Yeah, most guys don't like to think about going to a bar with a girlfriend and watching her leave with someone else.

In fiction, I have a residual guilt when I focus on story over language or mood or whatever - the more "literary" things. In screenwriting, I don't have that guilt because story is the only thing. Character, dialogue, everything else - they feed into and drive story.

Sometimes I try to meditate, which I hope will help, but it doesn't really. But lots of times my dreams have the seed of an intriguing story.

I write out of enthusiasm. Momentum that comes from a new idea. Eagerness to explore. I also write out of fear - fear of losing an idea - fear of feeling stagnant.

Yeah, most guys don't like to think about going to a bar with a girlfriend and watching her leave with someone else.

I love horror movies. I consider myself a horror author, sometimes.

I was tired of working in an office and I wanted to make a living telling stories. There are not many people who find a way to do this.