Tormentors (7/9/24)
I’ve decided on what I’m finally going to be publishing. It’s a novella I’m going to release - if not by the end of July then definitely August - I’m super excited to share some details and even more pumped to finally put something I wrote out there in the world.
I just really liked the way this looked. Pretty, right? Random Stock Image Tally: 7.
“Tormentors” is a novella, kind of a short (around 30,000 words, that’s not even a hundred pages) horror story that also serves as an allegory for some ongoing issues in America. It centers on a summer camp in the 80’s where a girl, Holly Kane, is having a rough time. Her parents and peers don’t understand her, the boy she likes seems to only see her as a friend, and to make matters worse she’s constantly bullied. After a prank goes too far, Holly meets something in the woods near camp. Something cosmic, horrifying, and powerful. From there Holly has to decide who she is, what actions she’s going to take and more importantly, what actions she’s willing to take.
I wrote this around two and a half years ago. I always wanted to write a story set in a summer camp, especially horror. I really love that crystal lake, Jason Voorhees, slasher kind of vibe. I also wanted to write an allegory for some real world issues, but I won’t get into that because it will A.) spoil the plot and B.) detract from what the reader experiences/takes away from it. For me, I want the reader (you) to form your own opinions and conclusions in regards to how everything plays out. I was going to say this is my first step on the road to becoming an author, but I think that privilege belongs to the first day I pulled my laptop out in high school and decided to write a book. So I’d say I’m on my four hundredth and seventy third step of becoming an author.
I’m being a smartass, what I’m saying is this is all part of the journey. I’m super proud of this novella and I hope it gets the support it needs to give me a chance at publishing a bigger book with a publishing company. AKA, getting physical books on shelves.
This… actually isn’t a random image. It won’t get added to the tally. This is a little tease for the story ;)
Furthermore, (you like that? I’m pulling out the lingo you use when you’re writing an essay and you need a transitional word, like therefore, moreover, shit like that) I’m thinking about getting some help from a third party for marketing purposes. While I’d like to think that every single one of my four followers will buy and read this novella, it won’t be enough to make a splash. So I’ve been thinking about that, which is part of why this might take a tad bit longer. But I do know a few of you that have been waiting for this and I really appreciate the patience/understanding.
I’ll be posting updates as soon as I know more, in the meantime all I can say is I’m really excited about publishing this. It won’t be pricey, either. If you think I’m charging a lot I won’t be. My goal is to get it out there and to get people to read the damned thing. Making money is great and all, but making waves is more important at this stage of my career. If I want a shot at the big leagues of this shit, I need to show my worth. So, that’s where you guys come in. Whenever I publish this thing (and there will be links, updates, tutorials, whatever you need to help you find it), please, for the love of all that is holy, go and buy it. Read it, you need to read more probably I don’t know maybe not, but do me a solid.
ESPECIALLY if I gave you gum in high school. You know who I’m talking to, yeah, you, go buy the fuckin book. You know how much I spent on gum for you guys? Exactly!!! :) Alright, I’m out. I’ll keep updating as I go. In the meantime, save up some dollars for me.
