Exclusive Content from Brian James Freeman

My first love has always been writing short stories, and now Patreon allows me to publish my work directly for the readers who like my work the most, which has been a huge game changer in the world of writing and creating.

I also post “behind the scenes” and “sneak peek” information about Lividian Publications, which I founded in large part because of my Patreon supporters.

In addition to writing, I really love publishing special editions (chapbooks, Limited Editions, Lettered Editions, etc), so I’ve created several different Rewards Levels, which you can read about on the JOIN page.

Once you’re signed up to support my work on Patreon, please visit the virtual Table of Contents I’ve created below for quick links to all kinds of content I’ve posted since 2017. And if you run into any trouble, please don’t hesitate to email me for help. Thank you!

Latest Writing & Publishing Updates:
General Schedule Updates
A writing & publishing update for Patreon supporters

FAQs:
Important message about emailing me
Some Questions and Some Answers (Part One)
Some Questions and Some Answers (Part Two)
Some Questions and Some Answers (Part Three)
FAQ Rough Draft: Are you trying to “top” the previous Limited Edition?

Short Stories to Read
“Pop-Pop”
“Mama’s Sleeping”
“Monster Night”
“Ice Cold Dan the Ice Cream Man”
“Running Rain”
“Answering the Call”
“What They Left Behind”
“Among Us”
“The Final Lesson”
“The Gorman Gig”
“One Way Flight”
“The Temperament of the Artist”
“A Mother’s Love”
“The Silent Attic”
“Danny Dreams”
“How the Wind Lies”
“The Last Beautiful Day”
“Walking With the Ghosts of Pier 13”
“Remembering Octoberland” (Poem)
“An Instant Eternity”
“Loving Roger”
“Marking the Passage of Time”
“The Hired Gun”
“The Plague of Sadness”
“Burying Little Annie” — free on Cemetery Dance Online

Bonus Content: Essays and Miscellaneous Thoughts
Possible Q&A Feature For Patreon Supporters
Thinking About Old Jobs
Old magazines and old memories
Brian Freeman vs Brian Freeman vs Brian Freeman vs Brian Freeman (And The Birth of Brian James Freeman)
Do you write for love or money?
Thinking About Peter Straub
How I Got Hooked On Collectible Books… how about you?
So, about those eBay auctions for the new chapbook…
I’m a slow writer… Yes, it’s true!
“My Mother’s Secret Stash of Stephen King”
FAQ Rough Draft: Are you trying to “top” the previous Limited Edition?
A totally random memory I had while packing books tonight
A Shocking Confession: The Richard Chizmar Interview I Refuse to Click On!
Before There Was Lividian…
From the Archives: The Stephen King Book Covers That Might Have Been
A Few Thoughts On “Selling Well”
Why it’s important to keep my mini-collections in print
Bonus Content: If You Consider THIS To Be a Bonus and Not Torture!
Overused “filler” words
Essays and other thoughts?
Will you really revise your work until the end of time?
My first collection of short stories and poetry
Changes to future Patreon Only Publications!

Photos
Gone South Limited Edition finished book and slipcase (photo)
Review copy for a new Robert McCammon paperback
Want to see an OLD photo of the CD office?
New Chapbook for Patreon Supporters Shipping in April!
Our youngest son at one of our favorite camping spots
Yet another Top Secret photo of the review copy for that book we’re not talking about yet!
A photo from nine years ago
Sneak Peek: THE STORE Lettered Edition
Top Secret Preview: Dummy Book for our next Limited Edition
She’s watching me work…
One more photo of some artwork we just printed
Printing more artwork
Saturday night printing session
A slice of life moment spotted while camping
Big old stack of books for slipcase testing!
A preview of the dust jacket for The King of Shadows trade hardcover
Three New Stories Recently Finished
Another Sneak Peek: New Lividian Limited Edition at the Printer
François Vaillancourt upgraded some copies of the new chapbook!
Watch out for them!
Cover Design Options: Black Fire (2004)
First Official Photos of Heart-Shaped Box Lettered Edition
How We Cut Styrofoam
Scene from the Cemetery Dance warehouse (circa 2006)
Sneak Peek: Sizing Approval Slipcase for The King of Shadows
Three Books From My Mom’s Collection
Top Secret: Very First Photos of Heart-Shaped Box Limited Edition
Packing The Last House on Needless Street has started
Sneak Peek: Photos of the next Lividian Limited Edition
Sneak Peek: Photos of the next Lividian Lettered Edition
A totally random memory I had while packing books tonight
January 2022’s Chapbook for Supporters Only: “You Are Released” by Joe Hill
Photo taken at the Cemetery Dance offices
Testing of a photo post
My first collection of short stories and poetry

