Preorder ‘Words From Hell’ for an exclusive spooky novella from Jess Zafarris
October is Halloween Season! Are you in the mood for something wicked?
Introducing a Chambers’ exclusive: Author Jess Zafarris’s novella Candle Hills, a riveting, goosebump inducing, haunting tale. If you preorder her upcoming Words from Hell you get free access to this super(natural) thriller! All you have to do is send ‘Chambers’ a Direct Message on social media with an image of your receipt, and we will send you the secret link.
Candle Hills is recommended for adults only and contains content sensitive to some readers, including violence, gore, and language. Read with the lights on.
The English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless havoc upon grammar and spelling. It turns clinical terms into insults and children's tales into filthy euphemisms.
With an emphasis on understanding where the foulest words in the English language came from-and the disgusting and hilarious histories behind them-this book demonstrates the true filth of our everyday words. But this book is more than just a list of vulgar words and salacious slang. It's a thoughtful analysis of why we deem words as being inappropriate as well as revealing 'good words' that have surprisingly naughty origins.
Dirty-minded word nerds and lewd linguistics lovers will derive unadulterated pleasure in leering at the origins of swear words, sexual lingo, inappropriate idioms, violent vocabulary, and terminology for bodily functions-not to mention the unexpectedly foul origins of words you thought were perfectly innocent. If it's inappropriate, stomach-churning, uncomfortable, or offensive, this book reaches into the dark recesses of history and exposes them for all to see.
True to the Chambers brand, this book combines humor, scholarly research and a beautiful design. It is a book to enjoy, collect and revisit time and time again.
Can I participate if I’ve already preordered? Yes! All receipts from June 2023-October 2023 are considered valid.
How will I read Candle Hill? Candle Hill is an ebook exclusive.
How long will the giveaway last? This will run from today-October 26th.
Can I share the link? As Gandalf said: Keep it secret, keep it safe 😉
Where can I find Chambers on social media? @chamberswords on Twitter and Instagram
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