Sometimes an editing session isn’t about writing new words or deleting existing ones.
Sometimes it’s scanning three or four scenes to get an overview of the book to decide what needs to be cut or moved and only then getting your hands dirty with the actual editing.
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Today, I am blessed to appear at the Southpointe Barnes and Noble in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1 - 4 PM CDT. If you’re in the area, come by and see me, say hi, and if horror short stories are your jam, give mine a try!
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You’re not a real writer until you’re kidnapped, drugged, and hobbled by your number one fan.
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Friday night editing session, working on my witches/vampires/pagan horror WIP, The Crooked Path.
Working through a tricky scene at the minute, so it’s a slow process, moving elements around and re-writing where needed.
All necessary to make the story work better though. 😎🤙🏻
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Yesterday evening, I wrote 376 words about cannibals while I watched a documentary about cults.
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Michael has lived among mortals for over 600 years. Now, the main suspect in a cluster of serial killings he is fighting for his life as past and present collide.
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www.amazon.com/dp/B00GLCERBY/
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The book ruins next to a ghostly hand.
A haunted house…
But it’s a boat on the Norfolk Broads and the ghost might be your step-father’s daughter.
And she’s screaming at you to “Run!”
What do you do?
Ruins - a #supernatural #thriller. Out now on Amazon.
mybook.to/Ruins
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'Camp Nightmare' releases tomorrow! Come see me at Little Ghost Books and I'll sign you a copy!
1pm-3pm
930 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
https://www.littleghostsbooks.com/ For further details.
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Added 1250 words to my secret WIP writing on my commute and lunch break today.
Really fun scene to write too!
Looking to do a bit more on the commute home too! 😎🤙🏻
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Off to London for the day job for the first time since the hernia op.
Got coffee. Got my phone. Time work on the secret #WIP on the commute.
Have a good one, #WriteSky!
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Today was a good day! I rewrote just about an entire story. And I might have some more time to keep writing today! Hopefully, I'll have some good spooky stuff coming for the beginning of next year!
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A boat on a river beneath moody grey skies
A black and white building with flags and signs outside
Boats on a calm river at dusk
The cover of the novel, ruins
Three years ago today (8th April), I was sailing round the Norfolk Broads with my family over the Easter weekend.
My experiences on that trip (including the night where I heard footsteps walking over the boat in the middle of the night), inspired my third Dark England book, Ruins.
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Writers / readers:
Do you notice a difference between the books you admire and the ones you enjoy?
I’m realizing those don’t always overlap.
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One day left of the Badlands FREE Kindle edition Promo!
Offer ends at midnight tonight!
Grab your copy below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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'Camp Nightmare' has arrived! 5 days until release!
Pre-Order
Kindle: https://a.co/d/00x8uffY
Kobo : https://books2read.com/u/3y8ezZ
Also available for preorder as “Camp Nightmare” on Apple Books and KOBO!
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Check out my book Terrors available in Amazon as paperback and hardcover. My version of a dream demon. The undead. A paranormal investigation. And more!
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www.amazon.com/Terrors-Tony...
Your World War I #horror recs
Angel Down - @danielkraus.com
Bloody Red Baron - Kim Newman
He Who Has Done Evil - Jack Finn
The Sarvan - @Douglass Hoover
Deaths Other Kingdom - @coyhall.bsky.social
The Damned - Tarn Richardson
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I’m approaching the halfway point of edits on my #witches, #vampires & pagan #horror WIP, The Crooked Path.
Finally figured out the solution to a couple of niggling character problems.
Naturally this means I’ve got to go back and rewrite a couple of scenes near the beginning. 🤦🏻♂️
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The book badlands in an eerie room.
It’s #IndieApril, and it’s the #Easter weekend, so it’s the perfect opportunity to dive into a new #book.
Oh, and my dark #thriller, Badlands is FREE ON KINDLE all weekend! 😎🤙🏻
Check it out here: mybook.to/Badlands2025
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Wait a second…
It’s #IndieApril, you love #horror and you haven’t downloaded my collection of nine short stories featuring #witches, #vampires, #ghosts & #human #monsters yet?
Well, I think you’d better click on this link & rectify that immediately…😁😎
mybook.to/MOTC
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Check out this interview I did with the team at Introverted Indies where we talked Dark England, The Crooked Path and my top #writing tips…
lucyamclarenauthor.co.uk/2026/04/02/i...
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Just 10 more days until Camp Nightmare is released. Preorder your copy today...
Kindle: https://a.co/d/00x8uffY
Also available for preorder as “Camp Nightmare” on Apple Books and KOBO!
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Sneaky little 20 minute writing sprint on the lunch break from my day job. Working on the secret WIP. 🤫
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'Camp Nightmare' available April 11th at Little Ghost Books where I'll be selling and signing copies!
I will also be doing a reading! Don't miss out!
I hope to see you there!
1pm-3pm
930 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON
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So, this just happened! Next step, edits! 🖤
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We are getting close to the release of The Age After Humanity. 🤘🤓🤘
So, to keep the creative juices flowing, I have created a theme trailer for my novel.
It's well worth the watch. About 30 seconds in, it gets really good. 🤘#horrornovel #horrorart #horrorauthor #author
Todays the day! Pre-orders for 'Camp Nightmare' are now available! Get yours now!
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Todays the day! Pre-orders for 'Camp Nightmare' are now available! Get yours now!
Kindle: https://a.co/d/00x8uffY
Also available for preorder as “Camp Nightmare” on Apple Books and KOBO!
#johnhaasauthor #horror #canadianauthor #horrorauthor #localauthor #CampNightmare #newbookalert #newrelease
A neon pink triple moon with a pentagram over the top. The text reads: The Witches of Essex THE CROOKED PATH Book One
Another three chapters done on Crooked Path edits over the past couple of sessions.
Building up and expanding the Witch & Vampire Lore before the story hits the mid-point.
Heading towards the mid-point now. 😎🤙🏻
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