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All this week. Grab a copy of my new YA novel, the first book in the ADVENTURES OF KYLE McGerrt trilogy, and I'll personally email you a free ebook (Kindle or PDF) of my Bram Stoker Award®-nominated YA novel, THE LEGEND OF THE PUMPKIN THIEF, ASAP, as a way to say thank you for supporting me. Please spread the word to any teenagers who want something to read this summer. I'll give them both too!
If the price is an issue, PLEASE get in touch with me.

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I got tagged in this bloggy blog hop thing us authors are circulating around, by a good writer friend of mine, Darren Gallagher. So I did my best to answer the questions that were thrown at me.

What are you working on right now?

I’m currently working toward completing the first draft of my third YA horror novel, IMMORTAL FAMILY, (word count as of today 30,000) under the direct supervision of international best-selling author, Joe Nassise, part of  his 1 year writing coach program. He’s also helping me with my middle-grade horror/fantasy, SUMMER CAMP (word count, 5,000), which is my first jump into the mind of a ten-year-old protagonist, Nathaniel  or Nat as his buddies call him. I’m truly loving this creepy story. I’m feeling all young again.

I’m in final edits with co-author Mark Taylor, on our horror novel, REDEMPTION, which we wrote last year. It’s currently over 60,000 words. When we finish, we’ll begin searching for a publisher/agent.

And finally, Aric Sundquist and I are about ready to start scripting the full color comic series  for THE ADVENTURES OF KYLE MCGERTT, based on my forthcoming YA western, horror/fantasy trilogy that’s being published with Blood Bound Books. We’re just coming up with new characters and fantastic new adventure ideas. Besides having some of the cool villains such as Bart Shires, the Ghoulish Bartender  from the novel series appear in this new comic series, including some of the same story-line  Aric and I are going to introduce my readers of the books to exclusively new adventures and deadly curses that young Kyle will need to destroy, this way you’ll get to ride into the wild west with our hero, unaware of what new perils may await.

I’m also excited that Alter Press is publishing the first novel I ever wrote years ago, while working the late night shift on a secured psychiatric ward. DEEP WITHIN is a 74,000 word horror novel set in the fictitious Moose Hill Psychiatric Hospital. A new evil is born, and now it’s determined to stay alive. So glad it’s finally going to be released later this year, I hope.

What experiences have influenced you?

Just watching so many of my author friends writing novels, getting stories published. It’s a real inspiration to be a part of the creative crowd of friends I’m very fortunate to have. My love of movies, comics, reading, and all my wonderful mentors I aspire to follow in their footsteps, these are the things that continue to influence me.

Why do you write what you do?

I have a sincere passion to tell stories, most of it based on my own crazy and twisted past. However, like in my first YA novel, THE LEGEND OF THE PUMPKIN THIEF, although many of the characters mimic my friends and I growing up, out to cause terror and mayhem in our neighborhood, especially on Halloween night, I added the nasty and evil Pumpkin Thief to spice things up and make a chilling and adventurous novel. 

I always wanted to be a movie director when I was a kid. My friends and I would come up with ideas to play out characters in my backyard, with the dense forest bordering our immense grassy studio. We played out a ton of movies in that backyard. Of course, I always liked to play the villain.

With my writing, I get to direct my characters, play God in a way perhaps. It’s a ton of fun.

How does your writing process work?

I used to just go at it cold, but over time I've been learning to outline and write out as many scenes to my novels-in-progress, on index cards. Being in Joe’s 1 year program has been such a vital investment in my career. He has taught me so much. I’m truly grateful for all he’s done thus far. I think I may enroll again, once I finish in August of this year.

What is the hardest part about writing?

The editing process. I've learned so much with my books, but jeez, it can be such a rigorous and daunting endeavor. However, I take EVERYTHING my editors suggest and learn from it whether or not I agree. I firmly believe that I've become a better writer and my new projects are a reflection of this, as my first drafts are becoming tighter.

What would you like to try as a writer that you haven't yet?

I’m going to be jumping into comic script writing, and I’m excited to be co-scripting my Kyle McGertt adventures. 

I also want to be able to find a publisher who will be on the same board as me with some of my future works, by allowing me to post a few illustrations-black & white is okay to save costs- of my characters. I love drawing and I'm practicing whenever I can. Drawing on napkins, those sort of "whenever I can," times.

Who are the authors you most admire?

Oh hell, there are just too many. If I had to only choose one right now, my favorite is Joe Hill.  And I admire so many comic writers too. But many of my writer friends know I read and review books from new authors and seasoned pros, so I’m just not going to name any here, as they’re too many.

