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December 30, 2024

MY YEAR IN REVIEW

2024 was my third year as an Author, and this blog is an opportunity for me to review my progress and outline my plans for 2025.

SALES

Let's examine sales to get right into the reality of life as an indie author. This year, I made over 300 sales, compared to less than 100 in 2022. These numbers may not seem huge, but this is a significant win for me. I do not currently consider writing a realistic means to make money, as I am nowhere near that stage… yet. When you add up the time spent on writing, researching, marketing, and editing costs, I would need to sell around 1000 books a month to make it financially viable.

SOCIAL MEDIA

When I first started writing, it was all about creating stories. I spent very little time on social media in 2022, which was my most successful year in terms of actually writing. Since then, I have been in an unhealthy cycle of killing time on my social media pages once I open my laptop. This has been a real detriment to my creativity and something I intend to turn around in 2025. I will now only pop onto social media once I have completed my writing goal for each day.

WRITING WILL BE MY MAIN FOCUS FOR 2025

Like many indie authors, I have a full-time day job and a hectic family life. Therefore, writing doesn’t always fit in with the balance. My current and future projects are overwhelming, so I plan to take an entire day off each month to focus entirely on them. Additionally, I will ensure to write for at least 1 hour each day, which worked perfectly for me in 2022. This, along with my reduced presence on social media, will allow me to focus on doing what I love… creating horror.

SUPPORT

I continue to be blown away by the support for my work from readers and fellow authors. This genuinely boosts my motivation to create more horror and comes with a certain degree of (healthy) pressure, usually self-inflicted. I now strive to improve my writing and storytelling with each book I release, which I didn’t care much about in 2022.

WHAT AM I WORKING ON NOW?

I am completing the final edits of my supernatural horror tale, FORMULATION, and will confirm a release date at the end of January 25. I also have ten other workable story drafts, which I will prioritise after releasing FORMULATION. If you wish to be added to the email list for ARCs, please subscribe using the contact page.

MY ‘BEST’ BOOK

RED is my best-selling book and also my most-rated and talked-about story. I have been asked if I will venture back into the world of RED, and although I am tempted, I will wait to see if it can reach 100 ratings on Goodreads or 50 ratings on Amazon. Then… we will see.

IN CLOSING

2024 will be all about writing for me, as I have fallen into a bad routine this year. Today, I will commence my new regime, aiming to write for at least one hour each day, no matter what. Please continue to reach out on social media or email me at the contact page, as I love hearing from you all.

Wishing you a truly fantastic 2025.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on December 30, 2024 05:25

October 27, 2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

SEE YOU LATER is FREE to read until Halloween!

SEE YOU LATER

I wrote See You Later during the COVID pandemic. The story had been buzzing around in my head for several years before this. However, my previous career made it impossible to consider putting pen to paper. The original draft of See You Later was my first completed story.

REVIEWERS BLOG

Thank you to Debbie for this review, which perfectly sums up the concept of See You Later. 

“Think of your subconscious as a basement. Now imagine you're walking into that basement one stormy evening, turning on the lights, and realising the scary shadows you locked inside aren't there anymore. Wouldn't that feel so damn liberating? 
Every part we disown within us turns against us. Past traumas and guilt aren't to be ignored. That's why shadow work is essential - to thread fearlessly at the brilliant abode of the dark, to the great unseen, before it is too late. 
In See You Later, 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙣's mesmerising writing will take you on a haunting journey to the infinity of darkness into the wastelands of phantoms lost, to a place beyond this realm. This suspenseful, beautifully written novella explores a waterless stream of fear and the horrific monsters the past and ignored trauma can give birth to - the demons of the night. They can not be laid to rest forever. 
Don't miss this journey.”

OVERVIEW

See You Later is written from the perspective of an individual who has had to deal with a certain degree of trauma throughout his short life. This trauma began in childhood, and while searching for respite from his demons, he discovered a way to detach himself from reality.

See You Later is a fictional reflection on genuine events and circumstances. 

Having suffered from sleep paralysis for much of my life, I wanted to create a world where I could explore the deeper recesses of the perceived encounter. Although I have researched this subject exhaustively, I have drawn on my own experience to describe the mechanisms of this often terrifying sensation.

RECEPTION 

On Goodreads, See You Later currently has 17 ratings and 11 reviews, with an average score of 4.58.

