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Just @#!&ing Write It!: Tips, tricks and advice for new authorsJohn T. HaasPaperbackEver ask yourself these f*#@ing questions about writing? How do I get f*#@ing started? I wrote something but it’s crap, how do I f*#@ing fix it? The crap is fixed, now how do I f*#@ing edit it into something good? It’s as good as it gets, now how do I get f*#@ing published? I want to f*#@ing self-publish, now what? Etc. You’re not alone. This isn't a textbook filled with theory, and it's not a get-rich-quick blueprint promising overnight stardom. It is a straight-talking, battle-tested guide to the actual reality of being an author. Inside, you'll find the honest truth about navigating traditional indie presses, the actual mechanics of self-publishing, and what it really takes to format, market, and sell your books without losing your mind—whether that's through online platforms or grinding it out face-to-face at local shows. The answers to these and other questions are inside. Take your first f*#@ing step. One last question you may ask: Is there a lot of f*#@ing profanity in this book? Depends what you mean by a lot.
Just @#!&ing Write It!: Tips, tricks and advice for new authorsJohn T. HaasEbookEver ask yourself these f*#@ing questions about writing? How do I get f*#@ing started? I wrote something but it’s crap, how do I f*#@ing fix it? The crap is fixed, now how do I f*#@ing edit it into something good? It’s as good as it gets, now how do I get f*#@ing published? I want to f*#@ing self-publish, now what? Etc. You’re not alone. This isn't a textbook filled with theory, and it's not a get-rich-quick blueprint promising overnight stardom. It is a straight-talking, battle-tested guide to the actual reality of being an author. Inside, you'll find the honest truth about navigating traditional indie presses, the actual mechanics of self-publishing, and what it really takes to format, market, and sell your books without losing your mind—whether that's through online platforms or grinding it out face-to-face at local shows. The answers to these and other questions are inside. Take your first f*#@ing step. One last question you may ask: Is there a lot of f*#@ing profanity in this book? Depends what you mean by a lot.
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Book of Ancient Evil

Cults of Death and Madness- Volume 1
 
Cults of Death and Madness (The Book of Ancient Evil)John HaasPaperbackA hideous idol. An ancient slumbering evil. A murderous cult. 1878—Doctor Archibald Shaw arrives in India with lofty intentions. He wants to make a difference in the world. As a young doctor and new officer in Her Majesty’s British army, he wants nothing more than to help the local people while distinguishing himself in Queen Victoria’s foreign service. In short order, though, Shaw finds his basic concept of the world turned upside down. It begins with an ugly idol, and an evil from the dawn of time waiting to return to this world. This elder god still sleeps…but fitfully, and a cult long thought destroyed has come back to awaken it. They will kill anyone who gets in their way. Everything Shaw once believed true dissolves around him, and he grasps at straws to keep his own sanity—including the desperate friendship of one young orphan boy. Will it be enough to keep him alive? Shaw begins to realize that the fate of all humanity rests in his hands.
Cults of Death and MadnessJohn HaasEbookThe first in a new Lovecraftian trilogy, "a frightening Victorian adventure of ancient idols, blood-sacrifice cults, and Elder Gods" (Hellnotes).   1878—Doctor Archibald Shaw arrives in India with lofty intentions. He wants to make a difference in the world. As a young doctor and new officer in Her Majesty's British army, he wants nothing more than to help the local people while distinguishing himself in Queen Victoria's foreign service.   In short order, though, Shaw finds his basic concept of the world turned upside down. It begins with an ugly idol, and an evil from the dawn of time waiting to return to this world. This elder god still sleeps . . . but fitfully, and a cult long thought destroyed has come back to awaken it. They will kill anyone who gets in their way.   Everything Shaw once believed true dissolves around him, and he grasps at straws to keep his own sanity—including the desperate friendship of one young orphan boy. Will it be enough to keep him alive?   Shaw begins to realize that the fate of all humanity rests in his hands.
Book of Death and Madness - Volume 2
 
