Interview With Author Reuben Shupp
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Reuben Shupp is the author of Short Stories or Tales, Creepy and Scary Tales, and his latest, Vampire Juice. He discovered his love of prose when he started writing a memoir for his children. Shupp is passionate about writing horror for middle grade and young adults.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The inspiration for Vampire Juice comes from two sources. The first is the movie The Lost boys. And the second is the book Monster Blood by R.L Stine. After reading Monster Blood, I remember thinking, “What about vampire blood. In addition, one of the side characters is my wife.. Shhh. It is a secret.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My most unusual or not very common habit is to write my rough draft by hand. I have found that I am more creative and the writing is better when I write it by hand. When I type it on the computer, I am essentially doing the first round of edits. Only 1000 more to go.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For me. the most influential author is R.L Stine. I love his Goosebumps and Fear Street series.
What are you working on now?
I am working on another horror novella. It may be a thriller. I am not sure yet. It is about a group of passengers who crash in Alaska and what they must do to survive. The only thing I know for sure is there is going to be a polar bear attack and cannibalism.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am horrible at promoting. That is why I am here. Who knows. Maybe someone will see this.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Save your money for book promotion. This can make the difference between selling a few books and selling thousands.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you write horror, read lots of horror.
What are you reading now?
Carrie by Stephen King. Watched the movie, but I never read the book.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Not sure. But I can not wait to find out.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Swiss Family Robinson.
The Live Ship series by Robin Hobbe
One Day At Horror Land by R.L. Stine
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