An Interview with Myself
When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
My school ran a program every year when each student wrote their own short book, which was then entered into a competition. My stories started growing too long for the provided blank books in about 4th grade, and that’s when I knew I had a lot to say through written word.
Grief in Speak with the Dead
I thought it was important to explore those feelings and the way that people react to them in different ways in a setting and plot that keeps moving, just like the world keeps moving around us when we lose someone.
Why I chose October 4th as Release Day for Speak with the Dead
October has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love the rainbows in the trees and the cooler sweater weather.
Plot vs Character: My Motivation for Writing Speak with the Dead
There are two main components that drive my stories forward: characters and plot. Both are integral to what I write and I’d like to talk about how they inspired me to write Speak with the Dead.
The Fantasy Setting of Speak with the Dead
One of the aspects I absolutely love about writing fantasy is creating the world the story will take place in.
How D&D Inspired Speak with the Dead
The roleplaying game offers so much to experiment with and explore that it’s easy to come up with ideas for characters, mechanics, and settings. Playing D&D always gets my creative wheels turning.
The Grandfather
Things take a dark turn when a young boy meets with his grandfather to learn the family business.
How I Created the Gods
I wanted to create gods that people want to exist. I also wanted them to be interesting and fun.