On Amazon, See You Later has 8 ratings, with an average score of 4.5.

See You Later is my most unread story, and although I can blame this on poor marketing, maybe most readers simply enjoy my psychological horror tales more than this supernatural horror,

MY HONEST THOUGHTS

Although I love the story because it is close to my heart, I have learned a few things from writing it.

As it is based on actual events, I wanted to incorporate as many childhood memories as possible. This placed undue pressure on the writing, and I was forced to make do with the locations I had cornered myself with. That said, I feel that the scenery and normality of city life worked to amplify the sense of dread I wanted to create in this story.

As this was the first complete story I wrote, I made some huge mistakes (too many to mention), and although I have been tempted at times to rewrite it, I feel it would lose its authenticity. As writers, we all have to start somewhere, and See You Later is where my journey began.

Overall, See You Later (hopefully) showcases my potential as a supernatural horror writer, and I will undoubtedly consider writing more stories in this genre.

WHAT NEXT?

See You Later has suffered the poorest sales of all my work. When I released this one, I already had some success with my two psychological horror stories, Obsession and Pact. Maybe readers who enjoyed my first two stories expected See You Later to be a similar read… or perhaps I need to promote it more.

I would love to hear your thoughts on my supernatural horror story.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on October 27, 2024 12:03

October 4, 2024

SEPTEMBER UPDATE

As the long nights creep in, and we find ourselves seeking respite from the creatures that roam the darkness, it’s the perfect time for an update.

FIRST… THE RACE TO 50!

As someone with OCD, seeing these two stories reach this milestone would satisfy me immensely and motivate me to create many more horror tales. It's just a number… but it's a significant number for me!

Which of these two stories will be the first to 50?

SECONDLY… WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING?

Since releasing Sins of the Wronged just over a month ago, I have been trying to reset my creativity, but it is tough not to get sucked into the void of another project. I did manage to organise my WIPs into a priority list, which was fun but also quite surprising! Meticulously, I worked through each draft, eventually narrowing things down to a top three… and here they are…

FINALLY… A THANK YOU!

Without such amazingly supportive readers (and fellow authors), my writing journey would never have made it this far. Your role in shaping the response to the worlds of horror I create is mind-blowing. As an author who is deeply respectful and passionate about the horror genre, I must strive to improve with every tale; therefore, every ounce of feedback is crucial. This is just the start for me, and I hope you continue to accompany me on this exciting journey.

*Raising you all a large glass of the RED stuff!*

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on October 04, 2024 12:46

September 2, 2024

AUGUST ROUND UP

As the UK Summer draws to a close, I'd like to give you a short update on how my stories are doing and my plans for the next few months.

SINS OF THE WRONGED

My latest horror novella was released into the wild on Wed 31 Jul 24. Sins of the Wronged was a challenging project for me in countless ways, and I am overwhelmed by the response to it through its first month in print. I didn’t do much promotion for this story, mainly as it felt different to my other work, but readers have found it, and many of them love this tale of psychological terror. Amazingly, Sins of the Wronged sold at least one copy per day in August, obliterating the number of my previous releases in their first month.

Thank you to all who have given this story a chance. I will continue NOT to promote Sins of the Wronged, as I would prefer readers to stumble across it after enjoying one of my other stories.

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MY OTHER TALES OF TERROR

Red now leads the charge for sales and reads, and I would love to see this story reaching 50 ratings on either Goodreads or Amazon by the end of the year.

Obsession is my second-most-read story, and this pleases me in particular, as it was my debut release and was never proofread or edited by anyone other than… me!

Pact is finding new readers each month, which is fantastic. I never had much hope for this nasty little story, but it has quickly become a favourite for many readers.

See You Later is a slow burner, and readers who enjoy supernatural horror seem to love this one.

WHAT’S NEXT

I rarely write during the summer; however, I am ready to commence my next project… soon… but what will it be?

I have many WIPs that have been neglected for several months. Starting this week, I plan to go through each WIP in detail to see which one deserves to be completed.

My WIPs include Folk Horror, Psychological Horror, Supernatural Horror, and Extreme Horror. Feel free to contact me if there is a specific genre you would like me to focus on next.

I also have a Christmas-themed supernatural horror novelette that could be released in time for the festive season if I find the time.

