MASTERS OF HORROR: SEAN MCDONOUGH

1. What first drew you to horror—and was it something you experienced, feared, or imagined?

I got put on the pipeline early. Godzilla to Aliens to the Icons.

2. How do you tap into real fear when writing—do you draw from your own nightmares, or do you create new ones?

I make new ones. I start with something interesting and just follow the trail.

3. Have you ever written something that disturbed even you—a moment where the story took a darker turn than expected?

Beverly Kilbourne, of the Beverly Kills books, consistently surprises me with her ugliness.

4. If your stories had the power to summon something into the real world... what do you think you've already unleashed?

Hopefully more busty heroines.

5. How do you keep horror feeling fresh and terrifying when so many tropes are well-trodden?

I agree with Stephen King. It’s just about how you tell it.

BONUS: Tell me about your latest project and where we can find it. 

I’m working on the great Long Island horror novel and hope to have that done next year.

As always, a big thank you to Sean for indulging me and taking time out of his busy writing schedule to do this interview with me. I truly appreciate it!

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