AN INTERVIEW WITH JOEY WEBB
Joey Webb is based out of Kentucky, USA. He has been writing for as long as he could hold a pencil. He also writes poetry. Joey has also directed and acted in several independent films. He is currently writing his 6th book.
Are you happy about being an Author?
Being an author is a dream come true for me. I never got into it for the money and I never expected to get such positive feedback and encouragement from readers.
What's your motivation as an author and what have you learnt from writing books?
My motivation is probably the same as every other writer out there, to tell a good story. I have learned that getting a story from your head on to a piece of paper isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but I have become rather adept at it, particularly when it comes to stream of consciousness type writing.
As an author , what do you think are the positive things about your writings?
I feel that my stories are realistic enough to keep the reader from rolling his or her eyes but fantastical enough to give people a break from the stress and pressures of everyday life. I would also consider it an honor if someone was inspired to become an author by reading my books as I was inspired reading the books of my literary heroes.
Which book or E-books have you published and which are in pipeline?
PLEASANT SCREAMS: A creepy concoction of weird science fiction stories and spine tingling horror, Pleasant Screams mixes horror, humor and even a little romance for one weirdly wonderful ride that is not for the faint of heart.
GORY STORIES: Plunge into a dark world of nightmares with twenty sickeningly sadistic short stories! Yarns featuring well known fiends such as vampires, zombies, werewolves and serial killers along with lesser known but equally terrifying monstrosities such as the lechuza, chupacabra, wendigo and golem make for a creepy concoction that will make your skin crawl and your blood run cold!
THE BLOOD BROTHERS SAGA
BOOK ONE: WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Texas 1885. Chance Murdoch is a respected lawman with a sterling reputation. After an encounter with an escaped prisoner almost turns deadly, Chance is rescued by a group of Apaches who turn him into one of their kind, a ‘moon wolf.’ Luke Murdoch is an outlaw with a price on his head that continues to grow with his reputation. A late night tryst with a saloon girl transforms Luke from petty criminal into a vicious ‘blood drinker.’ The long feuding Murdoch brothers join the centuries old werewolves vs. vampires war, with mankind stuck in the middle. This isn’t your grandpa’s western! Book One of the Blood Brothers Saga!
BOOK TWO: MOB RULES: Prohibition era Chicago. Chance Murdoch is a member of a special task force designed to deal with the out of control crime rates in the city. He has a secret weapon that makes him a valuable government asset…he is a werewolf! Luke Murdoch is quickly rising through the ranks of the criminal underworld in Chicago. He has a secret that will make him the most powerful mob boss in the city…he’s a vampire! Two brothers on opposite sides of the law continue their feud in one of the most violent cities during a crime riddled era. Book two of the Blood Brothers Saga!
BOOK THREE: A NEW WAVE: 1980s Los Angeles is known for both the glitz and the grime. Luke Murdoch, the vampire career criminal has expanded his interests into the booming drug dealing industry. Chance Murdoch, his werewolf brother, is on the side of the law working for the government to eradicate the drug cartels. The century long battle between the Murdoch brothers reaches a fever pitch in the most decadent city in a decadent decade. Hollywood isn’t big enough for the both of them! Book three of the Blood Brothers Saga!
BOOK FOUR: WOLVES OF EUROPA (work in progress): Chance Murdoch, a moon wolf space ranger and his allies are forced to team up with his hated brother Luke, the blood drinker and his minions to stop a power hungry vampire and a mad werewolf king with the fate of the entire galaxy in the balance. Can the werewolves, vampires, humans and dhampir put their centuries long feuds aside to stop a common foe? The climactic Book four of the Blood Brothers Saga!
Do you believe in "Writer's Block"?
Writer’s Block is real! I have experienced it several times but usually it is short lived, particularly if it is a story I am especially invested in.
What are the problems that you have faced in your Author journey?
What Genre of Books do you create and Why you chose it ?
I write in multiple genres but mostly horror, fantasy and science fiction. They are my favorite genres to read and watch in movies and TV, so it’s what I know best.
If you could tell something to your younger writing self , what would it be ?
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Make time to read and write more.
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want ?
It depends. If it is a series, long time readers have certain expectations that I try to fulfill. I take elements of things that have come before and try to give it my own original spin.
What's your advice for budding authors?
Read as much as possible. Take inspiration from other authors but don’t copy them verbatim. Develop your own style. Books aren’t the only kind of story telling out there. I also take inspiration and motivation from films, television shows and even music.
