This is a stand alone book, a short story.
What do you think makes a great horror story?
A great horror story is one that captures the imagination and allows us to entertain thoughts, deep and dark thoughts we don’t usually share with others.
What inspired you when writing Raina the Disciple?
Since I was a teen I had always had a fascination with serial killers, and how their minds might work. I also have a bit of fascination with female killers, so, Raina was born in my mind eventually, and naturally. I didn’t write “Raina The Disciple” to be literary gold… I simply wrote it to put fantasy on paper, those with the capacity to appreciate it, will hopefully appreciate it.
What are your ambitions for your writing career? Full time? Part time?
I don’t really see writing as a career, necessarily. Writing for me is a release, or a way to express myself creatively. I see it how a painter might see their paintings, as a deeper representation of their thoughts or emotions, or what have you. So, as far as full time or part time, it’s hard to say, because I just write when I feel like it… so I guess part time would be the closest answer.
When did you decide to become a writer?
Around 2011 or 2012, I used to write poetry, soon after I became interested in the prospect of writing fiction.
When writing Raina the Disciple did anything stand out as particularly challenging?
Not really, I guess just trying to not take it too far in the depravity, I was a bit afraid I might lose some substance if I focused too much on the obscene… but, it wasn’t a major concern, I’m learning to unchain myself a bit more.
How did you come up with the story of Raina the Disciple?
As I mentioned, I had a fascination with female killers, I was inspired by a few, and also my general thoughts on life and death, in of course a more twisted sort of approach.
What do you like to do when not writing?
Travel the world, read (not a fan of fiction actually), and watch old Horror and Indie films, usually from Japan and Italy… though I enjoy some American films as well, usually from the 80s-90s.
How can readers discover more about you and your work?
This is the first book I have written under the name Marcus Haides,
I have a few other projects I’m working on, so just stay tuned I guess.