You may have noticed I’ve been quieter on here than normal (or at least I think I have. It feels like I have). The reason is there are TWO books coming out in the next couple of months that are very important to me and have required me to bury myself in my writing hole.

*emerges from hole, dusts off self*

The first upcoming book is an anthology that I’m honored to be a part of – a scary-themed collection of stories from twenty authors. Its official release date is October 1, but it’s available for pre-order now (click here to order).

Behold, the frightening cover and blurb (insert spooky ghost noises here).

Come along for a chilling ride on a ghost ship, experience eerie daydreams and psychotic killers, explore haunted houses, and send the deceased to their final destination.

And that’s just a quarter of the thrills.

Edited and compiled by Amazon bestselling author Dan Alatorre, this anthology of scary tales brings together the minds and pens of twenty authors, including bestseller Allison Maruska (The Fourth Descendant), bestselling author Jenifer Ruff (Everett), Lucy Brazier (PorterGirl), J. A. Allen, Juliet Nubel, TA Henry, Ann Marie Andrus, Heather Hackett, Barbara Anne Helberg, Scott Skipper, Joanne Larner, Christine Valentor, Adele Marie Park, Curtis Bausse, Annette Robinson, Frank Parker, Eric Daniel Clarke, and Maribel C. Pagan.

Perfect for Halloween or any time, these stories will make you think twice before walking alone on the beach at night, reading a diary, or innocently watching a train from your car.

Consider yourselves warned.

A few of my short stories from this blog were selected to be in the book (including this one), along with a brand-spankin-new story that you’ll only find in that book. They’re in amazing company with stories by all of these talented authors.

So, if you’re a fan of scary, creepy, paranormal, and thrilling tales, pick it up! Here’s that pre-order link again.

Just maybe don’t read it at bedtime.

Oh I almost forgot – I said there were two books, didn’t I? Well . . . you have to wait to find out more about the other one. Hehe.