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TO THE READERS

I continue to be amazed by the response to my stories this year, and I feel truly blessed to have built up such a healthy readership. Self-publishing is a tough gig, but knowing that people are out there connecting with my worlds of horror motivates me to continue this exciting journey. Please continue to share the word about your favourite authors on social media, and don’t forget to leave them a few stars.

*Raising you all a large glass of the RED stuff!*

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on September 02, 2024 08:48

July 12, 2024

SINS OF THE WRONGED

As the sun finally graces the skies of the UK (oh…it’s gone again), I felt it was the right time for a blog to review what is happening in my world and share my plans for the remainder of the year.

SINS OF THE WRONGED 

It feels like this story has been ‘pending’ for a ridiculous amount of time, but I am pleased to reveal that Sins of the Wronged will be released into the wild on Wed 31 Jul 24. The paperback version will follow over the summer, and the e-book will be on KU.

PRE ORDER

ADVANCE READING COPY (ARC)

Only those of you who have read this blog can grab SOTW before release. Just contact me using the TAB below, and provided you have read one of my other stories, I will send you a copy via PDF. If you feel like leaving me a review, this would be fantastic!

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TO THE READERS

I have been amazed by the response to my stories this year, and I feel truly blessed to have built up such a healthy readership. Writing can be a lonely process, but knowing that people are out there connecting with my worlds of horror motivates me to continue this exciting journey.

*Raising you all a large glass of the RED stuff!*

TO THE AUTHORS

During the past two years, I've had the privilege of meeting some truly exceptional authors. The talent in the writing community is awe-inspiring, and the support from fellow authors has been outstanding. When I penned the first draft of See You Later (many moons ago), I could never have imagined being a part of this incredible community.

*Raising yet another glass of the RED stuff!*

SHOUT OUT TO MY EDITOR

Finally, I want to raise a final glass of the RED stuff for Silja Evelyn. Silja is a hugely talented author and a first-class editor with a ridiculous eye for detail. Silja has been fundamental to me as a beta reader and developmental editor. I have left a link below and cannot recommend Silja highly enough.

SILJA EVELYN

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on July 12, 2024 04:22

May 17, 2024

MAY UPDATE

As the sun finally graces the skies of the UK (oh…it’s gone again), I felt it was the right time for a blog to review what is happening in my world and share my plans for the remainder of the year.

SINS OF THE WRONGED 

It feels like this story has been ‘pending’ for a ridiculous amount of time, but I am pleased to reveal that Sins of the Wronged will soon be available to read on Kindle Unlimited or paperback. This will be a silent drop at some point in June, and only those of you who read this blog can grab it before release. Just get in touch, and provided you have read one of my other stories, I will send you an e-book for your Kindle or other mobile device. If you feel like leaving me a review, this would be fantastic!

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THE AFTERMATH 

Sins of the Wronged has worn me out. The story was challenging to get right, and I have spent too much time on it, which has drastically sapped my energy. I became lost in the process several times and nearly shelved it. Consequently, I have decided to step back from psychological horror for a while. This does not mean I won’t be writing. I merely require some respite to allow my mind a chance to recuperate.

STORIES IN THE MAKING

I plan to finish my first folk horror novel, Fear of the Devil, before switching focus to my supernatural horror novellas (yet to be named). One of these is a festive-themed horror tale, which I am keen to push out at the end of 2024.

TO THE READERS

I have been amazed by the response to my stories this year, and I feel truly blessed to have built up such a healthy readership. Writing can be a lonely process, but knowing that people are out there connecting with my worlds of horror motivates me to continue this exciting journey.

*Raising you all a large glass of the RED stuff!*

TO THE AUTHORS

During the past two years, I've had the privilege of meeting some truly exceptional authors. The talent in the writing community is awe-inspiring, and the support from fellow authors has been outstanding. When I penned the first draft of See You Later (many moons ago), I could never have imagined being a part of this incredible community.

*Raising yet another glass of the RED stuff!*

SHOUT OUT TO MY EDITOR

Finally, I want to raise a final glass of the RED stuff for Silja Evelyn. Silja is a hugely talented author and a first-class editor with a ridiculous eye for detail. Silja has been fundamental to me as a beta reader and developmental editor. I have left a link below and cannot recommend Silja highly enough.

