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August 15, 2017
Kelly Charron – Author of Horror, Psychological and Thriller Novels
This month’s guest is Kelly Charron. She is a horror writer whose work is also seen in psychological, thrillers and urban fantasy novels. She has an interest with all things murderous and gritty which is reflected in her writing.
Some of her work can be seen in her books Pretty Wicked and its sequel Wicked Fallout. Let’s welcome Kelly to discuss her writing.
Hi Kelly Charron, thanks for joining us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Thank you for having me. I’ve been writing for about 12 years now and am currently working on my fifth novel. I have a social work background and spent nearly four years working with at risk youth and young adults who were dealing with mental health, trauma, family and legal issues. I have since become an education assistant working with elementary school children. I live in the Vancouver area with my husband and spoiled cat. I love reading and writing thrillers, horror and urban fantasy for adults and teens.
Your novels Pretty Wicked and Wicked Fallout are murderous and gloomy, what steers you to writing darker fiction?
I don’t see them as gloomy at all actually. They are definitely dark but they are high energy rides. I also tend to use humor in my books. I’ve been told that my main character (and sometime serial killer, Ryann) is entertaining and sort of fun (possibly in the way Christian Bale’s character is in the film American Psycho, which was a comparison Pretty Wicked was given last year). I love exploring the darker side of life and delving into what makes some people disturbed. I actually really enjoyed writing Ryann. I obviously don’t agree with anything she does! In that sense, she is deplorable, but I like her humor and wit and the way she owns who she is. She was a fun character to write because she is so different to most characters out there. It’s like when you see a Hollywood actor discuss their favorite roles, they often say the villain roles were more fun and exciting to play than the standard hero. It’s no different for me as a writer. I wanted to write a different kind of book that hasn’t really been done before.
Have you always been writing thrillers and horrors, or are there other genres you have written in?
I have two YA urban fantasy novels, both suspense novels filled with witchcraft, the supernatural, and ghosts (other genre obsessions). I am currently working on a new thriller unrelated to the Pretty Wicked Series that I’m really excited about. I’d love to have a career where I can write in a few genres. It’s hard to pick one and never play outside that sandbox.
On your site, Wicked Fallout and Pretty Wicked are available and you mention two more series, Darkest Shadow and Wilde Magic that aren’t available, care to share more about these?
They are still works in progress. I have completed drafts (multiple versions actually) but Darkest Shadow is my first book and we know how those go for the most part. I’ve worked on it somewhat recently and would love to finesse it enough where it could leave the proverbial drawer. It’s still close to my heart and I love one of the characters, August, so much that I may have to rewrite it one more time to give her a bigger part. She’s the sidekick but somehow managed to become the best damn character in it.
Wilde Magic (working title) was written and turned out okay. But okay is not what I strive for. I knew something was missing but couldn’t figure out what. After some feedback from a few critique partners we figured out that some of the character dynamics and relationships were wrong. The two main characters had been written as friends. As soon as I made them enemies, it all came together. I have a new plot outline and have plans to work on it as soon as I have time. I can see it being a 4-6 book series. It’s sort of a mesh of two movies I love, The Skulls meets The Craft.
What is one genre you can’t ever see yourself writing?
This is easy. Hands down, Romance. I just can’t wrap my head around it. My writing friends always tease me because of my strong aversion to it and the resulting laughing fits some of them produce in me. I enjoy watching romantic comedies and love some romantic films (the Notebook is a favorite), but I can’t put my mind into the headspace needed to be able to write one. Saying that, I am trying to have romantic subplots in some of my work, but a full out romance will likely never happen.
What’s your biggest inspiration for writing?
Being around other writers. Seeing them passionate about what they’re working on always sparks excitement in me. It also never hurts when I get a tweet or email from a reader who has enjoyed a book. It makes me feel that writing (though I love doing it) is not wasted time because that person liked it enough to reach out and tell me. It means a lot. Great television and true crime stories also help. I’m inspired by captivating plot and story anywhere I see it.
Care to share what you are currently working on?
It’s in such an early stage that I can’t say too much. It centers around three women who have been friends since they were young. One of them is engaged and the three spend a night celebrating an intimate bachelorette party at a local pub. They split up, but two of them get a phone call the next morning from the fiancé saying that their friend never made it home. Her purse and keys are found on her front lawn, proof that she made it back, just never inside. It’s far more than a kidnapping story. I don’t want to give away the twists and turns (of which there are many) but there’s quite a bit of drama between the friends left behind. I’m exploring the idea of how well you really know the people in your life, including what they are actually capable of doing under the right, or wrong, circumstances.
Any final thoughts you’d like to share with us?
To write as much as possible and show trusted people your work because it’s the only way to improve. Having beta readers and critique partners is so valuable for growth as a writer. Being vulnerable and uncomfortable usually leads to the best results. We can’t always see our own story flaws because we are too close to it so getting an outside perspective is crucial to seeing how your work will actually be perceived by readers, and it might not align with your original intentions. Read a ton in and outside of your genre, go to conferences and workshops, and most of all, have fun.
Thanks for joining us Kelly! Kelly’s work can be found on her website and social media below:
Thanks for having me!
Website: http://kellycharron.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyMCharron
Facebook: https://goo.gl/UNkH3g
Goodreads: https://goo.gl/rf4NlM
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July 27, 2017
Eat, Sleep, Work, Stop?
Summer, a time where the weather is warm and the sun is shining. Often people spend this season going on traveling, camping, or out in the heat. This is the trend in Cananda where we only have a few months of nice weather then the rest is ice and snow. As mentioned in other Unprocessed Thoughts, from summer onwards, the workload ramps up until the end of the year. Projects and yearly budgets come to a close by the end of December. Time to hang on tight and go for the ride.
Welcome to another edition of Unprocessed Thoughts.
After the launch of Reality with a book signings across Alberta and some of British Columbia and a blog tour, I have been rather quiet online with the blog and social media. There hasn’t been much to share. The silence has been for good reason, there is more writing in the works. If you picked up a copy of the new Reality, you might have noticed there has been a lot of changes from the original edition in 2012. Characters have been merged, locations changed and physical descriptions have been altered which makes it almost a complete retelling of the Mental Damnation series.
Mental Damnation retold.
With the drastic changes done in Reality, it makes the previous Dream and Fusion obsolete because there would be a lot of inconsistencies with the series. Because of this, there will be new editions of the second and third novel for the Mental Damnation series. If you haven’t seen, there is a new edition of Dream coming out this fall which has a ton of new content.
There is also a number of other writing projects I have in the works, but they are in the early drafts. One is a thriller and the other is a horror anthology. Once the early drafts are complete I will be sure to share more with you all.
Graphic design work is very busy and very engaging.
It is another working summer. Even through all the writing and When Words Collide in August, the majority of my time is spent doing contract work to pay the bills and fund the writing. This part of my life has seen a lot of great growth in the past couple months. A lot of new and exciting projects are coming down the pipeline that I am very much looking forward to.
As much as I am a writer, my trade is a graphic designer and web developer which has allowed me to grow my dream of writing. The industry of my trade holds a great interest to me and I enjoy what I do. Until I am able to make the transition into writing full time, I plan to continue to work in the graphic design and web industry. It changes on a monthly basis which is very exciting to be a part of.
Remembering to have fun.
All work and no play isn’t good for the mind. I’m making extra effort to book time off so I can clear my head and enjoy life for what it is. We’re only here once. At the end of July I am going to the industrial music festival Terminus which happens once a year in Calgary, Alberta. It has grown drastically over the years and they continue to bring in heavy weights in the genre. This year they have Cubanate, Assemblage 23 and , who I saw earlier this year.
It is a getaway that is much needed before August. Next month will be full of book signings leading up to the launch of Dream in September. Enjoy the rest of the sunny weather!
Beer Note: Wild Rose Brewery Wraspberry Ale
Wild Rose Brewery is based out of Calgary and they offer a range of very tasty beer. Their IPA and raspberry beer are ones I will drink when I remain unsure. Their Wraspberry Ale is not overly sweet and offers the raspberry taste while still tasting like an actual ale. This is very refreshing when it comes to fruity beers.
The lack of sweetness is why this is one of my go-to summer beers, I’d give this one a 4.5/5.
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July 24, 2017
Have you done your research for writing fiction?
Writing fiction is a lot of fun, you can make up anything your heart desires. Your imagination can go to the most obscure places and conjure new concepts for readers to enjoy. If you want to have nanobot monkeys, you can. If you want a wand that mutates people into the last object they think of, you can. As long as you can create a convincing argument or craft an engaging story, your reader is going to buy into what you are describing.
