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Rusty Nugent

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Around age six. I saw a movie entitled, "The Car". I had never seen a book for it, so I wrote my own. I had been obssessed with the book and movie "Jaws" since it came out when I was three. This was just the next step I guess. That's how it started. I found I liked it so much, I continued to write off and on all my life. I didn't get serious about it until I was in my early twenties. I owe alot to that shark and demonic automobile. Now, I know that there IS a novel for "The Car". It's very rare. (Laughs) I own both the book and film. One of my favorites.

My favorite werewolf film or movie that I enjoyed the most and why?

That's a tough question to answer. The original "Howling" movie is one of the greatest werewolf films of all time besides " Around age six. I saw a movie entitled, "The Car". I had never seen a book for it, so I wrote my own. I had been obssessed with the book and movie "Jaws" since it came out when I was three. This was just the next step I guess. That's how it started. I found I liked it so much, I continued to write off and on all my life. I didn't get serious about it until I was in my early twenties. I owe alot to that shark and demonic automobile. Now, I know that there IS a novel for "The Car". It's very rare. (Laughs) I own both the book and film. One of my favorites.

My favorite werewolf film or movie that I enjoyed the most and why?

That's a tough question to answer. The original "Howling" movie is one of the greatest werewolf films of all time besides "An American Werewolf In London" just for the transformation scenes alone, but the stories are very well written. The make up FX were ground breaking and awe-inspiring and to this very day, they still have the power to fascinate. Rick Baker and Rob Bottin are THE guys when it comes to werewolf changes and make up. I also liked "Bad Moon" and "Project: Metal Beast". Very good movies. The werewolves look good in both. Overall, I'd say it was 'The Howling" though because of the well-written story and the incredible transformation FX by Rob Bottin. It's a classic.

What was it about the horror genre that drew me into writing about werewolves?

Well, I love horror in general, but werewolves are one of my favorites. They've always fascinated me.They're big, powerful, and can be downright scary. One of the most popular horror icons is the werewolf, only second to the vampire. In recent years though, it seems the werewolf is not only enjoying another resurgence of interest but is beginnning to surpass the vampire in popularity.

Please tell us a little about my first book.

Moonwarriors is the story of Walter Volknor, a young werewolf farmer who witnesses his family's slaughter at the hands of master vampire Avatar and his underlings. Heavily influenced by his father's teachings of honor and good and evil, he sets out to destroy not only Avatar but the entire vampire race. Along the way, the mighty Lycanthrope battles and defeats corrupt kings, demons, evil werewolves, sorcerers, and zombies (called ghouls in the novel). ...more

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I am on chapter six typed and chapter seven handwritten. I always handwrite my work before I type it up on the iMac. It's coming along good and I can't wait to have my fans read it and see what their thoughts are about it. I had a serial killer and some demons so far in a chapter or two. :) I'm not going to give anything away though. If you want to read about this story read the excerpt on this go Read more of this blog post »

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Moonwarriors: In A Blackened Dawn (Science Fiction & Fantasy)

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Description: Forget everything you know about werewolves. They are the only thing that stands between the Human Race and ultimate evil. They are the . . . Moonwarriors. It's about heroic werewolves waging war against the forces of darkness.

Moonwarriors: Guardians Of The Night (Science Fiction & Fantasy)

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Description: Thirteen sixty-three. The werewolf warrior Stytentos is jaded and disillusioned, living in a monastery in Nepal. His outlook on life has changed since the humans turned on his people and began hunting them to the point of extinction. As mass hysteria took over Dacia, lycanthropes and humans alike were burned at the stake, accused of being werewolves “in league with the Devil” by the self-righteous and power-hungry Catholic Church. Stytentos is attempting to rebuild his life in the aftermath of the darkest chapter of his people’s existence: The Burnings. So when an old friend long dead appears to him in a dream, asking for him to fight the vampire threat and save the world, he wants no part of it. Eventually, he gives in and his quest leads him on an adventure that will take him around the globe, throughout the centuries until present day. Modern America and the rest of the world have forgotten the old ways, as vampires and werewolves live, fight and die in secret. Nestafil, the vampire leader, plots to unleash his nosferatean army on the human populace and enslave the werewolves. Stytentos must once again learn how to let people get close to him. And the clock is ticking. Will he learn the true identity of who murdered the Volknor family? Can the werewolves destroy the vampires once and for all? It’s a showdown to the finish as the fate of humankind hangs in the balance.

MOONWARRIORS (Science Fiction & Fantasy)

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Description: Set in the 8th century in Romania when it was still known as Dacia, Moonwarriors tells the tale of a werewolf warrior named Walter Volknor. Once an innocent farm boy, he is out for revenge against Avatar, a master vampire that has slaughtered his family. The werewolf begins a crusade to destroy the evil vampire race. Other compassionate wolves join him in his obsession. Four wolves in particular, Golarin, Bordak, Mary, and Stytentos, aid Walter in his many adventures and become his best friends. Throughout Dacia, fear and honor are heaped upon his name and in due time, he is a beloved champion for werewolves and humans alike. However, just as his dreams of living a vampire-free existence are coming to fruition, a chain of tragic and horrific events unfold, leaving the land of Dacia in shock. This is the first tale in the Moonwarriors saga.

