I read a lot of books and watch a lot of movies. My interest in the horror genre goes way back to my childhood and those that know me will attest that I am somewhat of an aficionado. I would like to utilize this blog to connect with other like-minded souls. I don't want to limit it to just horror, as I cover a lot of ground in various media. But horror does bear mentioning as it is a big love of mine.
Other than scary books and movies, I would also like to discuss the writing process. I have been writing for more than half my life, but have just got to where I do it every day and have for the last two and a half years. I am continuously learning and improving with the daily schedule, and I am curious as to what methods you may have tried to achieve results.
It will come up more as we go, but I am in the process of revisions of my first complete novel. This second draft has taken me much longer than I had anticipated. I agonize over it, but it also thrills me. I look forward to its completion and hope that people find it worth the wait.
I am somewhat "old-school," and find much more enjoyment in proven masters of the genre. Examples would include Richard Matheson, Stephen King, and Joe Lansdale... but I am not afraid to sample anything, and frequently read self-published work to discover new gems (I particularly like apocalyptic zombie yarns, and have read my weight in them--good and bad).
I am currently reading The Border, by Robert McCammon. So far, it is a great book that reminds me of earlier McCammon novels like Swan Song and Stinger. It is a welcome return to form, even though I am a big fan of his more recent colonial American mystery series as well.
Well, that's it for this initial entry. You are most welcome to join me on this journey. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, methods, observations, and recommendations.
TWS
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