Meet the Author
I'm Shawn and I was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and resides in Massachusetts. I operate a doggy daycare and teach dance, work that reflects my longstanding affection for animals and the arts. I am a lifelong lover of horror and all things spooky, and I hope to bring that enduring interest to the page with It Feeds, my debut novel. I look forward to seeing what comes next.
It Feeds FAQ
I’ve always had a love of creative writing and creating new stories and developing characters. The inspiration actually started from a dream I had. I woke up from it and immediately wrote it down in my notes. During the day I started to think more about the dream and how I could really branch off of it and create a full story.
What inspired me to write It Feeds?
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The book is a cosmic psychological horror story about three friends who drive up to the north Maine woods for a low-key weekend and make one very bad decision during their hike.
What is It Feeds about?
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I’ve always loved horror since I could remember. Enjoyed the thrill, the adrenaline and atmosphere. Also love how open world horror is. Theres so many sub genres to sink your teeth in.
Why this type of genre?
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What makes It Feeds special?
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What makes my book special is how it’s not just a horror novel with spooks and jump scares. There’s a deeper meaning to what is happening with the characters. It stays with you and makes you think long after the last page.
Did I experience writer’s block while writing? What advice would I give to others who face it?
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Honestly I didn’t. I think what helped was I had five ideas already planned before writing. And I started to create the story throughout the five ideas. One idea was deep in the middle while the other was near the beginning. It made it easier to write before and after the ideas. There were definitely moments when I wrote less words that day versus the next. Best thing to do is to take a break. Go for a walk, run some errands. Don’t think about the writing process for a bit to refuel your creativity.
Within a year! I already have ideas and wrote the first chapter. It’ll be another dark psychological horror novel. I have many ideas in the horror genre that I want to bring to life. It Feeds will however be a standalone.
What makes It Feeds special?
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What are my hobbies?
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I love teaching dance. Ive been a dancer teacher for 12 years now recreationally and competitively. I also enjoy being active outdoors. I’m what people would call a minor adrenaline junky. I love skydiving, roller coasters, parasailing, and anything that brings your heart rate up.
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