  Vanessa Michel Perry, author of Wildflowers, has always loved writing. As an avid horror fan, she has decided to put her creativity to use to create her own horrific tales. An Army veteran, MILSPOUSE, amateur watercolor painter, and reader, Vanessa makes her home in El Paso, Texas with her husband, son, and furry co-writer. WEBSITE LINKS https://vanessamichelperry.com/products/wildflowers-a-horror-novel https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wildflowers-a-horror-novel#/ https://twitter.com/HorrorAuthorVMP https://www.facebook.com/HorrorAuthorVMP https://www.instagram.com/vanessamichelperry/ Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I am a huge horror fan! I make my home in El Paso, Texas but I am originally from Jeffersonville, Indiana. I’m a married mom of a spunky little boy. I am an Army veteran and an Army spouse. Which one of your characters would you least like to meet in real life? I would hate to meet Ma. She has co-dependency issues and is in an emotional and mental deep, dark pit. Other than the horror genre, what else has been a major influence on your writing? Young Adult fantasy has influenced my writing in so many ways. I especially love atmospheric books. The term horror, especially when applied to fiction always carries such heavy connotations. What’s your feeling on the term “horror” and what do you think we can do to break past these assumptions? I view “horror” as anything that has the ability to scare someone. Did the book make you feel fear? Then, it’s horror. A lot of good horror movements have arisen as a direct result of the socio/political climate, considering the current state of the world where do you see horror going in the next few years? Oh, there will certainly be more pandemic-related stories. But on a deeper level, I think we are beginning to recognize and elevate the writings and voices of authors belonging to minority groups. This is a really great thing. Given the dark, violent and at times grotesque nature of the horror genre why do you think so many people enjoy reading it? People love to feel fear! Well, they love it or they hate it. Those of us that love it, love that anxiety-inducing adrenaline rush we get. What, if anything, is currently missing from the horror genre? I don’t think there is much missing. The issue is: what have we not discovered yet? There are a lot of indie authors out there with great stories waiting to be read. What new and upcoming authors do you think we should take notice off? I think you should take notice of Briana Morgan, author of Unboxed. She is a fellow woman in horror and has fresh ideas. What aspects of writing to do you find the most difficult? The most difficult part of writing is hands-down the outline. Once the outline is complete, the first draft is a breeze. Is there one subject you would never write about as an author? I would never write about rape. I just don’t think it’s necessary in the type of horror that I like to write. Writing, is not a static process, how have you developed as a writer over the years? Wildflowers is my debut novel. My largest development as a writer is overcoming the fear of putting my writing out there. What is the best piece of advice you ever received with regards to your writing? If you have a story, write! Which of your characters is your favourite? Wildflowers’s main character, Charlotte, is absolutely my favorite. She is smart, strong, and caring. And I think she has the ability to forgive. Which of your books best represents you? My debut novel, Wildflowers, is actually inspired by my childhood. So, there’s that. I had a troubling childhood and I use embellished stories in my book. Do you have a favorite line or passage from your work, and would you like to share it with us? “ I am voiceless in a world of chaos and noise.” I believe we all feel like that sometimes. Can you tell us about your last book, and can you tell us about what you are working on next? My debut novel is Wildflowers. Wildflowers is a riveting tale that dives into the life of Charlotte. Charlotte spends her time at her wooded cottage home looking after the house and taking care of her younger sisters, Anna and Sadie. While trying to manage a household, she suffers from abuse at the hand of her mother. Ma has been depressed and grieving but, lately, things have gotten worse. Charlotte begins to wonder if something much more sinister is at play once strange things start happening in the home. Charlotte fights her own demons and uncovers family secrets in a horrifying quest to get Ma back. I am currently working on the sequel! If you could erase one horror cliché what would be your choice? I would erase bad guys that won’t die. It worked in the 80s but let’s leave it there. What was the last great book you read, and what was the last book that disappointed you? The last great book I read was The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones. The last disappointment was Sleeping Beauties by Own King and Stephen King. What's the one question you wish you would get asked but never do? And what would be the answer? I wish people would ask me what my aspirations in life are. The answer is satisfaction. I want to be satisfied with the way I have treated people.  Wildflowers is a riveting tale that dives into the life of Charlotte. Charlotte spends her time at her wooded cottage home looking after the house and taking care of her younger sisters, Anna and Sadie. While trying to manage a household, she suffers from abuse at the hand of her mother. Ma has been depressed and grieving but, lately, things have gotten worse. Charlotte begins to wonder if something much more sinister is at play once strange things start happening in the home. Charlotte fights her own demons and uncovers family secrets in a horrifying quest to get Ma back. For more information on Wildflowers and to purchase a copy follow this link https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wildflowers-a-horror-novel#/    Comments are closed.
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