Joe Chianakas's Blog

Cobra Kai is my new Game of Thrones. The karate dramedy has just as many twists, turns, and jaw-dropping moments.

I watched the entire second season in one day. It's a darker season, and I LOVED it. I'll be thinking of  that crazy, terrible, dark ending until we get season three (which you can announce any minute now, YouTube!).

After I watched season one, I posted ten predictions for season

Writing is such an incredible journey. I don't like to view my writing career in terms of touchdowns or goals completed. I'm in this for the long haul, thanks to enthusiastic readers like you. Today, I want to tell you what's happening with my next big novel, DARKNESS CALLS.

I have been offered and have accepted literary representation from Patty Carothers and Amy Brewer of Metamorphosis

Hello, friends.

I've been busy editing multiple books. I'm so close to making your world a little darker with my new book, Darkness Calls. Close, but it's not ready yet.







In the meantime, how about a Rabbit in Red sale? Whether it's a gift for you or a cool friend, I'll sign the book personally. Now through the holidays, use the code HORROR and get 20% off all signed books.

Order here

Today, I begin a journey that's very close to my heart: teaching martial arts. I put on the Sensei hat (or belt, rather). But it's not the first time I've worn the belt.

In 2001, Metamora High School offered me a full-time job teaching English. I loved it, and I wanted to get more involved with the kids outside of the classroom. I had played some basketball, so I approached our coach. He let me

If you are a fan of The Karate Kid and haven't watched Cobra Kai-- YouTube's new series that tells the story of Johnny and Daniel thirty years later-- you're missing out. But you don't have to be a Karate Kid fan to enjoy it. This is, without a doubt, the one must-see show of 2018.



It has character development that rivals the twists and turns in Game of Thrones. (Good people turn bad, bad turn

It is a great honor to be asked, "When's the next book coming
out?" For those who have private messaged me and commented on social
media, I can't thank you enough.



I thought I'd take a minute to tell you where I am and where I
hope to be.



My latest project is titled DARKNESS CALLS. Originally titled The
Pit of Darkness, this book has gone through quite a metamorphosis (ironic and

Hello, Rabbit in Red friends. Thank you to all who have expressed interest in getting the special trilogy edition.





I am now accepting pre-orders, and I have a great special for you! Let me tell you the how and the why:

Pre-order special: FREE SHIPPING for orders in the United States! Well, it's not free, but I'm paying for it so you don't have to! :)

Plus, it comes SIGNED by me! (

This
list was originally published on my Facebook
page, but a lot of people seemed to enjoy it, so I'll add it here to the
blog: 



As
2018 approaches, I wanted to create a list for aspiring authors. If you write
and want to be published, or know someone who does, maybe this simple little
list will help provide some insight or inspiration.



1. Do
not pay to be published. Pay for a workshop

Writing is really all about revising. Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. When I teach writing workshops, I tell my students that I cut the first four chapters of Rabbit in Red. There was too much exposition, and it was way too slow of an opening.

I'm doing something similar now. I have a completed 84,000 word novel called PIT OF DARKNESS, that I'm shopping around. I decided to cut the first fifty pages

The final book in the Rabbit in Red trilogy is now available!

If you want print, call your favorite local bookstore and ask them to order BURY THE RABBIT by Joe Chianakas. I always encourage you to support local.

If you can't, you can order the paperback from Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

Prefer digital? I encourage you to read on the TAPAS app, the best digital reading app, hands down. Go here,