I can’t ignore the fact that Stephen King is one of my inspirations for writing.  I always quote him on my Wastin’ Away Press blog.  I frequently make references to THE DARK TOWER series.   But the book that really pushed my butt to write, the book that is of my favorites that I always seem to re-read over the years: Stephen King’s ON WRITING.  One of the many pieces of advice King always give to us young writers is - ALWAYS BE HONEST WITH YOUR WRITING, even when writing fiction.  

Once you get done with this book, you can either praise it or bash it; but the one single thing you won’t be able to say is, ‘he wasn’t honest enough.’    Not to spoil this book, but there is a story included that is called THAT DAY.   It is about 9/11, which has been overly written about the last 11 years.  My story isn’t as unfamiliar as everyone else’s.  In fact, I suspect a lot of readers will be able to relate to THAT DAY.  I found myself crying as I was writing it last year.  I think I was being a little too honest. 

Sometimes, though, honesty bites you in the ass!  Also included in this collection: a controversial, satirical story called RAISE YOUR GLASS, which is a true story about a guy (me!), standing in line at FYE, waiting for TWILIGHT to come out on DVD around midnight (which is scary enough!)  I did it out of obligation to an ex.   Twilight fans did not appreciate the story online, however.  I think you might, though!

Anyhow, I hope I achieve a mixture of chills, thrills, some scares, some LOLs, and perhaps a few sniffles along the way.   This ebook is meant to be the other side of that LIVIN’ THE DREAM…coin…IT’S MORE LIKE A NIGHTMARE!