Q&A with Justin Hamelin

JustIn Hamelin, Author of 'The Darkest Corner' did a little Q & A for me. Check it out!



1. Which famous person, dead or alive, would you like to meet & why?

This is a tough one... of course my all-time favorite horror icon, Vincent Price, would absolutely make the list. Stephen King and Neil Gaiman would make the list as far as modern day icons I would love to chat with.


2. If you could be any Supernatural Creature, which one would you be & why?

I've always been a huge fan of werewolves, but I'd go with the Creature From The Black Lagoon.  What's not to love? Living in beautiful weather, spending all day swimming and running into a beautiful lady once in a while!


3. Who is your man crush? (No need to be shy)

Well, in terms of a fella I admire wholeheartedly, I would go with Stephen King. Certainly nothing creepy about it but I would listen to that guy read sugar packets. (laughs)


4. If you was in "The Walking Dead" which character would most be like you?

I relate to Glenn alot. He's a good guy who goes out of his way to do whatever he can to help his fellow survivors. He's not in it for the glory, he just has strong convictions and morals. He better not die this season!


5. What would I find in your refrigrator right now?

Spaghetti and meatball leftovers, a bottle of Sprite Zero, chocolate syrup, a half gallon of milk, some apples and oranges... there's other stuff in there, but that's all I can think of off the top of my head.


6. Last movie you went to see?

My girlfriend and I went to go see I, FRANKENSTEIN. Fun stuff.


7. If you could be a Superhero, what would you want your Super Power to be?

I would go with telekinesis. That would be a lot of fun.


8. If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

How about Big Guy, Big Dreams? (laughs) Yeah, I like that.


9. If you was a car/truck, what kind would you be?

An old, super clean and antique Hearse.


10.Think Quick! Where you are currently sitting you have to use an object as a weapon. What do you grab?

Well it's either the TV remote or my cell phone. Chucking the remote would be cheaper than throwing the phone.


11. If SHTF (sh! T hits the fan) what would your first reaction be? (Stay home, grab stuff & leave, go to the grocery store, etc.)

I would make sure my loved ones and close friends were safe then I'd head to the grocery store for necessary supplies. And Doritos.

 12. Favorite Sport/Sports Team/Person (college or professional)?


My favorite sport is football, for sure. I am an absolute die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan- tattoo on my leg, screaming myself hoarse during games... I ripped my shirt in half and punched the hell out of our Christmas tree box when we lost to the Saints in the playoffs. It's rough. haha...
My favorite athlete or coach is Chip Kelly, head coach of the Eagles. He's a smart ass but the guy knows what he's doing and has turned our squad around. Go Birds!


13. What technology do you use for writing? 

I usually start all my stories long-hand and then transfer it to laptop. Writing long-hand is very therapeutic and much more intimate to me.


14. Describe your writing style in 10 words or less?

Still trying to find it. Dark, relateable and reader-friendly.


15. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still writing and, God willing, able to make it my career.


16. What are your ambitions for your writing career?

I have always wanted to win a Bram Stoker Award. That has been a dream of mine since I was in middle school. That and, more than anything else, being proud of everything and write and loving every word I write.


17. Where do your writing ideas come from?

I like to just observe the world around me and let my imagination run wild. That's how most of the story ideas come to life.


18. What's your favorite book & why?

I would have to go with 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. It's so dark and the atmosphere is just perfect. Equal parts terrifying and so real.


19. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

Outgoing and determined.


20. When did you decide to become a writer?

I knew I wanted to be a writer from the moment I learned how to write. I was always scribbling little stories during school and absolutely loved entering the Young Authors competitions during elementary school. I've always loved telling stories.

Here is the Kindle link for 'The Darkest Corner':
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUHLPDM?ie=UTF8&at=aw-android-pc-us-20&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

Amazon Paper Back link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1495345882?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

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●My Review●
I don't normally read horror books, even though I watch a lot of horror movies. But I'm glad I sat down and read 'The Darkest Corner'. The first short story I read I wanted to find and hunt down Justin for leaving such a cliffhanger and ring his dang neck while yelling "Why? Why would you do this to me?" Then as I kept reading story after story I decided if I ever met Justin I really will ring his dang neck. This book will leave you wanting more, so much more. It makes you decide what will come next, because the cliffhangers and to die for, no pun intended. Do not and I repeat..Do Not, read this before you go to bed because you will either be wide eyed, staring at the walls, jumping at every noise or have the worst nightmares ever. Don't believe me...just ask my husband, he can tell you all about it! If you love horror books, this will be right up your alley, if you don't read horror I would say this would be the perfet way to start. It is one of those books you have to keep reading, it will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time! 

♥Mel