Killian Gupton

Killian Gupton asked David Wong:

I write a good deal of scifantasyhumorror (not a real word/genre, but totally should be) and whatever i'm reading at the time seems to leak into what i'm writing. With that baseline laid: were you reading Steven King's "It", John Keel's "The Mothman Prophecies" and Grant Morrison's "The Invisibles" while writing your John and David stories? Some themes and stylistic content seem similar.

David Wong I actually avoid reading novels while I'm writing one, because I'm afraid I'll accidentally steal something (not that you're stealing, I'm saying I'm only worried about me doing it). I have read two of those books in the past though and everything I've read influences me I'm sure - Stephen King is who taught me that I think things are much scarier when they're grounded in the mundane. Referencing the brand name of the cola the hero is drinking on the same page the monster appears makes the monster scarier, because you're contrasting it with something so mind-numbingly ordinary. Or at least I think so.

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Anthony DeCosta

Anthony DeCosta asked David Wong:

I bought your signed limited edition JDATE from Cemetery Dance and I was wondering if there is going to be a similar edition for TBIFOS? I'd love to 'complete the set.' I collect signed books and my lettered JDATE is one of my absolute favorites. On a related note, I love your books! They are unique on so many levels. Your perspective and voice as a writer are a breath of fresh air in the horror/sci-fi genre. TY!

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A Goodreads user asked David Wong:

(Not a ?, sorry!) My boyfriend was the one that got me into your books. He has had a hard time, and every time he is stressed about things he goes back to your writing. (He just about had a heart attack when you were on Behind the Bastards btw). He has dealt with a lot of things, and your books have been a safe haven. When I read them, they became the same for me. Thank you for saving the both of us from ourselves.

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Shelby Gaug asked David Wong:

Thanks for doing the recent episode of the Cracked podcast! I always know its gonna be a good one when I see your name pop up there. I'm supposed to ask a question here so let me ask a very basic one... What's your favorite restaurant?

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