Fun 3Q’s today with the one and only Joshua Marsella. Joshua blasted into the Indie Horror world a few years back with his debut, ‘Scratches,’ and has continued to put out dark fiction that has readers clamoring for more!

Please, welcome Joshua!

Steve: What does your writing time look like? Do you try and write at the same time each day? Do you have a word count you attempt to hit?

JM: As a stay-at-home dad, I’m quite limited to when I can write. When the boys hit the hay and if inspiration strikes, I start writing after the sun has set. If I’m lucky I can get in a couple hours before I get tired and retire to the couch to read or watch a movie. I don’t write everyday. If I’m not feeling it, I don’t force it. As for word counts, I’m happy when I’m able to get any amount of words down. Early on I would try to hit a specific word count goal but I found it to be detrimental to the creative process.

 

Steve: You end up at an estate sale and discover an unpublished manuscript from an author you love. Do you keep it just for yourself or do you share it with the world?

JM: Oh, tough question! I feel like it would be my responsibility to get the manuscript into the right hands and get it published for the world to enjoy with the stipulation that the profits go directly to the living family members. That being said, I would definitely read it first. 😉

Steve: Tell me about your newest release (novel/story/poem/novella) and why someone should read it!

Josh: 2022 has been a slow year for me as far as publications go, but before the end of the year I do have a middle grade horror novel coming out with the FrightVision series of books. FrightVision is a spiritual successor of the Goosebumps series we all grew up reading and loving. I was approached nearly two years ago with an invitation from the publisher to contribute a book to the series which features the creator Culliver Crantz as well as guest authors that step in to add to the series. Although I was hesitant at first, I eventually agreed to partake and had a great time writing the book. I feel like this will be a fun read for kids and adults, especially if you have read my work before. It also features a few easter eggs from my other works, so definitely check it out!

Steve: Bonus Question! You wake up in a comic book. What is your comic book character and what is your superpower?

JM: My character would be called Mariana Man and my superpower would underwater breathing and resistance to deep water pressure. Is that two powers? Oh well. 😀

Excellent superpower!

Thanks so much for doing this, Joshua!

To find more of his work, check the links!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Marsella/e/B088HBWNMP

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaMarsella