Author: Annie James

I started writing in eighth grade when a guidance counselor suggested I keep a journal. I wish I could remember her name now because that advice was some of the best I have received. I wrote a few diary entries, but more often I found myself writing stories instead, it felt like I was born for it. I had a poem published in the school paper that year. It was eighth grade, so the year was 1990 or 1991, Marion JR-SR high school in Marion, NY. Life happens, and like many people do, I buried my gifts and desire to write, for many years. There were many reasons for this, ones I won't bore you with getting into. I lived my life, had a daughter, got married. My husband inspires me so much. Just him being in my life brought that desire to write back to life. So here I am! Also, the second best piece of advice I have received came from my Introduction to Literature professor at Finger Lakes Community College, Professor Katherine Clarke, one of the most amazing women I have ever met. She told me: "Don't doubt yourself; it just gets you into trouble" I currently live in Kentucky with my husband and two fun-loving cats who inspired the feline characters Dirtbag and Scumbucket. Connect with me: Twitter @charmony7777 Facebook: @anniejamesauthor

Feeding Ground: 3rd part of Chapter One, Dan’s POV

Dan was thinking about the story he planned to write, coming up with ideas.

He didn’t notice the eyes shining through the trees. A black shape leaped out from the tree line and stopped in front of the car.

Dan slammed on the brakes, but when Dan hit the creature on the road, the impact sounded like a bomb went off in the car.

by Annie James