William A Chanler, Author : Crafting Stories That Inspire
William loves writing horror, romance, suspense and nonfiction that immerses his readers in another time and place.
About William A Chanler, Author
An imaginative storyteller
William A. Chanler is the author of the genre-crossing novel Son of Terror: Frankenstein Continued, a "wonderful, horrifying, poignant tale" per bestselling author Douglas Preston.
The book continues the story of Victor Frankenstein's immortal Creature, focusing on his fascination with Mary Godwin, an investigative journalist from New York City summering on an island in coastal Maine. The book features elements of horror, romance, historical fiction, crime fiction and suspense. The book is available in paperback, ebook and audiobook on Amazon. Here is the link.
AMAZON LINK
https://www.amazon.com/Son-Terror-Frankenstein-William-Chanler/dp/1541343085
William has been publicizing The Women of Chateau Lafayette, a historical novel by bestselling author Stephanie Dray. His illustrious grandmother, Beatrice Chanler, is a main character. She is the perfect subject of a biography. Her Wikipedia link is below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Chanler
Chanler’s essay, Reminiscences, appears in BULLETIN 2022 DE L’ASSOCIATION DES AMIS DE LA FONDATION SAINT-JOHN PERSE.
William is seeking publication of Second Chances, a novel about two former lovers who are brought back together by fate.
Chanler is also seeking publication of his novella Frankenstein, Part II. It fills in gaps in Frankenstein and extends the story line.
Chanler loves making new memories with family and friends, dancing up a storm, and visiting his favorite places - Maine and New York City.
LATEST AUTHOR EVENT
Friday, May 29, 2026, 7pm at BookSpace in Bangor Maine.
Join The Briar Patch for a panel event called "I Know What You're Reading This Summer" featuring Maine horror creators and moderated by Justin Soderberg of the Capes and Tights podcast, on May 29 at 7pm at BookSpace, our event space at 48 Columbia Street here in Downtown Bangor. We'll be talking books, scares and so much more. A book signing will follow.
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A little something about Son of Terror: Frankenstein Continued. Mary Godwin, a central character, is the maiden name of author Mary Shelley.