Artwork:
Sneak Preview: Seven Shades of Evil promotional mock-ups!
The Listener by Robert McCammon: Cover Art History
François Vaillancourt artwork for a forthcoming Limited Edition
Artwork preview for “Doing Dirty Work” chapbook
Sneak Peek: THE STORE Lettered Edition
TOP SECRET: Midnight Under the Big Top Trade Paperback Cover Artwork!
Unused Cover Artwork: DETOURS trade paperback mock-up
She’s watching me work…
New chapbook coming in February
The evolution of an illustration
Revisions to artwork: an example
One more photo of some artwork we just printed
Printing more artwork (photo)
Saturday night printing session
Patreon Stories: Volume Three cover artwork preview
Artwork Sneak Peek 2: “Burying Little Annie”
Artwork Sneak Peek: “Burying Little Annie”
Patreon Stories: Volume Three artwork preview
A new book printer and a preview of the dust jacket for The King of Shadows trade hardcover
Patreon Stories: Volume Three coming in 2023
François Vaillancourt Presents a Collectible Stephen King Poster!
A Special Edition That Almost Existed: Sacrament by Clive Barker
Cover Design Options: Black Fire (2004)
The next Patreon supporters chapbook is…
Next Exclusive Chapbook: A Sneak Peek
January 2022’s Chapbook for Supporters Only
Current “At the Printer” Shelf
Next Patreon Exclusive Chapbook Headed to the Printer Soon!
New Lividian Publications Title: The Night Country by Stewart O’Nan
First Look: The Revival Artwork Portfolio Limited Edition
First Look: The Revival Artwork Portfolio Lettered Edition
Sneak Peek: First Photos of MIDNIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP!
General News, Plus: The Girl Who Builds Monsters Website Preview!
TOP SECRET PROJECT PREVIEW: The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book!
Sneak Peek at the endpapers for the Lettered Edition of MIDNIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP
Revival Promotional Items
Walking With Ghosts: The Illustrated Special Limited Edition (interior artwork preview!)
TOP SECRET PROJECT PREVIEW: The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book!
“So It’s Come to This” Chapbook Update!
Walking With Ghosts review copies for the… 2020 Trade Paperback!?!?
More Advance Details About LetterPress Publications
The Next Chapbook Will Actually Be: SO IT’S COME TO THIS
Top Secret Preview of Cover Design
Top Secret Sneak Preview of Top Secret New Anthology
SECRET Lettered Edition of The Zombie Who Cried Human
Bonus Preview: Six New Book Covers!
TOP SECRET PROJECT PREVIEW: The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book!
New Czech edition of The Halloween Children!
Cover For Top Secret New Anthology!
READING STEPHEN KING is headed to Italy!
The Cover Options for PATREON STORIES
Sneak Peek at 2018 project: THE ZOMBIE WHO CRIED HUMAN
Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek

