22 Beckett St.

So Pill Hill Press is offering publication to a story inspired by the cover art. It is an illustration of a girl peering out the door of a crooked house. I just submitted my interpretive piece, which I busted out in record time last night. Not only am I becoming more prolific, but it's taking me less time to write a well sculpted story with a decent conclusion. (As I always say, the ending is the most important part of a story!) I think it's because I'm writing the genre I want to write now. I have always written horror, but for a long time I focused on more psychological, dramatic stuff, and while that can be cathartic, it is less fun to write. I get a kick out of writing horror, no matter how gruesome or disturbing it might be. I often find myself laughing while thinking up ways to horrify my readers. In order to be a successful horror writer, I have to tap into some pretty dark places and go to places even I find appalling and hard to handle. However, it's just plain fun when I can spook myself while typing during late hours.


That said, "22 Beckett St." is an ode to "Tales from the Crypt", which is one of my many influences growing up. (I have about 5 billion different influences. One day I shall list them all.) I love polishing this skill of mine, and wish I'd have done it more in the past, but self-esteem is an ass kicker. Now, I long for a community of horror writers. People to share with, discuss with, and play off of. I know somewhere in that community is my creative soulmate. Heh, I like how "soulmate" is not recognized as an actual word on here.