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In my upcoming novel, St. Nicholas leads a survivor enclave against a Krampus-led zombie horde. ❄️⚔️
Challenge: If you were leading a survivor group in a zombie apocalypse, what is the ONE rule your community would enforce to survive? (e.g., 'No weapons inside,' 'Everyone shares food,' 'Silence after dark'). Reply with your rule and why it's non-negotiable. Let's build the ultimate survival guide together!
Excited to announce that my latest resource, "The Speculative Fiction Writer's Self-Edit Checklist," is included in the Free Books For Authors giveaway. This isn't a collection of inspirational quotes; it's a rigorous framework for refining work across genres like sci-fi, horror, and urban fantasy.
It's one of a dozen books available right now. If you're serious about your craft, take a look: https://books.confluentpress.com/free-books-for-writers/v7h1sr637b
Between my father's cancer diagnosis and a Kickstarter that didn't quite land, the story refused to stay buried. Now, we're looking at an October 2026 release where Krampus commands the dead and St. Nick leads the living.
If you like deep dives into genre history mixed with honest author updates, give it a read.
https://jeffreyharlan.com/newsletter
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Zombie Awareness Month Update
Just dropped a new newsletter for my readers. It's not just a "here's my book" pitch. I wanted to get into the real history of the zombie—the shift from the enslaved victim of sorcery to the mindless consumerist horde. It's a crucial distinction that shapes how we tell these stories today.
Inside, I also share the unvarnished truth about the delays with my upcoming novel, Have Yourself a Post-Apocalyptic Christmas.
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Happy Star Wars Day!
(Yes, that's me in a Yoda costume circa 1981)
Come explore a large random selection of forever open source #TTRPG resources, from games to SRDs to art and more!
My cats love to watch TV. Snowball prefers anything scifi or superheroes, while Ash enjoys the Roku screensaver.
Day 3: Test: Read your opening chapter. Does it hook you, or do you skim?
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #Craft #WritingTips #AuthorLife #Writing #Editing
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Day 2: Structure: Map one chapter using "Scene" (Action) vs. "Sequel" (Reaction).
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Day 1: Audit: Find 5 sentences that are too long or too short for the emotion. Rewrite them.
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Thought Punks