Another 2 months have passed in the blink of an eye, so it’s time for a quick check-in to let everyone know I am still here, and more importantly, still writing!

ISOLATED

I have completed my latest horror tale, and I am overjoyed with how it turned out. After being a bit lazy and staying in my comfort zone with FORMULATION, I decided to try something new. ISOLATED is certainly different from my other work, and I will be sending Advance Reader Copies out in July. The blurb is in my last blog post, and because this is a Christmas-themed horror novella, I may wait until Dec to release it unless I am persuaded otherwise.

OTHER PROJECTS

With ISOLATED stewing before the last round of edits, I managed to complete the first draft of a WIP that has been giving me a headache for way too long. This novella is called ALL THE GIRLS, and the sense of achievement from finishing it was astronomical! I started writing this one two years ago, and it came to nothing. I tried again last year, and part of it morphed into FORMULATION. This year, however, I succeeded, and my mind is now at peace!

May and June will be all about getting ISOLATED ready for release, and putting the finishing touches to ALL THE GIRLS.

I then plan to start one of my more ambitious projects, which will take me well outside my comfort zone. Deep waters, here I come!

CAMPER VAN (working title) - A ‘devilish’ folk horror.

MEATHEAD - My first extreme horror novella.

VOID - My first horror novel (85% written).

SOCIAL MEDIA / PROMOTION

I have not been as active on social media this year because my priority has been writing. Although I understand the importance of self-promotion and always do my best to support other authors, it’s tough to find the right balance. I am in no rush to be successful as an author, nor do I expect it. That said, if I could make a living from my writing, it would truly be the dream. For now, though, I get to write the stories I want to write, without pressure or deadlines. Success for me is finishing a story and seeing my work appreciated. A story does not exist without a reader. Each sale and review is a real privilege for me, and I thank you all for your support.

ADVANCE READER COPIES

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READING

I have included a link to my Goodreads profile below, so you can see what I have been reading, and here are my latest recommendations.

IN CLOSING

As always, thanks so much for your continued support, whether you are a reader, fellow writer, or blogger. Every mention, share, like, review, or sale goes a long way towards ensuring I keep creating more horror.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn