Aberrant Literature

26/11/2019

Our podcast is live, y'all!

Catch the first two episodes of the A Man of the Mountain audio drama right here via the link below!

The adventure begins: 11/26/19 A Man of the Mountain is an audio drama telling the story of Jonas, a man hell bent on maintaining the Bigfoot legend, and Shirley, the intrepid tabloid reporter trying to stop him. Things escalate when real monster hunters are called in to deal with the problem and th...

12/09/2019

We've got a great audio drama set in the world of Whiteout and Nick Ventner releasing shortly.

Check out the trailer and stay tuned for more info!

A Man of the Mountain is a prequel Novella to Whiteout, the story of a drunken monster hunter chasing after a yeti. This story takes place a year before the events of Whiteout, and is set in the fictional town of Clearwater. The story follows Jonas, a man hell bent on maintaining the legend of Bigfo...

03/06/2019

I'm not saying Ashton Macaulay looks like a serial killer or anything, but...huh, turns out I don't know how to finish that sentence.

I'm back with another thrilling update on the Patreon's progress, only this time, with 10X tropical flare. More info on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

23/05/2019

Hey guys,

Super excited to announce that Aberrant Lit has been working with Ashton Macaulay and Leigh James of Warcroft Design to develop a brand new audio-book set within the world of Nick Ventner and Whiteout.

Leigh and Ashton have done a top-notch job of creating a fun, exciting adventure for all of you to enjoy.

Peep the trailer below now and stay tuned for more info!

The trailer for the upcoming audio drama series 'A Man of the Mountain'. Coming Soon! So very soon!

03/05/2019

I can't believe it's been a year already. They grow up so fast. You've done a great job, Ashton. Your work is of the highest quality, and it's only a matter of time before everyone recognizes your brilliance.

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Currently at 4.57 stars on Goodreads and 4.8 stars here on Amazon! From amateur necromancers in the bayou to Sasquatch impersonators in the Pacific Northwest, Ni...

01/04/2019

After a lot of consideration, Aberrant Literature and I have decided to change the name of my novel, Whiteout.
just feels more appropriate...

I'm sure George R.R. is fine with it, right?

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteout-Ventner-Adventure-Ashton-Macaulay/dp/0998021156/

28/02/2019

Check out this awesome interview with Aberrant author Ashton Macaulay!

07/02/2019

18/10/2018

Ashton: The Man

Yeti: The Myth

Whiteout: The Legend

Had to do a cover pumpkin, it seemed appropriate. Happy halfway through October!

24/09/2018

Ashton out displaying his wares

Great event at Island Books today, got to meet some excellent local authors and sell some signed copies of Whiteout and Aberrant Tales. Love these local bookstore events. Thanks to everyone that stopped by!

Thanks to Aberrant Literature for getting me some pre-release copies of Aberrant Tales! For those who couldn't make it, pre-orders are live here: https://www.amazon.com/Aberrant-Tales-Short-Fiction-Anthology/dp/0998021113/

23/09/2018

Aberrant Tales is a collection unlike any other. Within this book are a variety of tales bursting at the seams with creativity and wonder. Tales of corporations that allow you to see into your own future. Tales of creatures that dwell within our dreams and nightmares. Tales of gallant knights bat...

20/09/2018

As usual, Cooper was pretty impressed. Don't believe him? is available for pre-order now and relesaes in just 5 days!! It's got horror, sci-fi, and everything in between, all from up and coming authors!

https://www.amazon.com/Aberrant-Tales-Short-Fiction-Anthology-ebook/dp/B07H3DTFH7/

19/09/2018

Yesterday, Ashton Macaulay and Aberrant Literature hit a personal milestone, as Whiteout cracked the top 1% of best-selling Kindle books on Amazon.

With over 4 million e-books available on Kindle/Amazon, cracking the top 40K in sales rankings is enough to get you into the top 1%.

Yesterday, Whiteout reached as high as #31,579.

Now, we've still got a long way to go to reach our goal (Top 100, here we come!), but the traction Whiteout has been getting lately is really encouraging.

That being said, we need your help to keep this going. If you haven't picked up a copy of Whiteout yet, now would be a great time to do so and keep this momentum going.

If you have read the book, an Amazon and/or Goodreads review is the single best action you can take to help. That, and sharing the word with your friends and family.

Congratulations Ashton! Let's keep this going as best we can!

https://amzn.to/2xovjfv

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Currently at 4.57 stars on Goodreads and 4.8 stars here on Amazon! From amateur necromancers in the bayou to Sasquatch impersonators in the Pacific ...

18/09/2018

Crowdfunding Backer and Author copies of Aberrant Tales have officially shipped out! Ever wonder what a stack of 100 copies of the same book looks like? Wonder no more!

If you'd like to be one of the very first to own your own copy, click the link here and pre-order your copy now. Book drops in a week! https://amzn.to/2MHjVjv

13/09/2018

Very happy to announce that Aberrant Literature's next book, Aberrant Tales, is releasing September 25th!

We've got a great collection of wonderful, weird, and unique short stories to challenge your expectations and stimulate your imagination.

If you're a fan of left-of-center material that passionately resists mainstream classification, you're going to love each of the 12 stories included here in Aberrant Tales.

Pre-order yours right now by selecting this link! https://amzn.to/2xc03zn

Aberrant Tales is a collection unlike any other. Within this book are a variety of tales bursting at the seams with creativity and wonder. Tales of corporations that allow you to see into your own future. Tales of creatures that dwell within our dreams and nightmares. Tales of gallant knights bat...

09/07/2018

Great news, everyone! Whiteout is now officially part of KDP Select, which means it is available for free with your Kindle Unlimited program! Check it out today!
https://amzn.to/2L2aATy

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Currently at 4.57 stars on Goodreads! From amateur necromancers in the bayou to Sasquatch impersonators in the Pacific Northwest, Nick’s seen...

