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n a time of castles, muskets, and hideous creatures of the night, a beautiful
woman travels across the treacherous Dark Forest to be by the side of her dying
grandmother. With only a young carriage driver to protect her, she must use her
wits and all of her courage to cross the wild country—and to evade the
mysterious beast who stalks her.
What follows is a tale full of horror, mystery, and romance: gruesome murders
at a village hidden deep in the forest, a castle that holds dark secrets, and a
black wolf leading a deadly pack. Nothing is as it seems, and this journey has
only just begun. The beautiful lady in the carriage will learn that only love
can defeat evil, but is it love or danger that cries out to her in the
deceitful light of the moon?
Alan McGill is an American author who lives in an old farmhouse with a clowder of cats. Alan was close to his grandparents, who grew up during the Great Depression. They were married young and remained together until his grandmother's passing. His grandfather served in the Navy during WWII and was a gifted storyteller who wove humorous tales about tough events.
Alan grew up listening to these stories of right and wrong and watching fictional heroes--such as the Lone Ranger, Adam West's Batman and Captain America--stand up to bullies and protect those who count not protect themselves. This inspired him to always do what was right in his own life and shaped his love of storytelling.
He is a multi genre author whose debut novel, A
Cry in the Moon's Light, combines horror, romance, and mystery. As with all his
books, A Cry in the Moon's Light centers on characters who strive to do the
right thing regardless of the adversity they face. The book focuses on the
theme of love--a pure and deep love that defeats all evil.
The Book Junkie Reads . . .Reckless Dreams Interview with . . . Alan McGill . . .
How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work?
Atmospheric and descriptive. One beta reader said it reminded him of Dean Kootz. Another said it was like Dark Shadows.
Do you feel that writing is an ingrained process or just something that flows naturally for you?
I’m more of a storyteller than a writer. Storytelling comes natural to me as both my father and my maternal grandfather were good storytellers.
What mindset or routine do you feel the need to set when preparing to write (in general whether you are working on a project or just free writing)?
I don’t think I have one. I do prefer to write in the morning and afternoon. I will also take breaks and work out the story in my mind to develop direction when I am unsure.
Do you take your character prep to heart? Do you nurture the growth of each character all the way through to the page? Do you people watch to help with development? Or do you build upon your character during story creation?
I generally build up the character during the story. They evolve as the story moves forward.
Do you have a character that you have been working on for a long time that still isn't quite ready, but fills you with excitement to work on the story?
Not exactly. I developed the Witch King over the past year and was excited to write for him. He’s the main villain but doesn’t fit into definitions. He is a big part of the story and it was fun to find a voice for him.
Have you found yourself bonding with any particular character(s)? If so which one(s)?
I really liked Colonel Voelker. The Hessian commander with a complicated backstory. Bringing his why’s to the series over two books was fun. You’re never quite sure if he is on your side or not. But he does what he feels is right and his main mission is to rid the world of night creatures.
Do you have a character that you have been working on that you can't wait to put to paper?
I would have said the Witch King for the sequel. I’m excited to share him with the world next year.
Can you share your next creative project(s)? If yes, can you give a few details?
The sequel is a much bigger world. It begins with mysterious and brutal murders by some deliciously hideous night creatures. They are the prelude to a coming war with the undead all being led by the Witch King.
We see some beloved characters returning, and some exciting new characters. Some cool new places like the Abbey at Feldberg which houses a place called The Forge. This is where weapons to defeat night creatures are made. It is also the place where Father Daniel’s Compendium of the Undead was written and used in the story as a guide to kill night creatures, dispel myths and gives a more intimate look at the characters. This book is also available to purchase as a companion guide to the series.
What are some of your writing/publishing goals for this year?
Publish the short story “Red Door” about the love affair between the two main characters. Release this story as an add on to the podcast.
Publish the sequel in October 2022 along with season two of the podcast.
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