I think anyone who writes suspense fiction and says that King isn't an influence is either lying or being foolish.
Michael KorytaHorror and supernatural novels give you a lot of what you look for in a crime novel, just with a twist that was very fresh for me as a reader.
Michael KorytaWe understand tornadoes scientifically, but it still feels supernatural. The randomness makes it feel supernatural.
Michael KorytaYou have only so many chances to tell stories. I didn't want to be forever wedded to one form of storytelling when there are so many out there.
Michael Koryta