Book of Death and Madness (The Book of Ancient Evil)John HaasPaperbackMonsters. Madness. Visions. 1885. Doctor Archibald Shaw and his young friend Singh arrive in England, one month behind the dangerous cult leader, Ananya. They must find her, and soon. Ananya holds a book of untold evil, brought with her from India. A book which could spell doom for all of humanity. Shaw and Singh are not alone in their search for Ananya and the book. Others want the volume for their own and will stop at nothing to get it. Meanwhile in London’s east end, monsters roam the shadows and people are disappearing. Is this also Ananya’s doing? Or do these monsters search for her as well? The world becomes even more nightmarish for Shaw and Singh. The elder god Cthulhu still sleeps, but for how much longer? Shaw fears what he sees in his dreams, and fears what actions he will need to take. How deep into a world of evil can one man slip? To save the world, can he do any less?
Book of Death and Madness (The Book of Ancient Evil)John HaasHardcoverMonsters. Madness. Visions. 1885. Doctor Archibald Shaw and his young friend Singh arrive in England, one month behind the dangerous cult leader, Ananya. They must find her, and soon. Ananya holds a book of untold evil, brought with her from India. A book which could spell doom for all of humanity. Shaw and Singh are not alone in their search for Ananya and the book. Others want the volume for their own and will stop at nothing to get it. Meanwhile in London’s east end, monsters roam the shadows and people are disappearing. Is this also Ananya’s doing? Or do these monsters search for her as well? The world becomes even more nightmarish for Shaw and Singh. The elder god Cthulhu still sleeps, but for how much longer? Shaw fears what he sees in his dreams, and fears what actions he will need to take. How deep into a world of evil can one man slip? To save the world, can he do any less?
Book of Death and Madness (The Book of Ancient Evil 2)John HaasEbookMonsters. Madness. Visions. 1885. Doctor Archibald Shaw and his young friend Singh arrive in England, one month behind the dangerous cult leader, Ananya. They must find her, and soon. Ananya holds a book of untold evil, brought with her from India. A book which could spell doom for all of humanity. Shaw and Singh are not alone in their search for Ananya and the book. Others want the volume for their own and will stop at nothing to get it. Meanwhile in London's east end, monsters roam the shadows and people are disappearing. Is this also Ananya's doing? Or do these monsters search for her as well? The world becomes even more nightmarish for Shaw and Singh. The elder god Cthulhu still sleeps, but for how much longer? Shaw fears what he sees in his dreams, and fears what actions he will need to take. How deep into a world of evil can one man slip? To save the world, can he do any less?
Prophets of Death and Madness - Volume 3
 
Prophets of Death and Madness (The Book of Ancient Evil)John HaasPaperbackThe Necronomicon lies on the ocean floor, but there are other dangers, other hidden copies. In that loathsome tome lie ways to contact creatures as far above Cthulhu as Cthulhu is above human kind. Elder gods who could destroy all reality in the blink of an eye. Death lies in wait for Doctor Archibald Shaw, recent survivor of the Titanic sinking. Danger, both new and familiar, unseen and overt, conspire to drag him deeper into the dark secret world. Shaw finds himself struggling to resist an undeniable pull toward Arkham, Massachusetts and whatever new nightmare awaits there. Meanwhile Singh crosses the Atlantic in pursuit of his only friend, convinced he is already too late. What other option than to continue forward? He faces his own dangers in the ocean’s depths, dangers which may prevent him from ever reaching Shaw. Separated for the first time in decades the two struggle against impossible odds, alone. Monsters. Nightmares. Strange portals. Elder gods. A strange new cult. Will Shaw and Singh reunite before death claims them all?
Prophets of Death and MadnessJohn HaasEbookThe Necronomicon lies on the ocean floor, but there are other dangers, other hidden copies. In that loathsome tome lie ways to contact creatures as far above Cthulhu as Cthulhu is above human kind. Elder gods who could destroy all reality in the blink of an eye. Death lies in wait for Doctor Archibald Shaw, recent survivor of the Titanic sinking. Danger, both new and familiar, unseen and overt, conspire to drag him deeper into the dark secret world. Shaw finds himself struggling to resist an undeniable pull toward Arkham, Massachusetts and whatever new nightmare awaits there. Meanwhile Singh crosses the Atlantic in pursuit of his only friend, convinced he is already too late. What other option than to continue forward? He faces his own dangers in the ocean's depths, dangers which may prevent him from ever reaching Shaw. Separated for the first time in decades the two struggle against impossible odds, alone. Monsters. Nightmares. Strange portals. Elder gods. A strange new cult. Will Shaw and Singh reunite before death claims them all?

Impossible Quests

The Reluctant Barbarian
The Wayward Spider
The Unavoidable Quests
 
The Unavoidable Quests (Impossible Quests)John T. HaasPaperbackSaving the multiverse is hard work. Doing it with people you can’t stand is even harder. Arthur, Spider, Nila, and the rest of the crew are back, but their reunion is anything but friendly. Forced together to save reality itself, two groups of mismatched heroes must navigate a hilarious adventure that might just kill them all, if they don't kill each other first. Between surviving the multiverse and managing their own conflicting personalities, our "heroes" are finding that destiny has a very twisted sense of humor. Whether they are dodging magical disasters or simply trying to survive their new companions, the stakes have never been higher. Written by award-winning Canadian author and Writers of the Future winner John T. Haas, this is the epic conclusion to the Impossible Quests series. Known for sharp wit and a subversive take on classic fantasy adventure, Haas brings his signature humour to a quest where no reality is safe.
The Unavoidable QuestsJohn T. HaasEbookSaving the multiverse is hard work. Doing it with people you can't stand is even harder. Even harder when that task is forced on two groups of heroes who have just met, neither of which really wants the job. Heck, each group isn't even sure how much they like their new companions, except for Dead Mike and Graves, of course: they're sure they hate each other. Join them and other old friends Arthur, Spider, Nila, Valeria, Amp, and many others on a hilarious adventure to save reality that just may kill them all in the process… if they don't kill each other first. Between surviving the multiverse and managing their own conflicting personalities, our "heroes" are finding that destiny has a very twisted sense of humor. Whether they are dodging magical disasters or simply trying to survive their new companions, the stakes have never been higher. Written by award-winning Canadian author and Writers of the Future winner John T. Haas, this is the epic conclusion to the Impossible Quests series. Known for sharp wit and a subversive take on classic fantasy adventure, Haas brings his signature humor to a quest where no reality is safe.

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