How's it Going, Monsters?

 So a few kids have given their drawings for the Boo's Beastly Buddy Contest. We are reaching out to the parents as well as the kids proving a monster is not always a threat. Although the world has proven this multiple times.

Not just in tv shows, but in books too.

Our monsters this year, as you may heard, have been taken out the equation because adults are scared. "Adults? I thought Shiver and Fears books were for the kids?"

Well Shiver and Fears are for kids, but some parents want to avoid all evil in the world. 

"Shiver and Fears is evil?" 

No, never have been, never will be. Even the scariest one of The Burning Ghost may look evil but come to the plot that it was a harmless warning from God. Don't Believe me? Read it! 

"Does all Shiver and Fears book thrillers include God?" or "Why are you placing the Almighty in your scary books?" 

For one thing, Shiver and Fears is NOT scary. They are thrillers (also labeled as Suspense) and that means when you read a Shiver and Fears book, you won't want to put it down until you get to that ending. Now, kids love a good thriller!

When their hero is stuck in a problem with their weakness standing in front of them. Or when nothing seems to solve the problem and something they love is in terrible danger, stuff like that!

Meanwhile, how is the monster contest doing! Just wait till you see these monster friends!

Contest of all ages

 Shiver and Fears is spreading news after news with contests coming left and right.

As of right now, the new monster contest has started at Shover and Fears website where the Monsterfied Contest has been upgraded at. Make a monster this month, get it judged in September, and hear about the winner in October! Can you make a monster friend for Boo the ghost?

Did you hear about the other contest for those who might not be interested in making friendly monsters? Yep, it's called the Elevated Growth Fall Contest. Not very catchy, but this is our first contest to collaborate with another company. If all goes well there will be more!

All you have to do is buy a pin button from Elevated Growth provided on their Facebook page. Then once you get it, post a picture of someone wearing it on Instagram or Facebook, but it'll only count if you include #shiverandfears < your name will be placed in a drawing and the winner will receive a Shiver and Fears merch. Sounds fun right?

Well, enter it anyway! We want you to share Shiver and Fears with as many people as possible!

What else do we have in store? A coloring bookmark contest, Scary Creepsmas giveaway, and more! We are even giving hand copy books away! Wow, you amazed yet? I know I am! 

Chill out! School Starts!

 So what's been up with Shiver and Fears? I'm sure you've been sitting at the edge of your seat waiting to hear.

Well can you believe you favorite author has a new product? No, not the mug, not the shirts, no, the cookies were already a thing! I'm talking about ice-cream. Before I give you the full 411, let me tell you, if this Shiver and Fears product makes a good impression on a few people before making it to sales. If enough likes are given, then this product will be sold in the summer of 2024.

Don't give me any confusion looks! Ice-cream is a hit throughout the summer. So why so late making it? Well, most of the summer was dedicated to Shiver and Fears' bookaversary. After that, the idea was made, what if a new product was made? Hence, Chill Out Ice Cream was made! Now this is no ordinary ice-cream; coming from the author, it never is. This blue ice cream is made from White chocolate and caramel. 

Yes, you heard me, BLUE ice cream! and sprinkled on top is almond bark. This is different from Sugar and Fears cookies, which might sell this fall. (That is just blue sugar cookies with which chips.) Because this is a product that needs to be tested first. Our taste tester, Shiver and Fears' #1 fan, is trying it and will give the announcement soon. 

If this ice cream fails, a new set of ingredients will be placed. However, if passed, this new product will be not only served at the next bookaversary, but will be sold in 2024 along with Shiver and Fears self printed books.

At this moment, I want to give thanks to those who have my back in making Shiver and Fears what it needs to be.

Now, let's talk about what my next move for Shiver and Fears is doing the Monster Contest. hosted on Shiver and Fears website. all you do is simple:

put together a monster

save it to your computer

give the monster a name

write his hobbies

place in your name

email it to shiverandfears@gmail

and leave the rest to the other Shiver and Fears fans as they vote in September!

Meeatkids is our first entry.

Remember, we're not looking for scary, just your best look for a monster.

News for the Bookaversary

It's been a busy month as Shiver and Fears prepares for the bookaversary now. Ideas have been exchanged and thoughts have been put together. Right now I'm still in the process of spreading the word by going to public areas and passing around fliers. Public schools have gotten the memo and books store have gotten the email. Is it enough? Not for Shiver and Fears. But one question I do tend to get is: what's going on at the bookaversary this year? Well one thing we are doing is taking book orders. This isn't like an ordinary book signing. Instead of coming to buy a book, you come to order it. Not sure if you want a Shiver and Fears book? We have QR codes given out for free, all we ask is for you to leave a review. And if you decide you want to try a real book, we can get you set up for an order, $10.

