Interview: Horror Author Briana Morgan
Briana Morgan Interview
1. Congratulations on the upcoming release of your latest book The Reyes Incident! Without giving away any spoilers, could you tell us a bit about the premise?
Thank you! Here’s the back-cover summary:
A local legend gone haywire.
A small-town cop.
An impossible eyewitness testimony.
Which is easier to believe—that killer mermaids exist, or that one person is worth risking everything for?
For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Into the Drowning Deep comes a chilling horror story steeped in urban rumor.
2. What was the inspiration behind this book?
It’s always hard for me to pin down a single source of inspiration, but this article about an abandoned nuclear aircraft lab in Dawsonville, GA, was major. Also, this video, which I think everyone who loves spooky places should check out.
I’ve also wanted to write a killer mermaid book for a while. Those resources just provided the perfect setting for it.
3. As someone with experience in the self-publishing world, what is one tip about self-publishing you wish someone had passed on to you before you embark on that journey?
Don’t pay too much attention to what everyone else is doing. Focus on making your writing better and improving your craft with each release. The rest is just noise.
4. Do you have any marketing tips you can pass on to readers?
Make sure your profile pictures and names are the same across all your social media platforms! It makes it so much easier for readers and fans to find you.
5. In addition to writing books, you’re a part of the gaming community. What’s your favorite video game?
I want to say the entire BioShock trilogy, but if we’re going with one, the first BioShock game. I even have a tattoo inspired by it.
6. If you could turn one of your characters/stories into a video game, which would you pick and why?
Horror Author Briana Morgan
I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought of this! Unboxed would make a great first-person horror game. Since it’s a script, it would be fairly easy to convert, and I think there would be some solid jumpscares in the gameplay.
7. What’s the scariest horror book you’ve ever read?
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. It’s also the most extreme. I don’t recommend it for the faint of heart or squeamish.
8. If you could collaborate with any author, living or dead, who would you pick?
This is so tough! Probably one of my horror friends, like Todd Keisling, Cat Scully, or Gemma Amor. I’m biased, but they’re awesome.
9. Thank you so much for chatting! Where can readers find more information about you and your work?
I am all over the Internet. For almost everything, including information about my books, check out my author website. I also have a Patreon if you’d like to support me and my writing. Otherwise, you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Thank you so, so much.