SILJA EVELYN

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on May 17, 2024 01:59

March 21, 2024

RED IS ONE YEAR OLD TODAY

RED

RED was released one year ago today, and this blog is obviously all about… RED!

REVIEWERS BLOG

A huge thank you to Louise for this review, which genuinely made my day!

“This is a book I'd gladly give more than 5 stars to. It's not often a story leaves me with a genuine "mind-blown" feeling, but that's definitely what I was left with after finishing RED. Everything about it had me hooked straight away: the chilling, superbly crafted opening scene, the compelling main character, and an artfully sustained sense of dread that pervades every page and keeps me wondering what dark, terrible thing would happen next.

What I enjoyed most, though, was the narration style. In the book, the author describes himself as a fan of classic horror writers Poe and Lovecraft; for me, he captured their style and weaved his own voice into it perfectly. I'd recommend anyone with an interest in Poe and Lovecraft's work to check out RED as well.

BACKGROUND

After writing Obsession, I felt I had unfinished business with the fractured mind idea and decided to explore this theme further. I also wanted this story to be much darker and more brutal than my other stories… I am confident that I have achieved this with RED. 

RED was originally going to be a short festive story to release in time for Christmas but ended up growing arms, legs… and the secret ingredient, which I won’t say as it will be a spoiler.

THEME

RED can be considered a Psychological Horror or even a Supernatural Horror, depending on how it resonates with you as the reader. I decided to have a little fun with this story, which has paid off, and I love how it has turned out. Of course, there is only one actual theme to RED, but I invite you to go in blind and see for yourself.

OVERVIEW 

RED is a story told through the eyes of a man who has suffered a deeply fractured past. Although he has somehow managed to forge a relatively stable life, things are not always what they may seem.

BLURB

When recent events threaten to tear his world apart, a broken soul is drawn to a whisper manifesting within the darkness.
A whisper that offers him the faith to face the shadows of his past, and the ability to deal with those who have wronged him.

RECEPTION

On Goodreads, RED currently has 20 ratings and 11 reviews, with an average score of 4.40.

On Amazon, RED has 10 ratings, with an average of 4.2

I want RED to reach more readers, and my goal is to double the ratings on Amazon and Goodreads by the time I release my next horror tale.

 MY HONEST THOUGHTS

As far as I am concerned, RED is the best story I have written to date. After a recent re-read of all my stories, this was absolutely clear to me.

I love the structure and atmosphere, and I feel the writing showcases my progression as a horror author, something I strive to achieve with each new story.

OK… SO, HOW DO I GET A FREE COPY

Follow the link below to grab a free copy of RED on Kindle. This offer is live from Fri 22 Mar 24, for five days.

Yours in horror,

 Daniel Lorn

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Published on March 21, 2024 08:40

March 16, 2024

SEE YOU LATER

SEE YOU LATER

I wrote See You Later during the COVID pandemic. The story was buzzing around in my head for several years before this, along with another (Fear of the Devil), but my previous career made it impossible even to consider putting pen to paper. The original draft of See You Later was my first completed story since leaving school many moons ago.

In this blog, I will review and analyse this story to see how it has aged, consider whether there is anything I would change, and generally share my thoughts. All in the spirit of celebrating the book birthday of my latest horror tale, RED, later this month.

REVIEWERS BLOG

A huge thank you to Debbie for this review, which perfectly sums up the concept of See You Later. 

“Think of your subconscious as a basement. Now imagine you're walking into that basement one stormy evening, turning on the lights, and realizing the scary shadows you locked inside aren't there anymore. Wouldn't that feel so damn liberating? 
Every part we disown within us turns against us. Past traumas and guilt aren't to be ignored. That's why shadow work is essential - to thread fearlessly at the brilliant abode of the dark, to the great unseen, before it is too late. 
In See You Later, 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙣's mesmerizing writing will take you on a haunting journey to the infinity of darkness into the wastelands of phantoms lost, to a place beyond this realm. This suspenseful, beautifully written novella explores a waterless stream of fear and the horrific monsters the past and ignored trauma can give birth to - the demons of the night. They can not be laid to rest forever. 
Don't miss this journey.”

