Ongoing Contests & Events
🔥 Signed Copy Giveaway — First Responder
I’m giving away 3 signed copies of First Responder—plus access to what most readers never see:
- Preview of Second Chances
- Exclusive author notes
- Hidden lore cut from the book
How to enter:
- Post your thoughts on First Responder
- Tag me so I see it
➤ Every tag = 1 entry
➤ Public posts may be featured
📅 Deadline: December 30
🎬 Video Contest — Deadline April 15, 2026
Create a short film (3+ minutes) based on:
- James H. Summers
- First Responder
- They Heinous
Open to students + independent creators. Any style. Any format.
Prizes:
- 1st: Signed copy (personalized)
- 2nd & 3rd: Drawing for additional signed copy
Winning entries featured + promotional spotlight included.
✍️ Writing Contest — Deadline April 15, 2026
Submit a written piece (200+ words) exploring:
- James H. Summers
- First Responder
- They Heinous
Essays, analysis, or creative interpretation welcome.
Submit to:
darkfictionauth@gmail.com
Prizes:
- 1st: Signed copy (personalized)
- 2nd & 3rd: Drawing for second signed copy
🩸 Vampire Meet & Greet — Coming Soon
FIRST RESPONDER — Character Showcase & Fan Event
Date: TBD • Location: TBD
Come as you are… or come as a vampire.
Cosplay • Dark attire • Signed books • Q&A • Photos
Meet the author. Meet the monsters. Become part of the world.
🔥 Featured Characters — First Responder
Dr. Stevens — The predator with a smile.
Amalie — Beauty sharpened into a weapon.
Karen — The survivor they want.
Chretien — Charm wrapped around cruelty.
Dark psychological horror. Cinematic violence. Vampires who don’t sparkle—they stalk.
Want in?
Comment “VAMPIRIZE ME” to be notified.
💀 Dress to kill
🖤 Feed the aesthetic
🔪 Enter the world