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Joe Augustyn

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Philadelphia, PA, The United States

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Horror, Science Fiction, Paranormal

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Joe Augustyn is a novelist and screenwriter, specializing in horror, fantasy, science fiction and action, often told with a wry sense of humor. He wrote and produced the original motion picture franchise NIGHT OF THE DEMONS and NIGHT ANGEL, the first feature film to incorporate the legend of Lilith--but quit producing to concentrate solely on writing.

His novels include the epic zombie thriller DEAD RAIN: A TALE OF THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE and THE NINE LIVES OF FELICIA MILLER, a dark modern fairy tale about a teen feline shapeshifter.

New for 2020 is a collection of scifi and horror stories BAD DAY IN PARADISE.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Joe Augustyn I've heard some writers say they never get blocked, and based on their experience they declare writer's block a fictitious ailment, simply an excuse n…moreI've heard some writers say they never get blocked, and based on their experience they declare writer's block a fictitious ailment, simply an excuse not to be productive. To me that shows a close-minded lack of understanding of the range of human nature. Just as some folks can balance their checkbooks quite easily while others can barely remember where they last left theirs, not all writers share the same mindset.

When I was starting out years ago I wrote obsessively, 24-7, up to 18 hours a day. Sometimes I'd even come home from a party or club at 3am on a Saturday and write for a few hours before finally being able to sleep.

I finally realized that discipline wasn't my problem--and also that quantity of time invested doesn't always equate to quality. I learned to write when I was ready to write (in the zone)--not because I felt compelled to put in the hours. I do know extremely successful writers who keep a rigid schedule, so I'm not disparaging that habit; it's just not how I work.

I'll usually write a continuous portion of a work until I tap out and need to ponder what comes next. Then I'll put it down, take care of some mundane business or play with my friends or my cats, and I'll keep jotting down some loose notes for future scenes or dialog. When I'm ready to move forward I'll start at the beginning again, rewriting what I've written to polish it and reacquaint myself with what I've already written, but also to ease myself back into the process of writing. I'll tweak things, building up already established characters or setting up what's to come in future chapters based on my newer ideas.

I'll repeat this process over and over. On a long novel, or even a short story, I'll have rewritten the first quarter at least a dozen times. After I'm halfway through and have locked down half of that, I'll move my re-start point up and begin rewriting from there. As I lock drown more and more text after many re-starts, I'll keep moving the re-start point further. By the time I'm finished, everything has been polished many times.

Oh yeah... about the writer's block. When I run out of inspiration and take a break to recharge, I'll wait until I'm ready (as described above) then I'll wait another day or two, until I'm really anxious to write. Then I'll throw myself into it, writing with vigor until I run dry again.

It could be that I'm just not as sharp as other writers who work 9-to-5 and religiously crank out several books a year, but as long as I get four and five stars reviews from fans of my work, I'll stick to my method. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Joe Augustyn For me the best thing is the freedom from routine and the ability to schedule my life as I please. It's nice to have fans (and I have some who I cheri…moreFor me the best thing is the freedom from routine and the ability to schedule my life as I please. It's nice to have fans (and I have some who I cherish) but my ego was subdued (crushed) long ago during my years in Hollywood, where the vast majority of writers are treated like dirt in an effort to keep them in their place so they won't demand movie star fees. I was blessed to work with a few sterling producers and execs but many were soulless gluttonous vampires.

Because I live alone, the solitude sometimes gets rough. I envy writers who have life partners to support them, but I'm also aware of how tough it is to find a proper mate who will facilitate, not interfere with, the creative process. And at my age, I'm more concerned with my legacy of work than my lifestyle.(less)

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	DEAD RAIN A Tale of the Zombie Apocalypse 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Nine Lives of Felicia Miller 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DEAD RAIN: A Tale of the Zombie Apocalypse 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ghostwriter - The Polaroid Ghost & True Tales of the Paranormal really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Best Budget Buying Guide for Handguns: 2013 Edition 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	BAD DAY IN PARADISE: Balls Out Tales of Terror 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	31 Days of Terror (2021): The Halloween Horror Movie Dice Game (31 Days of Terror (Color) Book 6) by Steve Hutchison, Marlena Midnite, Joe Augustyn (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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MONSTERMANIA MARCH 13-14th, 2015

Just wanted to say I'll be manning the Horror Writers Association table at Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ this weekend along with some very talented fellow writers from the HWA.

We hope to see you there. Drop by to say hello.

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Published on March 12, 2015 11:25 • Tags: book-signing, monster-mania

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