That's right, for this post I'm interviewing my wonderful husband (who also happens to be an author) Eric Jude (also known as D.R. Acula). Eric has been so supportive and helpful over the years, and he is always the first person I run to with my crazy novel ideas, and he always gives me his honest opinion. He is the brain power behind a lot of the technical stuff in my coming Science Fiction novels, and I'm so grateful for his help. But I'll bet most of you didn't know that he is an author himself! He wrote his first Ebook "How To Successfully Cope With Life" a couple years back, and has recently started a series of short stories in the Horror genre, called #AlderdiceTales (which I had the pleasure of editing for him). And yes, I do use the hashtag every chance I get. And you should too. ;)
Anyway, obviously I know most of these answers, but for the sake of readers who don't, I decided to ask Eric some questions. Enjoy!
When did you start writing?
I've written for years. Started writing in elementary school, but I've
never finished a writing project until now.
What inspired the Alderdice Tales?
I just wanted to write... I was sitting around and decided I wanted
to write a story. And I played with a few ideas... Then
the opening lyrics of a My Dying Bride Song called "My Hope, the Destroyer" gave me a burst of creativity and I went with it for the
opening of 'Bennet'. The name 'Nettie' wasn't inspired by the Type O Negative song of the same name, but once I came up with the name, elements of the song started finding their way in the stories.
After that, the story inspired itself...
How many more stories do you plan to release under Alderdice Tales?
I have two written so far, 'Bennet' and 'Nettie' and I plan on finishing at least two more. I say at least, because these stories seem to have a life of their own now, so who knows what could happen. I sure don't...
Planning on writing anything else after this?
Sure, I plan on writing and releasing another short story series. Don't want to give too much away yet though.
What advice do you have for writers or those who want to write?
Just write... You may come up with tons of stuff you don't like, or
stuff that isn't very good, but it's all in the name of practice and
refining your skills... Eventually you will know yourself and your
style... That's when you can really sit down and let the creativity pour out
of you.
What non-writing projects are you working on?
Music, photography, gardening... Various little projects that I work on in my spare time. I spend a great deal of my time photographing wildlife and nature in general. Flora and Fauna, mostly... I also compose a little music here and there for the purpose of passing the time... I enjoy the rewarding bliss of the rural countryside over the hectic city. Been doing lots of farming and yard work, camping, fishing, pretty much all of the outdoor activities. I even sometimes write outside.
Well, there you have it. He gets straight to the point.
And, like me, music inspires his stories.
If you want to check out his #AlderdiceTales, here are all of the links:
Book One - Bennet:
Book Two - Nettie:
Be the lightning,
Kylie Jude
(Previously Kylie Kerosene)
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