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Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc

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I can answer any and all questions on the WRITING of Horror. Please DO NOT ask me to help you find horror books or "what book is this/this from" types of questions, as I can't answer those. As a busy author myself, the last thing I have time to do is read other author's works. As a best selling, triple award winning Horror Sinisteria/Dark Eclectic and Paranormal/Occult author I have written everything from "kid's horror" to make-you-have-nightmares-and-sick-to-your-stomach works. I also specialize in self-publishing having seen great success in it. I can help you develop characters if you find it difficult and can also help with writer's block. Need help hiring an editor? I can tell you what to look for when hiring an editor. I can help with all general questions about self publishing...all the basics of what you need to know.

Experience in the area

Published for four years. Celebrity Author.

Publications

Everything from print magazines to e-publications.

Education/Credentials

Self taught. I find that colleges kills true creative writing talent in favor of writing by a prescribed formula which is not always what the public wants.

Awards and Honors

June 2005 - Best Seller Borders 2005 Preditors & Editors (Preditors not a typo!) Horror Novel of The Year 2006 2nd Place Finisher Preditors & Editors Horror Novel Category 2007 - 3rd place Finisher Author of The Year Preditors & Editors

What do you like about this subject?

I have always loved horror. I love everything about it.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I enjoy helping others avoid the pitfalls I have encountered over the years.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are many types of it.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Erotica vs smut in horror. It's a touchy and sadly, oftentimes abused subject matter.

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