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Karma People
I am the first to admit that I’m not perfect. My writing style is not to everyone’s taste and that is fine. Hell, even I know that I miss things when editing etc. But, lately, I have noticed that a few Authors seem to think they have the right to put down another’s work. I don’t understand that. When is it right to put someone down instead of support them? I can take constructive criticism, but if it is a just a put down, I don’t get it. And people wonder what is wrong with the world…
Why am I bringing this up, you may ask…Well, because it is one thing I just won’t ever do. I will offer constructive criticism but never will I try to belittle someone else’s hard work. Karma people! I really urge others to instead of cutting someone down maybe offer help and support. There are a lot of people out there who have a great, wonderful story to tell but maybe just not the know how to put it across the best way. Then again, maybe the way they write will appeal to others. Who knows. Writing is subjective to ones tastes. No one can tell what will be the next big thing or what might fail. We have all started out somewhere.
I am no seasoned professional but I understand what it is like to present your work to someone and to be offered criticism. Lucky for me it was actually constructive and the criticism helped me. I love improving my work and welcome it but not if you’re out to be nasty.
Why am I bringing this up, you may ask…Well, because it is one thing I just won’t ever do. I will offer constructive criticism but never will I try to belittle someone else’s hard work. Karma people! I really urge others to instead of cutting someone down maybe offer help and support. There are a lot of people out there who have a great, wonderful story to tell but maybe just not the know how to put it across the best way. Then again, maybe the way they write will appeal to others. Who knows. Writing is subjective to ones tastes. No one can tell what will be the next big thing or what might fail. We have all started out somewhere.
I am no seasoned professional but I understand what it is like to present your work to someone and to be offered criticism. Lucky for me it was actually constructive and the criticism helped me. I love improving my work and welcome it but not if you’re out to be nasty.
What I decided to do when I am not writing + Interview with Joseph Rubas
Recently Ifound myself wondering what i could do as I wait for the release of Death Lilli. Sometimes as a writer I get over the writing every now and then. Words and stories are always plaguing me that every once in a while it is nice to have a change. So I sat and thought about all the wonderful, talent Authors I have met along this journey and how kind they have been to me. With that is mind I thought I would approach fellow Authors and do some interviews and reviews for them.
As any self-published or small press autor knows, it is hard to get your name out there. Often a little help, from a friend or a stranger can make a big difference.
As you might know I am big on helping others where I can, it is important to me. So with this in mind please take a few more mmintues and read below. Joseph Rubas is a rising star in the horror genre. It was a pleasure to review his work and to interview him. I hope you find it insightful. :)
Review :-
What happens when you mix Steven King with Edgar Allan Poe....
You get a collection of fantastic horror stories that are just amazing!!!
Pocketful of Fear By Joseph Rubas is a fantastic horror read for those of us who enjoy the works of Edgar Allan Poe or Steven King. Joseph has demonstrated his capability and talent for writing horror stories that aren’t about grossing you out with blood and guts but instead they terrify you psychologically.
There is something about this collection that reminds of the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Stanley Kubrick. Both this book and that movie are dark, twisted and have this insanity about them, yet you can’t look away and every now and then you find yourself smiling at the dark humor in the story. Right from the start you are hit by joseph’s ability to combine classic Gothic style horror with more modern style of writing. I loved it. The idea of something that was meant to be innocent, lurking in the walls, waiting for its chance to attack was thrilling and that was only the beginning. I don’t want to give too much away but I can tell you in only gets better!
Overall I loved this collection of short stories; it shows a very promising start to Joseph’s career. I understand that this collection isn’t for everyone, but…If you love horror, the kind that makes your skin prickle up and leaves you sleeping with the lights on then this is for you! All I am left wondering is when will we see Joseph’s first novel? He has so much potential and talent that I am sure it won’t be long before horror lovers everywhere will be reading his work.
Joseph's interview!
Joseph Rubas may seem like your average young man but don’t let that fool you... He has an amazing talent for writing and creating a frightful horror story with such a unique and fresh voice, that it is hard not to be amazed at what Joseph has achieved. Not only is he a talented Author but Joseph can now add Editor to his credentials. Firefly and Wisp have found themselves a rising star in Joseph and I for one can’t wait to read more from him!
Could you tell us a little about yourself?
Certainly. I’m an eccentric hermit who writes horror fiction, guzzles hard liquor, and bangs his head to classic heavy metal. I’ve written over…oh, one hundred and fifty short stories, some children’s books, a novel, and the occasional non-fiction piece.
What is the title of your new book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words, what would you say?
Pocketful of Fear, a collection of flash stories. To sum it all up in thirty words or less: Scary, weird, shocking, coincidental, a compilation of horror and dark fiction for the rest of us.
If you gave one of your characters an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?
Probably something with a lot of expletives in it. I used mobsters a lot in my stories, and they cuss worse than sailors.
Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
I do, actually. It’s a standalone non-fiction encyclopedia on zombies: their origins, the genre, people important to the genre, movies, books – things like that.
What made you start writing and did you go down the path of self-publishing or did you seek out a publisher?
Stephen King’s wonderful apocalyptic epic The Stand inspired me to write. I loved it so damn much, and I wanted to write my own version. After four years of trying to plagiarize him, I resigned myself to writing my own fiction.
Is there an Author who has influenced you or one that you would really like to meet?
