Sorry for the late night post, been working through the flu all week but I wanted to spotlight Dan Shrader. Many of you know that I have known Dan a long time now, becoming his mentor, editor, and friend but this young man is doing big things with his craft and is constantly learning more about the business on a daily basis. Tonight, this is about his Substack, and more importantly the series he is currently writing on there, Death Watch: Towers Valley Penitentiary. Not only

Happy Saturday! Buckle up. Today I have four amazing books to tell you about! It’s going to get pretty lengthy, so let’s skip the intro and dive right in! Enjoy! TOWHEAD by Jason Nickey “She took a deep breath and slowly approached the boy. ‘Here goes nothing,’ she said, clutching her cross necklace with her left hand and placing her right hand on the boy's forehead. ‘Heavenly father, I ask that you look over this poor child and protect him from the evils of this world. I ask

This series will be showcased on my Patreon first, every Friday this fall and winter, through early 2026. If you are not a patron, look for the new author spotlight to appear here on the blog every Saturday! These will be for incredibly talented, but lesser known, authors that truly deserve a spotlight on their work! As is our mission here at Uncomfortably Dark, we want to be a community support and while how we do that may change over time, we will always find a way to shed