Drew Hayes
@drewhayesnovels.bsky.social
Author of series including Super Powereds, Villians' Code, Fred the Vampire Accountant, NPCs, and 5-Minute Sherlock.
I feel a bit bad for anyone who runs an actual book group and finds themselves wondering why every email is suddenly being blocked or ignored.
Sadly, the scammers have found a new hook to imitate over and over, so the Spam filters have gotten an update.
Sadly, the scammers have found a new hook to imitate over and over, so the Spam filters have gotten an update.
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I feel a bit bad for anyone who runs an actual book group and finds themselves wondering why every email is suddenly being blocked or ignored.
Sadly, the scammers have found a new hook to imitate over and over, so the Spam filters have gotten an update.
Sadly, the scammers have found a new hook to imitate over and over, so the Spam filters have gotten an update.
As much as I know alerting folks to a release is important because some readers do want that information, there's always the shadow of this feeling every time a new book drops. 😵💫
Anyway, the final Fred book is out on Kindle and Print! Audio arrives on 1/12/2026, when we get to do this dance again.
Anyway, the final Fred book is out on Kindle and Print! Audio arrives on 1/12/2026, when we get to do this dance again.
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As much as I know alerting folks to a release is important because some readers do want that information, there's always the shadow of this feeling every time a new book drops. 😵💫
Anyway, the final Fred book is out on Kindle and Print! Audio arrives on 1/12/2026, when we get to do this dance again.
Anyway, the final Fred book is out on Kindle and Print! Audio arrives on 1/12/2026, when we get to do this dance again.
With the Fred finale on the horizon tomorrow, I've realized it's been nearly a decade since I've wrapped a series.
There's always a sense of pressure with any book, but the last one weighs heaviest. Thankfully, I really like how the Fred books wrap up. Hopefully you all will too.
We'll see soon 😅
There's always a sense of pressure with any book, but the last one weighs heaviest. Thankfully, I really like how the Fred books wrap up. Hopefully you all will too.
We'll see soon 😅
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 AM
With the Fred finale on the horizon tomorrow, I've realized it's been nearly a decade since I've wrapped a series.
There's always a sense of pressure with any book, but the last one weighs heaviest. Thankfully, I really like how the Fred books wrap up. Hopefully you all will too.
We'll see soon 😅
There's always a sense of pressure with any book, but the last one weighs heaviest. Thankfully, I really like how the Fred books wrap up. Hopefully you all will too.
We'll see soon 😅
Two more days until the final Fred book releases on print and ebook!
And my audio folks, I have happy to announce that Tantor has given the date of 1/13/26 for the audiobook version, so not too long of wait to hear Kirby Heyborne's always amazing performance
And my audio folks, I have happy to announce that Tantor has given the date of 1/13/26 for the audiobook version, so not too long of wait to hear Kirby Heyborne's always amazing performance
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Two more days until the final Fred book releases on print and ebook!
And my audio folks, I have happy to announce that Tantor has given the date of 1/13/26 for the audiobook version, so not too long of wait to hear Kirby Heyborne's always amazing performance
And my audio folks, I have happy to announce that Tantor has given the date of 1/13/26 for the audiobook version, so not too long of wait to hear Kirby Heyborne's always amazing performance
There’s still a long journey of rewrites, edits, and other preparations, but NPCs #6’s rough draft is officially finished! And only 48k words over what is planned. Which, compared the 60k I went over in #5, is sadly still progress 😅
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
There’s still a long journey of rewrites, edits, and other preparations, but NPCs #6’s rough draft is officially finished! And only 48k words over what is planned. Which, compared the 60k I went over in #5, is sadly still progress 😅
One week left until the Fred finale releases on ebook and print. I'd nearly forgotten the mix of excitement and terror when a series is about to end.
October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
One week left until the Fred finale releases on ebook and print. I'd nearly forgotten the mix of excitement and terror when a series is about to end.
It's been so long since I wrote Holly's Jolly Christmas, I nearly forgot how much fun her stories are.
Last time it was a slasher/romcom fusion set at Christmas, this time we're going full slasher/Christmas movie combination.
Last time it was a slasher/romcom fusion set at Christmas, this time we're going full slasher/Christmas movie combination.
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It's been so long since I wrote Holly's Jolly Christmas, I nearly forgot how much fun her stories are.