Bonus Content: Other Sneak Peeks
Top Secret Preview: Dummy Book for our next Limited Edition
TOP SECRET: Midnight Under the Big Top Trade Paperback Cover Artwork!
Unused Cover Artwork: DETOURS trade paperback mock-up
The evolution of an illustration
Revisions to artwork: an example
One More Update on the Top Secret Limited Edition News: Please Do Not Share!
Update on the Top Secret Limited Edition News: Please Do Not Share!
Top Secret Limited Edition News: Please Do Not Share!
Patreon Stories: Volume Three cover artwork preview
Artwork Sneak Peek 2: “Burying Little Annie”
Artwork Sneak Peek: “Burying Little Annie”
Patreon Stories: Volume Three artwork preview
A preview of the dust jacket for The King of Shadows trade hardcover
Patreon Stories: Volume Three coming in 2023
A Special Edition That Almost Existed: Sacrament by Clive Barker
First Official Photos of Heart-Shaped Box Lettered Edition
The next Patreon supporters chapbook is…
Next Exclusive Chapbook: A Sneak Peek
A preview of the NEXT Patreon Supporters Only chapbook!
Top Secret Preview of Tuesday’s Announcement from Lividian Publications!
Sneak Peek at Tuesday’s Announcement (sort of)
Top Secret Preview: New Unannounced Signed Limited Edition!
Secret Preview: HEART-SHAPED BOX Limited Edition Stamping
Secret Preview: THE CHILL Lettered Edition
Secret Preview: New Unannounced Limited Edition
Secret Preview: Heart-Shaped Box Limited Edition Stamping
Secret Preview: The Chill Lettered Edition
Sneak Peek: Review Copy for Heart-Shaped Box
Walking with Ghosts: first photos of the new editions!
Next Lividian Publications Announcement Is Going Live Soon!
TOP SECRET PREVIEW: Another New Lividian Publications Book Is…
TOP SECRET PREVIEW: The Next Two Lividian Publications Books Are…
Preview: THE NIGHT COUNTRY Limited Edition from Lividian Publications
THE NIGHT COUNTRY Lettered Edition from Lividian Publications
TOP SECRET Sneak Peek: First Photos of 20th Century Ghosts
New Lividian Publications Title: The Night Country by Stewart O’Nan
First Look: The Revival Artwork Portfolio Lettered Edition
Sneak Peek: First Photos of MIDNIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP!
Patreon Stories: Volume Two Lettered Edition Photos
Sneak Peek at the endpapers for the Lettered Edition of MIDNIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP
The Zombie Who Cried Human Lettered Edition
New Trade Paperback News & Updates: More Than Midnight, Weak and Wounded, Dreamlike States, Lost and Lonely
Sneak peek at the cover for the NEXT chapbook!
The Zombie Who Cried Human Limited Edition Photos
Walking With Ghosts: The Illustrated Special Limited Edition (interior artwork preview!)
Sneak Peek at the REVIVAL Artwork Portfolio from LetterPress Publications
Walking With Ghosts review copies for the 2020 Trade Paperback!?!?
Sneak Peek at interior artwork for a Top Secret new anthology
Bonus Content: Top Secret Preview of Cover Design
Bonus Content: Top Secret Sneak Preview of Top Secret New Anthology
Revival Promotional Items
Revival Review Copy Sneak Peek!
The SECRET Lettered Edition of The Zombie Who Cried Human
Sneak peek at the cover for the NEXT chapbook!
Bonus Preview: Six New Book Covers!
Cover For Top Secret New Anthology!
Top Secret New Anthology!
Shining in the Dark UK Limited Edition Signature Sheet!
First Look at FLIGHT OR FRIGHT trade hardcover!
The Cover Options for PATREON STORIES
TOP SECRET “behind the scenes look” at the new William Peter Blatty Limited Edition!
TOP SECRET preview of new William Peter Blatty Lettered Edition!
Top Secret Behind the Scenes Stephen King Project Photo
Sneak Peek at 2018 project: THE ZOMBIE WHO CRIED HUMAN
First Photos of Walking With Ghosts From PS Publishing
One more Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek
Another Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek
Walking With Ghosts artwork sneak peek

