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Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer

You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it come true.

About Me

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What can I say? By nature I'm a supernatural enthusiast and I love to write, so I made the logical (and wonderful) choice of dedicating myself to becoming a published author. I’ve written all my life, and I've pursued a degree in creative writing. I write supernatural suspense, sometimes with a bit of mystery, a smidgeon of drama, a dab of romance, a pinch of paprika... :) But just like most heavily traveled roads, mine was not exempt from having certain potholes, obstacles and wrong turns...some even resulting in dead ends. My favorite author, Dean Koontz, once told me in a personal letter, "perseverance is the key." I intend to heed his words and not give up on my dream.Presently, I'm a fulltime writer in the process of revising my second full-length novel. The task ahead is still a great challenge, for I’m tackling a 500-page manuscript in extremely rough form. Hopefully, by this year's end, I will have succeeded in transforming it into a marketable jewel. And once that first multi-book contract deal is signed and sealed, that glorious announcement will (hopefully) take place right here on this page. Hey, I try to be optimistic. :)As for me personally, health and fitness are very important, and the gym tends to take up a considerable amount of my time. The bonus is, not only do I get to keep in shape, but it also allows me to help good friends in need of a part-time fitness trainer. I also consider myself to be extremely giving, sometimes even to my own detriment. But each situation is a new learning experience for me, and a means for me to become a stronger individual.

My Interests

Theme parks (oh, how I love Epcot), reading, writing, B-movies, singing, fitness, painting, cooking and fine beers...

I'd like to meet:

Richard Marx. Dean Koontz. I've already met Neal Boortz. :)

Music:

Richard Marx, 70's, 80's, Ambient instrumentals and anything relaxing...Current song: Ethereal by Amethystium. An absolutely beautiful ambient instrumental.

Movies:

Horror (especially imported horror films from Asia and B-movies), supernatural suspense, Disney/Pixar movies, and even certain chick flicks like The Notebook, The Lake House and a Walk To Remember...as long as it has a happy ending. :) I'm a sucker for when the guys gets the girl...Some other favorites include Dances With Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, First Knight and the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Television:

Heroes, Smallville, Supernatural, Moonlight, Reaper, Ghost Hunters, Survivorman, Man VS Wild...and Saturday morning cartoons. Yes, I'm still a kid at heart. :)

Books:

Anything written by Dean Koontz! Also Scott Nicholson, Bentley Little, Richard Laymon, Stephen King, Peter Straub, Robert R. McCammon, John Saul...just to name a few.

Heroes:

Besides my parents of course, Dean Koontz and Neal Boortz!

My Blog

Wisdom for todays parents and their children...

Paul Harvey Writes:    We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I'd like better. I'd really like for them to know about hand me ...
Posted by Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer on Thu, 08 May 2008 12:28:00 PST

Important Lessons About Life: A Must Read

I saw this on another profile and had to post it.   1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.During my second month of college, our professor gave...
Posted by Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:18:00 PST

The end of a REAL vacation...Las Vegas :)

Oh, Sin City. ;) I had so much fun in Las Vegas. It's beautiful, not to mention a great place to lose money. I could entertain the thought of living there one day, but for now I sure would love to ...
Posted by Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:01:00 PST

My waltz with the devil.

"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?" -The Joker, 1989."We all wear masks . . . metaphorically speaking." -Dr, Arthur Neuman, 1994.I woke up contemplative ...
Posted by Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:50:00 PST

The Dean Koontz Guide for Newbies...

I quite often get asked this question: "So Chris, what Dean Koontz book would you recommend?"And my answer is always the same: "What are you looking for?"See, Dean Koontz is such a diverse writer that...
Posted by Chris Meeks - Suspense Writer on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:39:00 PST