"10 Days: Undead Uprising" is now available for pre-order!

Today, I am proud to announce my latest book. 10 Days: Undead Uprising is now available for pre-order exclusively on Amazon.com! This new zombie anthology releases on October 15th, 2015 for $3.99. On release, you'll also be able to read the book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. Regardless of your method of readership, thank you for the support.

So, what is 10 Days: Undead Uprising? Well, it's an interconnected zombie apocalypse anthology. The book tells the story of one apocalypse from day 1 to day 10 through ten different stories. Each day offers a unique perspective of the ongoing crisis. With each passing day, the zombie apocalypse gradually worsens. Zombies become mutated, survivors become deviant, and society spirals into madness. "The only thing worse than the undead during a zombie apocalypse are the people left surviving." (a quote from the book.)

Day 1 follows a mad scientist as he inadvertently causes the undead uprising while trying to revive his deceased wife. Day 2 follows a young girl left home alone to take care of her bedridden grandfather; the shambling in the room shatters her serene night. Day 3 follows a little boy trying to take a peek at Santa Claus with monstrous results. Day 4 follows two police officers raiding a drug house, completely unaware of the outbreak. Day 5 follows scientists in a secret laboratory as they race to find a source and cure for the disease. In order to avoid spoilers, you'll have to read the book to find out what happens in Days 6 through 10.

Anyway, thank you for reading. This is my most ambitious book yet. I wanted to create a unique yet familiar zombie apocalypse — something that would make you comfortable, then shock you a bit. I genuinely hope you enjoy the book. It's a product of my passion for storytelling and horror.

Until our next venture into horror,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

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"150 Horror Writing Prompts" is now available for pre-order!

Hello! First and foremost, thank you for supporting the launch of Enter The Vortex Vol. 3: Surreal Tales of Horror and Fantasy last week. If you're a fan of The Twilight Zone — one of the greatest shows ever created — I think you'll enjoy this third installment. It's available on Amazon for $2.99 or you can read it as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription for free.

That's not what this post is about, though. Today, I am proud to announce a new side project I have been working on. 150 Horror Writing Prompts features 150 unique ideas for aspiring and experienced horror writers. These writing prompts are detailed and creative — none of those one-line or definition prompts. The goal: inspire you to write.

Through a meticulously-crafted set of prompts, I want to help you craft your own scary stories. I want to give you terrifying ideas to conjure nightmares of your own. This set includes ghosts, zombies, vampires, serial killers, psychological horror, and much more. Best of all, it costs $0.99 and you can read it as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription!

Anyway, thank you for your support. Whether you read my unconventional stories or look to find inspiration in my prompts, I hope you are entertained and satisfied. I can't thank you enough for your readership. If you're looking forward to the next book, stay tuned for details — they're coming very soon.

Until our next venture into horror,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

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Enter The Vortex Vol. 3 is available now!

Hello! Enter The Vortex Vol. 3: Surreal Tales of Horror and Fantasy is available now on Amazon.com. You can purchase the book for $2.99 or read it for free using your Kindle Unlimited subscription. Regardless, thank you for the support! Your readership is invaluable and I hope you enjoy the latest installment in this series. It took a little longer than usual, but I think you'll enjoy this batch of twisted tales — I bet you won't see most of it coming!

If you purchase, please don't forget to leave an honest review. Your review is extremely important. It allows me to improve on future books and it helps other readers find this book. It also helps me gauge interest for the series. If you're short on time, simply let me know your favorite and least favorite stories in the book — I can and will improve off of this information.

Anyway, that's all I have for today. Have a great time reading these new stories and let me know what you think. I'm working hard on the next book(s), so your feedback and support means a lot to me. It keeps me going during my most pessimistic times. Thanks again!

Until our next venture into horror,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

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Writing Updates for September 2015: Crafting a zombie apocalypse.

Hello! First and foremost, Enter The Vortex Vol. 3: Surreal Tales of Horror and Fantasy is releasing on September 15, 2015 exclusively on Amazon.com. You can purchase the book for $2.99 or read it for free using your Kindle Unlimited subscription. Regardless of your preferred method, thank you for the support. If you're a fan of the series, this new installment will not disappoint.

With the shameless plug out of the way, let's get down to business. So, what's next? As I mentioned in last month's Writing Updates, I have been working on a book tentatively titled Project: 10D. (Don't worry, I already know the real title and it's more traditional.) The book is progressing very well and it's nearing the final stages. With that said, this book is about zombies. Actually, it is an anthology about a zombie apocalypse.

Project: 10D reads like a traditional horror anthology. There will be ten stories. Each story will feature unique settings, characters, and themes. However, all of the stories will interconnect to tell one grand tale. As you read the book, from beginning to end, you'll see how the world changes over time. You'll experience the zombie apocalypse from its inception to its very end — which might surprise a few people. I felt this was a more unique approach. It gives the anthology format a more novel-like vibe.

Aside from preparing for Enter The Vortex Vol. 3's imminent release and editing Project: 10D, I am currently working on a slew of projects for the rest of the year, including another installment in my favorite series and a new standalone book. I've been trying to be more transparent on what I'm working on, so I also restructured the My Books page. I have added a Coming Soon section, which will feature all of the books I am currently working on. Take a peek and you'll see what's over the horizon. If not, stay tuned for more frequent Writing Updates on this blog.

Anyway, thank you for reading. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post and thank you for reading my books. Your support is truly invaluable. I can't thank you enough. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me via email, the comment section, or on Twitter.

Until our next venture into horror,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

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Enter The Vortex Vol. 3 is coming September 15, 2015! Here's a free book to celebrate!

Enter The Vortex Vol. 3: Surreal Tales of Horror and Fantasy is releasing September 15, 2015 exclusively on Amazon.com! Pre-order the book today and you'll receive it the second it is available. The book will also be available as part of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program. If you plan on reading it through Kindle Unlimited, please bookmark or add the book to your wishlist.

Enter The Vortex Vol. 3 features ten original short stories brimming with horror, fantasy, and science-fiction. Without spoiling much, the stories feature experiments gone drastically wrong, diabolical operations, mystical powers, phantoms, symbolic depression, and much more. There's more variety in this book than any of the previous installments. As usual, expect the unexpected. I wish I could tell you more, but I don't want to ruin the jaw-dropping surprises.

From September 1st to September 3rd, you'll also be able to download Enter The Vortex Vol. 1 for free from Amazon.com. So, if you're not 100% sold on the third installment, you can jump into the first book without paying a cent. Hopefully, if you like what you read, you'll support the newest book. (That's how this works, right?)

Anyway, thank you for the support. Thank you for reading through my books and tolerating some of my more insane ideas. If you're a fan of Enter The Vortex, there's more on the way. However, I have something special planned for October. I'm very excited to share details on the next book, but let's get through this one first.

Until our next venture into horror,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

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