Dean Koontz. God, that man can maintain suspense! And his books are always surprising. They have so many twists and turns, I puke every time I read one.
List 3 books you just recently read and would recommend?
The Stand- Stephen King
Dracula- Bram Stoker
H.P. Lovecraft: Works- H.P. Lovecraft.
If your book was made into a TV series or Movie, what actors would you like to see playing your characters?
Oh, I dunno. I’m not really the kind who keeps track of celebrities. Cary Grant is still big, right?
Ok Now for some fun ….
Sleep in or get up early?
Depends. I like getting up early, but I hate being tired.
Energy drinks or coffee?
Energy drinks, I guess. I usually drink Coke.
Sweet or Savory?
Savory.
Ebook or paperback?
Paperback. I’m an old-fashion type; I’m not too big on reading my books from a little gadget or gizmo.
One of your favorite quotes –
“When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.” From Dawn of the Dead, 1978, by George A. Romero. Ever since I started writing that book, I have zombies on the brain constantly.
Lastly where can readers find you?
My blog: http://josephrubas.blogspot.com/
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jose...
My Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/68...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/JosephRubas
As any self-published or small press autor knows, it is hard to get your name out there. Often a little help, from a friend or a stranger can make a big difference.
As you might know I am big on helping others where I can, it is important to me. So with this in mind please take a few more mmintues and read below. Joseph Rubas is a rising star in the horror genre. It was a pleasure to review his work and to interview him. I hope you find it insightful. :)
Review :-
What happens when you mix Steven King with Edgar Allan Poe....
You get a collection of fantastic horror stories that are just amazing!!!
Pocketful of Fear By Joseph Rubas is a fantastic horror read for those of us who enjoy the works of Edgar Allan Poe or Steven King. Joseph has demonstrated his capability and talent for writing horror stories that aren’t about grossing you out with blood and guts but instead they terrify you psychologically.
There is something about this collection that reminds of the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Stanley Kubrick. Both this book and that movie are dark, twisted and have this insanity about them, yet you can’t look away and every now and then you find yourself smiling at the dark humor in the story. Right from the start you are hit by joseph’s ability to combine classic Gothic style horror with more modern style of writing. I loved it. The idea of something that was meant to be innocent, lurking in the walls, waiting for its chance to attack was thrilling and that was only the beginning. I don’t want to give too much away but I can tell you in only gets better!
Overall I loved this collection of short stories; it shows a very promising start to Joseph’s career. I understand that this collection isn’t for everyone, but…If you love horror, the kind that makes your skin prickle up and leaves you sleeping with the lights on then this is for you! All I am left wondering is when will we see Joseph’s first novel? He has so much potential and talent that I am sure it won’t be long before horror lovers everywhere will be reading his work.
Joseph's interview!
Joseph Rubas may seem like your average young man but don’t let that fool you... He has an amazing talent for writing and creating a frightful horror story with such a unique and fresh voice, that it is hard not to be amazed at what Joseph has achieved. Not only is he a talented Author but Joseph can now add Editor to his credentials. Firefly and Wisp have found themselves a rising star in Joseph and I for one can’t wait to read more from him!
Could you tell us a little about yourself?
Certainly. I’m an eccentric hermit who writes horror fiction, guzzles hard liquor, and bangs his head to classic heavy metal. I’ve written over…oh, one hundred and fifty short stories, some children’s books, a novel, and the occasional non-fiction piece.
What is the title of your new book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words, what would you say?
Pocketful of Fear, a collection of flash stories. To sum it all up in thirty words or less: Scary, weird, shocking, coincidental, a compilation of horror and dark fiction for the rest of us.
If you gave one of your characters an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?
Probably something with a lot of expletives in it. I used mobsters a lot in my stories, and they cuss worse than sailors.
Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
I do, actually. It’s a standalone non-fiction encyclopedia on zombies: their origins, the genre, people important to the genre, movies, books – things like that.
What made you start writing and did you go down the path of self-publishing or did you seek out a publisher?
Stephen King’s wonderful apocalyptic epic The Stand inspired me to write. I loved it so damn much, and I wanted to write my own version. After four years of trying to plagiarize him, I resigned myself to writing my own fiction.
Is there an Author who has influenced you or one that you would really like to meet?
Dean Koontz. God, that man can maintain suspense! And his books are always surprising. They have so many twists and turns, I puke every time I read one.
List 3 books you just recently read and would recommend?
The Stand- Stephen King
Dracula- Bram Stoker
H.P. Lovecraft: Works- H.P. Lovecraft.
If your book was made into a TV series or Movie, what actors would you like to see playing your characters?
Oh, I dunno. I’m not really the kind who keeps track of celebrities. Cary Grant is still big, right?
Ok Now for some fun ….
Sleep in or get up early?
Depends. I like getting up early, but I hate being tired.
Energy drinks or coffee?
Energy drinks, I guess. I usually drink Coke.
Sweet or Savory?
Savory.
Ebook or paperback?
Paperback. I’m an old-fashion type; I’m not too big on reading my books from a little gadget or gizmo.
One of your favorite quotes –
“When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.” From Dawn of the Dead, 1978, by George A. Romero. Ever since I started writing that book, I have zombies on the brain constantly.
Lastly where can readers find you?
My blog: http://josephrubas.blogspot.com/
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jose...
My Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/68...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/JosephRubas
