Hello everyone,
My name's TJ, and I've been writing for many years as a hobby. Only recently, given an expanse of time and the will to do so, I've decided to begin honing my skill and, hopefully, evolve into a true craftsman.
I like to experiment with words; how they sound, how they look together, enacting endless permutations of phrase. I write poetry, short stories, plays, and I have two completed novels in a drawer. Primarily, lately, I've been writing around 5,000 word short stories that fit squarely in the genre of, if not horror, then weird fiction.
I am inspired primarily by other horror authors, especially those adept with language: specifically Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell and Nathan Ballingrud, though I do not limit myself to genres when it comes to either inspiration, work, or entertainment. Above all, I prize writers who can do interesting things with words. Among them, I include David Mitchell, T.S. Eliot, Lawrence Durrell, Jeffrey Ford, Lucius Shepard, and Tana French, to name a few.
I have never been a beta reader before, but I'd be willing to try it with the right person. I am certainly looking for beta readers of my own, from anyone interested in reading a novel to more quick fare, like short stories.
In addition to writing, I also draw lots of tiny circles, do a little bit of graphic design, and enjoy doing the crossword. I can also sometimes be found playing video games, though I am very picky about which ones.
I look forward to hearing from anyone in the community, (especially those with similar tastes! - horror can be very niche) and look forward to making use of this prodigious resource to better sharpen my craft.
Best,
TJ Price
My name's TJ, and I've been writing for many years as a hobby. Only recently, given an expanse of time and the will to do so, I've decided to begin honing my skill and, hopefully, evolve into a true craftsman.
I like to experiment with words; how they sound, how they look together, enacting endless permutations of phrase. I write poetry, short stories, plays, and I have two completed novels in a drawer. Primarily, lately, I've been writing around 5,000 word short stories that fit squarely in the genre of, if not horror, then weird fiction.
I am inspired primarily by other horror authors, especially those adept with language: specifically Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell and Nathan Ballingrud, though I do not limit myself to genres when it comes to either inspiration, work, or entertainment. Above all, I prize writers who can do interesting things with words. Among them, I include David Mitchell, T.S. Eliot, Lawrence Durrell, Jeffrey Ford, Lucius Shepard, and Tana French, to name a few.
I have never been a beta reader before, but I'd be willing to try it with the right person. I am certainly looking for beta readers of my own, from anyone interested in reading a novel to more quick fare, like short stories.
In addition to writing, I also draw lots of tiny circles, do a little bit of graphic design, and enjoy doing the crossword. I can also sometimes be found playing video games, though I am very picky about which ones.
I look forward to hearing from anyone in the community, (especially those with similar tastes! - horror can be very niche) and look forward to making use of this prodigious resource to better sharpen my craft.
Best,
TJ Price
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. I look forward to reading any works that you post!
