My writing is slow this week, but at least I'm getting some in on most evenings. Last night, I tried to stir up the creative juices by getting back to a little fiction reading (which I haven't done in a little while). I started 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill. I am just always amazed by the creepy things that come out of his head, and being closer to my age group, I can relate to some of his interests (like rock music) that he often weaves into his stories. (Daddy King's stories in Full Dark, No Stars were awesome as usual, but didja notice that the main characters were all older? It makes sense...at some point in every writer's career, it's easier to identify with 58 and 68 year old protagonists than 18 year olds.
I've got a spiral notebook on the nightstand now! Last night, after reading, I did simmer up some good plot ideas for Eaters: Destination and jot them down. The framework is coming together...
Have you read the story in 20th Century Ghosts about the inflatable boy yet? I think that was my favorite. Extremely bizarre! I haven't had a chance to read Full Dark, No Stars yet. It's on my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start looking at Eaters: Dark Journey tonight. :0)