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Frank Say has spent most of his life in Western Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he currently lives in Sewickley with his wife and cat. This is his first novel
Q: Why writing?
A: From wanting to be a fireman as an adolescent, to a medical doctor or business man during my college days, I have never had a moment, not in my wildest imagination, when I had thought of being an author. Never! I was such a miserable student for most of my life, that writing was the furthest thing from my mind.
It was more of a fluke than anything else. About ten years ago, I had a strange idea that I believed would make an interesting story. I knew a few people that had done fiction, but either they were busy with something else, or didn't’ want to be bothered. Since I felt I had no real talent, nor any concept how to write, the idea was put on a shelf.
I did read, and when I finished a story, I always thought to myself, “Could I do better than this guy?” With a little encouragement from my wife, I began writing an outline. The outline turned into three handwritten notebooks. I transferred that to the PC, which people told me was called a manuscript, and from there began chasing agents and publishers all over the Internet. Alas, here we are.
Q: Where did the Idea of Nine Lives come from?
A: I had an intimate encounter with a family member’s cat a few years back. Needless to say, there was blood involved.
Q: Why use the name “F. Say” instead of your full name?
A: Complete insecurity. Not knowing the mechanics of creating a story and putting it down on paper, I was wary of how the public and media would receive Nine Lives. I decided to take a more anonymous approach the first time around.
Q: What is Nine Lives about?
A: Nine Lives is a psychological thriller that involves the supernatural. Otherworldly happenings, restless spirits and the occult are all part of this story.
Q: What is the hardest part of writing?
A: Finding the time. I currently have a day job that is a necessity for now. Sometimes I don’t get to writing for a month or so and I have to find that “rhythm” again. As far as the stories, that is the easy part. Strange things are always floating in my head.
Q: What makes you choose your subject matter: supernatural, spirits, occult?
A: I was the kid who would beg his parents to let him stay up late to watch the “Scary” movie, and get freaked out, hiding my eyes when the exciting moments came on. I loved surprises and still do. I enjoy a story with twists and turns and a surprise endings and wanted to be part of that. I find enjoyment in giving people that feeling of excitement that I craved and hid from as a child. Anything in the area of paranormal, supernatural or occult has always interested me and where you will find my writings.
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Credits:
Cover design: Mark Bredt
Illustration: (c) Sergey Ivanov, Dreamstime.com
Author Photos: Daria A. Zelenina (Roxie Redwood).
Retail Info
Wholesale distributor: Ingram
ISBN 978-1-934925-40-9
