I just got tagged to write this by my friend Joseph Lee who is also the winner of the Dark Crystal Author Quest contest. So, here we go...
What am I working on?
My current project is a horror young fiction story about a group of children who form a "junior investigator's club" to look into supernatural incidents involving the other children of their school. The first book consists of the back stories that have made the main characters interested in the supernatural. All of the stories are connected in a subtle way and the last chapter is about them coming together to form the club. Subsequent books will be from the perspective of one of the main characters involved in the club about what they are currently investigating. All of the books will feature some sort of supernatural element and a child brave enough to confront their fears and the fears of others.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Well, my current project is similar to the "Goosebumps" series, but different in that it focuses on the same five main characters throughout the series. Also, I've created my own mythos about where the creatures come from, and my monsters are my own. Some are born from the fear of the children, some are in essence "evil fairies" and some are from a sort of "realm of shadows."
Why do I write what I do?
I write because I enjoy it. Writing is something that I hope to establish my career in, and even if I never got anything published (which I have), I would still do it because it is a great exercise in creativity and is a fun way to spend my spare time. I write fantasy, horror, space opera, urban fantasy, steampunk, and cyberpunk because these are all genres that are interesting to read.
How does my writing process work?
First I start with a rough idea of what I would like to write. Then, I devote a paper notebook to it and began to write the main idea and subsequent ideas that come to me within it. I write a detailed description of the setting, the main characters, and their general backgrounds. Then, I transcribe my notes to my computer and attempt to outline my entire story. At times, I start writing before the outline is finished, but generally I try to finish the outline first to increase my chances of finishing the project. At times, I get a good idea while writing that changes the outline slightly, so sometimes it is a dynamic process.
Moving On...
I tag Diane Riggins, my friend and a writer of many genres, but currently mostly urban fantasy. She also works with publishing companies, writes articles, and designs video games.
I also tag Sara Taylor Woods. A writer of erotic fiction, Sara has recently found representation and we should be seeing some of her work on bookshelves in the near future.
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