Featured Interview With Robert L Appleton
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in London England and I now reside in New York City. I spent the last eight months in Jacksonville Florida, finishing up my book of short stories. I had a pet till very recently, she was a beautiful pitbull rescue. But when she reached the age of sixteen, I had to let her go which breaks my heart.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I like to tell the truth even though in this case it’s problematic as I’ve never had any kind of love or much fascination with books. I went to art school, and for most of my life I painted. I did so in my rented large apartment here in New York but I was forced out after many years and had to move to a very small studio apartment.
I couldn’t afford a separate studio, but I had a laptop and decided that I would write instead of paint. That was about 12 years ago. At the time I taught 3D animation and visual effects. One of my friends was a screen writing teacher at my college she is an excellent writer, very smart and it’s she who taught me how to write.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Amongst my favorite authors are Carlos Castaneda, Evelyn Waugh, Raymond Chandler, Edward St. Aubyn – they also inspired me the most.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
These five stories are all about characters getting flung into crazy supernatural situations. Whether they’re letting magic toads move in or chowing down on magic truffles, these folks are in for more than they bargained for.
What ties all these wild rides together? Well, they each dive headfirst into epic good vs evil showdowns. Sometimes the fight’s in the outside world, but often it’s within the characters themselves. They’re wrestling with their own shadows, their flaws, their fears. It’s kind of like a cosmic wrestling match in the soul, but it’s funny too.
And then there’s the sneaky past – phantoms that pop up when least expected, throwing spanners in the works. Forgotten memories, past lives, and secret histories are all game-changers here. They ramp up the drama and give the actors – heroes and heroines alike some serious life-changing revelations laced with humor.
These tales mix the supernatural, personal struggles, and hidden pasts, for your perfect storm.
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