Meet Jaime Johnesee - WiHM
Bec: Welcome to my blog, and thank you for participating in WiHM 2013! Please start out by telling everyone a little bit about yourself…
JJ: Thanks for having me here, love what you've done with the place since last year. Are those new curtains? As for me, not much to tell; I'm a wife, mom and zoologist. I write because I have to, it's a very large part of my life, and sanity.
Bec: What do you absolutely love about creating in the horror genre? Why?
JJ: I love making people feel that spark of fright. To me, the best compliment is when someone tells me they are absolutely terrified because of something I wrote. I have one friend, Ruth, who told me she has a hard time going down in the basement for fear of spiders after reading my story Living Nightmares. Affecting someone just a tiny bit with something that came from my imagination is one of the reasons I love writing horror and will continue working in this far reaching genre.
Bec: What’s your favorite horror creature? Why?
JJ: That is a tough one. So many amazing monsters. Pennywise is one I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley. Let's not forget the Cenobites, Xenomorphs, and Elder Gods. I don't think I can pick a favorite really, it'd be like asking me to pick which of my two kids is my favorite.
Bec: Blood splatter or smears?
JJ: Gosh, both create such a visual; with smears there's the likelihood that someone has just escaped some horrific torture and is working to wreak vengeance upon their captor. With spatter there's the picture of someone bludgeoning someone to death their arm swinging and the spatter casting onto the ceiling above them as they dim the life from some poor soul. I guess if I have to choose, I'll pick smears.
Bec: Have you been received well in the horror community?
JJ: I haven't had anyone try and kick me out yet. Seriously though, the folks I have spoken with have all been absolutely amazing and super helpful. Horror authors may write some terrifying stuff but they're some of the kindest most genuine people I know.
Bec: What do you create to infest the world with horror?
JJ: I like my human monsters, but have also created a whole world of shape shifters and vampires.
Bec: What inspires your creativity?
JJ: Life. A serene looking snowfall can start off some truly horrifying thoughts in my mind. I probably shouldn't have said that part out loud. 
Bec: Is there anything I haven’t asked you about that you would like to share?
JJ: I have a little something coming out this month so keep your eyes open folks. Thanks for having me here, Rebecca. Thanks also, to my readers for believing in me and continuing to read my books. It is very much appreciated.
Bio:
Jaime Johnesee worked as a zookeeper for fourteen years before deciding to focus on her passion of writing. Her decision has proven to be a good one, as her books have been received with critical acclaim, including Oh The Horror and Shifters, which was recognized as one of the best horror novellas of 2012. Although her initial foray into the literary world has been marked by success, Jaime has just begun and is a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. You can visit her online at www.JaimeJohnesee.com as well as through her Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Links: www.JaimeJohnesee.com
