So it's been three years since my last novel. I feel like I'm in confession with that last sentence, and I guess it is a confession of sorts. I'm not sure why but none of the ideas that have come to me since my 2008 graduation seem story worthy. And no reason I provide is logical or rational. It's as if my brain just needed time gather its thoughts and then scream, holy ****, Tricky, do I have a story for you.
And what I have is a combination of a story that I dreamed up in the early 2000s, with a bit of a spin, and I am happy to say that it is a few thousand words and going strong. Do I know where it is going? No, my brain is a mean little cuss when it comes to things like providing details, but it's giving its secrets just when it seems like I need them either through hard work (i.e. outlining), inspiration, or through my dreams. So I am hoping to work diligently through the fall and have something passable by year's end.
One of the main elements I am missing is a villain. I have an idea of this evil fellow, he's a Hannibal Lechter-esque fellow. Someone you love to hate and hate to love, and every now and again you find find yourself rooting for him or her--but in this case, I'd probably report you to the police if whomever this villain becomes since he is not the type you really want to like . . . I think.
So I am asking all of you, the internet community, to comment below and tell me who you're favorite villain of all time is and the reason why. Everyone has a favorite. We must because, without them there really aren't many stories worth telling.
Let's hear' 'em--ball's in your court.
-T
About Me
- Mike Mehalek
- Mike Mehalek writes fast-paced lyrical books that can be enjoyed with one reading but have enough substance for re-reading. He brings stories to life that demand to be told, regardless of the hopes/dreams/fears/desires of his characters--the Story first--always the Story.
In 2008 Mike earned his masters degree in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University
Visit Mike on twitter @mikemehalek
Monday, September 5, 2011
New novel....Untitled
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Mike Mehalek writes fast-paced lyrical books that can be enjoyed with one reading but have enough substance for re-reading. He brings stories to life that demand to be told, regardless of the hopes/dreams/fears/desires of his characters--the Story first--always the Story.
In 2008 Mike earned his masters degree in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University
Visit Mike on twitter @mikemehalek
In 2008 Mike earned his masters degree in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University
Visit Mike on twitter @mikemehalek
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