Mark L'Estrange

I always loved reading horror fiction, and could not wait for the next novel from one of my favourite writers to come out. Just seeing the cover on the bookshelves used to make my heart jump, and I could not wait to dive into the story. Over the years I longed to be the author of such works, and imagine my novels causing the same reaction from readers, and fans.

Richard Laymon: Night Show. Beware. Savage. The Cellar. Beast House.
Guy N. Smith: Night of the Crabs. Killer Crabs. Origin of the Crabs. Crabs' Moon. Bats out of Hell.
James Herbert: The Rats. Lair. Domain. Haunted.

Prepare to be terrified...No, seriously, I just want my readers to be entertained, whether they are scared or not. In order to read-and enjoy- Horror you must have the ability to allow yourself to be immersed into the story, and let your imagination take over. Forget all you know, or believe to be true, and transport yourself to a world where creatures of the night exist.

Amy from 'Ghost Song' definitely. I was driving home one night and happened to be listening to a very sad song on the radio, when I turned a corner and suddenly imagined this girl with long dark hair wearing a floral print-dress, standing on the kerb. In my mind, I began to conjure up her story, and why she was so sad. Amy was not evil, but her sadness consumed her, which resulted in her ghost taking revenge on the ancestors of those who had wronged her.

Hopefully: keep on writing, carry on being published by Next Chapter, continue to receive favourable comments from some lovely people around the globe, and maybe even inspire others to start their writing journey.