He was born June 9, 1973, in Waukegan, Illinois. He was raised in Zion, a suburb north of Chicago. He currently resides in metro Atlanta.
He originally self-published his first novel, THUNDERLAND, and after managing to sell a few thousand copies on his own, Kensington Publishing Corp. offered him a two-book contract. Kensington published a new, revised edition of THUNDERLAND.
Massey writes in several different genres including horror, thrillers and suspense.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
The idea that I wanted to write for a living clicked when I was fifteen. I’d been an avid reader since I was a child (thanks to my mother), loved to write for classes in school, and finally realized one day that I should aspire to doing it as a career.
How long does it take you to write a book?
It varies, really. I’ve written books in three months; others have taken a year. It just depends on the length of the novel and the deadline I’m facing. Ideally, I would get nine to eleven months.
What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
When I’m working on a book, I write every day. I do my best work in the mornings, when my mind is well-rested. I can accomplish a lot in a solid two-hour writing session.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I always brew a strong cup of black coffee before I sit down to write. I’ve been doing it for decades.
Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
Ideas are everywhere. I like to take a realistic scenario, something everyone can relate to, and put a twist on it. I’ve never had problems generating ideas.
When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I wrote my first novel when I was nineteen. The title was THUNDERLAND. It took ten years for me to get it accepted by a traditional publisher.
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I enjoy spending time with my family and watching movies.
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I’ve written nine novels and dozens of short stories. I don’t have a favorite, but the reader favorite is definitely DARK CORNER.
I would like to thank Brandon Massey for taking time out of his business schedule to do an interview with me. Show your love for Brandon. You can find his books at any brick and mortar and online bookstores. You can click the books above to purchase his novels.
About Brandon Massey's book:
Don't Ever Tell
DARK SECRETS.
With a new identity, a new city to live in, and a wonderful new husband, Rachel Moore believes she's finally free of the demons in her past. But nothing could be farther from the truth. For the deadly secrets she thought were long-buried are now on the brink of being exposed.
HAVE A WAY.
Someone has a vendetta against Rachel. Someone whom she betrayed a long time ago.
Someone who is determined to make her pay-no matter the cost.
OF COMING BACK WITH A VENGEANCE.
Now Rachel knows it's just a matter of time before her dangerous past meets up with her present-and destroys everything she's worked so hard for. Because if there's one thing that can be counted on-her enemy never forgets or forgives and will do whatever it takes to see Rachel suffer...
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