News & General Updates
Upcoming Shipments for Patreon Supporters!
Early Access: Seven Shades of Evil Limited Edition Preorders
Patreon Supporter Chapbook Updates
EARLY ORDERING WINDOW For Patreon Supporters!
Coming later this year… DREAD
EARLY ORDERING WINDOW For Patreon Supporters!
Upcoming Announcements for Lividian Publications
Advance Notice: three new Robert McCammon trade paperbacks
Midnight Under the Big Top back in print this summer!
Important CHAPBOOKS Update For All Supporters!
New chapbook coming in February
The Store is shipping and a long winded update
Important Deadline For Updating Your Name
Some Important Rewards Updates
Rewards Shipping Update for September! (Second Update)
Three New Stories Recently Finished
Rewards Shipping Update for September!
Good news! New review copy shipping in September!
Important Shipping Update! Please Read!
Special Bonus Shipping with Bev Vincent and François Vaillancourt Chapbook!
The next Patreon supporters chapbook is…
Saying goodbye to Maya (?/?/2008 – 05/15/2022)
A General Writing Update
TOP SECRET: Early Preorder Window for next Lividian Publications Limited Edition!
That Patreon only chapbook that shipped in January
Exciting News: Writing and Publishing Full-Time!
New Chapbook Shipping Soon!
Welcome to 2022!
Rewards Update! December, January, and February Shipments!
Updates about the Rewards Levels and the Next Rewards
Rewards Updates! Current Shipping News and What’s Shipping Next Month!
Current “At the Printer” Shelf
Important Rewards Update: Guest Author For Next Chapbook
The next big announcement from Lividian Publications will be…
Some Publishing News for 2022
Walking with Ghosts Lettered Edition For Patreon
Wow…
Rewards Shipment Update
First copy of Walking With Ghosts has arrived!
“Pop-Pop” Chapbooks Have Arrived!
Next Patreon Exclusive Chapbook Deep in Production!
Next Patreon Exclusive Chapbook Headed to the Printer Soon!
Rewards Update For Brian James Freeman Supporters!
New Reward Shipment for Lividian Publications Levels
Lots of Important Updates for Patreon Supporters!
Walking With Ghosts: Heavily Illustrated Special Edition For Patreon Supporters!
Important 2021 News! Very Special Edition For Patreon Supporters Only!
Lost Echoes: Volume Two Shipping This Week!
First Photo of Next Chapbook for Patreon Supporters: Lost Echoes Volume Two
Next Chapbook For Patreon Supporters: Lost Echoes Volume Two
Rewards Update: The Girl Who Builds Monsters and The Halloween Children Shipping Soon!
Surprise Announcement: The Halloween Children Trade Paperback
Shipping Update For Level 6 and Above!
German editions on the way thanks to Grey Gull Publications!
UPDATE on August Review Copy Shipment for Patreon Supporters!
Important Update on Midnight Under the Big Top
August Review Copy Shipment For Patreon Supporters!
Second Rewards Update For June 2020!
Rewards Update For June 2020
Review copy of The Girl Who Builds Monsters!
Rewards Update For May 2020
Patreon Stories: Volume Two Lettered Edition (Level 7 and Above)
New Trade Paperback of LOST AND LONELY Shipping Next Month!
General News, Plus: The Girl Who Builds Monsters Website Preview!
Next Chapbook For Patreon Supporters: Lost Echoes Volume One
MIDNIGHT UNDER THE BIG TOP is going, going…
Tomorrow is ANNOUNCEMENT DAY for Midnight Under the Big Top
Dreamlike States: Revised and Expanded Trade Paperback!
Super Top Secret: The Next LetterPress Publications Book Is…
Patreon Stories: Volume Two Lettered Edition (Level 7 and Above)
Dreamlike States: Revised and Expanded Trade Paperback!
New Chapbook For Patreon Supporters: Lost Echoes Volume One
Quick update on Patreon Stories: Volume Two
EARLY REVEAL: The REVIVAL Lettered Edition from LetterPress Publications
The Echo Memory: general update
First copies of The Sniper chapbook! Be sure to update your mailing address!
Update on “The Sniper” Chapbook and important scheduling update!
Rewards Update for January 2020: Lots of Shipping Going On!
Rewards Updates: Chapbooks and Exclusive Books Shipping Soon!
REWARDS UPDATE: February’s Review Copy Unveiled Early!
The Sniper Chapbook Update
New addition to the Freeman family! (Not For the General Public)
Weak and Wounded trade paperback to be officially announced today!
