My Brain Is Fried but It Is Done
Oct 04, 2025 5:01 pm
Halloween Season is upon us! Praise the Pumpkins!
Also, praise the fact that Tales of the Norse Gods is in the hands of the editor! It was down to the wire to get it ready, amidst a week of other formatting work and plumbing problems. The tentative release date is November 27th, but I hope to have it on preorder by November 1st.
I've also done the cover reveal over on my website blog, but if you missed it, here's the cover.
Other Updates
Not much else to report on the writing front, as I maintained an easy schedule for the last week or so of of September. I will be diving back into the last Heyward and Andersen story in October, though.
Evil Chicken Merch is available.
Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Evil-Chicken-by-AFStewart/174473002.EJUG5 (This is the sticker link. There are more products if you scroll down the listing).
Fourthwall: https://afstewart-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd/collections/book-merch
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Fairy Tales and Nightmares is on sale for the month of October!
Sometimes happily ever after just means surviving...
Nine fairy tales reimagined within the sinister worlds of horror, history and mythology.
https://books2read.com/u/47dG6a
Be sure to check out my Instagram this month for Witchtober, where I and other talented authors will be showcasing spooky books. You'll find fantasy, cozy mystery, and even some romance.
Happening on Instagram (my posts will drop at 1 PM EST) https://www.instagram.com/afstewartauthor/
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Book Tidbits
A pronunciation guide for the Norse myth names will be included in Tales of the Norse Gods. Some liberties may have been taken, but I got as close as I could.
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The Shadows and Ink Podcast
September's podcast episode is a terrific interview with author JP Behrens, where we chatted about writing the noir detective in supernatural and horror genres. And the episode coming up on October 20th is all about slasher horror.
Check out the link below to see the latest episode.
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Giveaways and Books To Browse
Read Canadian Horror and Paranormal - Fall 2025
Ends October 31st!
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CL Cannon's Fantasy & Sci-fi Book Fair
Looking for some bookish deals? This Fantasy & Sci-fi book fair has over 100 free & discounted books, plus KU finds! There's also a HUGE giveaway!
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Finally, It’s Halloween!: An All-Genre Halloween Celebration Book Fair
Ends November 1st!
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Afraid of the Dark: An All-Genre Giveaway for Stories with Spooky, Creepy, or Gothic Elements
Ends November 1st!
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HORROR
Raven Hill by Jools G King
Fish are dying. Crops are withering. The birds no longer sing. Everywhere, flocks of malevolent ravens darken the skies. The air is poisoned.
Nate fears the life is slowly being choked from the village. But he has no idea why, and for the villagers, time is running out.
Who is the mysterious but enchanting Abbie who has set up camp close by? Is her travelling folk band here merely to entertain the locals? Or is their purpose far more ominous?
Nate must uncover the haunting legacy of Raven Hill before it’s too late to save both himself and the village. That means he has no choice but to confront the evil crone in her lair.
This gripping tale of occult horror and burning vengeance lures you along the path to uncovering the deep, dark secrets of Raven Hill.
FANTASY
The Void: The Stone Legacy Prequel by Luna Fox
Ludovic Stone was the arms-bearer and right-hand of Archmage Alastor an Ulbrecht and Sorceress Lianna; protecting them throughout the years from political threats and standing by their side through the hardships they faced due to their stature.
A failed assassination attempt against Lianna prompted Alastor to act and perform a grievous ritual to tap onto the power of the Void, the dark forces beyond the universe. Has he betrayed his friends and family to gain power? Can Lianna stop Alastor before it’s too late? Will she and Ludovic be able to save the world from the evil warlock he has become? What if it was all just a lie?
Daughter of the Dispossessed by J.L. Henker
A Magical Child…A Secretive Lord…And The Dragons That Bind Them
Powerful kings and mages have battled for centuries to claim control over dragons and their magic. The passage of time and fading traditions helped them find peace in the Gundervelt Mountains, allied with the Guardians of Dragonswold. But that peace cannot last. Descendants of the old rulers wish to regain the status and power that controlling the dragons brings, and they will kill anyone who gets in their way. There’s one problem: none of them has what it takes to reclaim the dragons—a powerful mage capable of summoning them.
As an orphaned child, Ayleth never knew where she came from. Her strange magic frightened everyone around her, and they treated her like an outsider. A curse. Someone who could never truly belong. One day, a mysterious stranger whisks her away with promises of a world richer than she ever imagined. Raised in Lord Gabrian’s keep at Algowin, Ayleth explores the depth of her magic and how to control it. But is that enough? What do her strange dreams mean? Why do the bones of dead things call to her? Does Gabrian know something about her heritage that he’s keeping secret?
An unexpected betrayal tests her magical ability, forcing her to fight for the future that Gabrian promised. An encounter with a dragon changes everything. As a devastating battle for control of the dragons rages, Ayleth must make a decision that could shift the course of dragon history forever. Is she willing to make the sacrifice?
STEAMPUNK
The Clockwork Detective (Constable of Aqualinne Book 1) by R.A. McCandless
The Imperium diverts her trip home to investigate the murder of a young druwyd in a strange town. She is ordered to not only find the killer but prevent a full-scale war with the dreaded Fae.
Meanwhile, the arrival of a sinister secret policeman threatens to dig up Aubrey’s own secrets – ones that could ruin her career.
It soon becomes clear that Aubrey has powerful enemies with plans to stop her before she gets started. Determined to solve the mystery, Aubrey must survive centaurs, thugs and a monster of pure destruction.
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My Merch Stores:
Vintage and artsy designs on a variety of products
Scifi, fantasy, and horror designs on a variety of products
My shop on Redbubble featuring a variety of products.
(with new Canadian designs)
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That's it for this edition. And I'll return next month with more updates.
