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Frequently Asked Questions

When were Shiver and Fears books made?

Shiver and Fears started during the summer of 2012. The first publishing led to Amazon and continued on to book site websites.

When is the next contest?

You can find out about any contests happening on the news page of ShiverandFears.com. Most contests are unscheduled or nonannual.

How do I become a character in a book?

Characters are usually randomly made, BUT if given the privilege Shiver and Fears will add real people into the stories. Stories such as "A Skeleton Dinner", "Boys Don't Play with Dolls", "Nobody Park", and "The Haunted Halloween Kids", etc. all plotted with a real person.

Are there any other challenges?

Shiver and Fears author mostly comes up with challenges when involvement is included. In the year 2022, a challenge to draw specific drawings was asked. Fans were to draw stuff like haunted Houses, evil heroes, and werewolves from paper. Another challenge included fans writing mad libs to be presented on YouTube. If you would like to know about the next challenge, check YouTube and Instagram posts.

Are there any new books coming?

Books will be found in announcements on the Shiver and Fears blog. You can find the connection to the blog by clicking AJ Hard's picture.

Where are the contests hosted?

Contests are placed on the site and blogs. As of now, there are no public contests. All contests are placed online on social media.

How do I send my drawings to you?

The best way to give your drawing to AJ Hard is by email. Send your artwork to shiverandfears@gmail.com. This art can include Shiver and Fears photos, paintings, sculptures, and of course drawings. These fan arts must follow the rules of the gallery.

How long does a book take to publish?

Shiver and Fears started during the summer of 2012. The first publishing led to Amazon and continued on to book site websites.

Are Shiver and Fears scary

Shiver and Fears are now labeled as thrillers. This change is because the lack of horror held back for children's sake. Although most stories include ghosts, no one is allowed to be killed by a character in the book. Endings have not been set to happy endings, nor have a setting to a gruesome death.

Where are books located?

You can find Shiver and Fears on nearly any website including books. This includes Barnes and Nobles, Books a Million, Bookswagon, thrift books, and so much more.

Do we have to pay for books?

Author, AJ Hard has access to his books that wouldn't cost a thing, such as eBooks, and audio. If you are interested in having one, fans can ask by emailing him at shiverandfears@gmail.com. Although not all books are available. Otherwise, books will cost nearly $7-$20 unless buying hand copies costs $5; Although the process has not been perfected yet.

Who created Shiver and Fears?

Asia Hardwick, who does by the name of AJ Hard, created Shiver and Fears on July 20th of 2012. AJ has partnered with multiple partners for illustration and editing. but mostly works alone. AJ is working now on setting up a team.

Is there any merch?

Yes, Shiver and Fears has teamed up with Elevated Growth and Animated Eclectic has created Shiver and Fears merch that can be found at their sites today. As for apparel, Cam-Dazzle Designs do take Shiver and Fears requests.

How many books can we buy?

You can buy as many books as you wish.

Do Shiver and Fears have holiday stories?

Yes, as of now, there are 5-holiday stories. One for Valentine's Day, two for Christmas, and two for Halloween. Some fans say "The Unlucky Charm" is a combination of Easter and St. Patrick's Day due to the story including luck and rabbits.

How many books are available?

All books are available. Few are listed as audio, some as eBooks, but all are made as paperback or hardback depending on where you buy the book from.