OVERVIEW

See You Later is written from the perspective of an individual who has had to deal with a certain degree of trauma throughout his short life. This trauma began in childhood, and while searching for respite from his demons, he discovered a way to detach himself from reality. See You Later is a fictional reflection on genuine events and circumstances. 

Having suffered from sleep paralysis for much of my life, I wanted to create a world where I could explore the deeper recesses of the perceived encounter. Although I have researched this subject exhaustively, I have drawn on my own experience to describe the mechanisms of this often terrifying sensation.

See You Later shares various links with Obsession through one or two ‘easter eggs.’ 

RECEPTION 

On Goodreads, See You Later currently has 12 ratings and six reviews, with an average score of 4.58.

On Amazon, See You Later has five ratings, with an average of 4.4 

See You Later is my most unread story, and although I can blame this on poor marketing, maybe most readers simply enjoy my psychological horror tales more than this supernatural horror,

MY HONEST THOUGHTS

I thoroughly enjoyed my recent read-through of See You Later in paperback format. Although I love the story because it is one close to my heart, I have learned a few things from writing it.

As it is based on actual events, I wanted to incorporate as many childhood memories as possible. This placed undue pressure on the writing, and I was forced to make do with the locations I had cornered myself with. That said, I feel that the scenery and normality of city life actually worked to amplify the sense of dread I wanted to create in this story.

This was the first complete story I wrote, so I made some huge mistakes. See You Later was a mess when I rewrote it after two years, and the editing process was agonising! A massive shout-out to Silja Evelyn for all her help with restructuring this one! From now on, I will always send my stories to beta readers, and my fingers are always crossed that Silja has room in her diary to assist with more of my work!

Overall, See You Later (hopefully) showcases my potential as a supernatural horror writer, and I will undoubtedly consider writing more stories in this genre in the future.

WHAT NEXT?

See You Later has suffered the poorest sales of all my work. When I released this one, I already had some success with my two psychological horror stories, Obsession and Pact. Maybe readers who enjoyed my first two stories expected that See You Later would be a similar read… or maybe I just need to promote it more. Either way, I would love to know your thoughts on my supernatural horror story.

IN CLOSING

I would love to see this story reach more readers. I love writing in this genre, and I have many more stories like this to create.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on March 16, 2024 15:03

March 13, 2024

SEE YOU LATER

SEE YOU LATER

I wrote See You Later during the COVID pandemic. The story was buzzing around in my head for several years before this, along with another (Fear of the Devil), but my previous career made it impossible even to consider putting pen to paper. The original draft of See You Later was my first completed story since leaving school many moons ago.

In this blog, I will review and analyse this story to see how it has aged, consider whether there is anything I would change, and generally share my thoughts. All in the spirit of celebrating the book birthday of my latest horror tale, RED, later this month.

REVIEWERS BLOG

A huge thank you to Debbie for this review, which perfectly sums up the concept of See You Later. 

“Think of your subconscious as a basement. Now imagine you're walking into that basement one stormy evening, turning on the lights, and realizing the scary shadows you locked inside aren't there anymore. Wouldn't that feel so damn liberating? 
Every part we disown within us turns against us. Past traumas and guilt aren't to be ignored. That's why shadow work is essential - to thread fearlessly at the brilliant abode of the dark, to the great unseen, before it is too late. 
In See You Later, 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙣's mesmerizing writing will take you on a haunting journey to the infinity of darkness into the wastelands of phantoms lost, to a place beyond this realm. This suspenseful, beautifully written novella explores a waterless stream of fear and the horrific monsters the past and ignored trauma can give birth to - the demons of the night. They can not be laid to rest forever. 
Don't miss this journey.”

OVERVIEW

See You Later is written from the perspective of an individual who has had to deal with a certain degree of trauma throughout his short life. This trauma began in childhood, and while searching for respite from his demons, he discovered a way to detach himself from reality. See You Later is a fictional reflection on genuine events and circumstances. 

Having suffered from sleep paralysis for much of my life, I wanted to create a world where I could explore the deeper recesses of the perceived encounter. Although I have researched this subject exhaustively, I have drawn on my own experience to describe the mechanisms of this often terrifying sensation.

See You Later shares various links with Obsession through one or two ‘easter eggs.’ 

RECEPTION 

On Goodreads, See You Later currently has 12 ratings and six reviews, with an average score of 4.58.

