Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek follows the residents of a small town stuck in a living nightmare of horror. What was the inspiration for the setup of your short story collection?

My main inspiration for Hallows Eve is Halloween itself. I’ve always loved it. It’s been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. I set it up the way I did because I wanted to tell the story of one horrific Halloween night from different characters’ perspectives. I was also partially inspired by the 2007 film Trick ‘r Treat!

What draws you to the genre of horror and occult fiction and makes it ripe for you to write such a great anthology of short stories that all blend together into a dark supernatural tale?

I’ve been drawn to the horror genre since early childhood partly by my never-ending obsession with all things dark and spooky. I wrote Hallows Eve the way I did because I’ve never seen horror short stories written with them all intertwining, so I figured I’d give it a try!

I felt that Hallows Eve delivers the drama so well that it flirts with the grimdark genre. Was it your intention to give the story a darker tone?

I wanted Hallows Eve to be as dark as possible. I wanted to write something that was genuinely unsettling, but also something that was akin to an amusement park ride in its tone and pacing!

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

I’m currently working on a novel called Haint Blue. It’s a horror story that pays homage to the Gullah people of coastal S.C and their legends. It should be releasing later this summer, and after that, I’ll be working on the sequel to Hallows Eve!

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