Featured Interview With Michael Christopher Carter
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
An only child, I grew up in the leafy suburbs of Hertfordshire, South England. My childhood home was a large farmhouse on the site of a former WW2 U.S. Air base. Situated in a tiny hamlet of only a couple of hundred people, called Nuthampstead (readers of The HUM will be familiar), it was a wonderful place to grow up. One of those ‘leave your door unlocked’ neighbourhoods.
My wonderful wife originates from the beautiful Principality of Wales where we now live with our four children and two dogs, and I take inspiration from the wonderful landscape to set my books.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I loved books from as early as I can remember. Teachers, even at Infant School always said I had to become a writer one day. It took me thirty-five years to heed their advice.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I used to only read crime thrillers and whodunnits. Now, I’ll read anything, so long as it’s good. I find a lot of my favourite books from Indie authors, from sites just like Book Reader Magazine. There are some fantastic and original ideas out there waiting to be discovered.
Recent favourites I would recommend include Nick Pirog’s ‘3.00am’ series, ‘The Radio’ by M. Jonathan Lee, and Matt Haig’s ‘The Humans’.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel is a ghost story with a twist inspired by a recurring nightmare my wife has about her old student accommodation. I meant it to be intriguing. A real ‘Paranormal Tale of the Unexpected.” Feedback has been great with comments like, “It’s scary as hell!” and, “It really messes with your head.”
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