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My boy is 11 and I notice a lot of the little things growing up and becoming independent brings. That said, your driving story terrified me more than any fictional horror I've read.

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Of all the apocalyptic scenarios you’ve written, which one would you prefer to face and why?

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

Is the world, or universe, ready for Papaw Keene?

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

I'm going to think hard for my question, but before I forget, could we call the mash-up (extended beyond just zombies) :

Sword & Horrorcery

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

I was also disappointed with Longlegs after all the hype, watched Oddity a couple days later & it was scary, a little predictable, but good…my question for you is have your tastes in the types of horror you enjoy watching or reading changed as you get older? I find myself being interested in horror tropes I’ve never delved into as I get older, was just curious how you felt about it.

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

You have expressed your interest in Shortwave radio. Have you considered getting a ham radio license.

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

Will you talk about more of your book origins when The Horror Show with Brian Keene returns? I really enjoyed those 😊

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

Your work ethic has always impressed me. What are the most projects you’ve tackled at any given time?

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Can you offer any insight into how you mange your writing schedule? I'm thinking particularly of how you incorporate weekly tasks (like this newsletter) and daily tasks (like Patreon posts) with producing longer form pieces - and running two businesses (publishing and Vortex). Aside from 'I get up at 4am', what tools/processes do you follow to just keep track of all the spinning plates? I know it's a bit inside baseball but any tips would be hugely appreciated (it's a huge challenge for me and my plate's nowhere near as full as yours). And congrats on 400 :)

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

What are five things you most want to be remembered for?

Not because death is near, but because I feel you don’t toot your own horn near enough.

Also, what would your perfect meal be? Dessert and starter included.

That question is just for fun, I love food.

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

Thank you for the weekly updates and reminding us that even with the worst humanity has to offer we may just make it after all. Also for mentioning Tim Truman. The world can always use more Tim Truman stories.

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

My question: If time, distance, cost, family obligations, etc. were not an issue, what awe-inspiring location would you choose to visit in order to create a one of a kind, in depth story connected to those surroundings? (For example: rural Japan for a samurai themed horror novel or Egypt for a mummy/zombie book.)

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Ok all the info about The End of the World As We Know It, and I saw nothing about when or how I can buy it!! Please let me know!!

And thank you for putting REM into my earworm cycle. I feel fine. :)

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The links are right there in the section about it!

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

How nervous were you and Chris Golden pitching “The End Of The World As We Know It.” to Stephen King? What was his initial reaction to the idea and how does he like the almost finished product?

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Oct 20Liked by Brian Keene

I am sooo looking forward to this anthology!! My kids are 20 and 22 and then growing up is always a mix and being sad and being proud!

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I really would love to hear what you think about the phenomenal Strange Darling and the body horror fest The Substance, such awesome surprises this year. *Also congrats on raising the kiddo, he’ll be driving mama and papa around soon enough.

As for the question, can you share any tips on how to stay consistent at writing?

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