If you become a super fan, show me! Post a comment using the Shiver and Fears code. and I will write you back. Or at least try to.

here is some fan art. What do you think this is?

These Pens are worth $4

 Well fans it's happening! Shiver and Fears is still growing as we continue passing around the merch to our young fans. As of now Animated Eclectic and Elevated Growth have started to introduce Shiver and Fears perch and now we have another product to introduce.

Check out Shiver and Fears Light-up pens!

These pens work as a stylist and a pen, but I'm sure you'll be more interested in the lighting up part. There is a long story to go with what it took to make this process happen. You can catch the video of it all on Youtube.

Now, about the pens. Yes, they cost only $4 each. Now as a fan who loves to see Shiver and Fears grow into more than just books, then this product needs your attention! 

Instead of having such an amazing pen for yourself, you should share! Buy a pen and give it to someone special. Now don't be sitting there stating that this pen isn't worth $4 even if it does glow. Because here's the thing, the young ones will LOVE it. How often do kids come across a pen that lights up? 

Don't believe me? Well last year I sold Shiver and Fears color changing pencils. To this day, I still have kids/ fans asking for pencils. Sadly, I ran out the market for those pencils and went to pens. Now, these kids haven't seen these pens, BUT I've already shown a few people and they already want to buy a pen.

I suggest, you look into this. Email me or comment this blog post.

Happy Valentines day fan!

 Check this out fans of Shiver and Fears! We have created our own secret code! How do you solve our messages, only a true fan would know. Because only a true fan gets link to the secret video!

Now, you might be a fan of Shiver and Fears. If that's true, all you have to do is leave a comment. You'll receive the location of this video and a valentine card with a coded message.

If you solve the code, send the message to AJ. and guess what? Yep, you guessed it, you'll get a prize! Best of luck!

Now this was earlier this month. Fans have already gotten their prize and have been claimed SUPER FANS. Why didn't you hear about this? well it was on the website. You should visit more often.

Do you claim to be a super fan? Well then, let put you to the test. Before we give you the test there are a few simple rules you must follow when being a super fan:

This code is a secret. You can't go telling people how the code works, otherwise ANYONE can solve these messages and don't have to prove they're worth knowing the code, you know?

a super fan isn't just someone who knows the code. It's proof that you exist! Let me explain. For these fans to know the code, this means they saw the video. A video that a simple fan can't locate just by asking. These fans watched this video and understood how it works. That shows effort.

So here is the SUPER FAN test. Solve this code and email me your answer. If you are already a Super fan, this means the trick I've placed in this code doesn't faze you. Can you solve this:

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Now remember you can't tell anyone how to solve this code! Now if you want to know how to solve this code, here is a hint (I want to see how much dedication you have to do this) Go to the website, you have found the video when you see the valentine.

Best of luck!

New Book in the Making

So Shiver and Fears is making some changes to it's book series. You might have seen a few upgrades over time. The logo, the slogan, the website, and even the books have gone through a few changes as well. Well, my books are making another change. This change isn't very effective, but I think it's time.

Last changes we did for book was the cover idea. Each book cover was postered on a poloid photo, now readers can view the book cover as though walking through the door.

This year we're changing the back cover. As you, the reader, knows back covers are usually where a summary of the book is placed. Shiver and Fears has always place it there, but now the summary is going to be changed. It'll be told in 1st person form instead of the original 3rd person.

I didn't say these changes were big, just different. Another thing that I'm working on is with another illustration partner. So the covers will be a bit different... again.

One thing that I hope will change is the thickness of the book. If you are new, then you might want to read about this. Shiver and Fears is only 20 chapters long. But most books haven't even reached to 100 pages. Although most have, each chapter of a book is about 5 or less pages long, and rarely more than that. This year my books are expanding. Want to know why? Check this out.

During the first set of years writing. I was a little impatient. I had an idea of the plot, but didn't know how to really widespread a chapter without being dull. For example, check out how I change this simple snip:

Sam ran through the forest. The wolf was behind him. Sam tripped over a branch. He knew it was over.

Now this is an idea of how I would write a story. Kind of simple and not much to work with. After doing some reading and years of studying, I think I've improved a little:

Sam's heart pounded against his chest running through the forest. Growls and snarls came from the wolf as it chased behind him. Sam rushed full speed, not realizing the branch was bound to stop him. He fell headfirst into the leaves and dirt. Sam was too tired to make another move. He knew that he had reached his end.

What do you think? I'm trying to be more detailed in my books now. But I tend to have a fear to overdose the chapters. I mean, I want to expand them, but I don't want 20 page chapters. Just want to go over the 100 page mark. So my estimate is 130-200 pages nothing near 400. It might mean Shiver and Fears will be a little more expensive. We'll see...

Now, you might be wondering what is the next book about. Well.. I'll give a hint. It not as detailed as you might think. So don't put too much thought into it. 

Now here is my clue. The cover has nothing to do with the book. Skinny Creeps isn't a part of the book either. But what Skinny Creeps is has is the whole plot of the story.

Think you got it? We'll see once this book get's finished. Right now, 1 have 10 chapters to write!

MLK Parade 2023- Shiver and Fears

There were so many fans at that parade, but just not enough cards and candy to pass out, not to mention not enough hands to get to everyone. It's hard work. To pass out to dozens of hands, catch up with your ride, and reload yourself every time.

Here's what I learned: 

  Don't share with those behind your ride, share with those in front. If you run ahead and hand candy or whatever to people in front, instead behind, the ride will catch up with you. That makes it easy to grab more candy than being behind, racing up to the car every few seconds and going further back to reach more people.

  Get a load of 500+ I only had a load of 100 cards, I ran out before even getting to the heart of the parade and about 500 pieces of candy. We ended with a small load, (like 3 candies for each team member)

  Everyone can't get what they want. There are over 10,000 hands who are begging for candy. My advice for that is only hand out candy to those who acknowledge you. I would wave around with a smile, not even showing off the candy, if they wave back, I give them a piece, especially if they were kids. That way you have a reason to give people your attention. It's like a secret message to the people. That way you're not choosing whoever and giving people a chance to greet you.

  The last piece of a advice I is present your business with a catch phrase, shirt, or poster. There I was without a card to give to anyone, But, it was on my shirt, I had it on my poster, but what I felt helped people the most was saying "READING IS IMPORTANT, SO CHILL OUT WITH SHIVER AND FEARS!" Not sure how much it helped, but with that phrase hopefully people understand Shiver and Fears has to do with books and check it out based on the phrase, "chill out" 

The video i have here may not show much. But you get whatever you can when you put together a team. But i want to know what you think we should do differently for next year's parade. Comment your thoughts.