Last time it was a slasher/romcom fusion set at Christmas, this time we're going full slasher/Christmas movie combination.
Last time it was a slasher/romcom fusion set at Christmas, this time we're going full slasher/Christmas movie combination.
I try not to post too much about my Patreon cause I know we all get enough ads already, but I do make an exception when a new story kicks off. Especially because this is the first time I've done a sequel!
Today the first chapter of The Holly Claus went live: www.patreon.com/c/drewhayesn...
Today the first chapter of The Holly Claus went live: www.patreon.com/c/drewhayesn...
Get more from Drew Hayes on Patreon
creating Novels, blogs, podcasts, and whatever else seems fun.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I try not to post too much about my Patreon cause I know we all get enough ads already, but I do make an exception when a new story kicks off. Especially because this is the first time I've done a sequel!
Today the first chapter of The Holly Claus went live: www.patreon.com/c/drewhayesn...
Today the first chapter of The Holly Claus went live: www.patreon.com/c/drewhayesn...
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The new writer scam hotness is the email that purports to be from a book club that meets on Zoom, who invites you to discuss [title of yours plucked from an AI database], and who needs you to pay a "small reservation fee" to participate. Gotten three just today. Fuck that noise, plonk it into spam.
October 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The new writer scam hotness is the email that purports to be from a book club that meets on Zoom, who invites you to discuss [title of yours plucked from an AI database], and who needs you to pay a "small reservation fee" to participate. Gotten three just today. Fuck that noise, plonk it into spam.
This Halloween, confront something truly scary: Finality.
Fred the Vampire Accountant #9: All Accounts Settled is the last entry in the series and will coming out in print and ebook (I'll add audio dates once they're known) on October 31st.
amzn.to/475voWv
Fred the Vampire Accountant #9: All Accounts Settled is the last entry in the series and will coming out in print and ebook (I'll add audio dates once they're known) on October 31st.
amzn.to/475voWv
All Accounts Settled: Fred the Vampire Accountant #9
Amazon.com: All Accounts Settled: Fred the Vampire Accountant #9 eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store
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October 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This Halloween, confront something truly scary: Finality.
Fred the Vampire Accountant #9: All Accounts Settled is the last entry in the series and will coming out in print and ebook (I'll add audio dates once they're known) on October 31st.
amzn.to/475voWv
Fred the Vampire Accountant #9: All Accounts Settled is the last entry in the series and will coming out in print and ebook (I'll add audio dates once they're known) on October 31st.
amzn.to/475voWv
The longer I do this job, the more I realized that, at least for me, writer's block is actually my brain flagging that something isn't working and I need to address it before moving on.
September 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The longer I do this job, the more I realized that, at least for me, writer's block is actually my brain flagging that something isn't working and I need to address it before moving on.
Nothing like getting spam from shifty AI audiobook companies trying to sell me on using them for a book that already has an audiobook out.
Granted, I'd tell them to fuck off with that regardless, but extra layer of laziness really makes hitting the block button all the more satisfying.
Granted, I'd tell them to fuck off with that regardless, but extra layer of laziness really makes hitting the block button all the more satisfying.
September 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Nothing like getting spam from shifty AI audiobook companies trying to sell me on using them for a book that already has an audiobook out.
Granted, I'd tell them to fuck off with that regardless, but extra layer of laziness really makes hitting the block button all the more satisfying.
Granted, I'd tell them to fuck off with that regardless, but extra layer of laziness really makes hitting the block button all the more satisfying.
Adventure, Alchemy, and Adorable familiars!
Join Wumble and Wanda for Roverpowered #4, out today in ebook, print, and audio: amzn.to/4me2lVf
Join Wumble and Wanda for Roverpowered #4, out today in ebook, print, and audio: amzn.to/4me2lVf
Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist
Amazon.com: Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store
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September 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Adventure, Alchemy, and Adorable familiars!
Join Wumble and Wanda for Roverpowered #4, out today in ebook, print, and audio: amzn.to/4me2lVf
Join Wumble and Wanda for Roverpowered #4, out today in ebook, print, and audio: amzn.to/4me2lVf
Wanda and Wumble are back!
Since this story is designed somewhat episodically, I wrote Roverpowered #4 to act as a sort of season (not series!) finale which means it's both a bit bigger and more bombastic.