Who are new authors to watch out for?

If you mean new as in they've only put out one or two books like me, then I can say

Susan Harris Dorsey

Suzanne Robb

JD Stone

Maria Dougherty-Divo

 What scares you?

The crazy and terrible things that happens in our world. How cruel some individuals can be to each other, killing and hurting innocent people. That is REAL horror, and I despise it with all my heart.

And now, since I was told I have to tag three victims in this blog posting frenzy, I tag

Scott Pratt

Keith Milstead

Linda Ackerson

EVIL JESTER COMICS HAS A NEW WEBSITE

eviljestercomics.com

EVIL JESTER COMICS KICKSTARTER

EVIL JESTER PRESENTS COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS, EVENT PAGE NOW OPEN

Come join us on the official page for the launch of our new division from Evil Jester Press. By joining, not only will you share in the rigorous process it takes to bring our very first issue together, but you can offer ideas, suggestions, and even pitch your story right here for consideration into our new comic line. 

With that said, we plan on showing you some of the progress from our artists, colorists, and letterers, by posting original sketches and full color pages that will eventually appear in our first or second issue. And what kind of event would this be if not for some cool contests, giveaways and so much more before our anticipated launch, early summer 2013. Yep, we're going to have that too. So come one, come all, the evil Jester's box is open and we're going to have a ton of comic book loving fun!!

Pencils done by artist Kurt Belcher

For Jack Ketchum's "Polaroids."

SNEAK PEEK AT COVER FOR ISSUE # 2

COME JOIN US AT:

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SNEAK PEEK AT EVIL JESTER PRESENTS GRAPHIC NOVEL ISSUE #1

COMING SOON: EVIL JESTER PRESENTS COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS/ANTHOLOGIES
SNEAK PEEK AT OUR SECOND ISSUE COVER

Updated cover for my forthcoming new YA western horror/fantasy trilogy.

A much younger Kyle is now depicted on the cover for Book 1 THE HUNT FOR THE GHOULISH BARTENDER

FIRST LOOK AT THE COVER ART FOR MY NEW YA HORROR/WESTERN TRILOGY

KYLE MCGERTT MONSTER HUNTER &

DESTROYER OF THE INDIAN CURSES

BOOK 1: THE HUNT FOR THE GHOULISH BARTENDER

TO BE PUBLISHED WITH BLOOD BOUND BOOKS

RELEASE DATE: WINTER 2013

My new Mystery, published with Dopamalovi Books 

Publication date TBA 2013

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK
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AND STOP BY AND LIKE THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE
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 WHERE YOU CAN WIN A FREE COPY OF MY NEXT FORTHCOMING YA NOVEL, A WESTERN HORROR TRILOGY. BOOK 1: THE HUNT FOR THE GHOULISH BARTENDER, IN THE KYLE MCGERTT DESTROYER OF THE INDIAN CURSES SERIES TO BE PUBLISHED BY BLOOD BOUND BOOKS!!

Author Charles Day, Legend of the Pumpkin Thief!

CLICK HERE: Author Charles Day, Legend of the Pumpkin Thief!

CLICK THE LINK AND HEAR 13 MINUTES OF MY INTERVIEW AS I SHARE SOME OF MY INSPIRATIONS THAT LEAD ME TO WRITE THIS EXCITING AND SUSPENSEFUL NEW YA HORROR!

The urban legend is coming. All will soon now and fear the Pumpkin Thief!

 RELEASE DATE JANUARY 09TH 2012

As the town folk sleep, something creeps into the neighborhood. Hidden in shadows, its presence is as old as time itself, its intent not born of goodness.

Nick, a young man who fancies himself a detective, wakes to find his carved out masterpiece missing. Now a mystery is afoot, and Nick has his first assignment, to find out who or what is snatching up the town’s pumpkins and why.

Unfortunately, as with all great detectives, obstacles stand in Nick’s way—the neighborhood bully and his cronies, and the strange old lady and her dog who share the run down house at the end of Nick’s block. As Nick investigates, an urban legend unravels…

The Pumpkin Thief of the Hallows.

Nick fears the legend as he embarks on the most dangerous adventure of his young life. Collecting clues, ever closer to the true nature of evil, he learns that curiosity comes with a high price.

I'm excited Noble Young Adult Publishers will be publishing my first YA novel. Release date JAN 09th, 2012.