Another plan we have is our Young Writers  To-Be Club. These purple little books are for artists with a story to tell. We ask whoever enters the YWTB Club to turn in the book to have the story published with a 20 page story in hand. Always remember email for questions to shiverandfears@gmail.com.

We have products to sell such as mugs, books, and pens:

Pens: $2.50

Books $10.

Mugs $12 (still deciding)

We are also thinking of adding a contest for Shiver and Fears new product Chill Out Ice Cream. Blue vanilla Ice-Cream with white chips. That is a prize you will have to win, but you'll have to have your name drawn for that!

There willl also be a chance for you new fans to get a picture with Boo the Ghost sent to you and some more ideas. So come to the book signing at Nappy Roots Books on Saturday... and let us not forget the live action on the 20th...

 

Bookaversary of 2023

Now comes another year of Shiver and Fears as it makes it's 11th appearance for a bookaversary gathering.

This year Shiver and Fears is planning to host the book signing event at 

Literati Press Bookshop. At this moment right now we are chatting with the store owner about making plans there, But I ask that you stay tuned for more information, or just in case plans change. For if we can not host at the press bookshop, I will be hosting it at the Shiver and Fears headquarters.

My plan for this year is to have pens to sell for $2.50 (yep, the price went down!) 

At this time now I will be taking pre-orders for Shiver and Fears hand-crafted books copies. As of right now, only 3 books are available to choose from.

• The Skeleton Dinner
• Walking in My Shoes
• Don't Mock a Witch

These books only cost $10. Payment will be accepted at the signing. (Location still pending) Be sure to stay tune with me at social medias such as Instagram, and YouTube @Shiver and Fears. You can pay in cash or by cash App or PayPal.

I am also including a photo shoot with Boo the Ghost. No, there is not a photo area and Boo is NOT some guy in a costume. If you want to find out how to take a picture with Boo, you'll just have to show up and find out! Just know, Boo is a ghost, so you can't see him when you want to!

Something else I'm planning for the book event is a give-a-way for Shiver and Fears mugs. Maybe I'll sell them too, not quite sure yet.

 Be on the look out for any news about Shiver and Fears bookaversary!

What's Your Story? Picture's of the Mischievous Cousin By Royalle M

 My name is Mia. I'm 19 and have a cousin named Royalle. She is in the 4th grade. I thought she had school today,but she said there wasn't any school, I thought it was weird, but back to the story.

She was coming over one day as she just lives a few blocks away.

I heard a knock at the door, "Who is it?" I asked. "It's me, Royalle," 

"Come on in," I hollered. "It's nice to see you, now it's time to have some fun. Let's play tag."

"Ok," Royalle said. "Tag, you're it!"

FEW MINUTES LATER

"OMG, that was so much fun!"

"Yeah," Royalle agreed.

Royalle and I were laying on the green grass. My cousin got up, "Mia, I'm going to the bathroom,"

I got up too, "Ok, I'm going to get some water," I huffed.

IN THE BATHROOM

"Hmmm," Royalle  looked at the mirror. There were pictures of Ms. Cayton, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. AJ and Ms. Loomis. GO BACK TO SCHOOL! 

"Mia, what's with the pictures?" 

I strolled in, "Pictures? What pictures?" 

Royalle shoot her head, "Never mind, can you get me some water?"

"Ok?.. But I think your mom is on the phone." I replied.

Royalle seemed confused, "My mom, oh... uh ok. Hello Mom?

"Why are you not at school?" her mom muffled.

"I am! Bye!" Royalle replied. "Here's your phone, Mia."

I put the phone in my pocket, "What did she say?" I asked.

"Ummm...

There was a knock at the door.

"Who's there?" I asked.

"It's Royalle's mom!"

"Oh no!" Royalle whispered as she ran for it.

She kicked the door down and asked where Royalle was.

"She's in the room," I answered.

Royalle's mom opened the door and got her belt, "I'm going to whoop you back to Ohio!"

Contact on Discord

Ever wanted to ask a question to AJ Hard? Not only does the website have a Q&A on the website, but you can meet me on Discord. I am starting a Fan club on discord. Anyone is invited to chat with me and learn more about Shiver and Fears. And with Summer coming up, I have a lot to inform you about.

You want to know the rules?

1.Shiver and Fears is always looking for partnership, so if you have a talent or a hobby, it might be useful for Shiver and Fears, so share it.

2. We stay child friendly here on the server. Let not use foul language on the server, just in case we have some young members.

3.Be kind and responsible. We use code names on discord. But we don't have to be friends if you don't feel comfortable.

We hope to see you soon, if you have any question, I'd love to answer them. So, see you on discord!