On Amazon, See You Later has five ratings, with an average of 4.4 

See You Later is my most unread story, and although I can blame this on poor marketing, maybe most readers simply enjoy my psychological horror tales more than this supernatural horror,

MY HONEST THOUGHTS

I thoroughly enjoyed my recent read-through of See You Later in paperback format. Although I love the story because it is one close to my heart, I have learned a few things from writing it.

As it is based on actual events, I wanted to incorporate as many childhood memories as possible. This placed undue pressure on the writing, and I was forced to make do with the locations I had cornered myself with. That said, I feel that the scenery and normality of city life actually worked to amplify the sense of dread I wanted to create in this story.

This was the first complete story I wrote, so I made some huge mistakes. See You Later was a mess when I rewrote it after two years, and the editing process was agonising! A massive shout-out to Silja Evelyn for all her help with restructuring this one! From now on, I will always send my stories to beta readers, and my fingers are always crossed that Silja has room in her diary to assist with more of my work!

Overall, See You Later (hopefully) showcases my potential as a supernatural horror writer, and I will undoubtedly consider writing more stories in this genre in the future.

WHAT NEXT?

See You Later has suffered the poorest sales of all my work. When I released this one, I already had some success with my two psychological horror stories, Obsession and Pact. Maybe readers who enjoyed my first two stories expected that See You Later would be a similar read… or maybe I just need to promote it more. Either way, I would love to know your thoughts on my supernatural horror story.

IN CLOSING

I would love to see this story reach more readers. I love writing in this genre, and I have many more stories like this to create.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Daniel Lorn

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Published on March 13, 2024 12:10

March 8, 2024

PACT

My second release was PACT (Aug 22). As I did with Obsession last week, I will review and analyse this story to see how it has aged, consider if there is anything I would change, and generally share my thoughts, all in the spirit of celebrating the book birthday of my latest horror tale, RED, later this month.

REVIEWERS BLOG 

A huge thank you to Janie for this review, which sums up Pact beautifully. 

“Confused and drunk, an elderly man struggles to uncover the source of his fear and dread. Something lingers in the essence of his home, and constant memories of his deceased wife hover at the edge of his memories. They were supposed to try to communicate with each other after one of them had died. Who could be knocking so steadfastly at the edge of his fading consciousness? It will take a vampire of human flesh and soul to decadently unravel the truth. What is your deepest desire?”

BACKGROUND 

After writing Obsession, I was supposed to get stuck back into my Novel… but I ended up playing around with another concept which was on my mind… and PACT was born. I initially wrote Pact in the third person to try and practise a different writing style, but after a re-read, I decided that I had to go back and change it to first person present, and I am so happy I went with this decision. PACT was the first story I sent off for Beta Reading, and I must thank the fantastic Silja Evelyn for a sterling job with this. 

RECEPTION 

On Goodreads, Pact currently has 22 ratings and 15 reviews, with an average score of 4.64.

On Amazon, Obsession has 15 ratings, with an average of 4.5

Pact remains my highest-scoring story, which is fascinating, as I never had high expectations for this one.

MY HONEST THOUGHTS 

I read through PACT recently, and diving back into this nasty little tale was a lot of fun. I feel delighted with the story's flow, and I think my pacing was spot on with PACT, with events occurring and being unveiled at just the right moment.  The atmosphere was unsettling and creepy, and I loved William's character development as he came to terms with the truth behind his memory loss. Although PACT is not my favourite piece of work, I can see why many readers enjoy this story. Overall, I feel the writing within PACT is an improvement over Obsession, but I would like to know your thoughts.

WHAT NEXT? 

I believe PACT is a genuinely original story, and I haven’t read anything quite like it. I have a sequel in mind called MEAT, but I have no realistic time frame for release. If, however, PACT reaches 50 ratings on Amazon and Goodreads, I will drop everything and place all my focus on the sequel. 

IN CLOSING 

PACT is my highest-rated story, but after re-reading it, I still do not know the magic formula. I couldn’t be prouder of this story, which often gets overlooked in favour of Obsession. If I had to rate PACT, I would place it (slightly) above Obsession, just because of the flow and originality of the story. I am overwhelmed by the response to this novelette, and I would like to offer a huge thank you to all who have checked this one out.

Yours in horror,

Daniel Lorn

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Published on March 08, 2024 07:13