Welcome to a brand-new feature on The Writer’s Chair — the Twisted Tales Diaries!

In this first diary entry, I’m joined by my co-conspirator R.P. Howley (aka Rob) as we pull back the curtain on our new horror series, Twisted Tales. Think Goosebumps… but bloodier. We talk through the origins of the idea, what it’s like co-writing fast, punchy horror together, and the long-term vision behind the series.

Expect honest, unpolished chat about the wins, the headaches, and everything in between as we build this universe one creepy book at a time.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Twisted Tales went from a forest walk in 2020 to #1 Hot New Release in 2025
• Why Goosebumps nostalgia meets adult horror in a bite-sized format
• What it’s really like to co-write and cut each other’s drafts to the bone
• Our strategy for building not just books, but a brand horror readers will want to collect
• Sneak peeks of what’s coming next (werewolves, Christmas horror, and more…)

Links & Resources:

• Visit the Twisted Tales hub: https://twistedtalesbooks.com/
• Free short story Thaw: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/72410/155104481435977576/share

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