I hope you enjoy the duo's most action-packed adventure yet:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Since this story is designed somewhat episodically, I wrote Roverpowered #4 to act as a sort of season (not series!) finale which means it's both a bit bigger and more bombastic.
I hope you enjoy the duo's most action-packed adventure yet:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist
Amazon.com: Roverpowered 4: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist eBook : Hayes, Drew: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Wanda and Wumble are back!
Since this story is designed somewhat episodically, I wrote Roverpowered #4 to act as a sort of season (not series!) finale which means it's both a bit bigger and more bombastic.
I hope you enjoy the duo's most action-packed adventure yet:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Since this story is designed somewhat episodically, I wrote Roverpowered #4 to act as a sort of season (not series!) finale which means it's both a bit bigger and more bombastic.
I hope you enjoy the duo's most action-packed adventure yet:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Another year, another amazing Dragon Con!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to say hello, see a panel, or grab a signature. It’s awesome getting to come to this event and meet readers, along with seeing all the amazing costumes and events.
See y’all again in 2026!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to say hello, see a panel, or grab a signature. It’s awesome getting to come to this event and meet readers, along with seeing all the amazing costumes and events.
See y’all again in 2026!
September 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Another year, another amazing Dragon Con!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to say hello, see a panel, or grab a signature. It’s awesome getting to come to this event and meet readers, along with seeing all the amazing costumes and events.
See y’all again in 2026!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to say hello, see a panel, or grab a signature. It’s awesome getting to come to this event and meet readers, along with seeing all the amazing costumes and events.
See y’all again in 2026!
Heads up to my Dragon Con folks!
I have signed all the remaining stock for Roverpowered (Books 1-4) at the Aethon booth. Happy to personalize it you see me around, but wanted folks to know that what they have remaining is all signed.
I have signed all the remaining stock for Roverpowered (Books 1-4) at the Aethon booth. Happy to personalize it you see me around, but wanted folks to know that what they have remaining is all signed.
August 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heads up to my Dragon Con folks!
I have signed all the remaining stock for Roverpowered (Books 1-4) at the Aethon booth. Happy to personalize it you see me around, but wanted folks to know that what they have remaining is all signed.
I have signed all the remaining stock for Roverpowered (Books 1-4) at the Aethon booth. Happy to personalize it you see me around, but wanted folks to know that what they have remaining is all signed.
On my way to Dragon Con!
For the signing Friday, while I’ll have some stock of books on hand, if you want any specific titles signed it’s highly recommended you bring them.
If you’re interested in sitting with me and talking about writing, signups for 15 Minute Mentor are at the Writing Track.
For the signing Friday, while I’ll have some stock of books on hand, if you want any specific titles signed it’s highly recommended you bring them.
If you’re interested in sitting with me and talking about writing, signups for 15 Minute Mentor are at the Writing Track.
August 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
On my way to Dragon Con!
For the signing Friday, while I’ll have some stock of books on hand, if you want any specific titles signed it’s highly recommended you bring them.
If you’re interested in sitting with me and talking about writing, signups for 15 Minute Mentor are at the Writing Track.
For the signing Friday, while I’ll have some stock of books on hand, if you want any specific titles signed it’s highly recommended you bring them.
If you’re interested in sitting with me and talking about writing, signups for 15 Minute Mentor are at the Writing Track.
Hot holy hell, you folks have really turned out for Villains' Vignettes: Volume II.
We are sitting around the #150 rank for all of Audible!
For anyone who missed the news yesterday, Villain's Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code #3.5) has released on audiobook.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
We are sitting around the #150 rank for all of Audible!
For anyone who missed the news yesterday, Villain's Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code #3.5) has released on audiobook.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...
www.audible.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Hot holy hell, you folks have really turned out for Villains' Vignettes: Volume II.
We are sitting around the #150 rank for all of Audible!
For anyone who missed the news yesterday, Villain's Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code #3.5) has released on audiobook.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
We are sitting around the #150 rank for all of Audible!
