So this new Halloween paraphernalia has arrived to my country in the last recent years. It should be due to Globalization since I never grew up with this. However, it gets me in the mood for writing, and maybe it´s also because we’re close to NaNoWriMo and I´m getting excited about it as well.
But I’m also a sucker for good horror/suspense stories. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the first writers I was introduced to when I was a kid and loved all his stories. Then, Mr. Stephen King arrived and blew me away.
This doesn’t mean I´m only dedicated to this genre, I love reading good thrillers and even had read a couple of romance novels long time ago. My first novel is a Thriller now (no horror elements for this one) but trying to fill it with much of suspense as possible.
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What I love most about the horror/suspense genre is the possibility of describing anti-heroes as main characters. I also love good suspense, page-turning books that can make me lose my sleep at night.
I know many people who just stare me plain blankly when I mention my favoritism for this genre. I hear comments “Oh, I don´t like that” “I try to get away from that”. I guess most of my friends would fall into this category.
However, literature, writing is universal, the ability to create powerful characters, create overwhelming settings, develop emotions, and the turn all of these elements into wonderful storytelling is art for me.
And you what do you feel about horror/suspense stories? Why do you think many people turn away from this genre? I want to hear your thoughts!
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Thanks for reading it! 🙂
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I was inspired first by Poe, and second by King, too! I love the rush of a good fiction scare, and it prepares me to deal with fears in my real life. I’d think twice about having an anti-hero, though. It tends to be something rookies do. I did it when I was a newbie. I do love a good anti-hero, personally; Breaking Bad is my favorite show ever. But I don’t think agents and editors feel the same way. They want a likable hero.,
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Yes, you’re right in some way I always felt that one is better prepared for fears in life or at least you don’t get scared that easily. I love anti-heros too, although I know that readers will try to identify always with the likable hero. But it’s good to provide a good antagonist as well (I will call this one the anti-hero) and writing this character is always my favorite part.
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