Interview with Alyssa Breck
ALYSSA: Hmm. That’s a tough question. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had stories in my head. I took the leap about eight years ago to actually try and write a novel though. I’m not sure there’s a solid why, other than my head might blow up if I don’t put the metaphorical pen to paper.
MAY: I think that if we don’t become writers, we may become crazy people who talk to themselves on the street and hide in the shadows of a building because we are allergic to sunlight.
[image error]2 When you were growing up, who was your childhood hero?
ALYSSA: Wonder Woman, for sure. I remember being eight-years-old and dressing up in my Wonder Woman Underoos and jumping from the couch to the loveseat and pretending that I was flying in my invisible plane. Most superheroes were men, so it was definitely empowering to see a woman exhibit that much fortitude. To this day, I still love Wonder Woman.
MAY: I loved the Wonder Woman movie that came out this year.
For my childhood hero, I’d definitely have to go with my mum. She basically supported our entire family alone while working ungodly hours at the ER.
3 Roses or violets?
ALYSSA: I’m not a fan of either, but if I had to choose one, I’d choose violets.
MAY: I think I’m roses all the way.
4 Imagine yourself in your favourite city, drinking coffee alone and enjoying the view of a busy street. A person sits down opposite you, and you realise that they are there to prevent an explosion from happening. You’re the closest person who can help them. What fictional character do you want to be the one who helps you disarm the bomb?
ALYSSA: Ooh. I would have to pick vampire Sean Black from my Bad Blood Empire series. With his vampire senses, he’d be the perfect partner.
MAY: Nice choice. I would pick James Bond (007) just because he has probably done this before and I have no idea how bombs work.
5 If you could pick a single animal to take with you on a journey around the world, what animal would you take and why?
ALYSSA: I’d take my Great Dane, Sophie. She’s deaf and partially blind, and I kind of feel like I’m her seeing eye person. I can’t imagine taking a long trip without her.
MAY: Aw, that’s so cute! I can’t imagine taking an animal with me anywhere. The only pets I own are cacti. Thankfully, they’re pretty much self-sufficient. It’s hard enough to remember to feed myself.
6 This question is here because you got me to watch the movie Hush. Envision a scenario where you are the writer who is trapped in that forest cabin. There is a person outside the cabin, eager to come in, and you’re terrified of them. Out of your everyday life, who would that person be?
ALYSSA: I don’t think I’m that afraid of anyone in my everyday life.
MAY: I would say the TV license guy
