OFFICIAL BIO
DAN SHRADER, hailing from Southern Indiana, is a mastermind of spine-chilling and depraved horror stories that will stay with you. One day, his life changed when he found a big box of VHS tapes. The box was filled with horror movies like TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, C.H.U.D, BLACK CHRISTMAS, and NIGHT OF THE DEMONS. This discovery awakened a deep passion for horror within him. He has received nominations for two Horror Awards for his works “Those Who Live in Darkness” and “The Devil’s Rite”. Literary influences range from renowned authors, such as Clive Barker and Edward Lee, to Kristopher Triana and Brian Keene.
About Me.
Hello and thanks for visiting my site.
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Since I can remember, it has been my dream to publish books. Writing stories has always been a passion of mine, which began around the fourth grade. I used to struggle with sleeping a lot when I was younger, but writing became my outlet. My mind would constantly wander to different places, making it impossible to stay in the present moment. Growing up in a small town in Southern Indiana, there wasn’t much to do. I always had big aspirations of leaving one day and making a name for myself, just like any other young kid from a small town.
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How did I get OBSESSED with the Horror Genre?
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THE MOVIES:
Around the age of twelve (maybe before then), my grandmother let me have a box of VHS tapes, and it was a life-changing event for me. Piles and piles of titles that I’d never heard of: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, BLACK CHRISTMAS, CHUD, HALLOWEEN, HELLRAISER, HILLS HAVE EYES, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, EVIL DEAD, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS - this list goes on and on. From that moment, I knew what my calling was, and it was to write HORROR.
My life was never the same. But in a good way.
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THE BOOKS:
I have another story about my grandmother. She had a love for shopping at Goodwill, Salvation Army, and all those charming little shops filled with wonderful secondhand treasures. It was during one of our shopping trips that I stumbled upon a true gem, “The Hellbound Heart” by Clive Barker. To this day, it remains one of my all-time favorite books. “FALLING ANGEL” by William Jhortsburg (which later became the movie “ANGEL HEART”) was another captivating find that deeply touched my soul. Honestly, there were countless other books I discovered in those places with my grandmother. Although I can’t recall their titles, the vivid details of the passages I read are forever etched in my mind, destined never to fade with the passing of time.
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THE PEOPLE:
In January of 2024, at 34, I had the pleasure of publishing my first book. It was a leap of faith that I finally decided to take, and I owe it all to my incredible wife who inspired and supported me throughout the process. Her unwavering belief in me has been amazing, and I am eternally grateful for that.
Since embarking on this journey, I have met some truly amazing people. It has been a wonderful shock to witness the genuine enjoyment that others have found in my stories. The way they discuss my characters, and the fictional town of Towers Valley fills me with immense joy and motivation to continue writing.
I am beyond thrilled to keep creating and sharing more stories with all of you. Your support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind my passion, and I am eager to see where this writing journey takes us next.
MEATBALL
Many of my readers and friends know Meatball is a big part of my life. He enjoys posing with books and claiming to have read them. Jagger is also an avid reader and likes to hang out in photos as well.
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