Currently, I am reading Stephen King’s The Stand. The uncut version of course. King is a great writer, and I don’t think he released a better book than The Stand.
If you could trade places with one author who you have admired over the years, who would it be and why?
Honestly, I know how cliché this sounds, but I would trade places with Edgar Allen Poe. His life was so self-destructive and dark, but he created some of the greatest works. I would be interested in seeing life through his eyes.
Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
My new book is called Kill 4 Me. It is a horror story about a young woman who is haunted by a vengeful spirit through text messaging and the computer.
The spirit blames the main character, Casey Dwyer, for its death. The spirit then makes small demands of Casey, and builds the level of torture she must endure. If Casey declines a task, a loved one falls prey to the spirit.
Why did you feel a need to write it?
Sometimes I watch the night sky and get inspiration from it. Your mind drifts off among the stars, and you end up with some great ideas. This story began with a title and a text message.
From there it’s a passion in your soul to continue to write the story. Days begin to blend together, and then out of nowhere you end up with the finished project. It’s an emotional experience to write a story, a part of you is blended in the text.
What kind of research did you have to conduct to write your book?
I do a lot of research on the human body, and find flaws in items that enhance them to be used as weapons.
I also try and research my setting locations so I am not just pulling items from the air, hoping no one knows if they are real or not.
Why did you choose your particular genre?
I am a horror junkie. I admit it. I write because I want to resurrect the genre. It has become so cliché. Now don’t get me wrong, I do nod towards tradition in my books, but I want to leave a mark in the genre.
Article comments
1 - Joel M. Andre
Thank you again for the interview Dorothy. You are a remarkable woman. Thank you also to Blogcritics for allowing this to be posted on your website.
Joel M. Andre
2 - Dorothy
Joel, you are certainly welcome! It was a pleasure!