NEW BOOK: "Too Scary to Read Alone" & Online Panel

Wolfgang Parker has partnered with master illustrator, Vilnius Oorte, for a new middle grade horror series titled, Too Scary to Read Alone, coming April 20, 2024.

“Too Scary to Read Alone”

Reader beware! You hold in your hands the gateway to horror.

These five original short stories are the beginning of your journey into the dark domains of the supernatural, the weird and grotesque, and the starkly terrifying. Read them alone at your own risk.

Finish Me: Avery must break the habit of never finishing any book she starts — because her life depends on it.

Whisperer in the Walls: Eli can’t make time for his kid brother, so someone — or something — else does.

interFEARence: Malcolm stays out past his curfew and discovers that he isn’t alone.

Floaters: Micha keeps a secret from her family, and even her best friend, that might just cost her everything.

The Thing in the Sky: Hugo lives through the morning the sun doesn’t rise and must learn to find the light in Earth’s darkest days.

BE ADVISED: These stories are actually scary and not everyone makes it out alive. They include: animals dying en masse, car crashes, characters bleeding, cults, graphic depiction of a gunshot injury, mild cursing (“hell” and “ass”), non-graphic depictions of a character’s death, parental homophobia, physical injury from a tornado.

Intended for ages 9 and over.

OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL
FREE ONLINE PANEL
Wolfgang Parker will be part of a panel on middle grade horror, Thursday, April 11, from 7:00-8:00 pm, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) chapter for Central and Southern Ohio will be hosting a special virtual panel in partnership with the 2024 Ohioana Book Festival!

The panel will be moderated by Kathryn Powers—featuring four talented authors and illustrators: Vilnius Oorte & Wolfgang Parker, Natalie D. Richards, and Erik Jon Slangerup!

From outdoor adventures to things that go bump in the night, these authors’ books keep readers on the edge of their seats - and eagerly turning pages! We’ll learn all about how these talented authors and illustrators craft their exciting middle grade novels.

Event Details:

-The event will take place from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 11 via Zoom. (Please note: the Zoom link will be sent after registration closes at noon on Tuesday, April 9.)

-This event is FREE, but you MUST REGISTER in order to receive the Zoom link.

-There WILL be a replay for this event.

Here is the link to register: https://survey.typeform.com/to/xYX1cBIX