AJ Humphreys – Write on the World

The wait is over! Bad Moon on the Rise: An Anthology of the Unsettling is officially released and ready to haunt your bookshelves. This collection brings together an extraordinary group of writers, artists, and creators who explore life under a dark sky—whether literal or metaphorical. From chilling short fiction to thought-provoking essays and striking black-and-white art, this anthology dives into the unsettling, the eerie, and the uncanny.

We are thrilled to showcase the work of our incredible contributors:

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Author Interview

Author interview with writer of the macabre, A.J. Humphreys

February 11, 2025January 12, 2025 Mandy Webster

Today we welcome A.J. Humphreys, an emerging author of spooky thrillers, mysteries, and dreadful tales. The small-town serialized four-volume supernatural mystery saga, Season of The Monster served as his debut within the publishing world.

A member of the Horror Writers’ Association, AJ is also the founder, owner, and chief operating officer of Dark
Journeys Press.

AJ currently lives in Urbana, IL, working as a server part-time to support his dream of writing full-time.

Q: What is your approach to incorporating elements of diversity and inclusion in your writing?
A: The world is a diverse place, and I like for my stories to reflect that. So, I often incorporate all sorts of different characters with their own intricacies. That said, I don’t treat any character as a novelty to exploit their differences.

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