The Mysterious Dr. Bashtika: a short funny video

A short, funny video wherein Chris visits the mysterious Dr. Bashtika and receives some medication.

Mass Exodus: a short YouTube overview

In which I discuss/go into a bit more detail regarding my new young adult science fiction novel "Mass Exodus" than what is mentioned on Amazon: https://youtu.be/AbdOK--_cYY.

The Case of the Missing Ativan Pills: a funny short video

A funny short YouTube video in which Chris (me) consumes too many Ativan pills, much to his friend's chagrin (also me lol): https://youtu.be/0ls2LCk6fCE.

Meeting Me from the Present: a short funny video

I recently posted another video on my YouTube channel. In this one, I meet myself from the present for the first time (link below). It's only a few minutes long and is more of a "silly comedy" versus "horror comedy." Hope you enjoy!

https://youtu.be/HpQeeHUkuGk

*NEW RELEASE* - Mass Exodus

I'm thrilled to announce my latest book, Mass Exodus, is available now on Amazon for only 99 cents (for a limited time)! It's a young adult science fiction novel featuring one of my favorite things ever...dinosaurs! (There's a reason Jurassic Park is my favorite movie after all! haha). Check Mass Exodus out and/or share if you know of anyone who might enjoy it!

RULES FOR SURVIVAL:

1. ALWAYS STAY WITHIN SETTLEMENT BORDERS.

2. AFTER DUSK, MAKE SURE ALL SHADES ARE DRAWN, AND ONLY LIGHT YOUR ROOMS WITH CANDLELIGHT.

3. IF YOU SENSE AN INTENSE VIBRATION ALONG THE GROUND, IMMEDIATELY TAKE SHELTER IN A SECURE LOCATION UNTIL IT SUBSIDES.

Seventeen-year-old Jayniss has lived by these rules all her life, in the last remaining human settlement on Earth, far in the future. The settlement’s confined to a pocket of wilderness that used to be rural Pennsylvania, since the terrosaur—a species similar to the Tyrannosaurus rex, though much larger, fiercer, and more intelligent—stalks the planet.

But when her father goes missing, Jayniss can’t buy he was careless enough to have become terrosaur grub. Convinced something else transpired, she and her friend, Paum, venture beyond the settlement’s borders in search of him, despite the rules. But what they encounter not only makes them second-guess everything they thought they knew about the settlement, but puts their lives—and what remains of all of mankind—in grave jeopardy.

Available on Amazon now!

"Why They Came" Earns 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite

Readers' Favorite just gave "Why They Came," the fourth installment of my nonconnected children's horror book series "Between Dark Light," 5 stars! Check out the full review here!

Book review of Why They Came - Readers' Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest (readersfavorite.com)

Disappeairng & Reappearing: A short horror comedy skit

Introducing “Disappearing and Reappearing," a short horror comedy skit in which I disappear and reappear, somehow and for some reason… This was fun to make, but a bit challenging as a pretty much brand-new video editor (still very much learning!) due to all the mid-scene cuts that had to be made. Only two minutes long! Anyway, check it out if you’re up for something creepy/humorous!


https://youtu.be/R7Yc-m-Qgzk

"Burt, Betty, and the Ghost:" a found footage horror/comedy short film

Hi all, I just finished a small project that's very unusual for me - a found footage horror/comedy short film! Haha. I know, I know, I'm usually a writing-books-kind-of-guy, but lately I've been getting into the found footage horror film genre and thought I might try my hand at a short film/video myself, and I have to admit - it was actually pretty fun! (You can check it out here.)

About Found Footage

If you didn't already know, found footage basically implies regular everyday footage you might find on a security camera, laptop camera, regular handheld camera, iPhone, etc. (even though it's technically fiction) - as opposed to fancy Hollywood-style filmmaking with all the ultra-expensive equipment, special effects, video editing, etc. The found footage genre kind of lends a more "realistic" aspect to the horror (though found footage doesn't necessarily have to apply solely to the horror genre), which can be fun, and, well, usually quite low budget haha.

About Burt, Betty, and the Ghost

As for my film, it's called "Burt, Betty, and the Ghost," it was shot entirely from my laptop camera, and it basically stars only me haha. It's only a little over fourteen minutes long and is about an introverted loner experiencing supernatural activity—and maybe more—in his late parents’ home. The thumbnail came out a little fuzzy (see above), but I think that's okay for this particular genre. Anyway, even though the film is somewhat creepy, it's definitely more on the comical side, I'd say. At least, I think so, but check it out and see for yourself! I hope you enjoy!

Burt, Betty, and the Ghost Short Film

The Mire Witch Receives 5 Stars from The Faerie Review!

