Q1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’m Criminologist who loves true crime and anything creative! Artist/writer! A writer who writes about humanity, People and society as main themes.
Q2. How did you get into writing?
In 2019 when I was in holiday in America, I had a chance to meet special effects artist Rick Baker. He worked on many films such as American Werewolf in London, Planet of the apes and many more! Here I had a chance to see behind the scenes of how all my favourite films were made and the effects of how each Monster was created. This then got me into the classic universal Monster films such as Dracula (1931), But wasn’t until watching The Mummy (1932), which had a great influence on me and want me to peruse my passion further in creativity. I always loved the art of storytelling and used to write a lot of fan fiction and even wrote my own version of Star Wars and the DC Universe.
Q3. You are currently writing your debut novel, a crime thriller, tell us about it.
I’m currently writing a crime thriller which is about a true crime writer who discovers his biggest fan is a serial killer. Main message of this crime thriller script is that it’s about having the fear of losing yourself and a monstrous side within. Which makes you question on who the real personality was. Main theme is about media sensation and its manipulations and connection to the murder that takes place. They are both connected to the same unsolved murder but in their own way. Unaware of each other’s connections. Which is part of the unexpected twist that will make you question everything.
Q4. What research have you done?
I have read many interview transcripts and documents on real life killers such as Ted Bundy. Even read books around true crime and watched films in the genre to get an idea on the mind of a psychopath works. Walk in their shoes and thoughts. To make the story more suspenseful and realistic. Even read the dialogue in my characters voices to bring them to life.
Q5. As a new writer have you developed any habits, routines, quirks, things you must do when you ate setting up to write for the day?
I normally have to have a cup of tea while I’m writing and have light background music with no lyrics to work. Like to have my notebook of thoughts and ideas next to me as inspiration while I’m writing. I usually find I can write in the afternoon or evenings better as I had time to process the day.
Q6. If you had to compare your book and writing to another author, who and what would it be and why?
I would say Stephen King as he also writes about horror and suspenseful stories. His stories are also about people and society and reflects these themes with his monsters. Pennywise is a perfect example of this. One of the greatest horror writers to walk the earth in my eyes.
Q7. What inspired you to write?
I was always a huge reader and big film lover. I remember watching this classic anthology series called The Twilight Zone by Rod sterling. The first ep featured one character throughout and a compelling story was still told. It changed my life forever and I remember picking up the notebook and pen and writing what was on my mind. I was also struggling with my mental health but I used this in my characters to give them depth and emotion. I always loved the art of storytelling and filmmaking.
Q8. What drew you to this genre and this particular story?
I used to study criminology so most of my inspiration was drawn from the research studies. The true crime writer in my crime thriller was based on John Douglas who is one of the greatest criminologists in modern society. He has interviewed many infamous murderers such as Charles Mansion, John Wayne Gacy and the guy who shot Martin Luther king. He visited my university for a talk and I was so inspired.
Q9. Where can people find you (social media handles etc)
Q10. When is the book coming out and where can people buy it?
Most likely end of year and will be online platforms.
