On Writing

I strongly believe that to be able to write, or write well, there is one thing that is needed above all others…you must read. Now I don’t mean just read what novels fit into the genre of work that you are writing. No, you must read everything you can get your hands on. Be it cheesy romance novels, mysteries or fantasy. All novels provide inspiration.

When you read, pay attention to how other writers approached their chapters. For example Patricia Cornwell is fantastic at opening her chapters. She sets up the feel of a room so well. You not only feel what’s around her characters, you feel the weather and you feel the energy. Now James Patterson gets right to it. He is great at telling more with less, and that is a true skill, one I myself am still working on. He’s a true master at his craft.

The supernatural thriller, Blood Collector

I have always loved history, Ancient Rome especially. So when I decided to write Blood Collector, I knew I wanted to write a novel full of history but at the same time set in a modern era.

I chose to do a vampire novel because I felt the lore needed to be rewritten. And what better use of history than to write about beings that have walked this world through most of history’s greatest periods? I have always been a fan of vampire novels, but I believe the romance and intrigue of the dark creatures of the night has fallen short in the recent years. Here is my installment into this long, historically driven topic. I hope you’ll enjoy my novel, Blood Collector.