New Release: The House of Mr. Cackle: A Rough Cut Short Story!

Happy Spooky Season! I am so excited to announce that I've collaborated with director Mitchell V. Slan and artist Nathan Morse to write "The House of Mr. Cackle: A Rough Cut Short Story," a short story adaptation of the award-winning short film Rough Cut! This is a proof of concept short for a full-length feature that will begin filming at Thunderfoot Studio next spring, and I'm so excited to see it! 

Rough Cut, written and directed by Mitchell V. Slan, is a stylish, twisted, and deeply personal love letter to Halloween, horror fandom, and the slasher genre—told through a perspective horror fans haven't seen before. At its center are Tiffany, a one-of-a-kind final girl, and Mr. Cackle, a villain we believe is destined to become the next horror icon. This short story, "The House of Mr. Cackle," with illustrations by Nathan Morse, reveals how they first met on Halloween night many years ago, offering only a glimpse into their universe—a chilling taste of what's still to come in the feature film.

All my books have been Amazon bestsellers over the years, but this is my first time hitting #1, in the 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads category, and I’m so grateful and thrilled. A paperback edition of the story will be coming soon, and right now you can snag a copy for your Kindle or as a PDF from my online Store. Please leave a positive review on Amazon or Goodreads. Watch a trailer for the film and follow along for news and updates on Instagram. Thanks and Happy Hauntings!