Author Takeover - M.R. Ward

Author interview: M.R. Ward and his "A Journey of Words" storyAugust 29, 2016  /  Brian Paone
Today author M.R. Ward takes over my page with a discussion about his short story, "The Open Road," appearing in the anthology A Journey of Words (which also includes my brand new short story, "The Whaler's Dues"):
Today, my friend M.R. Ward will be taking over my blog. Michael's story, "The Open Road" appears in "A Journey of Words" from Scout Media along with my story "The Flying Tiger".

M.R. Ward - ""The Open Road"|
Synopsis: A weekend trip turns into a nightmare as four friends find themselves on a collision course with the supernatural.

What inspired you to write this story? I wanted to tell a scary story, one that would stick with the reader long after the last line. 

How long have you been writing? A year, or twenty-five, depending on your view. At thirteen, I spent a year writing stories, but lacked life experience and technical knowledge. Twenty years later I began writing a novel, but quit after a few months due to self-doubt. I never stopped creating stories in my head, though, so in 2015 I decided it was "now or never" and have remained consistent. 

What genre do you usually write in and why? Horror. I find it entertaining.

What else are you working on writing at the moment? I’m working on a short story that’s more along the lines of a paranormal love story. I’m also continuing the novel I started five years ago.
What advice do you have to give to new writers? You have to take a chance and really give your best effort, but that means putting in the time and doing the work. No one can write your story for you. 

How can people discover more about you and your work?
www.facebook.com/mrwardauthor/ 
Instragram: www.instagram.com/m.r.ward_author/