My contribution to
the series is titled Blood and Breakfast. Check it out below. And be sure to
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All
stories in the Friday the 13th series:
Links
to Evil by Rolynn Anderson
Till
Death by Maureen Bonatch
Blood
and Breakfast by Alicia Dean
Retribution by D.J. FitzSimons
Shattered
Reflections by Tamrie Foxtail
A
Deadly Game by Jannine Gallant
Dead
to Rights by Margo Hoornstra
In
the Still of the Night by Callie
Hutton
Glimpse,
the Dinner Guest by Stephen B. King
Scorned by Anna Kittrell
Vanity
Kills by Dianne McCartney
Fatal
Legacy by Krysta Scott
Azrael’s
Chosen by Leah St. James
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Alicia Dean began
writing stories as a child. At age 10, she wrote her first ever romance
(featuring a hero who looked just like Elvis Presley, and who shared the name
of Elvis’ character in the movie, Tickle
Me), and she still has the tattered, pencil-written copy. Alicia is from
Moore, Oklahoma and now lives in Edmond. She has three grown children and a
huge network of supportive friends and family. She writes mostly contemporary
suspense and paranormal, but has also written in other genres, including a few
vintage historicals.
Other than reading and
writing, her passions are Elvis Presley (she almost always works in a mention
of him into her stories) and watching (and rewatching) her favorite televisions
shows like Ozark, Dexter, Justified, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, and Vampire
Diaries. Some of her favorite authors are Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane,
Stephen King, Lee Child, Lisa Gardner, Ridley Pearson, Joseph Finder, and
Jonathan Kellerman…to name a few.
I was plotting my
story and trying to figure out why a normal family man would suddenly snap and
murder his family. I realized that hallucinations could cause people to do
crazy things, so I researched what could make people hallucinate. I discovered
that the plant, jimson weed, can cause serious hallucinations. I also wanted to
incorporate some kind of an authentic local legend in my story, so I researched
legends in various states and came across the Devil’s Footrock in Rhode
Island. I was able to mesh the two–jimson weed and the Devil’s
Footrock–to come up with how the husband/father in my story lost his mind and
killed his family. It’s so much fun when ideas click and make a story come
together. Here’s a photo of Devil’s Foot Rock:
Beverley: Which genre
or genres do you write or prefer to write? And why?
Alicia:
My very favorite genre to write is suspense/mystery/thriller because
that’s what I enjoy reading. Anything creepy, scary and dangerous gets my heart
pumping. I love to create evil characters and set them loose. I also enjoy
giving them their comeuppance. 😊
Beverley: Who influenced you the
most in deciding to become a writer?
Alicia:
It’s
not really a ‘who’ but a ‘what’. I’ve always loved to read and, for as long as
I can remember, my own stories swirled around in my brain. I didn’t really
‘decide’ to become a writer, I had stories inside me that wanted to get out, so
I had to become a writer.
Beverley: What
gets your creative juices flowing?
Alicia:
When I’m already working on a story, reading the previous chapters gets my
creative juices flowing. Also, I have a ritual where I listen to rain videos on
YouTube and that helps me get in the writing mode. When I’m first starting a story, my creative
juices don’t flow. I just have to force it until I’m in the zone.
Beverley: Do
you have a favorite cartoon character? Why?
Alicia:
Oh, yes. Two, really. Foghorn Leghorn and Bugs Bunny. Because they are
hilarious and Bugs Bunny is so clever and mean.
Beverley: Who
would you love most to meet 'in person' and why?
Alicia:
Without a doubt, Elvis Presley. I have adored him all my life and he was
beautiful and talented and charismatic and kind. As for a living person, this
will probably not be a popular answer, but President Trump. It would be amazing
to meet the president of our country.
Beverley: If
you had an unexpected free day what would you do with it?
Alicia:
Well…I guess the obvious answer is write. But I think you mean, free from
writing as well. 😊 I would love to spend a day just visiting with my
family. I lost a brother two years ago and I wish I’d spent more time with him.
Beverley: What
are you working on now?
