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Back from abroad
Hello, friends! I have recently arrived back home from traveling abroad. I was in Medellin, Colombia visiting my mother. She was happy to see me and we had a wonderful time together. The food and coffee were great! While visiting with family, I heard about a town deep in the mountains of Colombia and was told about a very intriguing rural legend. It has inspired a new story and I think if I research the topic and the area further, I could turn the small crumbs of ideas into a
David Lopera
Aug 82 min read


The Dark Pit arrives August 27th!
Hello, friends! I have a new novel releasing on August 27th, and you're getting first dibs on the cover art reveal! Because of the story's graphic content, I decided to try something a little different this time and release two separate covers. The first that you see below is the mainstream cover, which will be available on Kindle Unlimited and for the regular paperback edition. However, if you scroll down, you will see the second cover, a very limited alternative release. I
David Lopera
Jul 32 min read


The Netting and More Writer Updates
Hello, everyone! The Horror Shelf, a YouTube book reviewer who focuses primarily on horror and extreme horror books, just featured The Netting in their latest video. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ll5zYGXnbU The YouTube short can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Hntln52BtE0 In other news, I have just wrapped up a new book. The manuscript is officially with my editor, and the cover art is currently underway. I'm excited to share more
David Lopera
Jun 201 min read


NJ Horror Con Recap and More
Hello, friends! NJ Horror Con wrapped up this past Sunday, and it was a blast. The three-day event was jam-packed with everything horror. The vendors all did an amazing job stocking up their booths with very unique items. The turnout was incredible. It was a great time interacting with horror fans and readers and having the chance to tell them about my books in person. Thank you so much if you picked up a copy or multiple copies of my books! The support was overwhelming, and
David Lopera
Jun 31 min read


Barnes & Noble Signing! This Weekend!
Hello, Friends! I have some exciting news to share! I’ll be at Barnes & Noble in Clark, NJ this coming weekend on Saturday May 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., signing and selling copies of my books. I can’t wait to connect with local horror fans and introduce you all to my stories. If you're in the area, come by, pick up some books, and say hi! The address is: Clark Commons 1255 Raritan Rd #710 Clark, NJ 07066 See you there! David
David Lopera
May 181 min read


Shock & Suspense
Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the warmer weather. It feels like we’ve finally made the transition into spring, at least here in the Northeast. I’m excited to share the new logo for my publishing company, Shock & Suspense. It perfectly captures the energy of the stories we're bringing to life. Moving forward, all of my books will feature this imprint. The first to debut the new look is my upcoming release, The Safe Room, which is now available for
David Lopera
Apr 241 min read


Book Signing at Monmouth Square (Monmouth Mall), New Jersey March 28th
Hello, Friends! I have some very exciting news. I will be at the Monmouth Mall Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Match 28th, from 1PM - 3PM. I'll be signing and selling copies of The Basement Dwellers , and I can't wait to share this story with you all. For more information, visit: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062207563-0 In other news, I’ve finished a brand-new novella! I’m incredibly excited about this story. It’s heading to my editor shortly, and I’ll have more n
David Lopera
Mar 191 min read


The Netting. A New Novella.
Happy New Year, friends! I am excited to finally reveal the cover art for my latest novella, The Netting . The incredible artwork was created by the masterful: @ SanskaransART Story synopsis: Thrust into the harsh reality of her first professional job, a young woman finds herself stranded in a decaying part of the city where her workday never seems to end. As evening falls, the city’s systemic abandonment transforms into a suffocating maze of escalating threats and predatory
David Lopera
Jan 21 min read


Silent Invasion
Hello, friends! My newest short story, "Silent Invasion," is now available on Amazon. I wanted to write something fast-paced and...
David Lopera
Oct 9, 20251 min read
Patreon
Hello, friends! With summer's arrival just around the corner, everyone is undoubtedly compiling their ultimate list of beach reads. My...
David Lopera
Jun 9, 20251 min read
Hazard's Game and Other Terrifying Tales
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is having a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. I have been on...
David Lopera
Dec 27, 20241 min read


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David Lopera
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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