Of course, the genre you are writing in will dictate what type of elements you end up having in your novel. You might be writing a cross-genre story where there are aliens and steam-powered spaceships. That would be a scifi-steampunk crossover and would require some world building. It would also allow you to come up with some really wild technologies and creatures. So the question is…
Do you need to do your research for writing fiction?
Yes. Simple as that. What was mentioned above requires some imagination and a creative outlook on the world around you. Some may argue that if you research you are limiting your mind’s creative potential. That may be true but think of this: Anyone can come up with a new technology or a monster out of thin air – but will it be believable to your reader?
Benefits of doing your research:
You become more knowledgeable on the topic which in return will make it easier to write about. You will be able to describe it in a more engaging manner.
Doing research related to your concept will allow you to easily pull in relatable influences. This will make the idea easier for readers to buy into the new concept. Even if you want the idea to be really foreign, if it is way too far out there, readers will reject it. No matter how cool it is.
You will discover new things. When you research into a topic, you are going to discover new concepts that you may have never come across before.
Research sparks creativity. Further supporting the previous point, new concepts will birth new ideas.
When should you research topics?
Always. If you are creating a new creature you might have some base ideas of what it is: is it reptilian? Is it a mammal? Or is it a non-carbon based creature? These would all raise very different questions for you to research into.
If you are basing your story in a specific location or city, it would be wise to do some research on its history and culture. If you can, travel to that location. As the cliché goes: write based on experiences.
How do I research?
As the paragraph before said, travel can help. More often than not, you will have access to the internet and you can use this to your advantage. Search engines like Google are highly effective to find new research material, just be sure to cross reference any articles you read online. If you found an article online about something, it doesn’t mean that it is true.
You can also go to museums, libraries or city archives to do your research. Take a note pad or use a camera to take photos that you can make reference to in the future.
Summary
As mentioned before, always research and do it often. You will be able to write about the topic better and you will probably learn something new.
Agree or disagree? Share in the comments below!
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July 21, 2017
Featured Author on Shh, I am Writing Blog
Visit the Shh, I am Writing Blog to see the full interview where we chat about Seed Me.
Featured Author Konn Lavery
We cover the following questions:
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
What inspired you to write?
What inspired your novel?
What is the genre?
What draws you to this genre?
How did you develop your plot and your characters?
What inspired your protagonist?
What inspired your antagonist?
What was the hardest part to write in the book?
What was your favourite part of your book to write?
Are you a full time or a part time writer? If part time, what do you do besides write?
What are you currently reading?
Who would you say are your favourite authors?
How about your favourite books? What would be your top 5?
What are your future projects, if any?
What is your preferred method for readers to get in touch with you and your books?
Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
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July 19, 2017
Nancy Kilpatrick – Horror and Dark Fantasy Author
This month’s guest writes in the same genre as I do – horror! Nancy Kilpatrick is known for her work in the horror literary world. She has been a recipient of several awards, including the Arthur Ellis Award, and Fangoria has called her “Canada’s answer to Anne Rice”.
She has also edited anthologies such as nEvermore!, one of the top 10 anthologies in Canada. So let’s welcome her to the blog!
Nancy Kilpatrick, introduce yourself to us.
I’m a writer and editor of horror and dark fantasy fiction. I’ve just published my 19th novel Revenge of the Vampir King, with Macabre Ink, an imprint of Crossroad Press. This is the first novel of a new series of 6 titles in the Thrones of Blood world. It’s available in ebook and trade pb formats. I have in print 220 short stories or thereabouts. And I’ve edited 15 anthologies, the most recent being nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery & the Macabre (co-edited with Caro Soles for Edge SF&F Publishing). Also, I’ve scripted a graphic novel, and a story in a graphic novel anthology. As well, a stage play, 2 radio scripts, lots of non-fiction, My work has been translated into 7 languages, yadda yadda. My website is badly out of date but people interested in what I do can friend me on Facebook. I live in Montreal with my calico cat Fedex, who appeared on my doorstep like a parcel. When I’m not writing, I like to travel and view Danse Macabre artwork, cemeteries, crypts, ossuaries, mummies, anything darkly fascinating to me. My current obsession is jeweled skeletons!
You’ve been in the horror genre for a long time, where did this interest originate from?