07/07/2018

Whiteout is currently sitting at 4.57 stars on 23 ratings and 19 full-on reviews. Add it to your 'To-Read' list today! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39908770-whiteout?ac=1&from_search=true

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Fr...

04/05/2018

Very proud to announce our Kirkus review for Whiteout is officially live on their site! Big congrats to Ashton Macaulay for the great response! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ashton-macaulay/whiteoutc/

In Macaulay's debut contemporary fantasy novel, a monster hunter pursues a yeti in the hostile winter landscape of the Himalayas and discovers the entrance to a hidden world.

01/05/2018

Very proud to announce that Whiteout has just gone on sale to the general public. It's been a ton of work to get here, but I couldn't be more proud of the work Ashton Macaulay put in to this piece. It's a great start to a great series, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do. https://www.amazon.com/Whiteout-Ventner-Adventure-Ashton-Macaulay/dp/0998021156/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1525182561&sr=8-21&keywords=whiteout

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist.From amateur necromancers in the bayou to Sasquatch impersonators in the Pacific Northwest, Nick’s seen it all. Even if some of the details might...

28/04/2018

With just 3 days until release, Whiteout currently has 4.75/5 stars on 8 reviews! Be sure to check the book out when it drops on Tuesday! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39908770-whiteout

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Fr...

25/04/2018

To all our literary peeps, be sure to mark Whiteout as "Want to Read" on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39908770-whiteout

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Fr...

22/04/2018

Whiteout early backers are getting their copies now! Here's a photo from Tracy Horton in Lake Tahoe!! Seems appropriate that there are snow-capped mountains in the background.

For those who couldn't snag an early copy, pre-orders are live on Amazon and release is only 11 days away!

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteout-Ventner-Adventure-Ashton-Macaulay/dp/0998021156/

21/04/2018

Whiteout is now available for review on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39908845-whiteout

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist. Fr...

20/04/2018

Aberrant Literature is proud to announce that our first novel, Whiteout by Ashton Macaulay, is officially live via this link directly on Amazon. We're very proud of the work Ashton has done with his debut novel. It's fun and fast-paced, brimming with humor and suspense, and is without a doubt a pleasure to read. Cheers to Ashton and all of his hard work! [ 236 more words ]

http://www.aberrantliterature.com/2018/04/aberrant-literatures-first-novel-is-officially-live-for-pre-order/

  Aberrant Literature is proud to announce that our first novel, Whiteout by Ashton Macaulay, is officially live via this link directly on Amazon. We’re very proud of the work Ashton has…

07/04/2018

Whelp, looks like I've got some signing to do! Copies for our GoFundMe pre-orders just arrived. For those who didn't snag an early copy, our Kindle and paperback pre-orders are live on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998021156/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sqcYAbFBDWME8

30/03/2018

Well friends, the time is finally here. After an incalculable number of hours, The Man Ashton Macaulay and I are finally ready to unveil Whiteout to the world.

I'm so damn proud of Ashton for all the hard work he put into this manuscript. Whiteout is such an impressive debut, it's almost intimidating. Nick Ventner is the type of hero you can't help but fall in love with, despite his shenanigans and substantial alcoholism. He's Indiana Jones and Nathan Drake served with a side of your uncle who ruins every Thanksgiving.

We would be honored if you click the link below to check out a full summary of the book. And should you find yourself interested, feel free to go ahead and place a pre-order.

Novel drops May 1'st! Stay tuned for more!

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteout-Ventner-Adventure-Macaulay-Ashton/dp/0998021156/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522363729&sr=8-1&keywords=whiteout+ashton

Nick Ventner is a drunk with a blatant disregard for others. He’s also damned good at hunting creatures that aren’t supposed to exist.From amateur necromancers in the bayou to Sasquatch impersonators in the Pacific Northwest, Nick’s seen it all. Even if some of the details might...

14/03/2018

Check it out online for free while you can, folks!

  A few of you might recognize this story. I’ve posted it once before, but I’ve decided to do a full rewrite and round of polish. A Man of the Mountain is one of my favorite short …

12/03/2018

Very happy to announce that we have finalized the cover for Aberrant Tales, our brand new short fiction anthology coming this summer. Thanks to everyone who helped make this project a reality! We really hope to bring you something special here. Benjamin Bray Ashton Macaulay Allison Mae ßenjamin E. Nardolilli

09/03/2018

Never judge a book by its movie.

09/03/2018

A huge THANK YOU to Barbara Morehouse for your generous donation today. Thanks for the support! We really appreciate it!

Please join Barbara Morehouse by supporting my online fundraising campaign on GoFundMe: 'Creative Literary Publishing Co.'

05/03/2018

Hi Everyone,

I know it's been a few months of radio silence, but the good news is that the anthology is almost ready for printing and publication.

Thank you so much to all of you that supported us through the Crowdfunding campaign. Because of your generosity, this anthology will be going to market this summer 2018, with a tentative release date of July 10th.

If you qualified for a personal dedication in the book, expect to be contacted shortly with further details. For all other backers, expect your rewards during the month of June 2018 before the book goes to market.

Thanks again to everyone for helping make our dream a reality!

- Jason Peters

Aberrant Literature is more than just a publishing house. We are an independent collective of like-minded authors embracing the creativity and imagination of the literary arts. Whereas reading and storytelling was once about exploring the psyche and mining the imagination for unique and original...

05/03/2018

Check it out guys, an original new story from the man Ashton Macaulay!

Below is part 2 of The Stakes, a short Nick Ventner tale that will conclude with Part 3 in a week or so. If you like what you read, be sure to share it around!