Lee Mountford's Blog, page 8
May 7, 2017
The Demonic
So, after the release of my first book, Horror in the Woods (are you tired of hearing about that yet?), I just wanted to say I’m hard at work on my next one – The Demonic.
Where as HitW was more Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Demonic will be along the lines of The Conjuring and Insidious and that kind of thing. It’s a haunted house story, but based on something that actually happened in my home town many years ago. So I’m hoping that puts an interesting spin on things.
And while there will be violence and gore (obviously), I’m aiming to unsettle the reader with its creepy atmosphere and provide more scares this time around.
Also, for those that have read both HitW and my Free Story, The Hobbes Hall Diaries, you may have picked up that they share the same universe. I’m going to continue this with The Demonic, as well as my third novel (at least). Hopefully, I can create something Lovecrafitan that connects most of my books, but still allows me to tell individual stories.
That’s the plan for now, anyway. With a good wind, I’m hoping to get The Demonic out in July.
-Lee
May 2, 2017
New Release – Horror in the Woods!
It’s done! Boom!
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, is now available for Pre-Order! It will be released on Friday the 05th May, so why not order your copy early? Also, if getting a rip-roaring horror story at a good price wasn’t reason enough to buy now, then how about… erm… um… seeing me beg?
No.
No, I won’t do that.
Yet.
But you can find it at Amazon:
– Lee
May 1, 2017
Free Book! And new release imminent!
Eek!
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, is close to being released. I have it listed on Pre-Order with Amazon (under review at time of writing) to be released this Friday. As soon as it ix live I will update the site again. So excited, and very f*cking nervous.
But, how about stuff you can read straight away? You may have seen a new page in the menu called Free Book! That’s exactly what it is. Sign up to my mailing list and get a free story as a thank you. In case you are to lazy to move your cursor all the way up the top of the screen, just…
March 24, 2017
Change of Plan!
Okay, for anyone reading this website so far (and the statistics page tells me you are out there, somewhere!) – the previous plan on book releases has changed.
Slightly.
Instead of releasing two books together (Horror in the Woods & The Demonic), I’m instead going to stagger them. Both are close to being finished – HitW is all but ready to go to an editor, and The Demonic just needs another pass – but I’ve looked into it and think it might be more prudent to have two quick releases and let the second build on however successful the first is.
It might be a mistake but, hey, you gotta try these things. Right?
So, I’m going to release Horror in the Woods first, hopefully the back end of April, if not before, and then look to get The Demonic out within a month or two after that. And hopefully keep the releases consistent thereafter. The third book is in the plotting stage and is set in an Asylum of sorts in Indonesia, but I don’t want to say too much more yet. Only that it will likely be very bloody and, hopefully, scary.
I’ve almost finished a short story too (which will be 10K words or so), called the Hobbs Hall Diaries. This will be given away for free to people who sign up to my mailing list, which is in the process of being set up too – so look out for that, and be sure to sign up if you’re interested.
And thats all there is to say so far. Hopefully, when I have the releases sorted, I can spend a bit more time on the website and make it a bit better, but right now I’m focusing on the writing.
-Lee
February 5, 2017
Update
So, as you can probably see, I’m playing around with the site at the minute and trying to get it updated to my liking. I’ll probably be playing around with it even more in the near future as well, so if it seems to change every time you land here, thats why.
Also, you will see an About Me page has been added as well. This will get updated as needed, but for now it lays out my plan of attack for the near future. Now that its out there I kind of have to stick to the timeframes I’ve laid out, so its acting as something of a motivator.
Lastly, I’ve changed the title of one of the two books I’m hoping to have out by May (see the About Me page for more info). The first one, Horror in the Woods, stays the same and is in the editing phase at the minute. The book that was called Bishops Hill has been renamed The Demonic, which I’m hoping is a catchier title. I’m getting ready to knock out a second draft for that one in the next few weeks.
And thats about it for now. Just wanted to post an update for whoever is reading. (Anyone? Anyone at all? Helloooooo?)
– Lee
September 16, 2016
Welcome!
Hello!
Welcome to my website, mofo’s!
Its a place to call home for my books and stories (which are coming, I swear) as well as a blog which will be… well, probably a lot of random shit. Most likely news about my upcoming works, musings (everyone loves a good musing), reviews on movies or T.V. shows or video games, or anything else that tickles my fancy.
The site as its stands doesn’t look like much, I know, but it’s just a holdover until I have everything properly worked out. But feel free to check back regularly as things should improve quite quickly (that’s the hope, anyway).
I used to run the CreatingBad website / blog, but am switching it to this one as I think having my name in the website title will help when my books are out finally and ready for purchase.
Plus, I’ve gone off the name CreatingBad. I haven’t even seen Breaking Bad past season 2, so felt a bit like an imposter using a play on its name.
So, um, enjoy I guess.
And if anyone has any comments, questions or ideas, just let me know.
Unless its something snarky. In which case keep it to yourself and shove it!