When I was a child I used to love horror movies and begged to stay up for the late late show on TV. I used to race home from school to catch Dark Shadows. And whenever I went to the movies, which was a lot with my grandfather, I preferred the horror films. The first book I took out of the big downtown library was The Little Witch.
Some people say that childhood trauma is the key that unlocks the fears that lead people to write horror. And while there were enough traumas in my childhood, deaths in particular, I don’t think that’s the whole answer. I see horror fiction as a no BS genre, a dark world of night where writers use the glow of a full moon to illuminate what’s really going on in the darkness, often presented in metaphor. Life is opposites and hard-to-hold-onto paradox. Without the dark side, we only have half the picture and are only living a half life and ultimately a lie. Horror is like the old and very scary fairytales that were told differently in every country. In one, the witch is killed; in another version she transforms into something even more evil; or turns into a beautiful fairy; or disappears, or murders the princess, or eats the princess and the prince who is supposed to save the princess, and so on. There are endless endings and fairytales tell us about life, that these are lots of possibilities to consider so we can prepare ourselves and adapt as things happen. Horror does the same thing in a very direct, often visceral way, and frequently using a psychological and even spiritual approach. Horror might be the badboy/badgirl of writing, but it’s crucial that the dark side be out there and represented because life is not just sunlight and pretty things. People ignore the dark side at their peril.
What was your first published literary piece?
The first was a short story written in my youth and not worth mentioning. And it took a while to get a novel published so I wrote short stories in the meantime and I honestly can’t recall the place where my second short story was published. When I finally had a novel published, there were two in the same year, this after years of no interest. One was Near Death, which is actually the second book in the Power of the Blood world. Pocket Books (Simon & Schuster) published it then planned on Child of the Night which is the first chronologically. Yes, it’s a crazy business! The other book published that year was in another series, The Darker Passions (published by the now defunct Masquerade Books in NY), which turned into 7 novels eventually, all pastiches of horror classics and extremely erotic and tongue-in-cheek fun. The first novel was Dracula (of course!), writing the scenes between the scenes, using some of the dialogue from Stoker’s novel, the characters, etc. It’s a crazy and hot and merry romp.
If you could look back at when you first started your career, what piece of advice would you give yourself?
Trust no one! LOL There’s a lot in this biz that doesn’t work and lowering expectations is part of the evolution for most writers. Every step is a fight and the writing of a book is the easy and fun part compared to the marketing of that book and the promotion that has to follow. What I was only vaguely aware of in the past and am keenly aware of now is that a writer needs to assess who is their reader. Many writers hope to be best-selling authors, but at some point realize that won’t happen. It doesn’t mean that nothing will happen, just that in the pyramid of all things in life, there are a tiny few at the top and as you go down and down you reach the bottom where most writers languish. There used to be a mid-list category, which I was in. Publishers bought your work because they saw your potential and your books sold, so it was a form of support, hoping you’d climb higher on that pyramid, understanding that almost none would reach the top, or best-seller status. I don’t believe that happens now, at least not the way it did, and there is no more mid-list. There are the top few best-selling authors who get all the promotion, and the bottom many who get none. So, recognizing this cold reality, it’s important to know who your audience is, which won’t be ‘everybody’. Once you identify your audience, it really helps in how you put your book out into the world. For me, my audience loves horror and dark fantasy, loves darkness, loves vampires (but I write other things, that’s just an example). My readers are intelligent, smart in a lot of ways, literate, like the unusual and even the grotesque, see the humor in life, like stories that tap into undercurrents and the dark side, stories laced with romanticism and eroticism–sometimes violent–, and they do not fear reading violent scenes. My readers realize that fiction is a living metaphor, like the fact that there are manipulative characters and vicious characters and purely evil characters, and that also even the worst characters can make serious mistakes and then turn it around. I’m glad I know this now!
Out of all the stories you have written, what is your personal favourite?
Everything I write is important to me in some way and reflects where I was at when I wrote it. I couldn’t really pick a favorite.
What are you currently working on?
I’m working on volume 2 in the Thrones of Blood world: Sacrifice of the Hybrid Princess. This book will be out later in 2017. The series will be at least 6 and maybe 7 books. And while each book is a story unto itself and complete, there is an over-arching plot as well.
I’m also writing a short story for a futuristic anthology. And I have a stand-alone novel to complete.
Any final thoughts you’d like to share with us?