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“Evil itself may be relentless. I will grant you that, but love is relentless too. Friendship is a relentless force. Family is a relentless force. Faith is relentless force. The human spirit is relentless, and the human heart outlasts - and can defeat - even the most relentless force of all, which is time.”
― Dean Koontz, Relentless

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message 25: by AnAnon

Jun 04, 2015 02:15AM

It's nice to meet you too! (Even though this is a year late - happy anniversary of friending?)

I didn't know there was a comments section = ="

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message 24: by Anika

Sep 09, 2014 02:50PM

Hi Rusty, Thanks for the friend request!

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message 23: by Michelle

Sep 08, 2014 01:48PM

Thanks for the friend request!

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message 22: by Sharmila

Sep 06, 2014 08:04PM

Hey Rusty, thanks for the friendvite!
Dean Knootz- Vision scared me where I left the lights on while I slept.
King - "It" had me tucking in my sheets from of the floor before I slept with one eye open! Lol

Look forward to the friendship! :.)

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message 21: by Bernard

Sep 06, 2014 10:22AM

Good afternoon my friend. I just thought I would stop by and say hello. It is raining in south Texas, and I do not have to go to work. I LOVE IT!!!

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message 20: by Steph

Sep 06, 2014 05:43AM

Hi Rusty! Thanks for the friend request. Feel free to stop by and chat anytime!

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message 19: by Karen

Sep 05, 2014 11:05PM

Hi Rusty! Thanks for the friend request. I love horror novels and anything paranormal. The book that freaked me out the most was The Exorcist and then I saw the movie and was terrified to even look at the trapdoor in the ceiling for fear of something being up there. Still love that feeling. :)

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message 18: by Angel

Aug 30, 2014 04:31AM

Hello and thank you! I just added your books to my TBR shelf...looks like they are right up my alley!

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message 17: by Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books)

Aug 29, 2014 07:31AM

Hi Rusty. I'm reading my way through my review pile, with some graphic novels and personal reads thrown in. I had better get cracking on some deadline reads since the end of the month is coming fast. :)

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message 16: by ✝✝ Ⓓaisy ❣ ✝✝

Aug 27, 2014 03:46AM

Hey lovely, how are you?

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message 15: by Ronyell

Jul 08, 2014 11:15PM

You're welcome!

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message 14: by Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books)

Jun 26, 2014 10:14AM

Thanks for the friendship interest, Rusty.

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message 13: by Lynxie

Jun 25, 2014 02:30PM

Hi Rusty,

Thanks for the FR.

Happy reading :)

Lynxie

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message 12: by Rusty (last edited Jun 21, 2014 10:58PM)

Jun 21, 2014 07:28PM

I just wanted to let all my friends and fans to know that my horror/dark fantasy book is a giveaway here on goodreads and heres a link so you can add yourself to win it.

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Good Luck . . .

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message 11: by Amber

Jun 10, 2014 05:40PM

Hi Rusty. I'm planning on reading Moonwarriors. Just added it to my to-read shelf. Great to meet you. :-)

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message 10: by Rusty

Jun 05, 2014 02:36AM

Bernard wrote: "Hey man. How are you doing. I am just passing through. I love this site!!! Thanks for introducing me to it!"

That is great that you love this site. You are welcome, Bernard. Take care.

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message 9: by Stacey Jo

May 31, 2014 10:48PM

Thanks for the friendvite :O)

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message 8: by Bernard

May 28, 2014 11:30AM

Hey man. How are you doing. I am just passing through. I love this site!!! Thanks for introducing me to it!

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message 7: by Angela

May 23, 2014 02:56AM

Thanks for the friendship! You're books sounds intriguing, ill have to add them to my TBR list :)

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message 6: by Karielle

May 22, 2014 07:45PM

Hello! Thank you for becoming my friend as well!

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message 5: by Michelle

May 18, 2014 09:27PM

Heyy I would still love to read your first book, I am excited! Email the pdf at michellescrochet@yahoo
com. Thank u hun!

Xoxoxoxo michelle

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message 4: by Neveen

May 08, 2014 11:09AM

Hello Rusty;
Nice to meet you and thanks for the comments :) .
I do wish to read your books; I am a Goth and vampires are my pleasure in this life...

P.S. I will not change my mind about your book but might skip some pages. (sorry).

--Nevey...

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message 3: by Carole

May 07, 2014 03:21AM

Hi Rusty!
Checked out your site. Looks really good.

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message 2: by T.A.

Apr 27, 2014 12:49AM

Thanks for becoming my fan Rusty! It means a lot to me and I wish you the best in your writing life. Rock on!

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Apr 01, 2014 08:27AM

Hi,
How are you? Thanks for the post.
I look forward to reading your reviews and writing!
Have a good day :)

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