Can you give us a basic summary of Brothers
Huxten?
- Brothers Huxten is a horror novella that
depicts the small town of Jordanville, NY, which bears witness to an unspeakable horror that devastates this close-knit
community.
What kind of research did you do in order to write it?
- This may sound
funny to some, but I used the dictionary quite a bit. I also took note of Jordanville lore, and, did a lot of research
on the internet to see if certain appliances were around at the time in which my story takes place...1978.
How long did it take you to write it from start to finish?
- After five rough drafts...the published piece took
me two- -and-a-half years.
What was most difficult
in writing Brothers Huxten?
- Pulling
myself away from it in order to do what was required of me. Writing is what I love.
Are there any authors or books who inspired you as
a writer?
- I very much enjoy: Stephen King and his work, Dean Koontz
and his writings, Edgar Allan Poe and...oh, wait, lets stop there because this list will go on forever!
Do you keep a strict writing schedule?
- No. I write when the desire is too great
to ignore.
Who is your target audience?
- Adults who enjoy
a good scare.
What are some of your favorite books?
- Bag of Bones
by Stephen King, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert
Louis Stevenson, and Bram Stoker's Dracula--among many, many others
Favorite authors?
- Stephen King,
Dean Koontz, Poe--the list is endless.
What would you like your readers to know about you?
- That I'm a down-to-earth kind of person and
enjoy a good laugh.
What are you working on now?
- The sequel to Brothers Huxten, a short story
about a lovely beauty (untitled as of right now), and various other pieces that are cramming up my laptop.
Any tips for aspiring writers?
- Don't give up, don't
let anyone tell you that you cannot do it, and be prepared for criticism.
For more information,
please see Jenny's website at http://home.comcast.net/~bcurry06/BrothersHuxten.html.
