Writing Updates for April 2017—Current projects and new releases!

It's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry for the lack of writing updates. If you want frequent updates, please like my Facebook page. Everyone's talking about it! (Not really, but I appreciate it.) Anyway, I've been busy with new books, marketing, and taxes. You're probably only interested in the books, though, so let's jump into it.

On April 7th, 2017, I'm releasing Mason's Television. This book follows thirteen-year-old Mason, who talks to his television—and his television talks back. Using the advice from his television, Mason hurts his peers in hopes of achieving infamy. On May 7th, 2017, I'll be releasing Erotomaniac. This book follows a lonely man who stalks an innocent, unwitting woman. It's a shocking story of erotomania, unrequited love, and bloody tragedy. If you like my dark, serious human horror books, I think you'll like both of these.

In June, I'll be taking a break from extreme horror, but I'm still releasing a new book. The book is titled Madness at Madison Mall (that title might change) and it should be available for pre-order near the end of April or towards the beginning of May. The book follows a security guard who must protect an abandoned mall. Inside of the mall, he finds his worst nightmares. This is a supernatural/psychological horror novel with some disturbing scenes. Don't expect anything too hardcore. It was inspired by Stephen King's The Shining and Silent Hill.

I'm currently in the process of re-writing/cleaning up July's book. In July, I'll be releasing another slasher. This slasher is codenamed: SNS. The story is about a serial killer who murders high school students and uploads their deaths to popular social media websites. It is a whodunit/slasher that balances extreme horror with engaging mystery elements. It was inspired by Wes Craven's Scream and some of Dario Argento's classic movies. I'll share more about this book in the near future.

I have a few surprises planned for the second half of the year. I'm going to continue turning up the brutality to see how far I can go.

That's it for this month's updates. I hope you'll check out the new books. If you like what you read, please leave a review. It helps a lot!

Until next time,
Jon Athan
@Jonny_Athan

Available April 7th!