Interview with Karine Green

Published 2021-08-30.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes, it was a time travel story about a 'lost girl' who ranaway.
How do you handle writer's block?
I watch the news!

I just wanted to drop in and explain what the inspiration for this story was. I was watching the news when the story of a gentleman who had been in prison for 20 years was showcased. The man had been unjustly imprisoned by officials eager to get a fast close on a hot case. I found the case to be quite disturbing. As they interviewed the man, he talked about difficult it was to integrate back into society.

In another newscast about a man who adopted a little girl. They compared him to “Daddy Warbucks” from “Little Orphan Annie.” He lifted children up but donating money to their education funds. Later the same day I noticed that my favorite werewolf movie was on; “An American Werewolf in London.” I thought about the Slaughtered Lamb and the stories of the people who frequented the location and wondered if I could write a decent werewolf story.

Blaine Marlowe is constructed after my uncle, beloved, even if his own worst enemy. He also took on a child that wasn’t his and loved her like his own daughter. I won’t go into details about my uncle, but as I thought about my werewolf story I thought about my uncle as he worked to change his life for the better. I am not sure of Blaine’s end yet, but it will end with book two. I just hope it has a happier ending than my uncle.

Putting it together. I remembered the man who had been imprisoned and how hard it was to rejoin society after his horrifyingly unjust experience and thought werewolf victims were unjustly condemned to isolation if they wanted to live without becoming unconscious serial killers.

I enjoyed writing this story, and I hope you enjoy reading it!
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