The Plan by Charles Day

I'm excited to announce that my Mystery/Conspiracy novelette "The Plan," has been accepted for publication with Naked Snake Press. For only $2.99 it's now available at
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004H1ZIAU

Frankie is about to come into a large, large amount of money. He listened in on a secret, and now he’s devised a plan to retrieve these unmarked bills. He needs to get this cash before those he heard it from get to it first, and he’s going to bring a few of his friends in to help him collect it. They will be needed in order for his plan to work.

Nonetheless, his plan is not going to be easy, and he’s not even sure he trusts his buddies to keep things under the radar once they get a hold of this loot. Especially, Fat Lou!

As things progress, Frankie will soon find out he’s made a grave mistake and will have to pay the ultimate price.

The Plan is full of mystery, suspense and a conspiracy that should have never came to be.
Welcome to Frankie’s twisted and dark world.

My First Novel "Deep Within" To be Published Late 2011 Early 2012 with Twisted Library Press

Two Doctors are about to be introduced to something recently born at the Moose Hill Psychiatric Hospital, and now it's determined on staying alive.

FINAL EDITS COMPLETED. ON THE HUNT FOR AN AGENT/PUBLISHER

My Newest Venture

WICKED EAST PRESS & HIDDEN THOUGHTS PRESS PRESENT:
TALES OF TERROR & MAYHEM FROM DEEP WITHIN THE BOX
FILLED WITH DARK STORIES FROM FRIENDS& FANS OF THE EVIL JESTER
INCLUDING “THE GIFT,” THE PREMIRE STORY OF THE ORIGIN OF CHARLIE IN THE BOX
EDITED BY JESSICA A. WEISS & CHARLES DAY

After hiding down in his box for the last few weeks, Charlie, The Evil Little Jester, is ready to unveil his latest and greatest writing endeavor. He's titled it “The Gift,” a true tale of the origin of the little guy and how he became so evil. Call it a memoir or an autobiography, but after I sat down and read it, I felt it was more of a twisted tale of evil revenge and pure carnage, sure to raise some hairs on the back of your neck.

Nonetheless, Charlie in the Box went a step further. He took his idea and knocked on the publishing doors of Wicked East Press without my knowledge, and broke bread at the table with their owner Jessica Weiss, discussing his devious plan. It wasn't until later the same night while I was relaxed watching TV, that the Evil Jester approached me, jumping on my lap to tell me what's coming down the pike.

So, as his owner, I'm proud to announce that Charlie in the Box is opening his first Anthology Book, inviting all his friends and fans to join him on his latest venture, the evil little ham. Submission calls will officially begin May 1st, 2011 and will remain open until the little guy's box is filled.

Charlie told me he's looking for your best, most frightening and horrifying dark tale of terror and mayhem, without spilling too much blood in the process. He prefers the psychological tale, the type that likes to get into your brain and twist your neurons until they shoot sparks in all directions, forcing our readers into a psychotic state of mind. We also want stories that will keep our reader's night lights on for weeks to come.

He's not looking for the occult, satanic stories, or demons gone amuck. This includes anything involved with sexual abuse, child abuse, sex with animals, animal abuse, or anything else not appropriate for a good old fashioned horror, thriller and suspense book. Don't make the little guy angry, he just had his elongated teeth sharpened, and his bite is much, much worse than his bark. I have some wounds to prove it.

Payment will be one copy of the book upon publication.

Stories need to be sent by electronic submissions only as attachments, not pasted into the body of your email, in RTF.format.

Please send your story to: jestersbox@wickedeastpress.com With title/ word count/ name in subject line.

Also, please provide a brief cover letter with all your contact info, title, and word count and publication history, if any. Please follow these rules for manuscript submissions: Word Count 3,500-5,000 words, firm 12 pt. Font (New Times Roman or Courier)
one space after punctuation single spaced 1 inch margins all around Left side justified (make sure it looks even) 1 tab indents No extra spaces between paragraphs Please refer to the link below for proper formatting if unsure: http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html

Sorry, it's been some time since my last post

I just added the cover art for the four stories I received acceptances for last week. It was my best week ever. I will keep everyone updated as to when these books will be published. I have set up an author page on Amazon where you can find my stories, and of course you can click the cover art to any book that's out in print and this will lead you to amazon. Thank you all for supporting my publishers and my stories. http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Day/e/B004H1ZIAU/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_3 As for my own small press, Hidden Thoughts Press, be sure to stop on by, we are half way into our two non fictional projects, and will be making an announce ment soon for our first fictional anthology. I'm super excited about this. I'll keep you all posted. http://hiddenthoughtspress.lefora.com/ Charles Day

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