For anyone who missed the news yesterday, Villain's Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code #3.5) has released on audiobook.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Villains Vignettes: Volume II (Villains’ Code #3.5) is now officially out on audio!
www.audible.com/pd/B0FH5S65NF
www.audible.com/pd/B0FH5S65NF
Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...
www.audible.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Villains Vignettes: Volume II (Villains’ Code #3.5) is now officially out on audio!
www.audible.com/pd/B0FH5S65NF
www.audible.com/pd/B0FH5S65NF
The horror movie trope that bumps me most often is someone seeing a bulb burn out and going over to investigate.
If I see a bulb pop, my first thought is not “Demon!”, it’s knowing I have drag the giant god damn ladder out to fix it. Which is a more a creeping, anxious horror than a jump scare.
If I see a bulb pop, my first thought is not “Demon!”, it’s knowing I have drag the giant god damn ladder out to fix it. Which is a more a creeping, anxious horror than a jump scare.
August 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The horror movie trope that bumps me most often is someone seeing a bulb burn out and going over to investigate.
If I see a bulb pop, my first thought is not “Demon!”, it’s knowing I have drag the giant god damn ladder out to fix it. Which is a more a creeping, anxious horror than a jump scare.
If I see a bulb pop, my first thought is not “Demon!”, it’s knowing I have drag the giant god damn ladder out to fix it. Which is a more a creeping, anxious horror than a jump scare.
In all the excitement of preparing for Dragon Con, I nearly forgot I've got an audiobook coming out on Tuesday!
Villains' Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code Book #3.5) will be out on 8/26, once again narrated by the outstanding Amy Landon.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Villains' Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code Book #3.5) will be out on 8/26, once again narrated by the outstanding Amy Landon.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Villains' Vignettes: Volume 2
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A former superhero, cast down from glory, finds himself stuck in a town whose gaze remains fixed toward the past. A priestess in another realm journeys onwa...
www.audible.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In all the excitement of preparing for Dragon Con, I nearly forgot I've got an audiobook coming out on Tuesday!
Villains' Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code Book #3.5) will be out on 8/26, once again narrated by the outstanding Amy Landon.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Villains' Vignettes: Volume II (Villains' Code Book #3.5) will be out on 8/26, once again narrated by the outstanding Amy Landon.
www.audible.com/pd/Villains-...
Dragon Con is next week, and here is where you can find me! I've also got some special badge ribbons for folks who say hello when I'm out and about, so keep your eyes peeled for a tall man in a garish hat!
August 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Dragon Con is next week, and here is where you can find me! I've also got some special badge ribbons for folks who say hello when I'm out and about, so keep your eyes peeled for a tall man in a garish hat!
On my way back to Denver for another con, this time I’ll be at Convergence 27!
If you’re in the area, hope you can stop by and say hello.
If you’re in the area, hope you can stop by and say hello.
August 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On my way back to Denver for another con, this time I’ll be at Convergence 27!
If you’re in the area, hope you can stop by and say hello.
If you’re in the area, hope you can stop by and say hello.
Heads up to all my Denver readers, I'll be at Convergence 27 this weekend!
They've got me on a few panels and have even dedicated some time for a signings, so please stop by and say hello!
convergence27denver.com
They've got me on a few panels and have even dedicated some time for a signings, so please stop by and say hello!
convergence27denver.com
Convergence 27 - Denver, CO |
convergence27denver.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Heads up to all my Denver readers, I'll be at Convergence 27 this weekend!
They've got me on a few panels and have even dedicated some time for a signings, so please stop by and say hello!
convergence27denver.com
They've got me on a few panels and have even dedicated some time for a signings, so please stop by and say hello!
convergence27denver.com
With any long-running series, when there's a new entry, people wonder how close that moves us to the final book.
Typically, I tend not to say what the final book is until we're there, like with Fred #9
That said, for anyone wondering, we haven't even hit the halfway point of Villains' Code yet. 😎
Typically, I tend not to say what the final book is until we're there, like with Fred #9
That said, for anyone wondering, we haven't even hit the halfway point of Villains' Code yet. 😎
July 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
With any long-running series, when there's a new entry, people wonder how close that moves us to the final book.
Typically, I tend not to say what the final book is until we're there, like with Fred #9
That said, for anyone wondering, we haven't even hit the halfway point of Villains' Code yet. 😎
Typically, I tend not to say what the final book is until we're there, like with Fred #9
That said, for anyone wondering, we haven't even hit the halfway point of Villains' Code yet. 😎