A.C. McDowell's Blog
November 7, 2019
OFF-“The man”
Hello everyone.
I’m so grateful for those of you who took the time to read and/or review my first book, “Off.” I’ve received a few questions about why I refer to the main character as “the man,” as opposed to the name given to him in the book. The main reason I did this is because when I initially envisioned the character, I saw him as someone who had lost his sense of identity. The theme throughout the book is masks; someone wearing a mask to cover up, hide, or become something else. “The man” gives the idea that he is indeed someone else underneath the name he chose.
Additionally, my reasoning behind referring to him as simply “the man” is because his character is not someone who grabs a lot of attention. At face value, he is ordinary and average—someone you can pass by without a second thought; there is nothing interesting about him at first or second glance. He’s like a blank canvas waiting to be filled in. He’s just a man. It is not until later that you realize that he is someone—something—else entirely.
I’m so grateful for those of you who took the time to read and/or review my first book, “Off.” I’ve received a few questions about why I refer to the main character as “the man,” as opposed to the name given to him in the book. The main reason I did this is because when I initially envisioned the character, I saw him as someone who had lost his sense of identity. The theme throughout the book is masks; someone wearing a mask to cover up, hide, or become something else. “The man” gives the idea that he is indeed someone else underneath the name he chose.
Additionally, my reasoning behind referring to him as simply “the man” is because his character is not someone who grabs a lot of attention. At face value, he is ordinary and average—someone you can pass by without a second thought; there is nothing interesting about him at first or second glance. He’s like a blank canvas waiting to be filled in. He’s just a man. It is not until later that you realize that he is someone—something—else entirely.
November 6, 2019
Thank you
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to send a thank you out to every person who has read and reviewed my book OFF. Your comments and thoughts and time is appreciated.
Thank you
A.C. McDowell
I just wanted to send a thank you out to every person who has read and reviewed my book OFF. Your comments and thoughts and time is appreciated.
Thank you
A.C. McDowell
October 15, 2019
Thank you
I just wanted to send a thank you to everyone who has followed me, and had taken interest in my book. If you have read it please let me know your thoughts.
September 15, 2019
Free write/poem
I see you there, watching me from the shadows.
Your form tells no lies, the shadows of your existence lost somewhere in the blackness of your eyes.
Your voice whispers from the echoes, a collected sound of screaming.
Can you hear them?
The voices, like a soft wind brushing against your neck.
Sometimes they ask me things.
Sometimes I listen, wondering,
why my walls are painted in red.
Your form tells no lies, the shadows of your existence lost somewhere in the blackness of your eyes.
Your voice whispers from the echoes, a collected sound of screaming.
Can you hear them?
The voices, like a soft wind brushing against your neck.
Sometimes they ask me things.
Sometimes I listen, wondering,
why my walls are painted in red.
September 12, 2019
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Hello all,
My name is A.C. McDowell. I just finished my first book/novella, and am very excited to share it with anyone who gives it a chance. My book is titled "OFF," a story of a serial killer who is trying to live a normal life. He finds himself, however, reverting back to his old ways when his friend and love interest goes missing.
Additionally, I wanted to let everyone know that I am hosting a book giveaway with Goodreads during which, one hundred advanced copies of my book will be given away. Please enter below.
My name is A.C. McDowell. I just finished my first book/novella, and am very excited to share it with anyone who gives it a chance. My book is titled "OFF," a story of a serial killer who is trying to live a normal life. He finds himself, however, reverting back to his old ways when his friend and love interest goes missing.
Additionally, I wanted to let everyone know that I am hosting a book giveaway with Goodreads during which, one hundred advanced copies of my book will be given away. Please enter below.