According to the book review blog The Faerie Review, “The Mire Witch," part of my children's horror series "Between Dark and Light," is “easily the best to the series yet, there's so much I loved about it” and it's "an excellent read for middle grade readers and anyone who enjoys mystical adventures!"

You can find the full The Faerie Review here: https://tinyurl.com/55v36uu5 

Here's the book's Amazon link: https://tinyurl.com/ye7wcv4z

Mass Exodus - Initial Cover Sketches

Here are the first cover sketches of my upcoming young adult science fiction book, Mass Exodus. They're supposed to depict a scene from one hundred million years in the future with a fictional dinosaur from that era (there's another dinosaur age in the future in the story). Since this is young adult, the main character is seventeen years old. Anyway, I like the first version better, so I'm going with that one. More updates coming soon on both the cover art and the book itself. Stay tuned!

*Cover Reveal!* "The Groundworld Heroes" by Adrian So

Today is the official cover reveal day (okay, technically I'm a day off - it was yesterday, but still!) for Adrian So's new middle-grade book The Groundworld Heroes. Below is the beautiful cover and back-cover copy, and look for the book to officially release on April 6!!! A big congrats to Adrian So and be sure to snag yourself a copy as soon as you can!

“An original voice and a fun, funny adventure underground.” - Adam Rex, NYT Bestselling Author of THE TRUE MEANING OF SMEKDAY

When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.

When Benjamin, a junior mole digger, witnesses a human invasion of his homeland, he must find his long-lost courage and unite two culturally distinct realms to fight the intruders and save his kind from extinction. What perils lie before him as he ventures into the unknown? Can Benjamin go up against a rough bunch of illegal animal trappers before it’s too late?

Meet the Groundworld heroes as they defend their country’s sovereignty and save their fellow citizens from capture and extinction.

Perfect for fans of Kate Dicamillo and Roald Dahl.

*FREE EBOOK* How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes

My children's science fiction comedy, HOW WE BECAME INTERGALACTIC SUPERHEROES, is FREE on Amazon for a limited time (5 days)! Here's a link to it on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/58sx4vek.

All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his friends Joe and Dana are abducted by aliens one fateful summer night, they have the chance to become famous for saving the universe. That is, if they can survive a planet full of giant, man-eating, French-speaking crabs, a pair of tuxedoed, gibberish-spouting men with handlebar mustaches, and the mysterious “immensely powerful, evil force from The Realm Beyond.”

Jampacked with action, humor, and heart, How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes will have middle-schoolers and the young at heart alike hopping the closest spaceship to their own next cosmic adventure.

Always in the Middle "How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes" Review

According to the middle-grade book review website Always in the Middle, my new children’s science fiction comedy How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes is "weird, wacky, comical and perfect for middle grade readers" and it's "the ideal gift for those who like alien stories wrapped up in a quirky, fun plot." If you haven't already, check it out now on Amazon. The ebook is only 99 cents right now but it will eventually go up to $2.99!

You can find the full Always in the Middle review here: http://tinyurl.com/3jutaafd. 

Here's the book's Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/58sx4vek.

5 Stars from Renaissance Writer!

The book review website Renaissance Writer says this of my new children’s science fiction comedy How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes: “I highly recommend it as a fun read to share with your friends or someone of another generation!” If you haven't already, check it out now on Amazon. The ebook is only 99 cents right now but it will eventually go up to $2.99!

You can find the full Renaissance Writer review here: http://tinyurl.com/jtmvfxk6

Here is the book's Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/58sx4vek.

5 Stars from The Faerie Review!

According to the book review blog The Faerie Review, “How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes” is “a fun, alien-filled, action-packed adventure that everyone middle grade and up won’t want to miss!” If you haven't already, check it out now on Amazon. The ebook is only 99 cents right now but it will eventually go up to $2.99!

You can find the full The Faerie Review here: http://tinyurl.com/mvzw3swd

Here is the book's Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/58sx4vek.

*NEW RELEASE* - How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes

I'm thrilled to announce my latest book, How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes, is available now on Amazon for only 99 cents! It's a children's science fiction comedy aimed for kids nine and up. Check it out and/or share if you know of anyone who might enjoy it!

All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his friends Joe and Dana are abducted by aliens one fateful summer night, they have the chance to become famous for saving the universe. That is, if they can survive a planet full of giant, man-eating, French-speaking crabs, a pair of tuxedoed, gibberish-spouting men with handlebar mustaches, and the mysterious “immensely powerful, evil force from The Realm Beyond.”

Jampacked with action, humor, and heart, How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes will have middle-schoolers and the young at heart alike hopping the closest spaceship to their own next cosmic adventure.

Available on Amazon now!