The Beyond
by Ken Brosky
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Suspense
Releases February 15th
Moon’s only hope of finding answers rests in the hands of a local professor who knows the mine’s horrible secrets. But the professor has problems of his own, and unless he can confront the creature that’s hunting him, Moon’s chances of making it out of town alive are darker than a seam of coal.
Dive into Ken Brosky’s horror-fueled nightmare and find out what’s in The Beyond!
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Ken Brosky lives and teaches in the great state of Wisconsin. In addition to having short stories published in magazines like Grotesque and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, he also writes regularly for Suspense Magazine. His favorite horror movie is John Carpenter's The Thing, his favorite band is Nine Inch Nails, and his favorite book is Cloud Atlas.
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Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?
Oh man, here’s a wild story: I used to make comics when I was a kid, and I’d sell them to my parents. The price kept going up on every comic because I was investing so much into markers and colors and nice paper. I even bought this gold, fine-tipped marker to create “special editions” and charge more money. And here’s the thing: my parents bought EVERY SINGLE ONE. They always supported me, even when I transitioned into short stories.
What is something unique/quirky about you?
I’ve been doing woodworking for almost a decade now. I love it, but I make mistakes constantly. I’m super headstrong and I jump into projects without a great plan, so I’m always having to improvise. Still, learning from those mistakes has probably made me better because it’s forced me to try new approaches. I’m OK with failing because woodworking teaches you that there’s always a solution.
Tell us something really interesting that's happened to you!
We took a trip to Galapagos and snorkeled every single day with iguanas and sea turtles and boobie birds and everything else you can imagine. It was the most incredible experience. In one of the bays, we followed a reef shark for a while … until it started getting a little sick of us and darted away. There are way too many horror movies about sharks that DON’T show just how fast they are in the water. When you see a shark move underwater for the first time, it’s terrifying.
What are some of your pet peeves?
I really, really don’t like listening to ignorant people. Clicking links on Facebook isn’t “research.” Please stop trying to convince me there’s a microchip in my vaccine. I just want things to go back to normal, for the love of God.
Where were you born/grew up at?
I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We lived across the street from a really great park. In winter, we could sled on the hill. In summer, neighborhood friends could play at the baseball diamond. If it was too hot for that, we could load up on Super Soakers and play War.
If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?
Probably just hang out with my wife. This is a depressing question!
Who is your hero and why?
Oh, I suppose my parents are the most obvious choices. Couldn’t ask for better parents. I try not to idolize public figures so much because you never know about their private lives. I guess Mr. Rogers is a safe choice, though. I like the people who emphasize empathy and kindness.
What kind of world ruler would you be?
The kind that sets up a democracy and then quietly retires.
What are you passionate about these days?
Responsible living.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
Write! I’ve always got a story idea in my head. I’ll also occasionally play a video game, if the story is good enough. I’ve done a TON of reading over the past couple years. One thing I like to do is put the “Wolf Hall” trilogy on Audible and re-listen while I go on runs. I can’t get enough of that trilogy.
How to find time to write as a parent?
I only count cows and ducks as my children, and they are very disciplined.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
A very good writer.
Do you have a favorite movie?
John Carpenter’s The Thing. It’s scary, it’s gory, and it’s got great characters. Also, it’s sort of a staple in our household. Me and my dad can put that film on anytime and enjoy ourselves.
Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
I think THE BEYOND would be an easy one. Years ago, I wrote a YA series called The Grimm Chronicles that I still love, and I still think it would make for a great limited series.
What literary pilgrimages have you gone on?
Nothing specific.
As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
Tiger. I loooooove tigers.
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