In this behind-the-scenes Twisted Tales Diaries episode, Daniel Willcocks and his co-author R.P. Howley sit down to reflect on five months of their “Goosebumps for grown-ups” horror series — from the chaos of launch day to the lessons learned from writing, publishing, and growing the Twisted Tales brand.
They share an honest look at the realities of indie horror publishing, co-authoring across busy lives, and finding joy (and sustainability) in the process — plus a few exclusive teases about what’s coming next.
🩸 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
\t•\tHow Twisted Tales has evolved since Jack, Heir, and Slay hit shelves
\t•\tWhy collaboration is both a creative blessing and a logistical nightmare (in the best way)
\t•\tReal-world sales and KU data from the first five months
\t•\tHow to build a horror series that’s sustainable, joyful, and audience-focused
\t•\tA sneak peek at Book Four: Deal — and what 2026 might bring
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
📚 Read the series: https://twistedtalesbooks.com
💬 Join the Devil’s Rock community: https://devilsrockbooks.com/podcast
🎧 Listen to all episodes: https://pod.link/1829723468
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@devilsrockbooks
🧠 ABOUT THE HOSTS
Daniel Willcocks and R.P. Howley are UK-based horror authors and co-creators of the Twisted Tales series — fast-paced, standalone horror novellas for readers who grew up on Goosebumps and still crave a good scare. Together, they explore the darker corners of storytelling while building the Devil’s Rock horror universe.
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