Today's author spotlight is Evan Bollinger. A seasoned writer and practitioner of telepathy. A student of human psychology. A supporter of all causes humanitarian. A people-watcher. Extremely motivated... in extremely narrow areas of interest.
And speaking of interest...
He likes a mild Autumn day.
Evan is currently the author of six books:
"The Followers," a gothic novella, a science fiction short, "Black Willow," the dramatic comedy, "Parking Lot Kings," "Shit Ain't Perfect," an irreverent satire, "Marin's Dale" a scifi/horror novel, and "Words Kill Me," a psychological inquiry.
Evan is a graduate of Dickinson College with degrees in English and Psychology.
Welcome Evan!
What is your favorite
thing about being a writer?
For me writing is about escape. It’s about shooting off into
the farthest clouds of my imagination and existing in the moment. When I’m
writing, my real-life might be guiding my words, but I’m no longer existing in
the here-and-now. It’s as much a therapy session as it is an adventure.
Sometimes it takes you into the blackest void; sometimes I swear I’m coasting
on the sun.
What genre(s) do you
write?
I’ve tried my hand at everything. I am most passionate about
horror and science fiction, but I also have worked in literary fiction, satire,
and even erotica. (Yes, erotica). I
enjoy the unique challenges each genre presents. There are certain sets of
expectations, certain quirks and features that draw the fans and keep them
reading. I do my best to absorb it all.
Why do you think
people should choose your books over another author?
I hold nothing back. I want to push people’s buttons and I
refuse to shy away from controversial topics. I want to make readers feel in
the most extreme, and I want them to think. I want them to look long and hard
at the world around them, and to pull away the veil. Much of my work has
philosophical underpinnings.
Is there a message in
your novel that you want readers to grasp?
My novel, Marin’s Dale, is a dark book.
It takes an apocalyptic event in a sleepy Colorado town, and turns reality on
its head. From the first chapter, I want to immerse the reader in the growing
suspense; the encroaching evil that is as mysterious as it is destructive. The
characters are psychologically tormented; conflicted. They are raw and deadly
and full of insecurities that amplify in the face of an otherworldly force. The
perspectives vary immensely. We have a young police officer, a drug-addled
underachiever, a genius with Asperger’s, an ex-alcoholic sewer worker, an
eccentric high school teacher—they all get thrown into the mix. Throughout the
book, I hope that people understand how life is both horrid and impossibly
wonderful. Curse and blessing; black and white.
It’s certainly not your average
horror/scifi.
When not writing, how
do you relax?
People always tell me that I’m very relaxed. In fact, some
people have confused my calm demeanor with me not caring. This could not be
further from the truth. I care very deeply about a number of things, but I’ve
always struggled to express this in the spoken word. For whatever reason, I’ve
always relied on my writing to get it all out. When not writing, I like to surf
the web, watch baseball, and watch people. I love watching people. Yea I know, I’m a creep. I also have other
means of blowing off steam… but I’m not sure I can mention those here ;)
Please tell us 5
miscellaneous facts about yourself.
My favorite sandwich is an Italian Cold Cut. I once wore a
brace for scoliosis. I can sleep 14 hours a day. I’ve been arrested once. I
like the smell of gasoline.
Do you have anything coming up?
I’ll be having a Free Promo on Amazon for my book, “Parking
Lot Kings” July 20th and 21st. It’s an interesting take
on life as a cart pusher at a gourmet grocery store. Based loooosely on real
events ;)
Amazon Profile: http://www.amazon.com/Evan-Bollinger/e/B007E22N4S/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1372901276&sr=8-1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evanbooks
Blog: http://www.meandermin.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @eballzz
Book Description: Something has infiltrated the quiet
airs of Marin's Dale. Something that has never been seen. Something that mere
human minds cannot fathom...
Excerpt: But this was not the case. For something was alive
down there, something hidden at length down the miles of tunnel; something
emitting a searing moan with so much volume, so much power, that the blast of
water seemed almost soft in comparison.
Something was alive down there, somewhere amid the sea of
red and shadows of black—something nobody had ever seen. Something huge.
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