Horror Tree (HT): Christian, first could you share a little bit about yourself with our readers? Christian Saunders (CS): Sure thing! I’m a reptilian in human form from alpha centauri, and I’m here to drink your bodily fluids. Only kidding. I’m a writer from South Wales, though I live in London now. I write about sport and men’s lifestyle for money, and I write dark fiction for fun. HT: Spoiler Free, tell us a little about your latest novella, ‘Out of Time’ CS: It’s about a struggling writer who goes to extreme lengths to overcome his writer’s block, only to find his past coming back to haunt him. The lesson is, the universe takes no prisoners, and every action has a reaction. It’s a very fast-moving story, mixing elements of horror, mystery, thriller and sci-fi, so there should be something in it for everybody. It’s picking up some great reviews early on, which is encouraging. HT: What inspired you to bring ‘Out of Time’ to life? CS: I had been thinking about some of the key concepts for some time. Revenge, time travel, karma, destiny. When the the time came to write the story, it was quite effortless. It was an easy birth! HT: What kind of research did you have to do for the novella? CS: It involves several different time periods, so there were a lot of details I had to get right. Everything from what clothes were fashionable, what music was popular, and what big sporting events were happening at the time. HT: When naming your characters, do you have a set system you use or what helps you come up with their names? CS: No, not at all. The names of characters are important, as different names come with different connotations. For example, how many tough … Continue reading Author Interview – Christian Saunders