Just my coordinates:
Goodreads (hardly ever there but I still appreciate that it exists)
Trade pb: 978-1-941408-99-5
Hardcover it is: 978-1-941408-98-8
Thank you for joining us Nancy Kilpatrick to talk about your writing!
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July 14, 2017
Dream Launch at Happy Harbor Comics
The time for damnation is upon us! Join us on September 13th for the launch of the new Mental Damnation: Dream novel. Mark your calendars and be prepared to enter the land of the damned.
When?
April 19th.
Signing is from 6pm to 10pm.
Where?
10729 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3K1
Dream: Part Two of Mental Damnation Synopsis
Thought to be banished to the underworld by the humans, Krista mysteriously finds herself as the first of her kind to walk on the surface in centuries. This was caused by one of the underworld’s corrupt leaders, Danil, who uses her in an unholy ritual to set their people free. Danil’s infectious touch gives Krista the nightmarish disease known as Mental Damnation.
She becomes the key interest of two men, Paladin and Dr. Alsroc, who struggle to make sense of her sudden appearance and how it relates to Mental Damnation. Her friend back in the underworld, Darkwing, abandons his gang to begin his search for her.
Krista finds herself torn between two worlds, gaining acceptance among the humans while experiencing inner turmoil from hallucinations caused by her disease. These visions paint a hellish dream world known as Dreadweave Pass where the realm’s ruler, a corrupt god known as the Weaver, is on the hunt for her. Krista’s blood is believed to be a key component for the Weaver’s retribution against the Heavenly Kingdoms that once banished him!
Pass this announcement along and bring your friends to be damned!
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July 4, 2017
Dream Well This Fall
Following the re-release of Reality: Part 1 of Mental Damnation back in the spring, Dream is also being re-released. Originally the second Mental Damnation novel was hinted on June 13th through social media. Now the second edition’s manuscript is complete and being prepared for release.
Dream: Part Two of Mental Damnation will be out Fall 2017.
Reality’s second edition had a massive overhaul from the first edition with lore adjustments, deleted chapters and characters and re-written chapters. The feedback from readers who read both editions was insightful and encouraging.
Moving forward, the majority of the original 58,000 words within Dream are left as is. Another 40,000 has been added to elaborate on scenes, characters and subplots within the series. This totals to approximately 100,000 words for the new edition.
Some of the new additions within the novel are:
A re-written introduction.
Darkwing’s search for Krista elaborated.
Additional chapters following Dievourse.
New and updated illustrations.
A new map.
An encyclopedia detailing every character, place, and race to-date within the series.
Dream still reads independently from Reality.
If you’ve followed the original edition of the series, Reality was branded as a prequel and Dream was branded as book one. Dream can still be read in this manner if you haven’t read through Reality, however you would be missing out on some juicy fantasy lore in Reality!
Dream Cover Art
The new art follows the occult theme from the new Reality with glowing line work pressed into a dark leather cover.
The simple line art represents the concept of the novel a little more than the brain-pentagram seen in the first edition.
Dream: Part Two of Mental Damnation Synopsis
Thought to be banished to the underworld by the humans, Krista mysteriously finds herself as the first of her kind to walk on the surface in centuries. This was caused by one of the underworld’s corrupt leaders, Danil, who uses her in an unholy ritual to set their people free. Danil’s infectious touch gives Krista the nightmarish disease known as Mental Damnation.
She becomes the key interest of two men, Paladin and Dr. Alsroc, who struggle to make sense of her sudden appearance and how it relates to Mental Damnation. Her friend back in the underworld, Darkwing, abandons his gang to begin his search for her.
Krista finds herself torn between two worlds, gaining acceptance among the humans while experiencing inner turmoil from hallucinations caused by her disease. These visions paint a hellish dream world known as Dreadweave Pass where the realm’s ruler, a corrupt god known as the Weaver, is on the hunt for her. Krista’s blood is believed to be a key component for the Weaver’s retribution against the Heavenly Kingdoms that once banished him!
Release Date
Dream: Part Two of Mental Damnation will be out this fall. Official release date to be announced. Keep watch for the launch date, illustration and chapter samples in the coming months.
Spread the damnation!
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July 1, 2017
Summer Plans?
Summer is finally here! With that in mind, check out the upcoming book signings this summer. Now that the spring book tour has come and gone, all of June and July I am focusing on wrapping up the launch of the next novel for the fall. If you did not seen the social media post about it, Mental Damnation: Vol II will be out this fall. The manuscript is complete, next will be the book formatting and launch preparation.
Welcome to June’s edition of Unprocessed Thoughts: Summer Plans?
As mentioned above, a new Mental Damnation novel is in the works. There will be more to share on that in the coming weeks, stay tuned. June and July are work lock down months, meaning no signings or other events, with the exception of the Calgary Horror Con early in June. Plus, summer is often a good time to enjoy patio beers and the sun, which is where I find I get a lot of writing done. Now that the next Mental Damnation book is written and edited, I’ll be writing new work, unrelated to the dark fantasy series, that is projected for some time next year.
June was also a heavy hitter when it came to the graphic design work, and July is looking very similar. It is one of those good problems to have, it means I will be seeing income but it will also be a lot of juggling work projects and writing – basically the normal. I’ll make a note to blog more about the graphic design work and project management, it may come in handy to some of you.
Outside of that, there isn’t a lot to share. I wanted to give you a small update on what is going on, more to come in the near future. Keep watch in the coming weeks for announcements regarding the next installment of Mental Damnation: Vol II.
Enjoy the summer and Canada’s 150!
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Beer note: Alley Kat Full Moon
Another one of my preferred beers. Alley Kat’s Full Moon is a pale ale and good any time of the year. It’s not overwhelmingly hoppy and easy to drink with only a 5% alcohol level. Their brewery is in Edmonton which makes it easy to find on tap in a lot of bars in town too.
If you enjoy pale ales then this is not going to disappoint or surprise you. 4/5.
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June 22, 2017
Matt Mayr –Science Fiction Author of Bad City
This month’s guest is Matt Mayr whose debut novel is Bad City published by Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy publishing. He grew up in a small mining community north of Lake Superior and currently lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter.
Matt has also done an excessive amount of traveling in India, Nepal and South America to name a few. Let’s welcome him to the blog!
Matt Mayr, introduce yourself to us.
Hi Konn, Thanks for having me! I’m a novelist, family man, and arborist with an English degree living in Toronto.
Tell us about your debut novel, Bad City?
Bad City is a Post-apocalyptic novel that takes place fifteen years in the future after a major world event, a paradigm shift. It’s definitely fits the sci-fi genre, but I think it’s more of a literary novel than anything else. Character is important to me, as is setting. The novel is set in a stripped-down, bare-bones place called South Town where a few bad men rule, and the rest are simply trying to survive. It’s the Walking Dead without zombies; it’s a western in the classic theme of good vs. evil and all the grey in between. Parts of the novel are set in the Northern Ontario bush where I grew up, and parts are set in South India.
Do you prefer writing about post-apocalyptic stories? Or is there another genre you like?
My most recently completed novel is a literary fiction that takes place in Northern Ontario. It’s a blue collar story about a logger whose life begins to unravel. Much of the story is about setting and place, how to live in and around the wilderness. City vs. rural is a common theme in the book, staying vs. going, living vs. existing. I received a $12000 Ontario Arts Council grant for that book, which allowed me to take some time off work to focus on writing. It’s currently being shopped to editors.
Is Bad City your first written novel?
Bad City is my first published novel, but not my first written novel. I think every writer writes a few things before having any real success.
Would you say your extensive traveling has sparked many writing ideas or inspiration for Bad City?
Absolutely. I’ve always said I learned more in many months of travel than I did in four years of University. Nothing opens your mind and gives you more perspective than being completely submerged in another culture for a length of time. No resort, no cruise, but real travel. Parts of Bad City take place in Kochi, a city in South India that had a lasting impression on me.
Any final thoughts you’d like to share with us?
When it comes to writing fiction, there’s nothing more important than sitting and writing, putting in the time. Everything else is secondary.Thank you for joining us Matt Mayr to talk about your writing!
You can find Matt Mayr’s on his website, Amazon, Kobo, Nook and the iBookStore:
You can follow Matt Mayr on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads at:
https://www.facebook.com/Matt-Mayr-153644124846939
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8339372.Matt_Mayr
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June 18, 2017
Mental Damnation: Reality Signing at West Edmonton Mall
I’ll now be heading over to Chapters West Edmonton Mall for a signing of Mental Damnation: Reality. Drop in for a meet & greet the author, artwork, and of course, the books themselves.
When and Where:
Saturday, August 26th from 11:00am – 4:00pm
West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170th
Edmonton, AB
T5T 4M2
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