Alicia: A police
procedural, the first in a new series. The working title is “The Eye of a
Red-Haired Woman.”
Blurb for Blood and Breakfast:
Determined to boost the sagging ratings of her internet radio show, “A Dark Place,” murder junkie Sasha Gillette checks into the Talley House Bed and Breakfast in North Kingston, Rhode Island. She and her co-host plan to broadcast an episode about the murders that took place there thirteen years earlier on a Friday the 13th, when a man butchered his entire family.
Not long after Sasha arrives, the other guests begin to disappear. Has a killer
from the past resurfaced or is there a copycat on the loose?
One of the lone survivors, Sasha finds herself trapped with a sadistic killer
and, suddenly, murder isn’t as much fun as she thought.
Excerpt from Blood and Breakfast:
“I’m going to look for her. It’s not
okay that she’s been gone for hours when she said she’d be back in thirty
minutes. Do you know where she was taking her walk?”
“I-in the woods.”
“Well, of course she was,” I
muttered. “Agnes, do you have a flashlight I can borrow? And maybe something I
can use for a weapon?”
Agnes nodded. “I’ll get you a
flashlight. I have a hammer.”
Dorset rose as well. “I’ll go with
you.” He cut his gaze to Bradley, but the dufus just sat there without
volunteering to help. “Nothing, old chap? Not going to offer to come along?”
“I should stay here in case she
comes back,” Bradley murmured but he didn’t look at them. Was he afraid…or
feeling guilty?
I shivered when we stepped outside, drawing my
hoodie tighter around my body. The nearly half full moon hovered in the cloudy
sky behind the branches of a Tulip tree. Lightning flashed, illuminating the back
yard. The icy air held the scent of rain. “We need to hurry,” I told Dorset.
“It looks like it might storm.”
He nodded. “I’d say let’s split up to cover more
ground, but with one flashlight and hammer, and with the odd happenings lately,
maybe we should stick together.”
“Agreed.” My teeth chattered, though
it wasn’t all that cold.
We walked along the wood line,
shouting for Macy, shining the flashlight between the trees. Nothing. As if by
mutual agreement, we entered the woods. I shuddered, not only concerned about a
potential maniac, but also leery of whatever creatures might be scurrying
around at my feet. I was a city girl and didn’t even own a pet. I was not
okay with encountering an animal, of any kind.
We searched for another half hour
with no sign of Macy. We were deep into the woods when the sky opened up and
doused us with buckets of rain. Thunder rumbled and more lightning flashed. We
gave up and hurried back to the house.
The others were waiting for us.
“Anything?” Bradley asked, his voice
high-pitched with anxiety. He seemed much more concerned about Macy than he had
been about his wife.
“Not a sign,” I said. “We need to
call the police.”
“I did.” Agnes was seated in the
forest green wing chair in the corner of the library. “They took the information
but said she’s an adult and can leave any time she wants.” She rose. “We waited
dinner for you. Let’s eat.”
A pall hung over the room as we ate
in silence, the air thick with fear and confusion.
Afterward, I excused myself and
headed upstairs, anxiety weighing on me. I had an overwhelming feeling that I
wouldn’t sleep a wink. Nor would anyone else.
Buy Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Breakfast-Friday-13th-Story-ebook/dp/B08NF5GH9C/
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You are so good at evoking chills and thrills, Alicia! Congratulations on the new book!
ReplyDeleteThank you...I love evoking chills and thrills. :)
DeleteThis just sounds so thrilling! I'll need all the lights on when I read it.
ReplyDeleteLOL...thank you...hope you enjoy!
DeleteGreat interview! Congrats on your new release!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThe premise for your story is so intriguing and ALL of these stories sound like great reads for those who love spooky thrillers!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings to you and each of the authors
PamT
Thank you so much. It was fun writing this and reading the other stories.
DeleteI loved your story, Alicia! You always come up with unique concepts and settings. (I did not see the ending coming!) Bugs Bunny and Foghorn Leghorn are two of my favorites, too! There's a lot of adult comedy in there that goes over little kids' heads. Really clever writing!
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