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Shane Ryan Staley is the author of the short novel, The Cleansing and six short story collections: Chocolate Jesus and Other Weird Perversions (Delirium Books, 2001), Sick Days (Eraserhead Press, 2000), I'll Be Damned (Delirium Books, 2002), Luster (Corrosion Press, 2003) Psychotica (Shocklines Press, 2005) and Dead Santa (Corrosion Press, 2005). He is Editor-in-Chief and founder of Delirium Books , a small press specialty horror publisher that has produced books by such established authors as Brian Lumley, Douglas Clegg, William F. Nolan, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Keene, Jeffrey Thomas, Jack Ketchum and many others.
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The Official Shane Ryan Staley
F.A.Q. Results:
Q: When did you start writing?
A: In the womb. I had long fingernails and frequently scratched on the walls. I attempted to finish my first story there before I was evicted.
Q: Why do you write such extreme fiction?
A: I have an extreme Muse.
Q: Are you possessed by Satan?
A: Yes, especially before my first cup of coffee each morning.
Q: Why do you hate Pat Robertson and the Christian Coalition so much?
A: (A) Because he's a senile idiot. (B) Because they're a bunch of weak-minded, brain-washed morons who can't think for themselves and are led by a senile idiot.
Q: Did you write "Swan Lake" because you hate the disabled?
A: No, but I hate people who ask me if I hate the disabled. I hate them so much I want to disable them and then laugh at their disability.
Q: Can you describe your Muse?
A: Six inches tall and hairy with big, sharp teeth and it's always smiling. About what, you can never quite tell.
Q: How much hate mail do you get during the year?
A: I'm not sure. I have 'Hate Mail Editors' that go through the slush pile. If anything meets their criteria for coherency and mastery of the English language, they pass it along to me. So far, I have yet to get a single letter, which leads me to believe that only hacks and idiots send me hate mail.
Q: Any influences that have helped shape your style of fiction?
A: Caffeine, CNN and Pornos.
Q: What are you hoping to achieve with Project Corrosion?
A: The downfall of civilization as we know it. Of course, I set small goals at first and usually work up from there.
Q: Do you believe in a higher power?
A: Nuclear fusion and wind have come a long way and have potential. Harvesting the sun's energy might be the answer. But then, again, static electricity is underrated, in my opinion.
Q: What is your strangest experience with a fan?
A: Probably the time I walked out of my bathroom naked and ran right into one in my living room. Fortunately, it was an oscillating one. Unfortunately the wire mesh guard was off. Luckily, the damage was minimal enough for re-attachment.
Q: Do you worship the devil?
A: Every other weekend and on holidays.
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