Read More! with Trevor: Horror, Science Fiction and the Craft of Writing with Patrick Loveland

TL;DR

Author, artist, and screenwriter Patrick Loveland discusses his approach to writing, the inspiration behind his book Too Many Eyes, and his experiences with art and screenwriting.

Transcript

all right hello everybody uh welcome to this week's uh episode of read more i'm trevor and joining me this week is san diego's very own author artist and screenwriter pat gloveland hi patrick how you doing all right how are you good good sure so uh a question i always ask everybody uh on this show your i think guest number four is uh what what are ... Read More

Key Insights

• ✍️ Patrick Loveland's writing style is described as cinematic, which may be attributed to his background in screenwriting.
• 🙈 He outlines his stories before writing them and sees the outlining process as crucial to his storytelling.
• 🍰 Short stories are a different process for Loveland, with less emphasis on outlining and more on capturing a single idea or concept.
• ✍️ Ideas are important, but their implementation and execution matter even more in writing.
• 💦 Loveland emphasizes the importance of writing consistently and seeking feedback from others to improve the quality of one's work.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the idea for "Too Many Eyes" come about?

"Too Many Eyes" started as a collection of short stories that Patrick Loveland had previously published. The idea evolved into a novella about a haunted film print after he had a bigger idea while writing a short story submission for an anthology.

Q: What is the main concept behind "Too Many Eyes"?

The main concept of "Too Many Eyes" revolves around a film print that causes dimensional disturbances and horror when it is screened at various theaters.

Q: Are there any connections between your work and authors like Ramsey Campbell and Thomas Ligotti?

Patrick Loveland admits that both Ramsey Campbell and Thomas Ligotti have influenced his work due to their styles, which are bleak, eerie, and nihilistic. He sees similarities in his own writing.

Q: Can you tell us about your experiences as an artist and screenwriter?

Patrick Loveland has always been interested in art and drawing, and he uses it as a way to sketch out scenes and visualize his ideas. He also mentions dabbling in animation and creating artwork for his book covers.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Patrick Loveland is an author, artist, and screenwriter from San Diego.

• He is currently reading Ramsey Campbell's "Along with the Horrors" and Thomas Ligotti's "Songs of a Dead Dreamer."

• Loveland's book, "Too Many Eyes," started as a collection of his short stories and evolved into a novella about a haunted film print.

• He also discusses his previous book, "A Tear in the Veil," which he plans to revise and republish.

• Loveland recently released a new book called "The Europa Ascent," a sci-fi horror story set on the moon Europa.