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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 3d

You can check out this follow-up to the slasher/romcom fusion of Holly's Jolly Christmas along with ~two years of past Patreon stories, including completed tales like Deep Water and The What to Wearwolf. If you've liked my past forays into short-form fiction or horror, they might be up your alley.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 3d

I try not to post too much about my Patreon cause I know we all get enough ads already, but I do make an exception when a new story kicks off. Especially because this is the first time I've done a sequel!

Today the first chapter of The Holly Claus went live: www.patreon.com/c/drewhayesn...

Get more from Drew Hayes on Patreon

creating Novels, blogs, podcasts, and whatever else seems fun.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 7d

The new writer scam hotness is the email that purports to be from a book club that meets on Zoom, who invites you to discuss [title of yours plucked from an AI database], and who needs you to pay a "small reservation fee" to participate. Gotten three just today. Fuck that noise, plonk it into spam.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 8d

Sad as I am to see this one come to a close, I'm also pretty darn happy with how the ending came out, and I can't wait to share it with you all.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 8d

This Halloween, confront something truly scary: Finality.

Fred the Vampire Accountant #9: All Accounts Settled is the last entry in the series and will coming out in print and ebook (I'll add audio dates once they're known) on October 31st.

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All Accounts Settled: Fred the Vampire Accountant #9

Amazon.com: All Accounts Settled: Fred the Vampire Accountant #9 eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 11d

The longer I do this job, the more I realized that, at least for me, writer's block is actually my brain flagging that something isn't working and I need to address it before moving on.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 13d

Nothing like getting spam from shifty AI audiobook companies trying to sell me on using them for a book that already has an audiobook out.

Granted, I'd tell them to fuck off with that regardless, but extra layer of laziness really makes hitting the block button all the more satisfying.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · 29d

Adventure, Alchemy, and Adorable familiars!

Join Wumble and Wanda for Roverpowered #4, out today in ebook, print, and audio: amzn.to/4me2lVf

Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist

Amazon.com: Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Sep 10

Wanda and Wumble are back!

Since this story is designed somewhat episodically, I wrote Roverpowered #4 to act as a sort of season (not series!) finale which means it's both a bit bigger and more bombastic.

I hope you enjoy the duo's most action-packed adventure yet:
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Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist

Amazon.com: Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another year, another amazing Dragon Con!

Big thanks to everyone who came out to say hello, see a panel, or grab a signature. It’s awesome getting to come to this event and meet readers, along with seeing all the amazing costumes and events.

See y’all again in 2026!

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 30

Heads up to my Dragon Con folks!

I have signed all the remaining stock for Roverpowered (Books 1-4) at the Aethon booth. Happy to personalize it you see me around, but wanted folks to know that what they have remaining is all signed.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 28

On my way to Dragon Con!

For the signing Friday, while I’ll have some stock of books on hand, if you want any specific titles signed it’s highly recommended you bring them.

If you’re interested in sitting with me and talking about writing, signups for 15 Minute Mentor are at the Writing Track.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hot holy hell, you folks have really turned out for Villains' Vignettes: Volume II.

We are sitting around the #150 rank for all of Audible!

For anyone who missed the news yesterday, Villain's Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code #3.5) has released on audiobook.

www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...

Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...

www.audible.com

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 26

Villains Vignettes: Volume II (Villains’ Code #3.5) is now officially out on audio!

www.audible.com/pd/B0FH5S65NF

Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...

www.audible.com

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 24

The horror movie trope that bumps me most often is someone seeing a bulb burn out and going over to investigate.

If I see a bulb pop, my first thought is not “Demon!”, it’s knowing I have drag the giant god damn ladder out to fix it. Which is a more a creeping, anxious horror than a jump scare.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 23

In all the excitement of preparing for Dragon Con, I nearly forgot I've got an audiobook coming out on Tuesday!

Villains' Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code Book #3.5) will be out on 8/26, once again narrated by the outstanding Amy Landon.

www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...

Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...

www.audible.com

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dragon Con is next week, and here is where you can find me! I've also got some special badge ribbons for folks who say hello when I'm out and about, so keep your eyes peeled for a tall man in a garish hat!

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 8

On my way back to Denver for another con, this time I’ll be at Convergence 27!

If you’re in the area, hope you can stop by and say hello.

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Aug 6

Heads up to all my Denver readers, I'll be at Convergence 27 this weekend!

They've got me on a few panels and have even dedicated some time for a signings, so please stop by and say hello!

convergence27denver.com

Convergence 27 - Denver, CO |

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Jul 26

With any long-running series, when there's a new entry, people wonder how close that moves us to the final book.

Typically, I tend not to say what the final book is until we're there, like with Fred #9

That said, for anyone wondering, we haven't even hit the halfway point of Villains' Code yet. 😎

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Jul 17

At the airport waiting for my Denver flight to LitRPG Con! I’ve got some fun freebies if you find me wandering around and say hi, so keep your eyes peeled for the giant in a ridiculous hat!

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Jul 16

Villains' Vignettes: Volume II officially has an audiobook launch date, and I am happy to announce it will very much Not be over a year away!

The audiobook is narrated (as always) by Amy Landon and releasing on August 26th, meaning we're only a few months away.

www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...

Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onw...

www.audible.com

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Jul 15

Folks in and around Denver, I’ll be at LitRPG con this weekend, along with a great deal of other amazing authors!

I hope you can come out and say hi! Please feel free to bring any books you want signed along, or just pop by for a panel or a hello. Meeting readers is a highlight of every con.

LitRPG Con

litrpgcon.com

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Jun 26

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Drew Hayes @drewhayesnovels.bsky.social · Jun 25

Hot damn!

Chilling Reflections hit Audible's Top #100 and Villains' Vignettes: Volume II is in Amazon's Top #700. Not to mention each has taken #1 in a category or two!

Thrilled to see so many readers taking time for some villainy!

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