Confirm your name ASAP for Patreon Stories: Volume Two!
REVIVAL Limited Editions Have Shipped!
One more update about the new Review Copy for Patreon Supporters!
Please be sure to confirm your address for the next shipment!
News on Revival, The Sniper chapbook, Patreon Stories Volume 2, and more!
TOP SECRET: First Photos of REVIVAL Limited Edition (book)
TOP SECRET: Revival Binding First Photos!
First photos of “So It’s Come to This: A Chapbook”
UPDATE on Patreon Stories Volume Two!
BIG Updates on Rewards and Shipping!
The Zombie Who Cried Human Limited Edition Update
LetterPress Publications Update About REVIVAL Promotional Items
General Brian James Freeman Update
Revival Wood Carvings: Special Discount For Patreon Supporters!
Rewards Update: Patreon Stories Volume Two
Changes to future Patreon Only Publications!
New thank you cards and REVIVAL news!
Rewards Update: So It’s Come to This (Chapbook)
General Update and Rewards Update on So It’s Come To This (Chapbook) Update!
New Trade Paperback News & Updates: More Than Midnight, Weak and Wounded, Dreamlike States, Lost and Lonely
Rewards Update! Signed copies of The Zombie Who Cried Human shipping next week!
Next Chapbook: SO IT’S COME TO THIS
TOP SECRET! LetterPress Publications is about to announce…
Or, The Next Chapbook Will Actually Be: SO IT’S COME TO THIS
More Top Secret LetterPress Publications Advance News!
LetterPress Publications has a website (sort of)
More Than Midnight Expanded Trade Paperback Being Announced Today!
Final Update on February 2018 Rewards
February 2018 Updates on Rewards Shipping Soon!
More Advance Details About LetterPress Publications
BIG News Coming In May! (TOP SECRET)
Rewards Update: Patreon Stories Lettered Edition News
News, Updates, Rewards, and Teasing of News and Updates and Rewards!
Brian James Freeman Rewards Update!
Updates on Rewards Shipping Soon!
Rewards Update: Patreon Stories Lettered Edition News
Special Update For Level 3 and Above! Next Review Copy!
Rewards Update For February 2019!
Update on “An Unusual Proposition For a Mountain Man” chapbook!
Rewards Update: New Chapbook Shipping in February!
Starting in January: THE ECHO OF MEMORY
Update on the next exclusive chapbook for Patreon Supporters
Publications In The Works For 2019!
December Bonus Reward Shipping Out This Week!
November 2018 Rewards Shipping Update!
FREE COPIES of the Halloween Carnival eBook Series!
BONUS REWARD FOR EVERYONE!
Paperback of PATREON STORIES: VOLUME ONE has arrived!
REWARDS UPDATE: Patreon Stories Volume One Status Update!
Special Rewards Update Just For Level 7
READING STEPHEN KING is headed to Italy!
Czech rights sold for The Halloween Children!
REWARDS UPDATE: Signed Review Copies of THE HALLOWEEN CHILDREN!
LEVEL 6 and 7 REWARDS UPDATE: The Zombie Who Cried Human trade paperback!
July 2018 Rewards Update For Everyone!
Walking With Ghosts Update
Next Story to be Posted Tomorrow Morning and A Question For You
January 2018  Review Copy Shipping Soon!
Updates for January 2018
A (Private) Update About the Rewards Levels
Want Every Brian James Freeman Book?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Special Discount For Supporters Only!
New Story To Be Posted Next Week!
October Story Coming Soon!
Special Thank You For Your Support
Your Special Bonus Reward Will Be Shipping Soon!
Special Bonus Reward: The Zombie Who Cried Human
Special Bonus Reward For $5 and Above Supporters
July 2017: Update on first story
Original short story to be posted on August 1st
Getting started on Patreon — Thank You!

TOP SECRET PROJECT PREVIEW: The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book (has since been announced, but you can still see all of the early preview artwork via these links)
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #8
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #7
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #6
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #5
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #4
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #3
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #2
The Girl Who Builds Monsters children’s book: Top Secret Update #1