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Author Q&A with S. J. Krandall<\/h2>\n
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S. J. Krandall is a self-published author from N.J. with her first book released in July of 2020. She was born in Florida but raised in New Jersey where she resides with her husband, her two sons and two dogs. For more than twenty years she has enjoyed working with children as both a teacher and an aide. Now, a stay at home mom, she cares for her familly and takes time to enjoy other interests such as writing, traveling, art and photography. Growing up, her travels often took her to the countryside with her family where even today she visits making new memories with her own children. It was back then as a child that her love for horror began as she watched movies and read books just for the “scare” factor.\u00a0That, along with her real life experiences in the deep wooded areas, has inspired her to write scary stories of her own. Much of her own photography can be seen throughout her work as well.\u00a0 With her second book in the works, Fear Farm No Trespassers is S. J. Krandalls first book in what she hopes to be a series of short stories that will make the imagination run wild.\u00a0 It is geared towards young adult readers (15 and up) and adults who just truly enjoy short scary stories. Since then she has participated in booklists, signings and author interviews as well as a book reading event for a horror convention. Her book is sold through Amazon<\/a> in both ebook and paperback form.\u00a0 It can also be found in Goodreads, barnesandnoble.com<\/a>, local libraries and independent bookstores.<\/div>\n
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1. Tells us about your writing\/ published book(s)<\/h3>\n
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About my published book:<\/b><\/div>\n
Fear Farm NoTrespassers<\/a> by S. J. Krandall<\/i><\/div>\n
Within one year, reports of several missing people took over the media. The victims, all had ventured to parts of the deep wooded countryside never to return. Rumors, posted from local townsfolk, of what might have happened to them caught the attention of the public. Some said the undead may have taken them. Others believed that quick changes in weather patterns played part in their disappearances. A survivor, the only witness, was committed for madness as her story went uncredited. Even though some information was strange investigators, family, friends and adventure seekers all looked into them finding nothing. The lack of any evidence baffled the minds of the people involved as they continued to search for answers. Among them, a young woman so obsessed with these stories in her past that her own nightmares become a reality as she stumbles upon unspeakable horrors playing out before her very own eyes. Are they made up in her mind? Are they a dream? Or is she next? Whether real or fantasy, a story was unfolding before her and she could not stop the images that played out as she confronts who or what was responsible for these individuals grotesque fate.<\/div>\n
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What I am working on:<\/b><\/div>\n
Currently working on my second book and interested in writing some short stories.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. What\u2019s your favourite genre to read?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0My favorite genre to read is Horror. \u00a0I love reading scary stories just as much as I like creating them. \u00a0I do dabble in other genres such as Thrillers, Mysteries and Romance at times. \u00a0I have even enjoyed some Crime Fiction recently written by some amazing indie authors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Do write under a pen name? If so, tell us about how you chose it<\/h3>\n
I do write under a pen name. The name is based on the wonderful people and places I get my ideas from. They have all been such an inspiration to me.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. How do you fit writing into your everyday life?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0Fitting writing into my everyday life\u00a0is not always easy. In fact doing it daily is near impossible for me with a hectic schedule. \u00a0I do make sure to put aside time week to week so that I can do it though. \u00a0Some days I get a lot of writing in and other days I am sitting in a car parking lot during one of my kids lessons trying to get as much in as I can ha. \u00a0I do what I can when I can and it works for me.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5.What do you do when you have writer\u2019s block?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0When I have writer\u2019s block\u00a0it is time for a break. I know that when this happens I need to step away for a bit and breathe. I am a firm believer in taking breaks when needed. I tend to get many of my ideas when out in nature so I will spend time walking and working on other projects such as art or photography.<\/div>\n
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6. Would you want your book made into a film?<\/h3>\n
Getting my book made into a film\u00a0would be amazing. \u00a0I am a huge movie buff so that would be a dream come true to me.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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7. Have you always wanted to write?<\/h3>\n
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I have always wanted to write growing up. \u00a0I wrote poetry when I was younger and as I grew I wanted to write a children\u2019s book. Horror was something that I have always loved and the stories came to me first. \u00a0I am enjoying this adventure and can\u2019t wait to write more.<\/div>\n
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This or That…<\/b><\/div>\n
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Short books or Long books<\/strong><\/div>\n
Short books<\/div>\n
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Romance or Fantasy\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
romance<\/div>\n
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Bright book covers or Muted book covers<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Muted book covers<\/div>\n
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Ebooks, Paperbacks or Audiobooks<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Paperbacks<\/div>\n
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Writing in the Morning or Evening<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Writing in the morning<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Character Driven or Plot Driven<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Plot driven<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Finally, what\u2019s the best piece of advice someone has given you about writing, marketing, or just generally about life?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Best advice I received was to be brave and take chances.<\/div>\n
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Where can you find S. J. Krandall?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Twitter<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Author Q&A with S. J. Krandall S. J. Krandall is a self-published author from N.J. with her first book released in July of 2020. She was born in Florida but raised in New Jersey where she resides with her husband, her two sons and two dogs. For more than twenty years she has enjoyed working with children as both a teacher and an aide. Now, a stay at home mom, she cares for her familly and takes time to enjoy other interests such as writing, traveling, art and photography. Growing up, her travels often took her to the countryside with her family where even today she visits making new memories with her own children. It was back then as a child that her love for horror began as she watched movies and read books just for the “scare” factor.\u00a0That, along with her real life experiences in the deep wooded areas, has inspired her to write scary stories of her own. Much of her own photography can be seen throughout her work as well.\u00a0 With her second book in the works, Fear Farm No Trespassers is S. J. Krandalls first book in what she hopes to be a series of short stories that will make the imagination run wild.\u00a0 It is geared towards young adult readers (15 and up) and adults who just truly enjoy short scary stories. Since then she has participated in booklists, signings and author interviews as well as a book reading event for a horror convention. Her book is sold through Amazon in both ebook and paperback form.\u00a0 It can also be found in Goodreads, barnesandnoble.com, local libraries and independent bookstores. 1. Tells us about your writing\/ published book(s) About my published book: Fear Farm NoTrespassers by S. J. Krandall Within one year, reports of several missing people took over the media. The victims, all had ventured to parts of the deep wooded countryside never to return. 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