Hello!
After the publication of our second issue of Dusty Attic, we thought it would be a good idea to put the spotlight on the wonderful writers that were so kind enough to share their stories and poems with us here in the Attic.
Each Thursday in the weeks following a publication, we will be sharing our Writer Spotlights to give our writers the hype they deserve and a chance to shine. They graciously answered some questions for us so that we could get to know them a little better.
Without further ado, here is our first Writer Spotlight interview:
Barend Nieuwstraten III
Regarding Mr. Myrtle
What inspired this piece?
I’m not entirely sure. I think I just liked the idea of a practical man of science dealing with something outside his wheelhouse, but retaining his scientific curiosity, even when dragged into what was happening and attempting to engage a colleague in the same level of enthusiasm.
If you had to describe your writing style in one word, which would you pick?
Chatty.
What are three books that you’d recommend?
The Silmarillion (JRRTolkien), The Naked Lunch (William S Burroughs), Survivor (Chuck Palahniuk)
When you’re not writing, what are you doing?
I love to draw, though I rarely get time. I make a lot of music (60+ albums & EPs under 14 different music projects sitting around on the internet somewhere, unpromoted). I enjoy watching old movies a lot too.
Describe your ideal writing space:
Poorly lit, cool, well ventilated, quiet (aside from mood music I choose), my own weight in soda water, no interruptions, a complete cessation of human activity within a 300 meter radius. In fact, I think I would thrive in either of Stephen King’s environments in the Shining or Misery.
Author Bio:
Barend Nieuwstraten III grew up and lives in Sydney, Australia, where he was born to Dutch and Indian immigrants. He has worked in film, short film, television, music, and online comics. He is now primarily working on a collection of stories set within a high fantasy world, a science fiction alternate future, often dipping his toes in horror in the process. With over eighty stories published in anthologies, he continues to work on short stories, stand-alone novels, and an epic series.
Thank you so much Barend for taking the time to answer our questions!
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